Gerie Owen

94 articles by Gerie Owen

• Automated testing is not a magic bullet

  July 30, 2026

• When should you adopt the forward-deployed model?

  July 21, 2026

• The key to aligning technology initiatives with business goals

  May 11, 2026

• Challenges of implementing SaaS successfully

  Feb. 20, 2026

• How to plan and execute a SaaS implementation

  Feb. 12, 2026

• Considerations for a successful SaaS implementation

  Feb. 2, 2026

• Docs-as-Code explained: Benefits, tools and best practices

  Nov. 14, 2025

• Scrum master certification exam questions and answers

  Aug. 5, 2025

• Static and dynamic code analysis: Complementary techniques

  July 25, 2025

• Comparing low-code vs. traditional development

  May 29, 2025

• How to fix flaky tests: A practical approach for QA teams

  May 20, 2025

• Verification vs. validation in software testing

  May 12, 2025

• 17 common QA interview questions and answers

  Feb. 13, 2025

• The 5 Scrum events explained

  Nov. 27, 2024

• Epics, features and user stories explained

  Aug. 6, 2024

• Requirements vs. user stories in software development

  July 2, 2024

• Understanding and implementing the software testing pyramid

  May 30, 2024

• Positive vs. negative testing: Differences and examples

  April 30, 2024

• How to apply impact mapping to software with examples

  April 4, 2024

• Applying Kanban principles to software development

  March 14, 2024

• Is Scrum master certification worth it?

  Dec. 13, 2023

• The dos and don’ts of scalability testing

  Nov. 14, 2023

• The key role testing plays in a Three Amigos strategy

  Nov. 6, 2023

• Best practices for automated end-to-end testing

  Oct. 26, 2023

• The dos and don’ts of visual testing

  Sept. 28, 2023

• 5 essential best practices for QA teams to adopt

  Aug. 16, 2023

• How to make use of specification-based test techniques

  July 21, 2023

• A few simple strategies to reduce software test redundancy

  April 28, 2023

• How to build a regression test suite

  April 20, 2023

• How to compare acceptance criteria vs. definition of done

  Dec. 7, 2022

• Who writes acceptance criteria?

  Nov. 4, 2022

• Here’s why you still need exploratory testing documentation

  July 21, 2022

• Key things to consider when choosing regression testing tools

  June 24, 2022

• Smoke testing vs. sanity testing explainer on key differences

  May 12, 2022

• How to develop a dependable regression testing strategy

  March 30, 2022

• 3 important considerations before outsourcing Agile

  March 10, 2022

• The crucial role of test scenarios, especially in automation

  Feb. 14, 2022

• Quality engineering vs. quality assurance: Know the differences

  Nov. 29, 2021

• Basics of SaaS testing, challenges and strategies

  July 28, 2021

• An introductory guide to mobile app security testing

  July 20, 2021

• Who is responsible for integration testing?

  June 30, 2021

• How to write test cases for both manual and automated tests

  Feb. 26, 2021

• How to performance test big data applications

  Feb. 4, 2021

• A guide to testing in DevOps and key strategies, practices

  Jan. 28, 2021

• How to test micro apps

  Nov. 17, 2020

• How and why to do parallel testing

  Oct. 14, 2020

• Software accessibility testing: Standards, strategy and tools

  Sept. 23, 2020

• How to craft a cloud testing strategy

  Sept. 1, 2020

• User acceptance testing best practices for Agile teams

  Aug. 8, 2020

• Top criteria that belong in a mobile app testing plan

  April 28, 2020

• Deal with remote software testing challenges

  April 8, 2020

• Test automation maintenance requires knowledge sharing

  March 30, 2020

• Reduce these forms of AI bias from devs and testers

  March 26, 2020

• Adopt the 4 foundations of Agile collaboration

  Feb. 10, 2020

• Pick user-centric software performance testing metrics

  Jan. 31, 2020

• Use intrusive testing to push software to, and past, its limits

  Jan. 20, 2020

• What’s the difference between API and web services testing?

  Oct. 21, 2019

• How to approach test case design

  Sept. 18, 2019

• How to plot out a test automation strategy

  Sept. 5, 2019

• Staging environment best practices that boost software QA

  July 30, 2019

• How do I know what’s test automation vs. automated testing?

  June 28, 2019

• Which code quality metrics should devs track?

  June 19, 2019

• Boost QA velocity with incremental integration testing

  May 28, 2019

• Enlist Jira for testing with these test management add-ons

  May 7, 2019

• Make application usability a priority -- wherever testing occurs

  March 27, 2019

• Monitor APIs with these metrics for smooth app integrations

  Feb. 7, 2019

• 3 ways to test in production promptly and productively

  Feb. 5, 2019

• Use shift-right testing to cut skepticism, deployment delays

  Jan. 28, 2019

• Why human instinct causes mistakes in project management

  Jan. 14, 2019

• How can I course-correct my testing career path?

  Dec. 26, 2018

• What makes for a quiet developer work environment on the road?

  Dec. 26, 2018

• Embrace these 5 tenets for better QA leadership

  Dec. 3, 2018

• Ways to partially implement Agile and still get results

  Nov. 28, 2018

• Combat algorithm bias with these software test pointers

  Nov. 12, 2018

• Recommended QA conferences for software testers of all stripes

  Oct. 25, 2018

• Calibrate your definition of ‘done’ in Scrum to meet requirements

  Sept. 5, 2018

• Hire a software testing team that fits your startup culture

  Aug. 29, 2018

• How do I find my career path in software testing?

  July 18, 2018

• How can learning scripting languages help junior testers?

  May 24, 2018

• How can I attend software testing conferences?

  May 7, 2018

• How is startup culture different from a proven company?

  Feb. 15, 2018

• Is a software test schedule at the development team’s mercy?

  Feb. 12, 2018

• What skills do Agile testers need?

  Jan. 17, 2018

• What is the best way to load test mobile applications?

  Jan. 9, 2018

• What does it mean to test APIs?

  Jan. 4, 2018

• Microsoft TFS is here for your QA and test management needs

  March 15, 2016

• Clover: A code coverage tool that provides meaningful metrics

  March 15, 2016

• What you need to know about the ALM methodology

  July 2, 2015

• Why a COTS package requires testing

  June 1, 2015

• Test software with persona-based requirements

  Jan. 16, 2015

• App Quality Alliance compiles mobile testing criteria

  Nov. 13, 2014

• How to resolve team conflict

  July 31, 2014

• Software quality metrics paint partial project picture

  July 17, 2014

• Agile and ALM: A marriage made in heaven?

  Jan. 31, 2014