Week 14 – 5/2/2025
This is my last week of class, and this is kind of bittersweet. The topic for this week was software technical review. While I was working on my last project for the class, I went ahead and read a blog post called “What is Technical Review in Software Testing?” by Ritika Kumari. I did not read this article to find out what a technical review is but to learn more about the process of it.
The article gives a suitable introduction to technical reviews in software testing, stating that technical reviews are formal assessments conducted by technical reviewers to examine software products like documentation, code, and design. Technical reviews are designed to check compliance with standards, enhance the quality of the code, and identify defects at the initial phase of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The blog discusses how technical reviews reduce the cost of rework, enhance the level of expertise of the team, and get software outcomes in line with business goals.
I picked this article because it is very much in line with the topic we had for this week’s class. The article mixes practical applications, such as Testsigma’s integration for test case management, with abstract concepts, like static testing and peer reviews. Its emphasis on collaborative procedures also aligns with our class’s ideas about agile teamwork.
The blog highlighted the importance of spotting design or code bugs early in development, for if one does so, he or she can save post-release costs up to 70%, as illustrated through the example of re-engineering faulty software. This aligns with the “shift-left” testing philosophy that we examined. Technical reviews are as much about information sharing as they are about error detection. For example, I had not realized how much cross-functional knowledge was built up through walkthroughs and peer reviews. I will look to apply this idea further in automation efforts. Testsigma’s review capabilities, such as automated test case submission and element management, demonstrated how tools could speed up reviews. The blog made me rethink my understanding that reviews are only a “checklist activity.” Rather, they are interactive processes that achieve harmony between teamwork and technical correctness. For instance, the difference between formal defect-oriented inspections and informal knowledge-swap peer reviews led to a better understanding of how to customize reviews according to project requirements. I will promote systematic technical assessments in my next work environment in the future. This class overall was an interesting class and I hope to use the lessons that I have learnt throughout my professional career.
https://testsigma.com/blog/technical-review-in-software-testing/
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