Agile Scrum in Software Testing

Agile Scrum methodologies have transformed software testing by integrating continuous testing within development cycles. Unlike traditional models where testing happens after development, Scrum ensures testing is an ongoing activity throughout the Sprint to detect and resolve defects early.

Testing in Scrum:

1. Test Planning in Sprint Planning:

   • QA teams collaborate with developers and product owners to define testable user stories and acceptance criteria.

   • Test strategies, automation scope, and risk-based testing are determined.

2. Continuous Testing & Integration:

   • Automated and manual tests are executed within each sprint.

   • Continuous Integration (CI) tools ensure frequent builds with automated regression testing.

3. Test-Driven Development (TDD) & Behavior-Driven Development (BDD):

   • TDD: Developers write unit tests before coding to ensure functionality.

   • BDD: Tests are defined using Gherkin syntax for clear communication between stakeholders.

4. Daily Standups & Collaboration:

   • Testers provide feedback on defects and blockers in daily standups.

   • Close collaboration with developers leads to faster issue resolution.

5. Sprint Review & Retrospective:

   • Testers validate completed features and ensure they meet acceptance criteria.

   • Retrospectives help improve testing processes for future sprints.

By embedding testing within Scrum, teams achieve faster feedback loops, improved quality, and a more reliable product.