The Dynamics of Testing

Following the preparation, it is time to go on to design the testware and eventually to perform tests on the information system. The test strategy and the test plan have been developed and signed off by the stakeholders. Nevertheless, in practice, the analysis and test execution do not always proceed according to the predictions made in the test strategy and test plan and based on the information that was available at the time. The project and its context are always in motion. Within the dynamics of the test execution, the test manager’s attention shifts away from creating conditions to controlling the situation. Everything must be geared towards achieving a successful result, for testing is not something you do “on the side”. It is a specific profession. The management required and the potential problems demand specific knowledge. During this phase, the test manager has the opportunity to demonstrate his added value.