Test Management Blog Posts

Jedi vs Sith: Mastering Beta Testing with Star Wars Wisdom

On May the Fourth, discover the do's and don'ts of effective beta test management by embracing the wisdom of the Jedi philosophy while avoiding the pitfalls of the Sith mentality in this specially themed post for Star Wars Day.

The Ultimate Guide to Beta Testers: Everything You Need to Know

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Have a question about beta testers? This guide will answer the most frequently asked questions about beta testers and about being a tester, while also providing tips and best practices from decades of beta testing experience along the way.

The Definitive Guide to User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

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This definitive guide to user acceptance testing (UAT) is a comprehensive resource that covers everything you need to know about planning, conducting, and managing a successful UAT.

Understanding Google Play Store Testing Tracks

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Understanding Google Play Store Testing Tracks: Learn about the difference between Internal, Closed, and Open testing.

6 Must-Have Components of a Beta Test Workspace

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Discover the six essential components of an effective beta test workspace that fosters tester engagement, streamlines feedback management, and ultimately enhances your product's market readiness.

The Magic of Beta Test Automation

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Unlock the magic of beta testing automation and optimize your process as a product manager. Beta test automation can help you streamline your workflows and free up more time for product strategy and innovation.

Why Every Product Manager Needs Beta Testing to Achieve their Roadmap Goals

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By gathering valuable feedback and identifying and fixing issues early on, beta testing can help you improve the user experience and increase the chances of success for your product. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of beta testing and how to conduct a successful beta test.

Centercode Key Performance Indicators: Impact Score

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This week we round out our series on the Centercode Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by discussing testing Delta Impact Score.

3 Agile Inspired Testing Ceremonies

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There are a couple of big differences between traditional beta testing and delta testing. Perhaps one of the most significant is delta testing’s focus on working within Agile environments (vs. waterfall). Many parts of the delta testing methodology are pulled directly from common forms of Agile development.

4 Important Agile Ceremonies for Your Testing Strategy

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That meeting could have been an email… Unfortunately this is a sentiment we’ve all had after a meeting that didn't feel particularly effective.

Measuring Project Success With Delta Health

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In my last post, we discussed measuring tester engagement as a part of test health. Today, we are going to discuss measuring product success.

How to Measure User Testing Engagement

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One of the primary concerns of any project manager throughout the testing period is whether there’s enough tester engagement. Good tester engagement is instrumental to a successful delta test.

How to Thank Your Testers

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When you think of "incentives" in user testing, the first thing that comes to mind might be a free product or a gift card. And yes, those are both common and viable ways to reward testers for their participation.

Segmentation: Enhancing Your Product Insights from User Testing

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At some level, you probably already understand segmentation as a concept. But let's talk about how it applies to user testing. In user testing, segmentation means splitting your tester pool into subsets based on certain characteristics.

User Testing Recruitment Made Easy

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The first step in building a product that solves problems is understanding what problems exist for your customers and how they're attempting to solve them. Technographics are a critical part of that understanding.