Agile Testing Basics

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What is Agile Testing?

A software testing practice that follows the principles of agile software development is called Agile Testing. Agile is an iterative development methodology, where requirements evolve through collaboration between the customer and self-organizing teams and agile aligns development with customer needs.

Advantages of Agile Testing

• Firstly, agile testing saves both time and money
• Secondly, it involves less Documentation
• Thirdly, constants feedback from the end-user
• Lastly, daily meetings help to discover the issues well in advance

Principles of Agile Testing

• Testing is not a Phase: Agile team believes in continuous testing to ensure continuous progress.
• Testing Moves the project Forward: Agile testing provides feedback on a uniform basis and the product meets the business demands.
• Everyone Tests: Agile team including developers and BA’s test the application.
• Shortening Feedback Response Time: In contrast to conventional methods, agile business teams involve feedback for each and every iteration. In this way, continuous feedback shortens the feedback response time and the cost involved in fixing is also less.
• Clean Code: Rectification of defects takes place within the same iteration and thereof keeping the code clean.
• Reduce Test Documentation: Agile testers use a re-usable checklist to focus on the essence of the test rather than the secondary details.
• Test-Driven: Agile testing is done while implementation.

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