Introducing Exploratory Testing SAST Q 1 2008 Petter

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Introducing Exploratory Testing SAST Q 1 2008 Petter Mattsson, Test Manager Herman Afzelius, Head

Introducing Exploratory Testing SAST Q 1 2008 Petter Mattsson, Test Manager Herman Afzelius, Head of System Verification

Agenda UIQ Technology Exploratory Testing Our approach of introducing a change § Initial phase

Agenda UIQ Technology Exploratory Testing Our approach of introducing a change § Initial phase § Preparation phase § Introduction phase § Execution phase § Evaluation phase Conclusion © UIQ Technology AB 2007. All rights reserved.

UIQ Technology Started in 1998 Customers: world leading phone manufacturers About 370 employees §

UIQ Technology Started in 1998 Customers: world leading phone manufacturers About 370 employees § Fast growing © UIQ Technology AB 2007. All rights reserved.

Exploratory testing is simultaneous learning, test design and test execution (James Bach) In scripted

Exploratory testing is simultaneous learning, test design and test execution (James Bach) In scripted testing, tests are first designed. Then they may be executed at some later time or by a different tester. In exploratory testing, tests are designed and executed at the same time. © UIQ Technology AB 2007. All rights reserved.

Initial phase We needed a change How we found out about ET © UIQ

Initial phase We needed a change How we found out about ET © UIQ Technology AB 2007. All rights reserved.

Preparation phase Evaluating exploratory testing Learning and get skills Proof of concept © UIQ

Preparation phase Evaluating exploratory testing Learning and get skills Proof of concept © UIQ Technology AB 2007. All rights reserved.

Introduction phase Arguments Internal introductions (line managers, project managers) Internal training (test engineers) ©

Introduction phase Arguments Internal introductions (line managers, project managers) Internal training (test engineers) © UIQ Technology AB 2007. All rights reserved.

Execution phase Get ET into our project plans Our strategy - Scripted tests vs.

Execution phase Get ET into our project plans Our strategy - Scripted tests vs. ET Presenting test results based on ET © UIQ Technology AB 2007. All rights reserved.

Evaluation phase Lessons learned § Pitfalls § Success factors Next steps © UIQ Technology

Evaluation phase Lessons learned § Pitfalls § Success factors Next steps © UIQ Technology AB 2007. All rights reserved.

Summary Keep it simple Preparation is the key Arguments and metrics Involve and educate

Summary Keep it simple Preparation is the key Arguments and metrics Involve and educate Just do it! © UIQ Technology AB 2007. All rights reserved.

UIQ Technology Soft Center 372 25 Ronneby Sweden Phone: +46 457 46 47 00

UIQ Technology Soft Center 372 25 Ronneby Sweden Phone: +46 457 46 47 00 http: //www. uiq. com http: //developer. uiq. com © UIQ Technology AB 2007. All rights reserved.