80 Quotes About Testing

Software is like a science. We show correctness by failing to prove incorrectness, despite our best efforts.

Notice how I'm playing the part of an enemy to code. I'm actively thinking about how I can break it. I find that state of mind to be both productive and fun. It indulges the mean-spirited part of my psyche. When you are doing tests, don't forget to check that expected errors occur properly.

Don't test me too much, my answers will match your questions but not your answer key

A ‘passing’ test doesn’t mean ‘no problem.’ It means no problem *observed*. This time. With these inputs. So far. On my machine.

Testing leads to failure, and failure leads to understanding

the testing of the believer is like medicine for him. It cures him from illness. Had the illness remained it would destroy him or diminish his reward and level (in the hereafter). The tests and the trials extract these illnesses from him and prepare him for the perfect reward and the highest of degrees (in the life to come).

Software bugs are like cockroaches; there are probably dozens hiding in difficult to reach places for every one you find and fix.

We'll do the beta testing in June. That will be your ticket.

We would do start-up testing in 2014 or 2015.