Introduction to METS the Minimal Essential Testing Strategy

Go into some basics of the METS strategy and learn how this approach can complement an existing testing approach. METS is perfect when something needs to be tested very quickly and can also be a great guide during exploratory testing.

You can identify things from both a functional and physical perspective.

Functional examples of an SUV such as accelerating or stopping are like functional examples of an application such as creating an account or logging in.

Physical examples of an SUV such as tires of glass are like physical examples of an application such as buttons or form fields.

Learn how things can be prioritized from Critical, High, Medium, and Low.

Functional prioritization example of stopping using Critical, High Medium, and Low. Prioritization takes practice.

Physical prioritization example of tires and their condition using Critical, High, Medium, and Low. Most people find it easier to conceptualize the physical prioritization over the functional.

Begin to build your own METS based on the principles we've learned

Build your first Functional METS and learn some interesting ways to bring additional analysis to your METS tests.

Next, build your first Physical METS and learn how these can be used universally across other applications.

Learn how to use METS to help you identify candidates for automation.

METS can be a great tool for training and onboarding new team members.

Some additional ideas to get the most out of METS.

Some parting thoughts with a few lessons learned to help you get the most out of METS.

Take your first steps by downloading a METS template or generating one in your own spreadsheet.

Thank you for attending my course. You can connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregpaskal/. If you're an Automation Engineer, check out my book, Test Automation in the Real World, at https://RealWorldTestAutomation.com/. I've also started a new YouTube channel for Test Engineers at https://www.CraftOfTesting.com. Download sample METS at https://www.METSTesting.com/ or from the attached resources here.