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Hire testers sooner than you think

Most teams wait too long to hire testers, only to watch customers discover bugs that seemed obvious in hindsight. Adding just one tester earlier than you think could be the difference between a smooth launch and watching your users trust crumble.

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Setting up outsourced testing

So, you’ve decided to outsource your testing. Smart move – outsourcing can give you access to specialized skills and extra hands when you need them most. But now what? Here’s how to set your testers up to get the most out of your testing.

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Stop hiding your test results in graphs and charts

Don’t overcomplicate reporting test results. While it might seem simple to present metrics and statistics in charts and graphs, they don’t actually tell you what you really need to know about what’s working and what isn’t.

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Pragmatic testing: The practical approach to software testing

Software testing is about discovery. It involves exploring software to understand its quality and giving stakeholders the information they need to make better decisions. But testing can veer off course.

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Outsourced testing: When and how to bring in external help

The truth is, hiring takes time, but bringing in external testers isn’t complicated. Most teams need help faster than recruitment can deliver, and outsourcing gives you extra hands without the delay – or the commitment – of permanent hires.

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EDITORIALS | EXPLORATORY TESTING

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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Don't Over Plan Your Testing

Over planning is a common trap for testing teams. They get caught up building elaborate frameworks for test planning leaving obvious issues the chance to slip through to production – there is an easier way.

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How to Get Started With Manual Testing

The simple yet effective approach to testing that can transform your development process, helping you deliver more reliable software through human insight and real-world usage scenarios.

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What is Session-based test management?

If you’ve heard of exploratory testing and you’ve heard of scripted testing, you’ve probably also heard of session-based test management, or SBTM. That’s because SBTM was designed to be a happy medium between the two.

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Test scenarios: What are they, and when should you use them?

Test Scenarios help you make sure you cover all bases, helping you to spot any potential problems or bugs before they become a problem for your users. But how do they fit into your testing strategy?

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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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