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AMA about Exploratory Testing

A collection of questions and answers about exploratory testing
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AMA about Exploratory Testing
What tools can one use for note-taking during ET? image
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What tools can one use for note-taking during ET?
If your exploratory testing uncovers an area that may be an ideal candidate for automation, what steps would you go a... image
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If your exploratory testing uncovers an area that may be an ideal candidate for automation, what steps would you go about communicating that to the developers/automators to get it done?
What methods have you found helpful to ensure exploratory testing stays focused? image
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What methods have you found helpful to ensure exploratory testing stays focused?
What helps you stay disciplined about performing exploratory testing regularly? image
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What helps you stay disciplined about performing exploratory testing regularly?
How do you engage stakeholders, such as devs & product, with the findings from your exploratory testing session? image
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How do you engage stakeholders, such as devs & product, with the findings from your exploratory testing session?
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Simon Tomes
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