independence of testing
📖 ISTQB Glossary
Official ISTQB Definition
Separation of responsibilities, which encourages the accomplishment of objective testing.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
Having someone other than the developer test the code to get fresh eyes.
Look Closer
The idea that testers find more bugs when they didn't write the code themselves.
The Bottom Line
Separating who builds from who tests to catch blind spots.
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