STAREAST 2025 - Exploratory Testing

In this talk, Dan Reiley will touch on a common issue in software testing: scripted tests often miss hidden problems, especially when dealing with fast-changing software. Following rigid checklists limits the ability to uncover deeper bugs. To address this, QA teams the world over turn to exploratory testing, which involves learning, designing, and executing tests at the same time. Drawing from his experience at Sirius XM and with the SiriusXM app, Dan applied three important skills: observation, deduction, and documentation & adaptability. Through careful observation, he discovered...