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Risk-Based Testing: How to Prioritize What Matters
Imagine you’re organizing a party. You’ve got a long checklist: food, music, decorations, guest list, seating arrangements, and a hundred other details. But what happens if you focus too much on the perfect centerpiece and forget to arrange enough chairs?
Disaster!
Similarly, in software testing, spending too much time on less critical areas while neglecting high-risk ones can lead to major issues slipping through the cracks. This is where Risk-Based Testing (RBT) comes to the rescue.
Let’s dive into how RBT can help you prioritize what truly matters, ensuring you’re testing the right things at the right time.
What is Risk-Based Testing?
Risk-Based Testing is like being a skilled navigator steering through potential challenges. Instead of trying to test everything (which is impossible), you focus on areas that could cause the most significant damage if they fail. These risks are assessed based on two factors:
- Impact: How severe would the consequences be if this feature or functionality failed?
- Likelihood: What’s the probability of this feature having defects?
