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Rapid Software Testing Methodology

How RST is Different From “Factory-Style” Testing

This document lays out, in many dimensions, how RST methodology differs from and contradicts the type of testing advocated by the ISTQB, TMAP, and similar systems. In my opinion, which is informed by decades of watching the industry, working in … Learn more

Categories Industry Standardization, Rapid Software Testing Methodology

The RST Methodology

We call what we do Rapid Software Testing. About RST Why do we test? We test to develop a comprehensive understanding of the product and the risks around it. We test to find problems that threaten the value of the … Learn more

Categories Rapid Software Testing, Rapid Software Testing Methodology
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  • ONLINE Rapid Software Testing Focused : Risk with James Bach (EU Time Zone)
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RST Reference Documents

  • A Rapid Testing Framework February 26, 2021
  • RST Appendices February 26, 2021

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  • ONLINE Rapid Software Testing Focused : Risk with James Bach (EU Time Zone)
    • Jul 14, 2025
    • Online (for Europe/UK Time Zones)
  • ONLINE Rapid Software Testing Focused : Strategy with James Bach (EU Time)
    • Jul 15, 2025
    • Online (for Europe/UK Time Zones)
  • James Bach's Testing Challenge (Europe)
    • Jul 18, 2025
    • Online (for Europe/UK Time Zones)
  • ONLINE Rapid Software Testing Applied with James Bach (EUROPE)
    • Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 23, 2025
    • Online (for Europe/UK Time Zones)
  • ONLINE Automation in Testing: Avoiding the Traps, w/James Bach (USA)
    • Aug 11, 2025 - Aug 13, 2025
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