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Testing & Automation

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Why UAT hurts and what good actually looks like

This is the first in a series exploring why UAT is one of the most consistently painful phases in retail technology programmes, and what it looks...

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Moving to continuous delivery in retail without increasing risk

In our recent article around the “good enough” debate, we explored the tension between speed and quality in retail digital delivery. If you’re...

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When is "Good Enough" Actually Good Enough?

This article is a practical guide to defining “good enough” in a world of constant tech change.

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The Black Box

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The Seductive Peril of the Black Box: Navigating Transparency in the Age of AI

For too long engineers have contended with “black boxes” —technologies whose internal workings are opaque. You see the data go in and the results...

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AI Chatbots for Performance Testing Analysis

Introduction As performance testing becomes more data-intensive, analysing the results quickly and accurately is crucial for maintaining optimal...

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Fractional Test Leadership

What is Fractional Test Leadership? The concept of fractional leaders is common for C-level roles and is a popular approach for companies needing a...

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Bringing Retail Technology To Life - Assurance & Confidence

Bringing Retail Technology To Life - Assurance & Confidence Our role is to bring retail technology to life, which in short means providing confidence...

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Repairing a Broken Test Automation Solution: Part Two

Welcome back to our ‘Repairing a Broken Test Automation Solution’ series, part two. As always, take some time to read part one first in order to get...

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Repairing a Broken Test Automation Solution: Part One - Audit trail, Technical and Scalability

If something is broken, we fix it. If we don’t know how, then we take the time to learn and develop our skills. That’s the exact mindset every...

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