Go Find What We May Have Missed

Explore the concept of exploratory testing in software development through this insightful conference talk from TestJS Summit 2021. Discover how to approach software testing as a multi-layered canvas, searching for potential issues that may have been overlooked. Learn to frame the search for quality shortcomings by adopting a user's perspective, and understand why effective tests go beyond simple end-to-end automation. Gain valuable insights into using architecture as a filter for decomposing tests, and examine a practical example of controlling API responses to test a React frontend. Recognize the importance of granular feedback and develop the crucial skill of identifying incomplete features or issues isolated to frontend or APIs. Enhance your ability to contribute to overall software quality by mastering the art of finding what may have been missed in the development process.

Go Find What We May Have Missed! - Maaret Pyhäjärvi, TestJS Summit 2021