exploratory-testing

Overview

Session-Based Test Management (SBTM) is the dominant framework for managing exploratory testing as a measurable, accountable activity. It was developed by Jonathan Bach + James Bach (1999-2000) and is documented at satisfice.com/sbtm.

The unit of work is a session - a time-boxed (60-90 min) chunk of focused exploratory testing against a mission stated as a charter. Sessions produce session sheets that capture what happened in a structured-enough format for management to aggregate, while leaving room for the tester to learn freely.