Business Agility in the Age of AI

Testing should not be a rocky island. It should not be a phase but an activity. Everybody is invited.

Where Testing is the Awkward +1 at the Party

Separate development and testing teams? That’s like having Batman without Robin. Batman and Robin are both cool individually but better together. When testing’s given a separate invite, it often rocks up inconveniently late. And then? You’re trying to fix problems that have grown more massive and more dramatic than they should be.

Small Bites & Roundabouts: Like Sushi and Rollercoasters!

Ever tried eating an entire pizza in one bite? Me neither. But tasks?

Let’s slice them up! Smaller tasks make it easier for everyone, including devs, to join the testing party.

Small task also encourages an iterative way of working, where we don’t just draw a straight line from A to B. It’s more like taking the scenic roundabout, revisiting and refining as we go.

With testing folded into the mix, we’re ensuring we don’t end up with a product that feels like it’s held together by duct tape.

Testers are Not Grammar Police and Bug Hunters

So if everybody tests, where is the place for our traditional testers? Right in the middle, sandwiched between code and quality. They’re not just there pointing fingers and saying, “Gotcha!” They’re the ones keeping an eagle eye on the path, ensuring devs aren’t just coding masterpieces but testing them, too. They are the testing experts who help everybody become one by getting their hands dirty.

Nobody Wants Half-Baked Pancakes!

Final food for thought: working together isn’t just for boy bands. By blending testing into the whole recipe and reminding devs they’re not just there to stir the pot but taste the meal too, we’re cooking up a storm. And not just any storm — a 5-star gourmet feast of a product!