Author Archives: George Chude

CS-443 Blog – Test Doubles

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What is a Test Double? | Types & Best Practices 

This blog reviews the article “What is a Test Double? | Types & Best Practices”, by Ritika Kumari. 


This article on Test Doubles provides a comprehensive overview of their role in software testing.  It emphasizes how test doubles act as substitutes for real components, enabling developers to test code in isolation without relying on dependencies. The article highlights the importance of test doubles in scenarios where dependencies are unavailable, incomplete, or unsuitable for testing environments. 


Kumari also discusses the various types of test doubles, including mocks, stubs, spies, fakes, and dummies, each serving unique purposes in the testing process. She provides practical examples, such as using a test double for a payment gateway API to simulate responses like successful payments, failures, or network errors.


I think this was a well made article that does a nice job at explaining the usefulness of Test Doubles. I learned that they give you more control, flexibility, and reliability in your testing efforts.


From the blog George C Blog by George Chude and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

CS-443 Blog – Test Doubles

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What is a Test Double? | Types & Best Practices 

This blog reviews the article “What is a Test Double? | Types & Best Practices”, by Ritika Kumari. 


This article on Test Doubles provides a comprehensive overview of their role in software testing.  It emphasizes how test doubles act as substitutes for real components, enabling developers to test code in isolation without relying on dependencies. The article highlights the importance of test doubles in scenarios where dependencies are unavailable, incomplete, or unsuitable for testing environments. 


Kumari also discusses the various types of test doubles, including mocks, stubs, spies, fakes, and dummies, each serving unique purposes in the testing process. She provides practical examples, such as using a test double for a payment gateway API to simulate responses like successful payments, failures, or network errors.


I think this was a well made article that does a nice job at explaining the usefulness of Test Doubles. I learned that they give you more control, flexibility, and reliability in your testing efforts.


From the blog George C Blog by George Chude and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

CS-443 Blog – Test Doubles

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What is a Test Double? | Types & Best Practices 

This blog reviews the article “What is a Test Double? | Types & Best Practices”, by Ritika Kumari. 


This article on Test Doubles provides a comprehensive overview of their role in software testing.  It emphasizes how test doubles act as substitutes for real components, enabling developers to test code in isolation without relying on dependencies. The article highlights the importance of test doubles in scenarios where dependencies are unavailable, incomplete, or unsuitable for testing environments. 


Kumari also discusses the various types of test doubles, including mocks, stubs, spies, fakes, and dummies, each serving unique purposes in the testing process. She provides practical examples, such as using a test double for a payment gateway API to simulate responses like successful payments, failures, or network errors.


I think this was a well made article that does a nice job at explaining the usefulness of Test Doubles. I learned that they give you more control, flexibility, and reliability in your testing efforts.


From the blog George C Blog by George Chude and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

CS-443 Blog: Heuristics For Mushroom Picking (And Testing)

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https://thepainandgainofedwardbear.wordpress.com/2017/09/26/heuristics-for-mushroom-picking-and-testing/ 


This blog reviews the article “Heuristics For Mushroom Picking (And Testing)“.


     The article draws parallels between the practices of mushroom foraging and software testing, emphasizing the importance of preparation and contextual awareness. Just as successful mushroom pickers need to study and understand the environment where mushrooms thrive, testers must focus on identifying areas in software that are more likely to harbor bugs. Both processes involve observing patterns, analyzing risks, and carefully distinguishing between valuable finds and potentially harmful ones—highlighting how a methodical approach enhances success while minimizing errors.

Additionally, the article delves into the uncertainty inherent in both activities. Mushroom pickers often face the challenge of distinguishing edible species from toxic ones, akin to testers identifying false positives among suspected bugs. Both scenarios demand a balance of curiosity, caution, and decision-making skills under incomplete information. The comparison sheds light on how these heuristics can be applied to improve efficiency and reliability in software testing while also drawing lessons from the exploratory and thoughtful nature of mushroom foraging.

