On my learning journey, I have studied
software testing from several well-known worldwide testers.
James M. Bach
James Bach created the Rapid Software Testing (RST) Methodology.
I highly recommend his website for diving into software testing.
If you are new to the field, I suggest reading this post.
A good start is to begin with the RST Appendices, where you will discover insights on developing a Context-Driven Test Plan, the Heuristic Test Strategy Model, General Test Techniques, and a particularly debated topic: TESTING IS NOT ALL ABOUT TEST CASES.
Listed below are several blog posts that served as inspiration for me:
- Testing and Checking Refined
- Manual Tests Cannot Be Automated
- Rapid testing Guide to Making Good Bug Reports
- Context Driven Methodology
Additionally, RST hosts a YouTube channel where you can find a wealth of material on software testing.
James Bach developed a set of tools designed for analyzing web applications for testing purposes. These tools are available on his GitHub page and are freely accessible to everyone.
James Bach’s way of teaching software testing is priceless. For those who want to make a difference in the software testing field, I suggest attending his classes.
Michael Bolton
Michael Bolton started following and talking about Rapid Software Testing founded by James Bach in 2004. Since then, James and he have developed the RST approach and co-authored the current Rapid Software Testing classes they teach.
Listed below are several blog posts that inspired me:
- Testing is…
- Four (and More) Questions for Testers to Ask
- Heuristics for Understanding Heuristics
- Oracles Are About Problems, Not Correctness
- Testing Without Requirements
- Why Pass vs. Fail Rates Are Unethical (Test Reporting 1)
- Braiding The Stories (Test Reporting Part 2)
- Delivering The News (Test Reporting Part 3)
Mahesh Chikane
The Test Tribe hosts a YouTube channel with various testing topics and contributions from numerous worldwide testers.
Rahul Parwal
He is a recipient of the Jerry Weinberg Testing Excellence Award. He loves to learn, practice, and share the art of software testing and test craftsmanship.
After completing his education in computer science, he started his career as a software engineer at a service-based company in India. However, he quickly realized that he had a hunger for knowledge and wanted to become the best in software testing. he spent long hours studying testing concepts, exploring new testing tools, and learning from industry experts.
He started creating videos to share his knowledge with others. He shares his expertise on various topics in his videos, from test craftsmanship to consulting secrets.
He also has a website where he shares a wide range of learning resources.
Ingo Philipp
Below are listed some of his contributions to the software testing field: