Exploratory Testing

Exploratory testing is the opposite of scripted testing. Instead of following a checklist, the tester uses their experience, intuition, and curiosity to probe the application. They observe how it behaves, form hypotheses about where bugs might hide, and test those hypotheses immediately. This approach is highly adaptive and excels at finding issues that nobody thought to look for.

The technique is particularly effective for vibecoded applications because AI-generated code introduces unpredictability. A scripted test only checks what someone anticipated. An exploratory tester, by contrast, reacts to what they discover in real-time. If something looks slightly off, they dig deeper. If a feature works in the obvious case, they try unusual inputs, rapid clicks, or unexpected navigation paths.

DidItWork testers use exploratory testing as a core part of their QA approach. When evaluating a vibecoded app, they combine structured evaluation of core features with unscripted exploration that follows their instincts. This blend ensures that both the expected and unexpected behaviors of the application are thoroughly examined.