I think that this article does a good job at explaining the similarities of mushroom picking and software testing. I think it benefits from the comparison because it allows software testing to be explained in a simpler way, helping a larger amount of people understand the topic.

From the blog George C Blog by George Chude and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

CS-443 Blog: Heuristics For Mushroom Picking (And Testing)

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https://thepainandgainofedwardbear.wordpress.com/2017/09/26/heuristics-for-mushroom-picking-and-testing/ 


This blog reviews the article “Heuristics For Mushroom Picking (And Testing)“.


     The article draws parallels between the practices of mushroom foraging and software testing, emphasizing the importance of preparation and contextual awareness. Just as successful mushroom pickers need to study and understand the environment where mushrooms thrive, testers must focus on identifying areas in software that are more likely to harbor bugs. Both processes involve observing patterns, analyzing risks, and carefully distinguishing between valuable finds and potentially harmful ones—highlighting how a methodical approach enhances success while minimizing errors.

Additionally, the article delves into the uncertainty inherent in both activities. Mushroom pickers often face the challenge of distinguishing edible species from toxic ones, akin to testers identifying false positives among suspected bugs. Both scenarios demand a balance of curiosity, caution, and decision-making skills under incomplete information. The comparison sheds light on how these heuristics can be applied to improve efficiency and reliability in software testing while also drawing lessons from the exploratory and thoughtful nature of mushroom foraging.

I think that this article does a good job at explaining the similarities of mushroom picking and software testing. I think it benefits from the comparison because it allows software testing to be explained in a simpler way, helping a larger amount of people understand the topic.

From the blog George C Blog by George Chude and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

CS-443 Blog: Heuristics For Mushroom Picking (And Testing)

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https://thepainandgainofedwardbear.wordpress.com/2017/09/26/heuristics-for-mushroom-picking-and-testing/ 


This blog reviews the article “Heuristics For Mushroom Picking (And Testing)“.


     The article draws parallels between the practices of mushroom foraging and software testing, emphasizing the importance of preparation and contextual awareness. Just as successful mushroom pickers need to study and understand the environment where mushrooms thrive, testers must focus on identifying areas in software that are more likely to harbor bugs. Both processes involve observing patterns, analyzing risks, and carefully distinguishing between valuable finds and potentially harmful ones—highlighting how a methodical approach enhances success while minimizing errors.

Additionally, the article delves into the uncertainty inherent in both activities. Mushroom pickers often face the challenge of distinguishing edible species from toxic ones, akin to testers identifying false positives among suspected bugs. Both scenarios demand a balance of curiosity, caution, and decision-making skills under incomplete information. The comparison sheds light on how these heuristics can be applied to improve efficiency and reliability in software testing while also drawing lessons from the exploratory and thoughtful nature of mushroom foraging.

I think that this article does a good job at explaining the similarities of mushroom picking and software testing. I think it benefits from the comparison because it allows software testing to be explained in a simpler way, helping a larger amount of people understand the topic.

From the blog George C Blog by George Chude and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

CS-443 Blog: Heuristics For Mushroom Picking (And Testing)

CS@Worcester CS-443


https://thepainandgainofedwardbear.wordpress.com/2017/09/26/heuristics-for-mushroom-picking-and-testing/ 


This blog reviews the article “Heuristics For Mushroom Picking (And Testing)“.


     The article draws parallels between the practices of mushroom foraging and software testing, emphasizing the importance of preparation and contextual awareness. Just as successful mushroom pickers need to study and understand the environment where mushrooms thrive, testers must focus on identifying areas in software that are more likely to harbor bugs. Both processes involve observing patterns, analyzing risks, and carefully distinguishing between valuable finds and potentially harmful ones—highlighting how a methodical approach enhances success while minimizing errors.

