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Automation, Process Dynamics

Testing and Checking Refined

In RST, we make a distinction between testing and checking. We distinguish between the two to keep humans at the centre of testing work. Tools can be enormously helpful to testers, but there’s more to testing than checking the build; … Learn more

Categories Automation, Process Dynamics, Designing Experiments, Rapid Software Testing, Testing vs. Checking
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Taking Testing Seriously: The Rapid Software Testing Approach
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REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
  • A Context-Driven Approach to Automation in Testing
  • A Rapid Testing Framework
  • A Ridiculously Rapid Introduction to Rapid Software Testing (video)
  • Breaking the Test Case Addiction
  • Elements of Excellent Testing
  • Exploratory Testing
  • Exploratory Testing 3.0
  • Heuristic Test Strategy Model
  • How RST is Different From “Factory-Style” Testing
  • How to Evolve a Context-Driven Test Plan
  • Investigating Bugs: A Testing Skills Study
  • Is RST compatible with our context?
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  • RST Al & Automation - Live and In Person in Groningen!
    • May 11, 2026 - May 13, 2026
    • Groningen
  • ONLINE: Rapid Software Testing Explored with James Bach (EUROPE)
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    • May 18, 2026 - May 20, 2026
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  • Corporate Training and Consulting
    • May 25, 2026 - May 27, 2026
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  • ONLINE: Rapid Software Testing and AI with James Bach (USA)
    • Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 3, 2026
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