[Original] What is exploratory testing

[Original] What is exploratory testing

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What is exploratory testing?
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What is "exploratory testing?

In fact, the exploratory test was first mentioned by a test "Niu Ren" Cem Kaner in testing computer software, as later tests "Niu Ren" James Bach tried to promote.

Here are some descriptions of James Bach's "Exploratory Test:

"Exploratory software testing is a powerful and interesting test method. In some cases, it is much more efficient than script testing.I have not found a tester that has never performed an Exploratory Test-at least unconsciously.Rows passed. However, few of us have studied this method, and it has not received enough attention in the industry. Now is the time for us to stop denying and publicly accepting exploratory methods,Because it is scientific real-time thinking ."

Bach simply defines this technology as"Test design and execution at the same time". This technology for testing computer software does not require a large amount of advanced planning and allows only limited documentation for testing purposes. This technology isMain dependencyProvides testing guidance with tester skills and knowledge, and uses positive feedback loops to guide and calibrate the work.

For more information about "exploratory testing", see the following link:
James Bach http://www.satisfice.com
Exploratory Testing