Typically, our brain is trained to ask direct questions which comes with a straight-forward reply. For example, if the signup form is removed from an application, a tester might ask, "How can I create an account now?" The developer would respond with a solution like, "Use a database query to add a user directly, and then log in with those credentials." We often never give a second thought to such responses and we accept it as right way of testing the changes.
Let me just try to predict the future of software testing based on the problems which face today and learnings which we have gained over the past few years. I won't be accurate for sure in my prediction but let me share my perspectives on where the industry might be headed.
While browsing LinkedIn (which I rarely do ), I came across a LinkedIn profile where someone was proudly flaunting that they had identified 10,000+ defects as a manual tester. Yes, you read that right, 10000 bugs found and celebrated like…
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Asking the right questions can prevent hidden defects before becoming real problems. Do you know, what sort of questions you should ask?
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This blog touches upon on the influences on software testing by recent change in our thinking pattern.
How does Social Media and AI have played a catalytic role in shaping our thinking pattern and impacting our testing decisions.
We QAs are so adamant about owning automated tests. Why do we think that automated tests should be solely owned by us? I’ve spoken to many QAs, and they all have their own opinions. Many believe they can’t rely on…
Inconsistent test results from automated UI tests are one of the most common testing problems. Many attempt to solve this by adding more QAs or switching tools, but are these truly long-lasting solutions? What are the strategic ways to address this issue? Discover it in detail.
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you've executed many tests before releasing a feature, yet still discovering bugs in production? What do you believe might have been gone wrong during testing? Did you ask the right set of questions to effectively design your test scenarios? Read this blog to understand the fundamental questions to ask before testing.
Is exploratory testing still relevant in 2024? This is a popular question among QAs, many believe automation can replace exploratory testing. This blog sheds light on this subject in detail and answering whether it is needed or not.