Agile testing

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

Ensure quality is guaranteed from the start

Shift-left testing in agile development

Agile working means short iterations and fast feedback loops. Manual controls alone are often not enough. New features must be integrated securely without jeopardizing existing value. And feedback must arrive in time so that teams can make adjustments during the sprint.


This often causes tension between speed and quality. You may want to release more often, but you are afraid to do so due to uncertainty about stability. Or you notice that the test approach is not sufficiently in line with the speed of development. With a shift-left approach, testing shifts to the beginning of the cycle, so that risks become visible earlier and quality is structurally safeguarded.

Our agile testing approach

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

You combine manual testing, where risks and scenarios are thoroughly investigated, with automated checks. For example, regression control becomes part of the CI/CD pipeline and each commit is validated immediately. The result: fewer surprises, more time for exploratory testing and bug hunts.

With clear agreements, such as a Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD), everyone knows when work is really done. This provides guidance and a high quality standard that suits your pace.

Agile testing in practice

Testing within an Agile environment requires flexibility, but also a critical eye that takes quality to a higher level. Below are some examples of how we approach this.

User story validation

By taking a critical look at acceptance criteria from the start, user stories become clear, achievable and testable. This way, you really build what you need and avoid wasting time and effort during the sprint.

Automate regression

With automated regression checks, you continuously check the most important functions in your application. This ensures stable releases, even with rapid iterations, and gives teams the confidence to deliver more often and with certainty.

Exploratory testing

When regression is automatically secured, there is room for testers to thoroughly explore applications. By trying out unexpected scenarios, you will discover issues that would otherwise only become visible later, and you will gain new insights.

CI/CD integration

By incorporating regression and quality checks directly into the CI/CD pipeline, each change is automatically tested. Problems come up immediately, allowing developers to make quick adjustments and keep the release quality up to date.

Definition of Done

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

What does agile testing provide?

A well-designed agile test approach prevents delays and errors and provides control over every sprint. Your teams work with confidence, predictability, and speed.

  • Faster feedback: issues come to light early, even before they impact users.
  • Higher quality: critical testing from the start prevents defects and protects existing value.
  • More trust: teams can release each sprint without unexpected risks.
  • Work more efficiently: manual and automated tests are cleverly combined, freeing up time for valuable activities.
  • Better collaboration: clear agreements ensure that everyone knows when something is really ready.

Why do organizations choose us

Agile testing specialists combine knowledge of Scrum and DevOps with years of experience in test processes. They know how to set up test automation within CI/CD, how to bring business and IT closer together, and how to keep a grip on quality without losing speed.

Whether you're starting small or looking for a complete framework, you'll get an approach that is scalable, understandable and future-proof. No generic advice, but customized solutions that suit your context.

Ready to take a smarter approach to agile testing?
Want to know how your teams can release faster and more reliably? Or how to set up test processes that move along with agile development? We are happy to think along with you.