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Result-driven testing. Business alignment in order to show our added value. By: Derk-Jan de Grood, Collis Date: 3rd Test Management Summit 2009, London. Aim of this session?. Introduce result-driven testing Explain why I think it has relevance
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Result-driven testing Business alignment in order to show our added value By: Derk-Jan de Grood, Collis Date: 3rd Test Management Summit 2009, London
Aim of this session? • Introduce result-driven testing • Explain why I think it has relevance • Learn from each other how we can implement it 2
High Maturity Rational Information Emotional Experience Knowledge Low Maturity Rational maturity • Test policy • Test strategy • Test plan • Test design Techniques • Test scenario’s • Intake reports • Entry criteria • Audit reports • Etc.. Where do we go from here ? 3
Mind-set business manager New Markets Turn over Market share Increasing efficiency Legal obligation Politics IT-Project !! 4
Result driven testing • Know and understand the anticipated result. • Carry out only those activities that contribute to the intended result, or give insight to the measurement in which this result has been achieved. • Inform stakeholders on time with coherent information. 5
Success factor • Not the method, but the way the method is applied, determines the success of the project • How to ensure that the method is applied in an effective manner? 6
Wish Requirements Testing Deployment Design Coding Review (intake Test base) Test design Setting up environment Test plan & strategy Test execution Release advice Result Test process The number of tester using a waterfall model is the same as the number using agile, with the V-model the most popular. [EuroSTAR survey 2007]
Test Risk Analysis A good testing story helps selling both the Exploratory testing as the traditional tester to bridge towards stakeholders. 9
For the benefit of your boss I Know - the system is ‘fit for purpose‘ - what issues remain unresolved - that these will be dealt with adequately • Take away uncertainties • Ensure trust in technology 10
Summary For maximum added value combine: • Result driven attitude • Test experience & knowledge • Test method High Maturity Rational Information Emotional Knowledge Experience Low Maturity 12