Production-Ready QA Prompts: The Copy-Paste Library
A copy-paste library of production-ready QA prompts for real testing work. Screenshots, videos, test cases, acceptance criteria, and production bugs no theory, just usable prompts.
QA Career Growth & Leadership
A successful career in QA is more than just technical expertise—it’s about leadership, communication, and continuous learning. In this category, we focus on career growth strategies for QA professionals, including skill development, mentorship, transitioning into leadership roles, and industry certifications. Learn how to position yourself for promotions, become a valuable asset to your team, and navigate the ever-changing landscape of software testing. Whether you’re looking to grow as a QA engineer or step into a leadership role, these articles will help guide your journey.
The Villain Origin Story: How QA Becomes the Bad Guy (And Why That’s Actually the Job)
Devs build. QA breaks. That’s not dysfunction, that’s the job. Here’s why QA gets villain status, when it becomes toxic, and how to navigate the tension.
How to Be a Scrum Master When You’re the PM (And Why I Had to Stop)
Being a PM and Scrum Master simultaneously taught me legitimate skills, but the load nearly broke me. Medical issues forced me to step back. Here’s what the hybrid PM/Scrum Master role actually looks like, the warning signs I missed, and how to document this experience if you’re living it right now.
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” turns into support hell. Done right, pushback keeps delivery alive — done wrong, it kills morale.
Discipline as a Job-Saving Skill in Hybrid QA/PM Roles
Hybrid QA/PM managing sprints and test cases at a dual-monitor workstation with a clean, organized desk setup.
The Hidden Cost of Wearing Every Hat at Work
You’ve handled QA, PM, and Scrum. But the more hats you wear, the heavier the mental load. Here’s why sprint anxiety hits harder when you’re “the reliable one.”
Why Our QA Job Post Blew Up And What That Says About the Industry
Our QA job post maxed out LinkedIn’s free tier in 2 hours — but the real story is what happened next. From filtering mass-clickers to rebuilding our interview flow, here’s how we’re redefining how real testers get hired.
Why Sprint Planning Feels Harder When You Know How Things Break
Sprint planning isn’t just assigning work — it’s trying to stop everything from breaking before it starts. If you’ve ever moved from QA to PM, you already know how heavy that can feel.
I Was an Automation Engineer – But as a QA Lead, I Still Prefer Manual Testing
Automation testing is powerful, but is it always the best choice? As a former automation engineer and now a QA Lead, I still find manual testing faster and more effective in many cases. This article breaks down why manual testing is NOT dead and why a balanced approach with automation and AI is the future of QA.
Advanced QA Techniques Beyond the Tools: Mastering Methodologies & Strategies
QA is evolving beyond just using tools—it’s about embedding quality into Agile, Shift-Left, and API-first strategies. Learn how to apply advanced QA techniques that go beyond execution and into leadership.
