Relationship between Tester & Developer

No developer would appreciate if a Tester tells him that he does not trust his code. But that should be the attitude of a Tester and more like a ‘Silent Slogan’.  Conflicts between a Tester and a Developer are a well-known fact in software industry. Irony is that, it’s even a Frequently Asked Question to Testers in interviews. A Tester is always expected to handle this relationship wisely.

There can be two ways of driving a Test team in software project- together with the development team or independent from the development team. The choice usually depends on the culture of the company but both has its pros and cons. Irrespective of how they work, the important thing to remember is they share a common motive - to deliver a quality product.  It is only possible through teamwork. Complication arises when they divert from this motive.

A Developer and a Tester are invariably dependent on each other to grow and develop .By maintaining a healthy professional relationship, both can be benefitted.  A developer needs a tester to make his code bug-free and developer not only helps a Tester with his software testing but also developing his technical skills. For a Tester, asking the right questions to developer is very important. This is where the Tester's communicative skills plays a vital role.