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• Why You Shouldn't Use Cucumber for API Testing | StickyMinds

  Many people misunderstand the purpose of Cucumber. Because it seems to yield clearer, plain-language test scripts, testers want to use Cucumber as a general-purpose testing tool, including for API tes...

• Reusability vs. Usability: Where to Draw the Line? | StickyMinds

  Arbitrary reuse of code components could deteriorate overall usability. In this column, Linda Hayes explains the good and bad qualities of reusability and five factors one should keep in mind when man...

• V & V Lifecycle Methodologies | StickyMinds

  This paper introduces a new notion called Verification & Validation (V&V) Lifecycle Methodologies, examining what V&V is, and expanding its scope to the entire software lifecycle (much beyond traditio...

• “How Was This Tested?” Providing Evidence of Your Testing | StickyMinds

  Many testers have a tendency to minimize the information they record when testing. The challenge comes when problems are found later, possibly after the software is in production. How do we remember w...

• QA for Slot Machines: Testing Randomization, Winning Combinations, and Big Payouts | StickyMinds

  Considering their underlying technology, slot machines are intriguing test subjects. The software at the back end randomly generates the numbers and patterns of the winning combinations, and when you ...

• Become a Data Detective | StickyMinds

  Rapid changes in data availability and analysis tools are leading to evolving expectations for the data analyst role. We can do much more than just generate reports; we have the opportunity to not onl...