Software Testing Strategies

Matt Heusser is the Managing Director at Excelon Development, where he specializes in Software Delivery, DevOps, and Testing across diverse industries such as software, fintech, and automotive. With a Master's degree from Grand Valley State University and a remarkable track record, Matt has earned international recognition through awards and delivered keynote speeches that have left lasting impressions. Matt's legacy in the tech world includes pioneering the world's first multi-user distributed spreadsheet, a groundbreaking innovation that predates even Google Sheets. His expertise extends to project rescue initiatives, including one initiated by BMW's board of directors, where he demonstrated his exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills. In addition to his hands-on contributions, Matt has effectively managed API test development teams and provided invaluable support to developers. Matt Heusser's career is a testament to his unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology, delivering outstanding results, and inspiring the next generation of innovators in the software and technology landscape. Over the past decade, Michael has been actively engaged in the realm of software testing, focusing on audits and testing fixes in alignment with U.S. Section 508 and E.U. WCAG accessibility standards. His commitment extends beyond testing, as he is equally passionate about promoting accessibility and inclusive design through talks and training sessions. Michael leverages a diverse set of tools, including Axe, Lighthouse, Wave, VoiceOver, JAWS, NVDA, ColorContrast Analyzer, among others, to facilitate the accessibility testing process. He has played a pivotal role in urging organizations to prioritize accessibility considerations in their software development and testing endeavors. Moreover, Michael possesses a knack for uncovering issues within systems, collaborating with developers to rectify them, and assisting customers in devising innovative solutions. His overarching mission is to nurture and lead top-notch testers and test teams, fostering a culture of excellence in the field. With an extensive career spanning three decades, Michael has lent his expertise to various product domains and industries, encompassing network routers and switches, virtual machines, capacitance touch devices, video games, and a wide spectrum of client/server, distributed database, and web applications. Beyond his software testing endeavors, Michael boasts an impressive array of achievements and affiliations. He holds a Black Belt certification from the Miagi-Do School of Software Testing, co-founded and facilitates the Americas chapter of Weekend Testing, serves as a director for the Association for Software Testing (AST), leads instruction for the Black Box Software Testing courses offered by AST, curates training materials for the SummerQAmp initiative, and currently holds a position on the board of the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference (PNSQC).

Table of Contents

Testing and Designing Tests
Fundamental Issues in Tooling and Automation
Programmer-Facing Testing
Customer-Facing Tests
Specialized Testing
Testing Related Skills
Test Data Management
Delivery Models and Testing
The Puzzle Pieces of Good Testing
Putting Your Test Strategy Together
Lean Software Testing
Case Studies and Experience Reports
Testing Activities or a Testing Role?
Philosophy and Ethics in Software Testing
Words and Language About Work
Testing Strategy Applied