QA Systems That Actually Work
Tactical software testing frameworks, QA automation strategies, and leadership systems built from real-world engineering, not theory.
AI QA Workflow: A Structured System for Testing with AI
February 12, 2026 — Jaren

Developers use structured AI workflows. QA needs the same discipline. This is the complete AI QA workflow: from context packages to risk modeling to automation classification to hypothesis debugging. Includes real prompts, real examples, and downloadable templates. No prompt hacks.…
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From Finding Bugs to Building Teams: The Real QA Lead Transition
The QA Lead role is nothing like being a senior tester. Technical skills that made you great at testing become just 30% of the job.…
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Pushback Isn’t Politics — It’s Survival in QA and Delivery
Pushback isn’t politics. QA leads use it to stop disasters, PMs absorb it to shield the team, and devs feel it when a “quick fix”…
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Breaking Down the QA Basics: Tools, Test Plans, and Common Practices
This post introduces essential QA tools, test plans, and practices crucial for QA professionals. It covers must-have tools like Jira and automation frameworks, illustrates the…
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QA Environment Setup (2025): Cloud-First When Roaming, WSL on the Workstation
Switch devices without reinstalling. A two-lane qa environment setup: Codespaces when roaming, WSL on the workstation—same repo, same tests, one green run and an HTML…
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Final Lessons from the Tester to Lead Journey – Key Takeaways & Reflection
The Tester to Lead journey is more than a promotion—it’s a transformation. From overcoming imposter syndrome to making tough calls, this final post summarizes key…
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Undervalued QA? Time to Rethink Your Company
The Perception Problem Quality Assurance (QA) often struggles with an identity crisis within companies. Many see QA as a “secondary” discipline, a support role that…
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