Introduction to Agile Testing Training Course
This 2-day programme offers a concise introduction to Agile software testing. It covers fundamental testing concepts within the context of Agile (Scrum) development, utilising Crispin & Gregory’s Agile Testing Quadrants model as a framework to explore contemporary Agile testing principles and practices.
Target Audience
This course is designed for development teams seeking to enhance their testing practices within an Agile environment.
It is also appropriate for individuals aiming to pursue testing as a dedicated career path and serves as a suitable prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester certification.
This course is available as onsite live training in Nigeria or online live training.Course Outline
Overview of Agile
- History of Agile methodologies
- Discussion on 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
- Test tools overview
Technology-facing testing that guides development
- Unit testing and black-box test design
- Test-driven development
- Test tools overview
Business-facing testing that guides development
- User stories and acceptance testing
- Behaviour-driven development
- Test tools overview
Business-facing testing that critiques the product
- Exploratory testing
- White-box test design
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