doSmartQA Personal Edition: A Smart Probing Assistant for Agile Testing
doSmartQA Personal Edition is a Chrome add-on developed by STAG. It is a smart probing assistant that aims to assist software testers in conducting session-based testing in an Agile environment. Unlike traditional test automation tools, doSmartQA focuses on smart probing, which involves deep questioning and proactive discovery to prevent risks.
One of the key features of doSmartQA is the three-phase approach to probing: Reconnaissance, Exploration, and Recoup. In each phase, the add-on provides several tools to assist testers in their testing activities. The Landscaper helps testers understand the big picture by providing insights into personas, expectations, interactions, and environment. The Mind Mapper allows testers to visualize the entity being tested, while the Mapper assists in charting personas, scope, and interaction maps. The Deep Diver helps dig deep into conditions, criteria, and potential issues, while the Designer assists in developing smart checklists and test ideas. The Executor tracks progress and helps with improvisation, while the Session Planner assists in setting up probing sessions. The Intelligent Assistant, based on Generative AI, helps discover user expectations, potential issues, criteria, and behavior conditions to accelerate smart probing.
doSmartQA Personal Edition is especially beneficial for QA practitioners in tech companies with Agile development practices. It enhances their intellectual QA practice by providing a set of tools and techniques for efficient session-based testing. Please note that the enterprise edition of doSmartQA offers additional features such as team collaboration and richer insights.
