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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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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 Reference Documents

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

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    • Testers and Automation: Avoiding the Traps
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