{"id":987515761,"date":"2023-11-16T08:10:32","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T08:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pmchampions.com\/agile-testing-a-practice-like-no-other\/"},"modified":"2023-12-05T16:08:07","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T16:08:07","slug":"agile-testing-a-practice-like-no-other","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pmchampions.com\/en\/agile-testing-a-practice-like-no-other\/","title":{"rendered":"Agile Testing: A Practice Like No Other"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fff3cd&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||30px||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;overflow:visible&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|0.25rem|0.25rem|0.25rem|0.25rem&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#dee2e6&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;5px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;15px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/pmchampions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/agile-testing-en.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;agile-testing-fr&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Key Points&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/pmchampions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/key-point.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;key point&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; image_icon_width_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; image_icon_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; content_max_width_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_max_width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Acme||||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#edf8ff&#8221; image_icon_custom_margin=&#8221;1px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; image_icon_custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; width=&#8221;200px&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;200px&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;130px&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; max_width=&#8221;200px&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;200px&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;200px&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; height_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; height_phone=&#8221;30px&#8221; height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-55px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;-55px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-40px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5px|5px|0px|5px|false|false&#8221; child_filter_saturate=&#8221;200%&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;22px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|0.25rem|0.25rem|0.25rem|0.25rem&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#dee2e6&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; box_shadow_horizontal=&#8221;6px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;11px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;8px&#8221; text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;0.15em&#8221; text_shadow_blur_strength=&#8221;0.3em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>This article will explore the <strong>distinctions<\/strong> between <strong>classical<\/strong> and <strong>agile<\/strong> testing, examining the concept of <strong>continuous testing<\/strong> through Brian <strong>Marick&#8217;s explanation of the quadrant<\/strong>. We will also discuss the responsibilities of each actor, including those of the<strong> quality manager<\/strong>. In conclusion, <strong>recommendations<\/strong> will be provided.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"expanded\">WHY AN AGILE TESTING PRACTICE<\/h2>\n<p>The testing approach we present to you has different purposes from traditional methods, which is why we call them agile tests.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#e7ffdd&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||30px||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;overflow:visible&#8221; 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image_icon_custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; width=&#8221;200px&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;200px&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;200px&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; max_width=&#8221;200px&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;200px&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;200px&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-55px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;-55px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-55px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5px|5px|0px|5px|false|false&#8221; child_filter_saturate=&#8221;200%&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;22px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;22px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|0.25rem|0.25rem|0.25rem|0.25rem&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#dee2e6&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; box_shadow_horizontal=&#8221;6px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;11px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;8px&#8221; text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;0.15em&#8221; text_shadow_blur_strength=&#8221;0.3em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>definition of agile testing:<\/strong> Agile testing aims to share the<strong> responsibilities of testing<\/strong> by <strong>automating<\/strong> as much as possible a collaborative <strong>specification<\/strong> written in the form <strong>of examples<\/strong> in order to deliver a <strong>satisfactory product<\/strong> for <strong>the development team<\/strong> but especially for our <strong>users<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>CLASSIC TESTING PYRAMID VS AGILE TESTING PYRAMID  <\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/pmchampions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pyramide1-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;pyramide1&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;70%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/pmchampions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pyramide2.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;pyramide2&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>CONTINUOUS TESTING<\/h3>\n<p>Our goal is to give maximum visibility on the progress of the product and to be able to refine and\/or evolve the needs of users as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n<p>So we need to have elements <strong>Done<\/strong> as quickly as possible, testing is part of our definition of <strong>Done<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#edf8ff&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span>Testing Strategy and Risk Analysis: <strong>Brian Marick&#8217;s<\/strong> Quadrants<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/pmchampions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/agile-brian-marick-en.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;agile-brian-marick-fr&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;blue-list&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dial n\u00b01:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The first quadrant represents Test Driven Development (TDD)<\/li>\n<li>The process of writing tests before code helps developers design their code well. Unit and component tests are automated and written in the same programming language as the application.<\/li>\n<li>\u2192 In-house quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Dial n\u00b02:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Testing in Quadrant 2 also supports the work of the development team.<\/li>\n<li>With agile development, these tests are derived from examples and they describe the details of each User Story.<\/li>\n<li>Key users use these tests to define the external quality of the product and usually participate in their writing.<\/li>\n<li>\u2192 External quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Dial n\u00b03:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>During the development process, several scenarios may arise:\n<ul>\n<li>One of the examples used is wrong.<\/li>\n<li>The Key User forgot a feature<\/li>\n<li>Or a business rule;<\/li>\n<li>One of the examples provided by the client is misunderstood by the team;<\/li>\n<li>Etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Quadrant 3 testing comes into play to address the above issues. The principle is to mimic the way a real user works with the application; These are 100% manual tests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Dial n\u00b04:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The application code must take into consideration certain non-functional requirements such as performance, security, or interaction with other systems<\/li>\n<li>Technical and critical tests of the product must be considered at each stage of the development cycle and above all not wait for the end of a release.<\/li>\n<li>In many cases, these tests should even be done before functional testing.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;blue-list&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>TESTING, A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY<\/h3>\n<p>The traditional approach promotes the separation between testing and development activities.<\/p>\n<p>On the contrary, agile methods favor an &#8220;extended team&#8221; approach<\/p>\n<p>The tester is part of the Dev Team<\/p>\n<p>Sharing of responsibility involves two conditions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A common, known and shared vision (involvement from the beginning)<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of end-users (complement\/continuity of UX practices)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>DO WE STILL NEED THE TESTERS?<\/h3>\n<p>The activities of the tester change with the changes that IT undergoes and initiates.<\/p>\n<p>We need specific skills around testing: the role of<span> <\/span><span class=\"glossary\" href=\"FR_Quality%20Analyst.aspx\">Quality Analyst<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;star-list&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"expanded\">RECOMMENDATIONS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Integrate testing by design.<\/li>\n<li>Empower<span> <\/span><span class=\"glossary\" 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