Reflection – Mind Mapping (Module 3)

Challenge & Selection:

I am working as a software tester in an international corporation. It is proven, that data  visualization help humans to better understand complex information as well as enhance memory.  When testing software, one of my biggest challenges was being able to visualize the relevant  data. I often feel stuck due to the overload of information. As you might know, software testing  includes many different aspects such as test plans and strategies, test cases, app features as  well as test scenarios. There are often too many documents to read through and process before I  can actually start testing my software.

After doing some online research, I stumbled upon mind mapping and its various benefits: the  visual nature of a mind map often helps to recall information better as it turns a long list of  monotonous information into a colorful, memorable and highly organized diagram. In addition, the  simplicity of mind mapping allows capturing ideas more quickly as mind maps work in line with  the brain´s natural way of doing things.

Application:

With the above-mentioned benefits in mind, I have used mind maps to better understand the  scope of applications I was working on to quickly visualize the testing efforts required. From my  perspective, it has been a simple way to share how software-testing activities are going to be  performed. The simplicity of mind mapping gives the software tester as well as the entire testing  team and stakeholder clarity and visibility of the testing activities. Moreover, mind mapping also  homes in on important information regarding the applications quality status for instance and can  be very helpful in identifying gaps and bottlenecks in the product as well as in the product  development process.

Insight & Approach:

After successfully using the tool, it is fair to summarize that Mind Mapping is a great tool for  software-testing teams who are big on flexibility, continuous improvement and collaboration. Mind  Mapping has helped to improve test coverage, for example, as Mind Maps are easy to create and  maintain. Moreover, Mind Maps make my standups and QA reporting sessions shorter and less  painful because they are a great communication tool.   Summarizing the above, mind maps are a great visual thinking tool that helps structuring  information, generating new ideas and providing an easier way to analyze information in my  testing activities.


Reflection – Mind Mapping ( Module 3 ) Challenge & Selection : I am working as a software tester in an international corporation . It is proven , that data visualization help humans to better understand complex information as well as enhance memory . When testing software , one of my biggest challenges was being able to visualize the relevant data . I often feel stuck due to the overload of information . As you might know , software testing includes many different aspects such as test plans and strategies , test cases , app features as well as test scenarios . There are often too many documents to read through and process before I can actually start testing my software . After doing some online research , I stumbled upon mind mapping and its various benefits : the visual nature of a mind map often helps to recall information better as it turns a long list of monotonous information into a colorful , memorable and highly organized diagram . In addition , the simplicity of mind mapping allows capturing ideas more quickly as mind maps work in line with the brain´s natural way of doing things . Application : With the above - mentioned benefits in mind , I have used mind maps to better understand the scope of applications I was working on to quickly visualize the testing efforts required . From my perspective , it has been a simple way to share how software - testing activities are going to be performed . The simplicity of mind mapping gives the software tester as well as the entire testing team and stakeholder clarity and visibility of the testing activities . Moreover , mind mapping also homes in on important information regarding the applications quality status for instance and can be very helpful in identifying gaps and bottlenecks in the product as well as in the product development process . Insight & Approach : After successfully using the tool , it is fair to summarize that Mind Mapping is a great tool for software - testing teams who are big on flexibility , continuous improvement and collaboration . Mind Mapping has helped to improve test coverage , for example , as Mind Maps are easy to create and maintain . Moreover , Mind Maps make my standups and QA reporting sessions shorter and less painful because they are a great communication tool . Summarizing the above , mind maps are a great visual thinking tool that helps structuring information , generating new ideas and providing an easier way to analyze information in my testing activities .