Additionally, the article delves into the uncertainty inherent in both activities. Mushroom pickers often face the challenge of distinguishing edible species from toxic ones, akin to testers identifying false positives among suspected bugs. Both scenarios demand a balance of curiosity, caution, and decision-making skills under incomplete information. The comparison sheds light on how these heuristics can be applied to improve efficiency and reliability in software testing while also drawing lessons from the exploratory and thoughtful nature of mushroom foraging.

I think that this article does a good job at explaining the similarities of mushroom picking and software testing. I think it benefits from the comparison because it allows software testing to be explained in a simpler way, helping a larger amount of people understand the topic.

From the blog George C Blog by George Chude and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

CS-443 Blog: Heuristics For Mushroom Picking (And Testing)

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https://thepainandgainofedwardbear.wordpress.com/2017/09/26/heuristics-for-mushroom-picking-and-testing/ 


This blog reviews the article “Heuristics For Mushroom Picking (And Testing)“.


     The article draws parallels between the practices of mushroom foraging and software testing, emphasizing the importance of preparation and contextual awareness. Just as successful mushroom pickers need to study and understand the environment where mushrooms thrive, testers must focus on identifying areas in software that are more likely to harbor bugs. Both processes involve observing patterns, analyzing risks, and carefully distinguishing between valuable finds and potentially harmful ones—highlighting how a methodical approach enhances success while minimizing errors.

Additionally, the article delves into the uncertainty inherent in both activities. Mushroom pickers often face the challenge of distinguishing edible species from toxic ones, akin to testers identifying false positives among suspected bugs. Both scenarios demand a balance of curiosity, caution, and decision-making skills under incomplete information. The comparison sheds light on how these heuristics can be applied to improve efficiency and reliability in software testing while also drawing lessons from the exploratory and thoughtful nature of mushroom foraging.

I think that this article does a good job at explaining the similarities of mushroom picking and software testing. I think it benefits from the comparison because it allows software testing to be explained in a simpler way, helping a larger amount of people understand the topic.

From the blog George C Blog by George Chude and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

CS-443 Blog: Shift Down testing

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 Testing software smarter, not harder: the shift-down strategy | Ministry of Testing

The article “Testing software smarter, not harder: the shift-down strategy” by Manish Saini discusses the importance of focusing test automation efforts closer to the code. This approach, known as shift-down testing, moves away from traditional UI-centric testing to thoroughly testing core code components such as APIs, business logic, and container-based integration. By addressing issues at the code level, the strategy aims to create more reliable and maintainable test suites, ultimately improving software quality.


The shift-down approach involves using mocks for external interactions to isolate and test individual code units effectively. This ensures that potential issues are identified and resolved early in the development process, reducing the overall testing effort required. The article highlights how shift-down testing can lead to more efficient and robust test automation, ultimately resulting in better software outcomes.


I think this article was pretty helpful in explaining the benefits of shift down testing. I think the article does a good job in explaining how this method identifies potential issues early in the development process, reducing the overall testing effort and improving software quality.

From the blog George C Blog by George Chude and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

CS-443 Blog: Shift Down testing

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 Testing software smarter, not harder: the shift-down strategy | Ministry of Testing

The article “Testing software smarter, not harder: the shift-down strategy” by Manish Saini discusses the importance of focusing test automation efforts closer to the code. This approach, known as shift-down testing, moves away from traditional UI-centric testing to thoroughly testing core code components such as APIs, business logic, and container-based integration. By addressing issues at the code level, the strategy aims to create more reliable and maintainable test suites, ultimately improving software quality.


The shift-down approach involves using mocks for external interactions to isolate and test individual code units effectively. This ensures that potential issues are identified and resolved early in the development process, reducing the overall testing effort required. The article highlights how shift-down testing can lead to more efficient and robust test automation, ultimately resulting in better software outcomes.


I think this article was pretty helpful in explaining the benefits of shift down testing. I think the article does a good job in explaining how this method identifies potential issues early in the development process, reducing the overall testing effort and improving software quality.

From the blog George C Blog by George Chude and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.