Agile testing

Agile working requires test processes that move with your pace. With shift-left testing and automation, quality is secured from the start, turning testing from a brake into an accelerator.

Ensure quality from the start

Shift-left testing in agile development

Agile working means short iterations and fast feedback loops. Manual checks alone are often not enough. New features must be integrated safely without putting existing value at risk. Feedback must arrive in time so teams can adjust during the sprint.


This often creates tension between speed and quality. You may want to release more frequently but hesitate due to uncertainty about stability, or you notice that your test approach does not keep pace with development. A shift-left approach moves testing to the start of the cycle, making risks visible earlier and embedding quality from the beginning.

Our agile testing approach

Testing should be a natural part of your Scrum process. With a shift-left approach, testers are involved from the start, or the testing process is coordinated across multiple teams.

Manual testing is combined with automated checks, ensuring that risks and scenarios are thoroughly assessed. Regression testing becomes part of the CI/CD pipeline, with each commit validated immediately.The result is fewer surprises, more time for exploratory testing and bug hunts, and a clear understanding of what “done” means.

With agreements like a Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD), everyone knows when work is truly complete. This ensures guidance and maintains a high quality standard that matches your pace.

Agile testing in practice

Testing in an Agile environment requires flexibility and a critical eye to lift quality to the next level. Here are some examples of our approach:

User story validation

By reviewing acceptance criteria from the start, user stories become clear, achievable, and testable. This ensures teams build what is truly needed and avoid wasted effort during the sprint.

Automated regression

Automated regression checks continuously verify the core functions of your application. This ensures stable releases, even with rapid iterations, and gives teams the confidence to deliver more frequently and reliably.

Exploratory testing

When regression is automated, testers have space to explore applications thoroughly. Unexpected scenarios are tested, uncovering issues that might otherwise appear later, and providing new insights.

CI/CD integration

By embedding regression and quality checks directly into the CI/CD pipeline, each change is automatically tested. Problems are identified immediately, allowing developers to act quickly and maintain consistent release quality.

Definition of Done

Agreeing on clear quality criteria in advance ensures every team member knows what “done” really means. This prevents misunderstandings and guarantees that each delivery meets the expectations of both the business and users.

What agile testing delivers

A well-designed agile testing approach prevents delays and errors while providing control over every sprint. Teams work with confidence, predictability, and speed.

  • Faster feedback: issues are identified early, before impacting users.
  • Higher quality: critical testing from the start prevents defects and preserves existing value.
  • More trust: teams can release each sprint without unexpected risks.
  • Greater efficiency: manual and automated tests are combined smartly, freeing time for valuable activities.
  • Better collaboration: clear agreements ensure everyone knows when work is truly complete.

Why organizations choose us

Our agile testing specialists combine knowledge of Scrum and DevOps with extensive experience in testing processes. They know how to implement test automation within CI/CD, align business and IT, and maintain quality without slowing down development.

Whether starting small or implementing a full framework, we provide a scalable, understandable, and future-proof approach. No generic advice—customized solutions that fit your context.

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