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What is a Test Case? A simple perspective

Don’t over complicate your test cases by getting caught up in the terminology. Test cases can be simple and easy to use structures to use in your testing strategy when done with a pragmatic approach.

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How to write your first Test Plan

You know testing your product is essential, but as you dive into the research on how to write a test plan, it feels overwhelming—too formal, too complicated, and filled with more considerations than you know what to do with. What if we told you it doesn’t have to be that hard?

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The surprising benefits of Manual Regression Testing

Regression testing is a useful part of the software development process. It helps to make sure your software stays stable as you upgrade pieces of code, preventing yesterday's bugs from sneaking back into tomorrow's releases.

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Don’t overlook sanity testing in your development process

Sanity testing doesn't have to be overwhelming— a quick check to make sure the basics are working before diving into more complex testing can give you confidence in the state of your product. It can also save you time and money when done right.

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Mind Maps for Test Planning in Testpad

Creating a test plan from scratch can be overwhelming. Without a clear structure, you risk missing important scenarios or leaving gaps in your testing. Mind maps offer a simple, effective way to visualize and organize your test planning, ensuring thorough coverage.

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Test Scripts - don’t make them so hard

Writing test scripts can be straightforward, but the industry's jargon can make it seem overwhelming. Learn what test scripts are, why they're important, and how to start writing them.

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Test Case Management: Classic Tools vs. Modern Solutions

Traditional test case management tools can be unnecessarily complicated, but what if there’s a simpler, more effective solution? Agile tools offer a more streamlined, pragmatic approach, allowing teams to focus on efficient testing rather than getting bogged down by complex systems - but what is the difference?

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9 Best Exploratory Testing Tools for 2025

Exploratory testing tools help teams test more effectively by combining creative freedom with structured workflows. Finding the right tool can be overwhelming, so here are 9 tools that will help improve your software quality.

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8 Best Tricentis qTest Alternatives for Efficient Test Management

Looking for a new test management tool? While qTest is a popular agile test management tool, it may not suit every team. There're many alternatives that offer similar features that you may find more helpful. Find the right tool for your team's size, budget, workflows, and testing needs, ensuring it aligns with your processes for maximum efficiency.

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Practitest vs 7 Alternative Tools: Which is Right for You?

Looking for a new test management tool can be a headache. PractiTest is one option, but with so many alternatives that offer similar features it's hard to know which better suits your team's size, budget, workflows, and testing needs.

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Tuskr vs. Testpad and other Tuskr alternatives

Both Tuskr and Testpad are great tools if you want to make test management easier and less of a headache, so the right one for you will depend on your team’s needs.

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