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How to Choose the Right Testers - Part 3

This third and final part of the series covers all the red flags we should be prepared to observe during the test-proper, and we'll close off by taking a look at some overarching housekeeping principles that will further help us to improve our results over time. Read more

How to Choose the Right Testers - Part 2

In the first article in this 3-part series, we spoke about why we need to evaluate potential testers, and how it's a process of exclusion rather than inclusion. In this second part we'll jump right into the tell-tale signs we should be looking for, grouping them into the different phases of the testing process. Read more

How to Choose the Right Testers - Part 1

To run regular pattern tests, we constantly need to be attracting testers. We also need to evaluate them so we can pick the right ones. In this first article of a 3-part series, I answer why and how, focusing on evaluation as a process of exclusion rather than inclusion. Read more

The Benefits of Having a Tester Pool

The primary benefit of having a tester pool is the retention of good testers. In this guidance we’ll understand why this is important, and how you can leverage a pool to your (and your testers’) advantage. We’ll also take a look at other important benefits of starting and maintaining your own tester pool. Read more

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