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Xray - year in review and look ahead

Last year was significant for us, so let's reflect briefly. As one of the key milestones, we released Xray Enterprise - a comprehensive solution for test management challenges, blending powerful features with user-friendly functionality. It is especially beneficial for larger companies with high scale and complexity of the development operations. Here are other noteworthy numbers/metrics.

How to perform exploratory testing as a team

Exploratory testing marks the connection where creativity meets discovery. This method isn’t just about ticking off a list; it's about venturing into the unknown, armed with curiosity and a keen eye for detail. It's a journey that's best embarked upon as a team, where each member's unique perspective and expertise illuminate different facets of the software, uncovering insights that might otherwise remain hidden.

How to perform exploratory testing in a remote work era

In software testing, exploratory testing stands out as an immersive approach where testers delve into applications, evaluating performance through various actions. As quality assurance professionals, the goal is to adopt a user's perspective, navigating the application just as an actual user would. This hands-on methodology is instrumental in uncovering and reporting bugs that could compromise the application's functionality, playing a vital role in enhancing user experience.

The top 5 software testing trends of 2024

With 2023 behind us, it's time to predict new trends for the upcoming year. In 2024, we can expect to see an increase in fast and gradual releases powered by an Agile and DevOps approach, as well as a stronger reliance on automation, AI, and machine learning. An overarching theme this year is the focus on 'quality of speed', as developers look for new ways to test software quickly without compromising on quality.

How to involve developers in Exploratory Testing

Exploratory testing, the backbone of agile development, allows for both a confirmation of what we’ve built being good enough and for a critique of what we’re building. But good exploration takes time, possibly more time than a single tester has within the team. So what can we do? We can ask our colleagues to support us and run some exploratory testing with us.

How to overcome common challenges in Exploratory Testing

Exploratory testing involves testing system behavior under various scenarios, with a predefined goal but no predefined tests. This focus on discovering the unknown makes exploratory testing both powerful and challenging. “Exploratory testing is a systematic approach for discovering risks using rigorous analysis techniques coupled with testing heuristics.” Elisabeth Hendrickson.

Ethical considerations in AI-powered software testing

Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in software testing is a major advancement in software development, enhancing efficiency and accuracy while handling complex scenarios. This technological leap introduces significant ethical challenges, such as concerns over data misuse and the need for algorithmic transparency. Understanding and addressing these issues is crucial for fostering responsible innovation in AI.

Xray and Xray Enterprise are now Cloud Fortified by Atlassian - Secure, reliable, and scalable!

The Cloud Fortified Certification by Atlassian is awarded only to applications that excel in advanced standards for security, reliability, and support. This certification is crucial for mission-critical apps, where data security and system performance are imperative. It is a quality benchmark, signifying a product's dedication to delivering secure and dependable solutions.

Navigating regulated industries with exploratory testing

In regulated industries, compliance, consistency, and safety are paramount. Structure and predictability are the hallmarks of a regulated test strategy. As a result, software testing is often limited to step-by-step, scripted procedures. Yet, unscripted exploratory testing is emerging as a modern best practice, even in highly regulated domains. At first glance, exploratory testing may appear to be at odds with the rules of a regulated industry.