What Is Evolutionary Testing Strategy: Examples, Importance, & Steps to Implement | Gayathri Mohan

What Is Evolutionary Testing Strategy: Examples, Importance, & Steps to Implement | Gayathri Mohan

Are you a software tester looking to stay ahead in an ever-changing tech landscape? Join us in this thought-provoking video as we explore the concept of an Evolutionary Testing Strategy inspired by the principles of Evolutionary Architecture.

Just as software architecture needs to evolve with changing business priorities and technological advancements, the same applies to testing strategies. In this enlightening talk, we introduce the concept of an Evolutionary Testing Strategy and discuss its importance in ensuring long-term success.

Discover the pitfalls of keeping your test strategy stagnant and unchanged. Imagine having one wheel of a tricycle fixed while the other two—the business requirements and software architecture—keep moving forward. It's time to break free from this outdated approach and embrace the power of evolution.

We will delve into the challenges that arise from not evolving the testing strategy, sharing real-world examples to illustrate the impact. More importantly, we'll provide you with practical guidance on implementing a continuous evolution practice for your testing strategy.

Key Takeaways:

Understand the concept of an Evolutionary Testing Strategy
Explore the consequences of not evolving your testing strategy through compelling examples
Learn a starter set of steps to implement the practice of continuously evolving your testing strategy
This video is a must-watch for software testers who aspire to keep their skills and strategies relevant in the face of constant change. Join us on this transformative journey towards an Evolutionary Testing Strategy. Hit that play button and unlock the power of evolution in your testing approach!

Timestamps -

01:20 - Introductions

03:46 - Agenda

04:44 - What is Evolutionary Architecture

07:45 - What is Architectural Fitness Function - Fundamental of Evolutionary Architecture

10:31 - What Happens When Software Architecture and Business Requirement Changes and Testing Strategy Doesn't

13:53 - What is Testing Strategy

14:56 - Impact of Not Changing/Evolving Your Test Strategy - Examples

31:49 - What is Evolutionary Testing Strategy?

32:50 - Practices to Implement Evolutionary Testing Strategy

43:41 - Q&A

About Gayathri Mohan:

Gayathri joined Thoughtworks right after college as a Quality analyst in Chennai in 2009. And ever since, Gayathri have had the opportunity to work across multiple domains – travel, non-profit organizations, retail, banking, etc., and a range of technology – mobile, IoT, ML, SaaS and more. She has also done multiple roles – QA, BA, IM, PM, etc., across 6 different countries!

Gradually, she stepped into regional and global leadership roles. In 2018, Gayathri took over as the Office Technology Principal for Thoughtworks in Chennai. In this role, she nurtured tech communities, organized technical events and developed thought leadership across technical themes. In 2019, she took on the role of Global QA SME where she defined career pathways alongside the desired skill development structure for QAs at the company.

Thoughtworks continues to keep her intrigued with new opportunities. These days, she empower client organizations with the best practices in testing, agile principles and help deliver high-quality large-scale projects. Gayathri is also the author of a book on Full Stack Testing.

She love traveling and have visited over 15 countries but always end up calling Chennai, her peaceful abode where she spend time reading and writing.

Connect with Gayathri on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaya3manoj/

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Continuous Testing Strategy For CFRs - https://youtu.be/cwHfSKr9IOM

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