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EDITORIALS

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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EDITORIALS

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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EDITORIALS

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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EDITORIALS

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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EDITORIALS

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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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.

Don't Only Automate Your Testing

HINTS AND TIPS

Don't Only Automate Your Testing

Is automated testing always the best way to test your software? The cost-benefit doesn't always stack up, and manual testing can be cheaper and faster than you think.

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UPDATES

A Fresh Look: New Website and New Faces

Externally, Testpad just gave its website a fresh coat of paint. Internally, and more significantly, Testpad has been growing its team to better support the ever-growing customer base.

Testpad Tips - don't make Scripts too short

HINTS AND TIPS

Testpad Tips - don't make Scripts too short

A common mistake with Testpad, especially for customers coming from a test case management background, is to only put a single Test Case in each Script... this is the path to the dark side... read on...

API Project Update and Early Overview

UPDATES

API Project Update and Early Overview

Testpad is building an API. The project is in final testing with just some deployment issues to resolve.

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