Defect Life Cycle: From Discovery to Closure
Understand the defect life cycle from discovery to resolution. Learn statuses, workflows, best practices for effective bug tracking and management.
QA Fundamentals
Essential testing principles, QA processes, and foundational concepts every quality engineer should know
33 articles
Testing Principles: 7 Golden Rules of ISTQB
Detailed breakdown of 7 fundamental ISTQB testing principles: exhaustive testing, early testing, defect clustering, pesticide paradox and others with practical examples
Static Testing: Finding Defects Without Running Code
Discover static testing techniques including reviews, inspections, and static analysis tools. Learn to find defects early in the development lifecycle.
Test Estimation Techniques: Planning Testing Time Accurately
Plan testing time accurately: WBS, three-point estimation, planning poker, historical analysis, buffer management
Bug Anatomy: From Discovery to Resolution
Complete guide to working with bugs: definition, life cycle, severity and priority classification, bug reporting best practices, and real-world critical bug examples
Black Box Testing: Techniques and Approaches
Master black box testing: decision tables, state transition, use case testing, all-pairs testing, techniques and practical examples
Test Plan vs Test Strategy: Key QA Documents
Understand the critical differences between test plans and test strategies. Learn when to use each document and how they work together.
Equivalence Partitioning: Dividing Data into Classes
Learn Equivalence Partitioning to reduce test cases while maximizing coverage. Master the technique with practical examples and real-world scenarios.