Scripted Testing vs Session-Based Testing

Developers should learn scripted testing when working on projects requiring high reliability, compliance with standards (e meets developers and testers should use session-based testing when they need to quickly uncover defects in complex or poorly documented systems, such as during agile sprints or for ad-hoc testing of new features. Here's our take.

Scripted Testing

Nice Pick

Developers should learn scripted testing when working on projects requiring high reliability, compliance with standards (e

Pros

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• Related to: test-automation, regression-testing

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Session-Based Testing

Developers and testers should use Session-Based Testing when they need to quickly uncover defects in complex or poorly documented systems, such as during agile sprints or for ad-hoc testing of new features

Pros

• It is particularly valuable for risk-based testing, where time is limited, as it allows focused, efficient exploration without rigid scripts, helping to identify edge cases and usability issues that scripted tests might miss
• Related to: exploratory-testing, test-management

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Scripted Testing if: You want g and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Session-Based Testing if: You prioritize it is particularly valuable for risk-based testing, where time is limited, as it allows focused, efficient exploration without rigid scripts, helping to identify edge cases and usability issues that scripted tests might miss over what Scripted Testing offers.

The Bottom Line

Scripted Testing wins

Developers should learn scripted testing when working on projects requiring high reliability, compliance with standards (e