As you know, it is generally not possible to identify and test 100% of the requirements of anything other than the most simplistic of software systems or applications. Therefore, it is important to come up with some standardized categories that can aid in the development of the business and functional requirements.... read more

Software testers are preoccupied with the concept of quality, which makes complete sense because our jobs are to ensure that only quality software goes out the door. Unfortunately, quality is a somewhat ambiguous term. Here's my take on it.... read more

Most software programs are tied to a database at the back end. And the greater the complexity of the software, or the larger the number of transactions processed, the great the complexity of the database. Here's an overview of how to test a database.... read more

This is yet another post in my ongoing campaign to let the world know about the criticality of software testing, especially quality testing that incorporates ISEB & ISTQB best practices. This time, one of my favorite services, DropBox, basically dropped the ball!... read more

It’s true that software testers come from all different backgrounds and educational levels, but is any educational level a prerequisite to success? Is it necessary to have a college education to be an effective software tester? Well, like most things in life, there is no clear-cut answer.... read more