Ideas worth carrying forward
Articles, white papers, and practical lessons from more than four decades in software testing and quality.
From Randy’s desk
Practical observations for testers, test leaders, and organizations that want software quality to create genuine value.
Test planning is one of those critical test activities that benefits from collaboration. While the test leader or manager is typically responsible for creating and finalizing a test…
Read article August 11, 2026There are many ways to approach test design. These approaches range from checklists to precise algorithms that combine test conditions to maximize testing efficiency. There are situations, such…
Read article August 11, 2026As a consultant and trainer in many organizations over the last thirty-five years, I have observed that the organizations that tend to grow and be innovative also invest…
Read article August 11, 2026When you boil it all down, the first and primary task of software development is problem analysis. Although many people commonly view software development as the process of…
Read article August 11, 2026I often get questions about how to transition from a manual tester to one who can also work with test automation. This is asked by both individuals and…
Read article August 11, 2026Last evening I was watching some YouTube videos to wind down. One video in particular looked interesting, so I started watching. At first, I didn’t notice anything off.…
Read article August 11, 2026I learned early on in my 38-year QA and Testing career that measurement and metrics are important parts of evaluating quality. I have also learned that it’s tempting…
Read article August 11, 2026Originally published: 1998, Updated on August 6, 2026 This was one of the first articles I published on my first website, back in the 1990’s. I certainly understand…
Read article August 6, 2026There is a line that exists not only in software, but also in other domains such as writing, music, and movies, just to name a few. That line…
Read article August 1, 2026When assessing the success and value of a software product, one metric frequently measured is adoption. In other words, how many people are using or engaging with the…
Read article August 1, 2026