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Jun 24, 2020 · Industry Insights

How Cognitive Biases Undermine Software Testing—and What You Can Do About Them

Software testing is increasingly rapid and automated, yet testers often fall prey to cognitive biases—such as similarity, consistency, confirmation, conformity, inattention, and negativity—that cause missed defects; understanding and countering these biases can markedly improve test coverage and product quality.