Example Based Testing vs Exploratory Testing
Developers should use Example Based Testing when working on projects that require clear communication of requirements, such as in agile or BDD environments, to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical team members meets developers should learn exploratory testing to complement automated and scripted testing, especially in agile environments where requirements evolve rapidly. Here's our take.
Example Based Testing
Developers should use Example Based Testing when working on projects that require clear communication of requirements, such as in agile or BDD environments, to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical team members
Example Based Testing
Nice PickDevelopers should use Example Based Testing when working on projects that require clear communication of requirements, such as in agile or BDD environments, to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical team members
Pros
- +It is particularly useful for acceptance testing, regression testing of critical workflows, and validating user stories, as it provides executable specifications that serve as living documentation
- +Related to: behavior-driven-development, test-driven-development
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Exploratory Testing
Developers should learn exploratory testing to complement automated and scripted testing, especially in agile environments where requirements evolve rapidly
Pros
- +It is crucial for testing user interfaces, new features, or complex integrations where unpredictable scenarios arise, helping to ensure software quality beyond basic functionality checks
- +Related to: test-automation, manual-testing
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use Example Based Testing if: You want it is particularly useful for acceptance testing, regression testing of critical workflows, and validating user stories, as it provides executable specifications that serve as living documentation and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Exploratory Testing if: You prioritize it is crucial for testing user interfaces, new features, or complex integrations where unpredictable scenarios arise, helping to ensure software quality beyond basic functionality checks over what Example Based Testing offers.
Developers should use Example Based Testing when working on projects that require clear communication of requirements, such as in agile or BDD environments, to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical team members
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