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Is your testing covering the requirements, but still missing bugs?💡Join Curiosity and Katalon live next week to learn how to fill gaps in requirements and prevent defects before they arise! In this webinar, Alex Martins and Ben Johnson-Ward, will teach you how high-performing QE teams can analyse user behaviour to target test generation and requirements engineering, applying real-world usage to ensure that users aren’t negatively impacted by system changes. 📆Register for live and on-demand access on the 20th of June at 4pm BST: https://hubs.li/Q02yYGqN0 #devops #qa #qualityassurance #softwaredevelopment #softwarequality #ai #artificialintelligence #testing

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Is your testing covering the requirements, but still missing bugs?💡Join Curiosity and Katalon live next week to learn how to fill gaps in requirements and prevent defects before they arise! In this webinar, Alex Martins and Ben Johnson-Ward, will teach you how high-performing QE teams can analyse user behaviour to target test generation and requirements engineering, applying real-world usage to ensure that users aren’t negatively impacted by system changes. 📆Register for live and on-demand access on the 20th of June at 4pm BST: https://hubs.li/Q02yYQsW0 #devops #qa #qualityassurance #softwaredevelopment #softwarequality #ai #artificialintelligence #testing

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Two weeks into QA engineering course, here’s what I’ve learned & experienced ↓ 𝟏 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗳𝗳 ⚙️ ↳ there are SO. Many. types of tests QA engineers plan, design and execute. 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦𝘣𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘭𝘺! 𝟐 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 🛠️ ↳ was super stressed, but passed! It’s gonna be weekly, so there’s no messing around ✋❌ ✅ This is definitely great for building both confidence and my knowledge. 𝟑 𝗔𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 🕖 ↳ waking up early will never be my fav, but it is slowly becoming less challenging! 𝘊𝘢𝘯’𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘐’𝘮 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴. 𝟒 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗺📕 ↳ Constructive feedback is gold. Understanding my weak and strong points makes it easier to improve. 𝟓 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗻!💡 ↳ feels good to learn something new. And the way the course is designed, reminds me of college, lol. ↓ Although it’s hard at times, I remind myself of my long-term goals. Whoever you are, whatever you do: Don’t get put off by negative thoughts. It’s better to put a tiny bit of effort each day, instead of waiting until you’ll someday become „good enough”. 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯? 𝘉𝘖𝘖𝘖𝘙𝘐𝘕𝘎 ↓ ⭐️ So, are you currently learning something? Cheers, Klaudia

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You don't understand what quality assurance professionals can do for you. But don't panic, gravity9 can help! In our latest article we look at common misconceptions about software testing teams, what they do, and what they CAN do for you. https://lnkd.in/eddDqNGe #qualityassurance #softwaretesting #testing #QA

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Fimatix has a long established Testing service covering non functional performance testing, security, accessibility, automation and manual testing. We get asked a lot about automation testing so we thought we'd share our "5 top tips before you automate" guide. Test Automation is a wonderful tool to speed up time to market, reduce cost and increase quality. But to make an automation project succeed, it’s worth getting some things right before you start. 5 top tips from the Fimatix automation team: 1.     Prioritise your test cases – start with automating the most used functionality or the most critical to your users. You can start running the tests as soon as they’re written and add value immediately, while you work on the less critical parts of your application. 2.     Don’t include non-functional testing (like performance or security testing) in your functional test automation project. They are very different types of projects which need different skills, and tools and often have different test environment requirements. 3.     Write measurable goals – what do you want to achieve with test automation and how will you measure success? 4.     Pick the right tool for the job – compare test tools to ensure you get the right one. The cheapest is not always the best value and the most expensive tool is not always the most suitable. 5.     Don’t automate everything! Test automation is perfect for regression packs that need to be run regularly and are time-consuming to do manually. Automated tests need ongoing maintenance. Don’t waste time automating tests that only have to run occasionally and will cost you more to maintain than they save.   If you want some one to one advice, drop us a comment and we'll see how we can help.

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Great first episode from The Vernon Richard show where Richard Bradshaw and Vernon Richards discussed all familiar smoke testing and testing in production. What are smoke tests and when should we use them: ***Quick validation of the build to verify the build is testable. Most of the time this test is automated. ***Quick validation if deployed test environment ready for testing, believe it or not, I’ve seen some companies still do this smoke test manually. ***Quick validation that production release went as expected. It’s common to have folks do this validation manually, but hopefully you have it automated. Testing in production presents its own set of challenges: *Got approvals to have test users and test data in production? *For single/multi tenant architecture, how many smoke tests do we run? *Do we smoke test for every customer/service instance ? *What end to end test is good enough considering all of the other monitoring and logging we have in place? Vernon and Richard even shared amusing anecdotes, like using the boss's credit card for a test purchase in production! But let's not rely on such antics. Companies like Uber and Disney surely have robust monitoring and testing measures in place to prevent testers from hailing Ubers after each release or using their e-tickets as smoke tests in Disney parks. Right? Thank you Richard and Vernon for such enlightening episode. Let's ensure our smoke testing strategies are as efficient and automated as possible! #TestingInProduction #BestPractices #Automation #QualityAssurance #SoftwareTesting #DevOps

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"How important is it, that automated tests are written in the same language as the application code?" I've posted a similar question previously, but a QA Leader in my network asked me to share this question + their thoughts to see if any opinions differ, or if there's other things to consider. "It's useful for the product code and automation code to be in the same language, but not essential. The main benefit is that both devs and QAs can contribute - QAs can add useful attributes to the UI code to make element selection easier and devs can write tests rather than relying on the QAs to do it, but in both cases the other role should review the changes. Obviously the common language will make those reviews easier and more meaningful too. However, I wouldn't insist on the app and tests being in the same language if that significantly delayed progress. For example, if a QA could write an automated test suite for a C# app in Java in half the time they would take to do the same in C# then I'd seriously consider the Java solution. The QA should be able to understand the app code well enough to make the small changes they might need and will pick up the nuances of the language as they go."

