The Rising Trend of Testers in Sprint Planning

The article discusses the growing trend of involving testers in sprint planning, a key aspect of agile software development. According to a recent survey by LambdaTest, 70.5% of companies actively include testers in every sprint planning session, with larger businesses leading this trend at 74.4%. The article emphasizes the importance of tester participation in improving product quality and customer satisfaction through early defect detection and proactive approach to quality assurance. Despite challenges such as misconceptions about testers' roles and lack of awareness about their benefits, integrating testers into sprint planning is seen as a strategic move that enhances software quality and positions businesses for long-term success in the competitive market. The article also highlights how LambdaTest supports this shift towards quality-focused software development with its flexible testing environment and robust features.