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Show Stopper – I hear rumours that our customers are using a diverse set of browsers. I only test on IE. How can I improve my coverage?

Published on July 31, 2011 in Archive

Answer: Maik Nog – hanseatictester.info / @maiknog The easiest way to improve browser coverage to 100% is to change the requirements and make IE mandatory and the *only* supported browser. Then you start increasing your coverage ABOVE 100% when you mix an additional Firefox or Opera into it. Answer: Rob Lowry – roblowry.wordpress.com Add more [...]

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Show Stopper – My manager has said we are doing either automated testing or manual testing.

Published on July 31, 2011 in Archive

My manager has said we are doing either automated testing or manual testing. This sounds wrong to me. How can I convince my manager that a mix of both might be good? Answer: Maik Nog – hanseatictester.info / @maiknog You have to write up an scientific sounding essay series about the advantages of “Automated Manual [...]

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Show Stopper – I’m recruiting at the moment…

Published on July 31, 2011 in Archive

I’m recruiting at the moment and am thinking of going down the “certification required” recruitment route. (i.e. all applicants must have many certifications). Is this a good strategy or should I be looking for others skills instead or as well as? Answer: Maik Nog – hanseatictester.info / @maiknog This is definitely Best Practice. You should [...]

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