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Discover the MoT Glossary: a creative yet essential guide to software testing and quality terms.

Designed by Team MoT to make learning clear, fun, and practical. Perfect for testers, engineers, and teams.

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April 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Oracles in testing = your QA spidey sense! 🕸️

Shout-out to Dan Ashby—One oracle? Never enough. Stack ‘em up, wise up.

Got a testing term to define? Drop it in the MoT Glossary. 

https://www.ministryoftesting.com/software-testing-glossary/oracles

 #Testing #QA #MoTGlossary
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February 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Curious about what makes a great leader in testing? 🌟

Read Vernon Richards' definition of leadership in the MoT Testing Glossary.

Enhance your MoT profile by contributing your own definitions and sharing your expertise!

#MoTGlossary #Leadership
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January 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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What does lateral & critical thinking mean to testers? 🧠✨

Read this glossary definition by Dan Ashby.

Not paid much attention to your MoT profile? Adding a definition is an easy way to stand out and show your expertise! 🗣️

#MoTGlossary #CriticalThinking #LateralThinking
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January 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Influencing is a vital skill for testers, enabling effective communication and advocacy for quality.

Read Dan Ashby's insights on influencing techniques in the MoT Testing Glossary. Share your own definitions to showcase your expertise and enhance your MoT profile!

#MoTGlossary #Influencing
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January 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Heuristics streamline problem-solving by applying known solutions to new challenges.

Review Lena Nyström's insights on heuristics in the MoT Testing Glossary. Share your own definitions to showcase your expertise and enhance your MoT profile!

#MoTGlossary #Heuristics
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January 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Flaky tests causing headaches? 🤯

Discover João Proença's insights on identifying and managing flaky tests in the MoT Software Testing Glossary.

Enhance your expertise and boost your MoT profile by contributing your own definitions! 

 #MoTGlossary #FlakyTests
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January 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Exploratory testing empowers testers to learn, design, execute, and record tests simultaneously, uncovering risks and enhancing software quality. 

Read Dan Ashby's definition in the MoT Testing Glossary.

Share your definitions to showcase your expertise and enhance your MoT profile!

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January 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Diagrams are powerful tools in software testing! 💡  

Explore Mark Winteringham's take on how graphical representations simplify systems and enhance communication.

Got a definition? Share yours to showcase your expertise and make your MoT profile stand out! 🗣️

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January 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Culture shapes successful testing teams! 

Explore Jim Holmes' insights on "Culture" in the MoT Testing Glossary—highlighting the values and practices that drive team excellence.

Got a definition to share? Add yours to enhance your MoT profile and inspire the community! 

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January 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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What is collaboration? 🤝 It’s working together to share, challenge, and deliver.

Example: Pair programming, team reviews, or group problem-solving.

Learn more, thanks to Lisi Hocke: https://www.ministryoftesting.com/software-testing-glossary/collaboration

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January 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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What is a bug report? Ways to document and share defects with stakeholders.  

Example: Summaries, screenshots, log files, and severity info.  
Learn more about the value (and pitfalls) of bug reports here: https://www.ministryoftesting.com/software-testing-glossary/bug-reports

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January 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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What are biases? They’re subconscious judgments that shape how we interpret data.  

In testing, biases can help focus strategies but also create blind spots.  
Learn more with Mark Winteringham: https://www.ministryoftesting.com/software-testing-glossary/biases

#TestingTerms #MoTGlossary
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January 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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What is Agile? An iterative approach to software development focused on collaboration and adaptability.  

Agile Manifesto: Individuals > Processes, Working Software > Documentation.  

Learn more with Dan Ashby here: https://www.ministryoftesting.com/software-testing-glossary/agile

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January 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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What is accessibility testing? 🌍 Ensuring websites and apps are usable by all.  

Example: Can your site be navigated with just a keyboard?  

Learn about benefits and pitfalls thanks to Ady Stokes: https://www.ministryoftesting.com/software-testing-glossary/accessibility-testing

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January 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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What are acceptance criteria? 🤔 They’re a list of user expectations for features, commonly tied to user stories.
They guide teams on what to deliver.

Learn more, thanks to Dan Ashby: https://www.ministryoftesting.com/software-testing-glossary/acceptance-criteria #MoTGlossary
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January 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM