by Thijs Kok, on May 8, 2025

Summary: Many software go-lives are delayed due to common UAT mistakes such as lack of end-user involvement, poor planning, and ignoring usability, all of which can be avoided by treating …

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by René Ceelen, on April 15, 2025

Summary: In about six minutes, you can launch a TestMonitor test project by defining requirements and risks, designing and bulk-editing test cases, planning milestones and test runs, tracking results/issues, generating …

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by Thijs Kok, on April 12, 2025

Summary: Handling vast numbers of test cases, eliminating duplicates, ensuring traceability between requirements and defects, maintaining consistency, and streamlining execution are top test case management challenges; this article explains how …

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by René Ceelen, on April 10, 2025

Summary: With the typical test management software, teams can quickly run five powerful reports—such as test coverage, execution progress, defect trends, traceability, and risk metrics—all designed to improve visibility, drive …

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by Thijs Kok, on April 9, 2025

Summary: Three often-overlooked steps in a software testing plan—defining clear entry and exit criteria, proactively preparing test data and environments, and prioritizing test cases based on risk—are essential for avoiding …

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by René Ceelen, on March 19, 2025

Summary: Delivering fit-for-purpose software on time and within budget has always been challenging. Modern test management platforms streamline QA by centralizing requirements, test cases, defect tracking, collaboration, and reporting—enabling teams …

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by Thijs Kok, on February 19, 2025

Summary: This article focuses on the challenges of handling massive test case volumes, coordinating multiple distributed testers, and maintaining traceability in large-scale projects, and recommends centralized libraries, clear assignment processes, …

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by René Ceelen, on February 19, 2025

Summary: Quality software begins with clear, measurable requirements and a robust testing foundation—bolstered through risk-based testing, real-world test scenarios, stable environments, and centralized test management—to prevent costly defects and streamline …

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by Thijs Kok, on January 15, 2025

Summary: A balanced QA toolkit built on test management, automation, defect tracking, reporting, and environment management tools enables teams to streamline workflows, uncover issues earlier, maintain consistent test conditions, and …

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by René Ceelen, on January 15, 2025

Summary: Automated testing delivers speed and consistency but carries hidden costs—including high setup investments, maintenance from brittle tests, and skill demands—that teams can offset by blending automation with manual testing, …

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