Exploratory testing

This document discusses exploratory testing and compares it to scripted testing. It outlines some key benefits of scripts such as careful test design and review. However, it also notes that scripts can become outdated as risk profiles and software change over time. Exploratory testing is described as simultaneously learning, designing, and executing tests without pre-scripted instructions. Some misconceptions about exploratory testing are addressed, such as the idea that it cannot be managed, measured, or documented. The document suggests that most situations benefit from a mix of exploratory and scripted approaches.