Thorough Testing in Tight Schedule

Tight deadlines, whether for releases or hotfixes, often create a tension between speed and quality. Test optimization empowers managers to navigate this challenge by ensuring thorough testing within a limited timeframe. This translates to:

• Enhanced confidence in deployments: By focusing on critical areas impacted by code changes, test optimization minimizes the risk of untested code and potential regressions.

• Reduced risk for hotfixes: When addressing critical issues through hotfixes, test optimization helps ensure the fix itself doesn't introduce new problems.

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Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Leverage test optimization

• Utilize the tool to analyze changes and recommend a focused test suite, targeting areas directly affected by the code changes.

2. Refine manual tests selection, if necessary

• Depending on the time constraint, refine the test selection:

  • Exclude low-risk tests: Confidently exclude tests deemed non-critical or unlikely to be impacted.

  • Prioritize essential tests: Ensure all tests directly related to the issue are included.

3. Execute and analyze

• Run the refined test suite as quickly as possible.

• Monitor results closely and investigate any critical failures or unexpected behavior.

4. Communicate and adapt

• Communicate clearly to stakeholders about the testing approach and any limitations due to the tight schedule.

• If significant issues are discovered, adapt and iterate by re-evaluating the test selection or conducting additional testing as needed.