Posted by
Amit Kulkarni [Admin]
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| Posted on
9/06/2009 11:38:00 PM
Well it goes like this.....you are just sitting in the office waiting for the release come to you for testing. :) It does not happen most of the times.....as at times TM in company with PM comes to you and say "Hey buddy!! Why don't you start testing the app while the developers is fixing some minor issues and it will be done soon?"
This question is very tricky and funny too.... :) I knew for the fact that the work is still going on but I have been asked to test the app. Well, if you are at my position....what you would have done? I believe time like these comes in everybody's life...so I am not the only one. The problem with this approach is that ......it is very difficult to make out what it an issue/bug and what not. The developers must be updating files...doing check in/check outs.....so there are so many changes taking place....ultimately results in some "average testing of the app". It does not meant that I am average tester.... :) neither do I am a great tester...but I love my job!
Some things which we can keep in our mind to avoid messy situation for ourselves:
1. check the deadline with your TM ....
2. check the scope of the testing for this particular ver ....
3. go through proper documentation for this release ....
4. try to reproduce the issue more than once ....
5. try to get screenshot/videos for whatever you get .... (without thinking of bug/not a bug)
6. try to focus on "Show Stoppers" which will ultimately gives you some space to breath ....
7. consult senior developers but do not ask them what you see whether that is an issue or not. This is your judgement not theirs ....
8. if you feel that there are too many issues at the start itself..... DO NOT PROCEED!
9. escalate if necessary ....
10. most importantly be focused and calm ....throughout the whole process
This list may vary on your own experiences...... I just shared some of the things which I felt I should shared with you all.
So, do not say NO but have the list ready with you which will force TM/PM to say NO.
Best Regards,
Amit
testing is my passion!!!
http://bugteaser.blogspot.com
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