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I am a software Quality Assurance Principal consultant with AND Digital. I have been very fortunate to have worked for some amazing clients.
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<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/empathy-lessons-for-software-testers-preparing-for-the-european-accessibility-act" rel="noopener nofollow">Empathy lessons for software testers: Preparing for the European Accessibility Act</a> image
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Empathy lessons for software testers: Preparing for the European Accessibility Act
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Testing for Accessibility and the Euro Accessibility Act
6 months ago
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Discover how hands-on empathy labs and cross-team collaboration lead to more inclusive, user-focused software image
Empathy lessons for software testers: Preparing for the European Accessibility Act
Discover how hands-on empathy labs and cross-team collaboration lead to more inclusive, user-focused software
6 months ago
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Definition of ready
6 months ago
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Michael Kennedy
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<div>The Definition of Ready (DoR) is a crucial concept within Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, serving as a formal agreement among the Scrum Team on the criteria that a Product Backlog Item (PBI) must meet before it is considered ready for development and can be included in a Sprint. It ensures that the Development Team has a shared understanding of what is required to begin working on a PBI effectively, minimizing ambiguity, reducing rework, and promoting a smooth and efficient workflow during the Sprint.<br><br>A well-defined DoR typically encompasses several key aspects:<br><br> </div><ul> <li> <strong>Clear Understanding: </strong>The PBI must be clearly articulated and well-understood by the entire Scrum Team, including the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and the Development Team. This often involves a concise and unambiguous description of the desired functionality or user story. </li> <li> <strong>Acceptance Criteria Defined: </strong>Measurable and testable Acceptance Criteria must be defined for each PBI. These criteria outline the specific conditions that must be met to confirm that the PBI has been successfully implemented and delivers the intended value. </li> <li> <strong>Estimable: </strong>The PBI should be sufficiently refined to allow the Development Team to provide a reasonably accurate estimate of the effort required for its completion. This often involves breaking down larger PBIs into smaller, more manageable tasks. </li> <li> <strong>Dependencies Identified and Addressed: </strong>Any dependencies on other PBIs or external factors that could potentially block or delay the development of the PBI should be identified and addressed or at least clearly understood and planned for. </li> <li> <strong>Design Considerations (if applicable):</strong> For more complex PBIs, initial design considerations or constraints might need to be discussed and documented to provide guidance to the Development Team. </li> <li> <strong>Testability: </strong>The PBI should be formulated in a way that makes it testable. The Development Team and potentially testers should have a clear understanding of how the implemented functionality will be verified. </li> <li> <strong>Availability of Resources:</strong> The necessary resources (e.g., tools, data, access) required to develop and test the PBI should be available or planned for. </li> </ul><div><br></div><div>By adhering to a robust Definition of Ready, Scrum Teams can benefit from: <br><br> </div><ul> <li> <strong>Reduced Rework:</strong> Clear requirements and acceptance criteria minimize misunderstandings and reduce the likelihood of developing features that do not meet the Product Owner's expectations. </li> <li> <strong>Improved Sprint Predictability: </strong>When only ready items are pulled into a Sprint, the Development Team can provide more reliable forecasts of what can be accomplished within the Sprint timeframe. </li> <li>Enhanced Collaboration: The process of defining and agreeing upon the DoR fosters better communication and collaboration within the Scrum Team. </li> <li> <strong>Increased Efficiency:</strong> Developers spend less time clarifying requirements and resolving ambiguities during the Sprint, leading to a more efficient development process. </li> <li> <strong>Higher Quality:</strong> Ensuring that PBIs are well-defined and testable contributes to the development of higher-quality software. </li> </ul><div><br></div><div>The Definition of Ready is not a static checklist but rather a guideline that the Scrum Team continuously refines and adapts based on their experiences and the specific context of their project. It is a living agreement that promotes transparency and a shared understanding of what it means for work to be ready for the Development Team to begin. </div> image
Definition of ready
Definitions of Definition of ready
6 months ago
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<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/software-testing-glossary/the-european-accessibility-act" rel="noopener nofollow">The European Accessibility Act </a> image
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The European Accessibility Act
6 months ago
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Michael Kennedy
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<div>The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a directive that aims to improve the functioning of the internal market for accessible products and services by removing barriers created by divergent rules in Member States. <br><br>The EAA aims to harmonise accessibility requirements for products and services within the European Union. The goal is to make it easier for people with disabilities to access and use a wide range of everyday products and services, thus promoting greater inclusion and participation in society. </div> image
The European Accessibility Act
Definitions of The European Accessibility Act
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Testing for Accessibility and the Euro Accessibility Act
The importance of accessibility testing in light of the upcoming EAA
9 months ago
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TestBash World 2022
Testers of the world unite!
over 3 years ago
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Testing Ask Me Anything - Exploratory Testing
A great opportunity to ask all those questions you have about Exploratory Testing
over 4 years ago
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How to Become an Appium Desktop Ninja
about 5 years ago
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Tests From The Crypt: Automating Away Functional Testing “Zombies”
about 5 years ago
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Tests From The Crypt: Automating Away Functional Testing “Zombies”
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