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EDITORIALS
Why exploratory testing should be part of your QA strategy
Your QA strategy isn’t about picking between automated or manual testing. It’s about using the right blend of tools and techniques to actually learn what your product does — before your users do. That’s where exploratory testing comes in.
EDITORIALS
What’s the point of testing?
You can’t fix what you don’t know is broken — and that’s where testing comes in. It's not just about hunting for bugs. It's about spotting gaps before they become problems, and catching surprises before they go public.
EDITORIALS
Testpad is now SOC 2 Type 1 certified
Testpad now has SOC 2 Type 1 certification — a major milestone that confirms we meet industry-recognised security standards, with the right controls in place to protect your data and manage risk properly.
EDITORIALS
How to use ChatGPT to write better test scripts in Testpad
Using ChatGPT can help you generate test ideas faster and more efficiently. We'll show you how Testpad's checklist format makes it easy to turn those AI-generated ideas into action.
EDITORIALS
Why your test reports must show what works
If your test reports focus solely on what’s broken, you’re missing critical context about what’s working. Showing what passed builds confidence, improves decision-making, and brings clarity to your whole team.
EDITORIALS
Checklist-style test plans for outsourced testing
Why bog down outsourced testers with formal test cases, step-by-step test scripts, and a tedious bug-reporting process? Checklist-style test plans make it easy for outsourced testers to get started, stay engaged, and showcase their test results.
EDITORIALS
User acceptance testing made simple
A well-run UAT process prevents expensive last-minute surprises. It surfaces gaps between what was built and what’s actually needed. It’s not about technical correctness — it’s about practical effectiveness.
EDITORIALS
How to organize your exploratory testing — without losing its benefits
There’s a way to set up your exploratory testing process so that testers have just enough detail to test the things you want but not too much that they miss the hard-to-find bugs.
EDITORIALS
Simple test reporting that actually works
Most test reports overwhelm stakeholders with unnecessary complexity, making it hard to see what truly matters. Here’s how to create reports with clear, actionable insights that highlight what’s working, what’s broken, and what needs to happen next.
EDITORIALS
Why exploratory testing should be part of your QA strategy
Your QA strategy isn’t about picking between automated or manual testing. It’s about using the right blend of tools and techniques to actually learn what your product does — before your users do. That’s where exploratory testing comes in.
EDITORIALS
What is exploratory testing?
Exploratory testing is essential to uncovering hidden issues and improving the quality of real-world usage. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what exploratory testing is, you’re not alone — and you’re in the right place.
EDITORIALS
What’s the point of testing?
You can’t fix what you don’t know is broken — and that’s where testing comes in. It's not just about hunting for bugs. It's about spotting gaps before they become problems, and catching surprises before they go public.
EDITORIALS
Testpad is now SOC 2 Type 1 certified
Testpad now has SOC 2 Type 1 certification — a major milestone that confirms we meet industry-recognised security standards, with the right controls in place to protect your data and manage risk properly.
EDITORIALS
How to use ChatGPT to write better test scripts in Testpad
Using ChatGPT can help you generate test ideas faster and more efficiently. We'll show you how Testpad's checklist format makes it easy to turn those AI-generated ideas into action.
EDITORIALS
Why your test reports must show what works
If your test reports focus solely on what’s broken, you’re missing critical context about what’s working. Showing what passed builds confidence, improves decision-making, and brings clarity to your whole team.
EDITORIALS
Checklist-style test plans for outsourced testing
Why bog down outsourced testers with formal test cases, step-by-step test scripts, and a tedious bug-reporting process? Checklist-style test plans make it easy for outsourced testers to get started, stay engaged, and showcase their test results.
EDITORIALS
User acceptance testing made simple
A well-run UAT process prevents expensive last-minute surprises. It surfaces gaps between what was built and what’s actually needed. It’s not about technical correctness — it’s about practical effectiveness.
EDITORIALS
How to organize your exploratory testing — without losing its benefits
There’s a way to set up your exploratory testing process so that testers have just enough detail to test the things you want but not too much that they miss the hard-to-find bugs.
EDITORIALS
Simple test reporting that actually works
Most test reports overwhelm stakeholders with unnecessary complexity, making it hard to see what truly matters. Here’s how to create reports with clear, actionable insights that highlight what’s working, what’s broken, and what needs to happen next.
