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Test smart: how to deal with biases around testing?
- Testing biases in the tech industry can lead to undervaluation and underpayment of testing professionals, who are sometimes seen merely as 'bug detectors' or 'regression tests maintainers.'
- In agile teams, testers have a broader role beyond just applying testing techniques, including analyzing user stories, reviewing prototypes, scripting test cases, and more.
- Challenges like the cult of automation, prioritizing tools over testing strategy, and inappropriate professional labeling affect modern testers.
- Automation efforts may not always solve quality issues entirely, require significant maintenance, and may not be suitable for all types of testing.
- Praising tools without a clear testing strategy can be counterproductive, highlighting the importance of strategic planning in testing processes.
- The use of labels like 'manual' or 'automated' to categorize testers can oversimplify their roles and contribute to misunderstandings about the complexity of testing.
- Testing is a human-driven activity, and debates around manual versus automated testing may not capture the essence of the profession accurately.
- Testers need to advocate for a more holistic approach to testing, share knowledge about their profession, and challenge misconceptions within the tech community.
- Applying automation strategically, developing a cohesive testing strategy, and being mindful of professional labels are essential steps for enhancing the testing profession.
- To improve the perception and value of testing, testers should communicate more openly, address biases, and strive for recognition of the complexity of their roles.
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