What Agile Testing (Actually) Is

Agile Testing, as articulated by Ileana Belfiore, emphasizes the importance of conducting testing activities concurrently with other development tasks within Agile teams, as opposed to following traditional, sequential workflows. Belfiore argues that a truly Agile team is characterized by a task board with just three columns: To Do, In Progress, and Done, without a separate QA column, which often indicates a misunderstanding of Agile principles. She stresses that Agile Testing involves challenging assumptions and exploring systems at any stage of development, leading to more efficient problem-solving and better team collaboration. Drawing from her practical experience, particularly in a highly regulated environment, she highlights how simultaneous task execution enables immediate problem resolution and fosters a deeper understanding of the project among team members. Agile Testing, according to Belfiore, is defined by the absence of segmented testing phases and the integration of testing throughout the development process.