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Why should you care about
Testing Metrics?
Metrics are in fact a powerful tool that can be used for good or for
bad, much like a weapon. The metrics and reports you produce are
trusted and used to make actionable decisions, which, can make
or break any project. That is why it's important to provide metrics
responsibly.
This ultimate guide to Testing Metrics will take you through the
pros and cons of metrics, and how to plan and maintain a useful
metrics program that can serve real value.
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Effective means of communication -
Not only for communicating status, but also for conveying
what is important and where effort is needed
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Metrics: TheCONS
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Accept the:
"LAWS OF (CONSERVATION OF) METRICS"
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Testing is a service, and you are a service provider.
Therefore, your metrics plan should be of service as well.
Understand who is the client of your service,
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Capture more data than you need today, you may need it later.
Too many metrics can confuse - tell a story, but keep it interesting.
Push metrics, dont make people ask for them since it wont be
relevant by the time you provide them.
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