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EDITORIALS | EXPLORATORY TESTING

A pragmatic guide to exploratory testing

Looking for a straightforward guide to exploratory testing? This one walks you through what it is, why teams use it, how it fits into a broader QA strategy, and the tools that make it easier.

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EDITORIALS | EXPLORATORY TESTING

Types of exploratory testing and how to structure it

Don't get stuck deciding which type of exploratory testing is the best fit for the job. In reality, there are only ways you can structure your testing, which you can easily mix and match to suit the session.

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EDITORIALS | EXPLORATORY TESTING

Exploratory testing techniques: A practical guide

Exploratory testing techniques aren’t strict steps but flexible approaches – there to give your testing enough structure to stay on track, without killing the freedom (or fun) of exploring.

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EDITORIALS | EXPLORATORY TESTING

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.

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EDITORIALS | EXPLORATORY TESTING

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.

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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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