Defining a testing approach has to account for many factors, a lot of which are not within control. It is therefore extremely important that the testing decided upon should be aligned with the business objectives, and to attain this, adapting to the best practice is the defined solution, which is seldom a reality.
This article offers pragmatic thoughts around adopting good testing practice as opposed to best practice to actually suit the needs of the business. While the importance of “Best Practice” is echoed throughout the IT industry, good practice in certain cases can be a more practical solution.
There are various standards in place which organizations can adhere to in order to deem themselves observers of best practice. For example, the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) is a process improvement approach that “provides organizations with the essential elements of effective processes. Attaining the level 5 of certification verifies that the practices of the organization are exemplary.
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