Introduction to Agile Testing Training Course
This intensive two-day programme offers a concise introduction to Agile software testing. It covers core testing concepts within the context of Agile (Scrum) development, utilising Crispin & Gregory’s Agile Testing Quadrants framework to examine contemporary Agile testing principles and practices.
Intended Audience
This course is designed for development teams seeking to enhance their testing practices within an Agile environment.
It is also appropriate for those considering a dedicated career in testing and serves as a suitable prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester qualification.
This course is available as onsite live training in Australia or online live training.Course Outline
Overview of Agile
- History of Agile methodologies
- Discussion of Agile Manifesto principles
Scrum Framework
- Scrum roles and responsibilities – Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team
- Scrum events – Sprint, Sprint Planning, Review, Retrospective, Daily Scrum
- Scrum artefacts – Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Product Increment
Agile Testing
- Emphasis on collaboration over independence
- The role of documentation in Agile
- Introduction to Agile Testing Quadrants
- Test automation
Testing Fundamentals
- The fundamental test process
- Black-box test design techniques
- White-box test design techniques
- Quality attributes
- Performance testing
- Examples of test tools
Technology-facing testing that guides development
- Unit testing and black-box test design
- Test-driven development
- Examples of test tools
Business-facing testing that guides development
- User stories and acceptance testing
- Behaviour-driven development
- Examples of test tools
Business-facing testing that critiques the product
- Exploratory testing
- White-box test design
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