Agile Testing Question:
Explain me the pros and cons of exploratory testing (used in Agile) and scripted testing?
Answer:
Exploratory Testing:
Pros:
• It requires less preparation- Easy to modify when requirement changes
• Works well when documentation is scarce
Cons:
• Presenting progress and Coverage to project management is difficult
Scripted Testing:
Pros:
• In case testing against legal or regulatory requirements it is very useful
Cons:
• Test preparation is usually time-consuming- Same steps are tested over and again
• When requirement changes it is difficult to modify
Pros:
• It requires less preparation- Easy to modify when requirement changes
• Works well when documentation is scarce
Cons:
• Presenting progress and Coverage to project management is difficult
Scripted Testing:
Pros:
• In case testing against legal or regulatory requirements it is very useful
Cons:
• Test preparation is usually time-consuming- Same steps are tested over and again
• When requirement changes it is difficult to modify
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