3 papers
cs.SE2025
An instrument to measure factors that constitute the socio-technical context of testing experience
Mark Swillus, Carolin Brandt, Andy Zaidman
We consider testing a cooperative and social practice that is shaped by the tools developers use, the tests they write, and their mindsets and human needs. This work is one part of…
cs.SE2025
On the Emergence of Testing Strategies: A Socio-technical Grounded Theory
Mark Swillus, Rashina Hoda, Andy Zaidman
Software testing is crucial for ensuring software quality, yet developers' engagement with it varies widely. Identifying the technical, organizational and social factors that lead…
cs.SE2023
Deconstructing Sentimental Stack Overflow Posts Through Interviews: Exploring the Case of Software Testing
Mark Swillus, Andy Zaidman
The analysis of sentimental posts about software testing on Stack Overflow reveals that motivation and commitment of developers to use software testing methods is not only influenc…