Sunday, December 28, 2014

Qualities of a good tester

Developers are needed to make software but testers are also needed to assure quality software. However, many times testers seem to think that their objective is finding bugs rather than ensuring quality software is being developed. The following qualities should be looked for when recruiting a tester.
  • Methodical
  • Organized
  • Systematic
  • Tactful/Diplomatic but firm
  • Evidence oriented
  • Understanding
  • Detail oriented
  • Clear and concise communicator
  • Forward thinking (Need to anticipate risks)
  • Curious to experiment and see outcomes


Of course, not every tester will have all those qualities completely. Some will take years of testing experience to acquire those attributes. There are no perfect developers and testers but we can make a team with testers completing those desired qualities. 

Reference:

Marick, Brian. (2001) Classic Testing Mistakes.  Springer Berlin Heidelberg.

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