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Dive into the intricacies of Structure-Based Techniques, a facet of test case design that delves deep into the internal structure of software. 🧑‍💻 Developers meticulously scrutinize every module and detail of the application code to ensure robust testing. The categories include: 1. Statement Coverage Testing 2. Decision Testing Coverage 3. Condition Testing 4. Multiple Condition Testing 5. All Path Testing Mastering these techniques ensures a thorough understanding of your software's internal dynamics. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gzTAuFyR #ACCELQ #TestAutomation #SoftwareTesting #QualityAssurance #CodeTesting #Testcasedesign

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Are you new in a test manager role or want to become a test manager? If the answer is yes. Check this Hints, Tips, and Advice on how to survive your first Test Manager role. In this talk, we'll discuss some real-life examples and examine some handy hints and tips for making sure that when people turn around to check what you're doing, you're waving (and not drowning!). Speaker: Kevin Harris Book your ticket now. More about the talk here: https://lnkd.in/eQV8y5E7 #softwaretesting #berlintech #berlinevent #softwaredevelopment #testmanager

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Are Test Cases Just Busy Work? 📝 In our latest Serenity Dojo TV episode, we tackle a common question: Are traditional test cases just busy work? Here’s what we discuss: 1. Traditional Test Cases: Often generate loads of documentation, making you look busy but aren't very effective in a modern agile context. 2. Collaborative Approach: Instead of writing reams of detailed steps, collaborate with your team to gain clarity on requirements and write automated acceptance tests early on. 3. Focus on Exploratory Testing: Automated tests establish a baseline, freeing you up for in-depth, exploratory testing tailored to each feature. This approach not only finds bugs efficiently but also provides a more thoughtful and effective testing strategy. #SerenityDojoTV #SerenityBDD #TestAutomation #AgileTesting #SoftwareTesting

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Did you know that 90% of top companies are investing in AI for testing? 🤔 If you're still relying on manual analysis, it's time to catch up. Learn how AI-powered test reporting can supercharge your software development- https://lnkd.in/eGmkAPCd     #AIinTesting #TestAutomation #DigitalTransformation #SoftwareQuality #TechTrends #DataDriven #Innovation

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Are you considering pivoting into a tech role? 🤔 This QA Software Engineer at Ampersand would encourage you to go for it! "Instead of thinking, 'What’s the worst that could happen?' ask yourself, 'What’s the best that could happen?,'" she says. For more great advice and a peek into her career pivot story, check out this article...

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How to do Headless Browser Testing in Selenium? "Unlock the power of headless browser testing in Selenium with our latest guide! Learn step-by-step how to streamline your testing process, improve efficiency, and ensure seamless performance across browsers. Elevate your skills and stay ahead in the world of automation testing. https://lnkd.in/gEqBZw85 #devlabsalliance #Selenium #Testing #Automation #HeadlessBrowser #TechTips"

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Where did you start your testing journey?🤔 In the latest episode of Why Didn't You Test That? Ben Riley, Rich Jordan and Mantas Dvareckas discuss how they entered the testing space and their continued learning. For newcomers to software testing, it's important to be creative and not just follow scripts. Freedom to experiment with tools is invaluable, but structure and understanding good testing practices are also crucial. Be curious, try to break things, and learn from existing methods rather than reinventing the wheel. ✅Watch the full episode to learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02BwFp40 #podcast #devops #qa #cicd #testing #softwaretesting #qualityassurance #softwaredevelopment #softwarequality #agile

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The overreliance on automated testing in QA is a slippery slope. I see many QA testers becoming too dependent on software tools, forgetting that automation can often overlook subtle, context-specific issues. Having grappled with numerous testing tools and strategies throughout my career, I strongly suggest a balanced method—merging the speed of automation with the precision of manual testing—to guarantee a thorough, consumer-oriented product assessment. #experiencedqatesters #qualityassurance #qatesting #softwaretesting #softwarequality https://lnkd.in/dcR2pWUP

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"Why wasn't this found during testing?" These are the most terrifying words that your QA team will ever hear. It's inevitable that eventually your players will find something your QA team did not. As I said yesterday, the number of hours put in by players will far outweigh the number of hours put in by QA. The only thing you can really do is look at your test cases and practices after such an incident occurs and adjust accordingly. Your test cases and practices should be constantly evolving to adjust for the varying changes in priority, scope, design, etc. that occur during a title's development regardless of the extremely rare occurrence when QA actually misses an issue.

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Do you still get confused about whether test automation is just a huge expense or an investment? What are the immeasurable and measurable benefits of test automation? Unveiling test automation's "Assured" benefits that can dispel the above doubts. Automated tests run on average five times faster than manual tests. Let's brainstorm over this and get to work: https://lnkd.in/d5CKV45 #automation #testautomation #infor #automatedtesting #sailotech

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