How much does that bug cost?
26 Mar 2026
Very much enjoyed a practical discussion between Cassandra H. Leung and Jessica Mosley.
As part of the Software Quality Engineering Certificate (SQEC), Module 9 Lesson 3, they discuss how to quantify the cost of bugs. Jessica shares a helpful approach whilst Cassandra wonders what happens when someone turns it around and asks to cost up all those risk analysis and exploratory testing sessions.
For those on the journey to becoming SQEC qualified, it's an excellent lesson and one worth listening to.
Curious to know, what methods have you used to "price up" the cost of a bug?
As part of the Software Quality Engineering Certificate (SQEC), Module 9 Lesson 3, they discuss how to quantify the cost of bugs. Jessica shares a helpful approach whilst Cassandra wonders what happens when someone turns it around and asks to cost up all those risk analysis and exploratory testing sessions.
For those on the journey to becoming SQEC qualified, it's an excellent lesson and one worth listening to.
Curious to know, what methods have you used to "price up" the cost of a bug?
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