Dana Barnett

German Testing Day 2026: How AI, Sustainability, and Quality Engineering Are Transforming Software Testing

German Testing Day 2026 highlighted how software testing is becoming increasingly strategic. AI in software testing, sustainable software development, accessibility testing, and AI governance are shaping the future of Quality Engineering.

#GermanTestingDay #SoftwareTesting #QualityEngineering #SustainableSoftware
German Testing Day 2026: How AI, Sustainability, and Quality Engineering Are Transforming Software Testing
andagon Team

ISTQB Explained: The Standard for Software Testing

ISTQB separates sound craftsmanship from good intentions in software testing. Anyone who wants to reduce defects, maintain time-to-release, and pass audits needs a shared framework. That’s exactly what ISTQB is: a global standard of competence independent of tools and trends. We explain what’s behind the board, what the certification actually delivers, and how to use it effectively. Read on if you want measurable quality instead of formalities.

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ISTQB Explained: The Standard for Software Testing
Muhamed Besic

Golden Rules for Testers: 9 Principles for Lasting Project Success in Software Testing

Successful testers do more than just provide bug reports. These 9 golden rules show how you can create real value in a project through proactivity, clear communication, and ownership — and transition from a tester to a strategic project partner.

#QualityAssurance #QAManagement #Projektmanagement #Testing #SoftwareQuality
Golden Rules for Testers: 9 Principles for Lasting Project Success in Software Testing
Dana Barnett

Green IT Impact: How Sustainable Software Development Works in Practice

How sustainable is software today, really? In our Green IT webinar, experts from industry and research explained why sustainable software development is becoming a key success factor. In this recap, we summarize the most important insights and show why the recording is worth watching.

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Green IT Impact: How Sustainable Software Development Works in Practice
andagon Team

Why IT Training Makes the Difference in QA

IT training determines whether your QA team detects defects early or reacts too late. We often see stacks of tools with little impact. What’s missing is methodological rigor and a shared testing framework. Properly aligned IT training connects test design, automation, and reporting into a robust practice. As a result, defect leakage decreases, release frequency increases, and discussions with development become objective and fact-based. In this article, we show what truly works, what you can leave out, and how to deliver visible results within weeks—through IT training.

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Why IT Training Makes the Difference in QA
andagon Team

Software Test Techniques at a Glance: Which Method Fits Which Risk?

Overview of software testing techniques: Which ones address which risks? When should black-box, white-box, and experience-based testing be used?

#software test techniques #test design techniques #black box testing #white box testing #risk based testing
Software Test Techniques at a Glance: Which Method Fits Which Risk?
Dana Barnett

Shaping Sustainable Digitalization Together: andagon at Bits & Bäume NRW 26

How can technological progress and ecological responsibility go hand in hand? This question was at the heart of the two-day Bits & Bäume NRW 26 conference – and it has never been more relevant.

#Sustainability #GreenIT #Digital Sovereignty
Shaping Sustainable Digitalization Together: andagon at Bits & Bäume NRW 26
andagon Team

What Does a Software Tester Actually Do? Tasks, Responsibilities, Career

Software testers analyze requirements, design test cases, execute manual and automated tests, and assess risks before release. Learn about responsibilities, salary, career paths and how to become a software tester.

#Software Tester #Quality Assurance #QA #ISTQB #Tech Career
What Does a Software Tester Actually Do? Tasks, Responsibilities, Career
andagon Team

Test Basis in Software Testing – Why clean testing starts here

The test basis is the foundation of structured testing: it’s the source for deriving test conditions and test cases. Learn the ISTQB definition, typical artefacts, common pitfalls, and a practical checklist to improve coverage, traceability, and risk-based prioritisation.

#Test Basis #Software Testing #Test Analysis #QA Management
Test Basis in Software Testing – Why clean testing starts here
andagon Team

Test Plan Software Testing: How to manage quality, risks, and releases with a structured test plan

A practical guide for leaders, QA teams and project managers: definition, essential sections, scope of testing, exit criteria, templates, common pitfalls and continuous improvement.

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Test Plan Software Testing: How to manage quality, risks, and releases with a structured test plan