C · Team craftAdvanced35 min read
8. Pairing, tours & automation handshake
Exploratory Testing · 36 pages source format
Pair exploration multiplies insight. Tours (feature, claims, emotional…) diversify paths. Feed findings into automation where ROI is clear.
What you'll learn
- Pair roles
- Tours
- Automation candidates
Pair session
Driver / navigator. Switch every 15–20 minutes.
Do this now
Run one paired session. Compare notes styles after.
Clear?
Automation handoff
Stable, high-value, regressions → automate. Fleeting UI experiments → don’t.
Do this now
List 3 findings: automate / monitor / re-explore later.
Clear?