Rapid Software Testing (RST)

Overview

Rapid Software Testing (RST) is a human-centered, context-driven methodology that treats the product as a mystery to be investigated. It focuses on people, heuristics, skills, and ethics to find the "bugs that matter" as efficiently as possible.

Part I: Introduction & Core Mindset

• The Product is a Mystery: Do not assume it works; probe it to discover its true nature.
• Testing is Learning: Every test is an episode of learning about the product's status.
• Testing vs. Checking: Testing is a human process of exploration; checking is algorithmic verification. See RST Workflows.
• The Responsible Tester: You are an independent agent accountable for the quality of your investigation.
• Vital Qualities: Empirical, Skilled, Different, Motivated, Available. See Tester Qualities.

Part II: Methodology & Process