What are the key differences between agile testing and traditional testing methods?

Agile testing follows an iterative and incremental approach, where testing is integrated into each sprint or iteration. Traditional testing methods follow a sequential approach, where testing is conducted after the development phase is completed.

Agile testing process is iterative and goes by sprint. Each sprint typically lasts for one or two weeks. Fixes can be applied as they are uncovered during the testing process. Traditional testing is typically sequential and done at multiple levels. Traditional testing is typically done when coding is completed.

Among many, one of the key difference between Agile testing and traditional testing methods is their approach to timing and integration with the development cycle. Agile testing is integrated throughout the development process with testers working in parallel with developers, providing immediate feedback and allowing quick iteration. Whereas, traditional testing follow a sequential approach where testing occurs after the development phase is largely completed which leads to longer feedback loop and less flexibility for changes. In short Agile testing helps to improve software quality, reduce costs and increase agility.

Having a QA (Quality Assurance) testing process is essential regardless of agile testing or traditional testing method. With agile testing, testers are involved during the lifecycle of software development. With traditional testing, testers only focus on testing phase.

Lets keep it simple: - Iterative Dev: Testing is performed in iterations without waiting for the final product. - Continuous Feedback: Regular feedback from clients and team members - Flexibility: Tests evolve as requirements change - Integrated Teams: Testers work closely with developers from the start of a project. - Automated Testing: Emphasizes the use of automated tests for regression - Less Documentation: Focuses on the actual testing rather than extensive documentation. - Early Involvement: Testing starts early in dev process. - User Stories: Tests are based on user stories & acceptance criteria. - Continuous Integration: Continuous integration of code changes - Exploratory Testing: Encourages exploratory testing