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10 Ways To Improve Your Risk-Based Testing

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10 Ways To Improve Your Risk-Based Testing

Better Software Magazine Article by Erik van Veenendaal | Comments: (0) | Fri, 12/31/2010 - 23:00
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Whether you are involved in a traditional V-model environment or applying agile development methodologies, setting testing priorities is always an issue. From practical experience in various domains (e.g., embedded, medical, automotive, banking, and logistics), Erik shares ten essential lessons learned regarding risk-based testing.

Risk-based testing is the foundation of almost every testing activity,as we strive to strike a balance between product quality and tight deadlines. Whether you are involved in a traditional waterfall or V-model environment or you’re applying agile development methodologies, estab­lishing testing priorities is always a challenge. Of course, risk-based testing should be driven by business objectives. Testers do not determine business risk—the products’ stakeholders do.

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About The Author: Erik van Veenendaal

Dr. Erik van Veenendaal (www.erikvanveenendaal.nl) is a leading international consultant and trainer and a recognized expert in software testing. He is the founder of Improve Quality Services BV (www.improveqs.nl). Erik was vice president of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) from 2005 to 2009 and is currently the vice chair of the TMMi Foundation. In 2007 he received the European Testing Excellence Award for his contribution to the testing profession. He was awarded the best tutorial presentation at EuroSTAR 1999, 2002, and 2005.

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