What are the sins of software testing?

[Daragh]

Inspired by the 7 deadly sins, what would say are the sins of software testing. What actions should you never make as a software tester?

[Cristi]

To trust your developers… the biggest sin.

[Hannah]

Not reporting a bug and hoping someone else on your team will find the issue!

[Daragh]

What about deliberately hiding a bug? This is a topic a popular thread that seems to have people divided. Is it a sin?

[Archana]

Assumptions. Making assumptions about requirements / functionality

[Tassawer]

Cristi wrote:

To trust your developers… the biggest sin.

Nailed it 🙂

[Ronan Healy]

One I have heard before:

 

“Not maintaining automated tests”

[Jessica]

The sins of software testing are many, but some of the most common ones include not doing it enough, not doing it well, and not using the right tools.

Not doing software testing enough can lead to missed defects and costly rework down the road. Not doing it well can lead to inaccurate test results and a waste of time and resources. And not using the right tools can lead to a lack of coverage and an incomplete understanding of the system under test.

All of these problems can have a significant impact on the quality of the final product, so it’s important to avoid them whenever possible. By taking a systematic and rigorous approach to software testing, you can help ensure that your products are as defect-free.

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