"A mnemonic device is a mind memory and/or learning aid. Mnemonics rely on associations between easy-to-remember constructs which can be related back to the data that is to be remembered.", Wikipedia.
The following is a listing of software testing related mnemonics. If you know of a mnemonic I do not have listed, please email me
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Test Strategy Heuristics by James Bach
Structure, Function, Data, Platform, Operations, Time
Read More on the SFDPOT mnemonic
Quality Characteristics Heuristics by James Bach
Operational Criteria - CRUSSPIC
Capability, Reliability, Usability, Security, Scalability, Performance, Installability, Compatibility
Development Criteria - STMPL
Supportability, Testability, Maintainability, Portability, Localizability
Read More on the CRUSSPIC STMPL mnemonic
Project Environment Heuristics by James Bach
Customers, Information, Developer Relations, Team, Equipment & Tools, Schedule, Test Items, Deliverables
Read More on the CIDTESTD mnemonic
Test Techniques Heuristics by James Bach
Domain, User, Function, Flow, Stress, Scenario, Claims, Risk, Automatic
Read More on the DUFFSSCRA (FDSFSCURA) mnemonic
Test Oracles by James Bach
History, Image, Comparable Product, Claims, User Expectations, Product, Purpose, Standards and Statutes, Familiar Problems
Read More on the HICCUPSF mnemonic
Learning Heuristics by James Bach
Scouting Obsessively, Authentic Problems, Cognitive Savvy, Knowledge Attracts Knowledge, Experimentation, Disposable Time, Stories(Contrasting Ideas, Skepticism, Critical thinking, Lateral thinking), Other Minds, Words and Pictures, Systems Thinking
Read More on the SACKED SCOWS mnemonic
Exploration Skills and Tactics Mnemonic by Jon Bach
Modeling, Resourcing, Questioning, Chartering, Observing, Manipulating, Pairing, Generating/Elaborating, Refocusing, Alternating, Branching/Backtracking, Conjecturing, Recording, Reporting
Read More on the MR.Q COMP GRABC R&R mnemonic
Bug Advocacy Mnemonic by Cem Kaner
Replicate it, Isolate it, Maximize it, Generalize it, Externalize it, And Say it Clearly and Dispassionately
Read More on the RIMGEA mnemonic
Touring Heuristics by Michael D Kelly
Feature Tour, Complexity Tour, Claims Tour, Configuration Tour, User Tour, Testability Tour, Scenario Tour, Variability Tour, Interoperability Tour, Data Tour, Structure Tour
Read More on the FCC CUTS VIDS mnemonic
Test Reporting Heuristics by Michael D Kelly
Mission, Coverage, Obstacles, Audience, Status, Techniques, Environment, Risk
Read More on the MCOASTER mnemonic
Error Handling Heuristics by Ben Simo
Functional, Appropriate, Impact, Log, UI, Recovery, Emotions
Read More on the FAILURE mnemonic
Ordering of Testing Tasks Heuristics by Adam Goucher
Security, Languages, RequIrements, Measurement, Existing
Read More on the SLIME mnemonic
Model Workloads for Performance Testing by Scott Barber
Frequent, Intensive, Business Critical, Legal, Obvious, Technically Risky, Stakeholder Mandated
Read More on the FIBLOTS mnemonic
Performance Testing Core Principles by Scott Barber
Context, Criteria, Design, Install, Script, Execute, Analyze, Report, Iterate
Read More on the CCD IS EARI mnemonic
Performance Test Classification Mnemonic by Scott Barber
Investigation or Validation of End-to-End or Component Response Times and/or Resource Consumption under Anticipated or Stressful Conditions
Read More on the IVECTRAS mnemonic
Regression Testing Heuristics by Karen N. Johnson
Recent, Core, Risk, Configuration, Repaired, Chronic
Read More on the RCRCRC mnemonic
SMS Texting Applications Testing Heuristics by Karen N. Johnson
Reply, Sender, Timestamp, List, Links, Language, Length
Read More on the RSTLLL mnemonic
Testing Heuristics by Jonathon Kohl
Market, Users, Tasks, Information, Implementation
Read More on the MUTII mnemonic
Mobile Application Testing Mnemonic by Jonathon Kohl
Inputs, Store, Location, Interactions/Interruptions, Communications, Ergonomics, Data, Usability, Platform, Function, User Scenarioes, Network
Read More on the I SLICED UP FUN mnemonic
Internationalization Testing Mnemonic by Nancy Kelln
Special Characters, Pages & Content, Integrations, Error Messages, Special Formats
Read More on the SPIES mnemonic
Device Orientation Testing Mnemonic by Maik Nogens
Portrait, Audio, Objects, Landscape, Overlay
Read More on the PAOLO mnemonic
Requirements Analysis and Feedback Mnemonic by Darren McMillan
Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, Knowledge, Experience
Read More on the WWWWWH/KE mnemonic
GUI Step Automation Mnemonic by Albert Gareev
Synchronize, Exists, Enabled, Displayed, Number of Arguments, Type of Arguments, Log, Investigate
Read More on the SEED NATALI mnemonic
Test Strategy Mnemonic by Jared Quinert
Budget, Goals, Risks, Approach, Dependencies, Environments, Data, Stakeholders, Coverage Models, Resources, Information, Prioritization, Tradeoffs, Tooling, Schedule
Read More on the B GRADED SCRIPTTS mnemonic
Microtest Mnemonic by Industrial Logic
Small, Precise, Isolated, Fast, Frequently Run
Read More on the SPIFFy mnemonic