Test case testing vs Exploratory Testing

Test case testing vs Exploratory Testing So which one is better? Easy answer. You need to do both types of testing. No this is not a case of just doing more is better!! Test case testing vs Exploratory Testing take different and complementary approaches for testing a product. Let’s start with basic definitions.

Test case-based testing Test case-based testing • In this approach the test team sits down and defines the test cases that they will be carrying out on the day of regression. Here is the definition from softwaretestingfundamentals.com

• “A test case is a set of conditions or variables under which a tester will determine whether a system under test satisfies requirements or works correctly.”

Exploratory testing Exploratory testing is a hands-on approach in which testers are involved in minimum planning and maximum test execution. The planning involves the creation of a test charter, a short declaration of the scope of a short (1 to 2 hour) time-boxed test effort, the objectives and possible approaches to be used.” For more Information : www.webomates.com