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The Evil Tester Show - Software Testing and Development with Attitude

Software Testing Strategy vs Planning The Strategy Episode

  • S1E24
  • 29:37
  • August 7th 2025

Software Testing typically confuses a Test Strategy Document with the process of strategising. Alan Richardson simplifies the over complicated world of test strategy. Drawing on years of experience creating test strategies and plans, Alan explains the real difference between strategy, approach, and plan. Explaining that what really matters isn’t following templates or writing elaborate documents, but actually thinking through problems, understanding risks, and communicating those ideas clearly.

The Evil Tester Show - Software Testing and Development with Attitude

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