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3.9Key Takeaways
- Exploratory testing is disciplined investigation, not random clicking
- SBTM provides structure through charters, time-boxed sessions, and debriefs
- Good charters are specific: target + approach + information sought
- Session notes are the evidence that distinguishes exploration from ad-hoc testing
- Heuristics like SFDPOT guide exploration without constraining it
- Debriefs create a feedback loop that improves testing over time