Embracing the Left Shift Mentality in Software Testing
https://flexiana.com/2024/05/embracing-the-left-shift-mentality-in-software-testing
In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, the left shift mentality has emerged as a pivotal strategy to enhance product quality and make every delivery count. But what exactly is left shift? In the context of software testing, left...
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mrkeen@mastodon.social · 1 pts · 2y
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"Traditionally, testing was often relegated to the final stages of development, just before the release"
I was going to dismiss this as another strawman - the same strawman that we've been whipping since Winston Royce, 1970.
But then I see:
"At the outset of a project, during the planning phase, testers should collaborate with developers and stakeholders to understand the requirements and define clear, testable acceptance criteria."
How did we get back to waterfall?