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Context-Driven Testing

A Context-Driven Approach to Automation in Testing

This is a detailed explanation of how automation helps us in software testing. We show that automation can do much more than merely simulating a user who is pressing buttons. A downloadable pdf.  

Categories Automation, Context-Driven Testing

A Ridiculously Rapid Introduction to Rapid Software Testing (video)

Over the years, we’ve seen the introduction of Structured Programming, Total Quality Management, Agile, Scrum, Devops—and after all this time, projects still stumble and products still drive us crazy. Why? Part of the reason is surely that many projects are … Learn more

Categories Context-Driven Testing, Rapid Software Testing Overview, Video

How to Evolve a Context-Driven Test Plan

This is a process guide for creating a good test plan within the RST methodology. It consists of seven tasks. The tasks can be performed in any order, or simultaneously and iteratively.

Categories Context-Driven Testing, Strategy

Is RST compatible with our context?

RST is a context-driven methodology. This means the our classes are not specifically about testing in an Agile, DevOps, Lean, Waterfall, or regulated context; nor does it incorporate any specific testing tool you might use to simulate users or support … Learn more

Categories Context-Driven Testing, Rapid Software Testing

Oracles from the Inside Out

In Rapid Testing (and, we believe, in all worthwhile testing) learning about the product and finding problems that matter are central to the mission. In the role of a tester, I support the business and development team by finding and describing things I believe … Learn more

Categories Context-Driven Testing, Learning, Oracles

RST Appendices

These are the appendices to the Rapid Software Testing Explored class. This is a downloadable pdf.

Categories Context-Driven Testing, Documentation, Learning, Rapid Software Testing, RST Reference, Test Framing, Test Procedures, Test Results, Test Strategy
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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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  • Rapid Software Testing Explored with James Bach (EUROPE)
    • Jan 13, 2026 - Jan 16, 2026
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    • Testers and Automation: Avoiding the Traps
    • RST Explored
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    • Rapid Software Testing Focused: Risk
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