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2. Charters that focus freedom
Exploratory Testing · 36 pages source format
A charter says where to explore and why — not step-by-step scripts. Too vague = wandering. Too tight = scripted testing in disguise.
What you'll learn
- Charter format
- Scope & risks
- Good vs mushy
Write charters
Explore <target> with <resources> to discover <information>.
Explore checkout with invalid coupons and currency changes
to discover price calculation and error-handling risks.
Explore settings permissions as a new user
to discover authorization gaps and confusing defaults.Do this now
Write 5 charters for your app. Star the two you’ll run this week.
Pro tip. Include a risk or question. “Explore the app” is not a charter.
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