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What is ad hoc testing?
Key advantages of ad hoc testing
It is cost and time efficient
It is flexible
It is useful for software projects with tight deadlines
It discovers bugs that aren’t recognized with other formal software testing methods
It enables developers and testers to work together
No planning or documentation required
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Disadvantages of ad hoc testing
It is not suitable for complex software projects
It can be difficult to reproduce software defects
It requires experienced software testers
It has little to low accountability
Types of ad hoc testing methods
Monkey testing
Buddy testing
Pair testing
When to avoid ad hoc testing
Conclusion
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What is ad hoc testing?
Key advantages of ad hoc testing
It is cost and time efficient
It is flexible
It is useful for software projects with tight deadlines
It discovers bugs that aren’t recognized with other formal software testing methods
It enables developers and testers to work together
No planning or documentation required
LOOKING FOR A DEDICATED TEAM TO ENHANCE YOUR PRODUCT’S QUALITY
Disadvantages of ad hoc testing
It is not suitable for complex software projects
It can be difficult to reproduce software defects
It requires experienced software testers
It has little to low accountability
Types of ad hoc testing methods
Monkey testing
Buddy testing
Pair testing
When to avoid ad hoc testing
Conclusion
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