API Testing with Postman (Manual and Automated)

Manual API Testing with Postman API testing is crucial to ensure that APIs are functioning correctly and as expected. Postman is one of the most popular tools for manual API testing due to its ease of use and flexibility. Here’s how you can manually test an API with Postman: Automated API Testing with Newman Once … Read more

The Happy and Sad Path: Key Concepts in QA Testing

In Quality Assurance (QA), testing goes beyond just ensuring that everything works as expected. Two fundamental concepts often guide the testing process: the happy path and the sad path. While these terms have a common definition, it’s important to dive deeper into their real-world applications and why this distinction matters. Here, I’m going to walk … Read more

How to Write Effective Bug Reports (with Examples)

When it comes to writing bug reports, clarity and precision are paramount. A well-written bug report serves as a communication tool between you (as the QA) and the development team, ensuring everyone is on the same page when it comes to issue resolution. Let’s go over the process and some important tips to help you … Read more

Efficient QA Test Case Design: Simplified vs. Detailed Templates

When it comes to designing test cases, one of the most common decisions you’ll face is whether to opt for a simplified or detailed test case template. Both approaches have their benefits, and choosing between the two largely depends on the size of your project, the complexity of the application, and the resources available to … Read more

Build a QA Framework for Teams: Empower Your QA Process and Elevate Software Quality

Table of Contents 1. Understanding the Foundation: What is Quality? 2. The Core Principles: Why Your Approach Works A. Think Like a Developer B. Think Like a Product Manager (PM) C. Think Like a User D. Always Be Improving 3. The Framework Structure: Building the Test Case Process from the Ground Up Step 1: Know … Read more

How to Successfully Balance Your QA and PM Responsibilities for Optimal Project Management

Table of Contents Introduction Balancing multiple roles in tech projects is no small feat. What’s even more challenging is when you find yourself wearing both the Product Manager (PM) and Head of QA hats. As a PM, your primary goal is to ensure that the project moves forward smoothly, meets deadlines, and satisfies stakeholders. Meanwhile, … Read more

How QA Professionals Can Thrive in a Tech-Driven World

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the role of Quality Assurance (QA) professionals has become more integral than ever. With the increasing complexity of tech products and services, QA professionals are tasked with ensuring that technology not only meets functional requirements but is also reliable, efficient, and user-friendly. As industries embrace Agile methodologies and continuous … Read more

From Full-Stack Developer to QA Expert: My Journey into Quality Assurance

Welcome to QA Journey: The Underrated Art of Quality Assurance Quality Assurance (QA) is often one of the most misunderstood roles in tech. Despite its critical importance in ensuring the reliability, functionality, and overall quality of a product, QA tends to be undervalued and underappreciated. My journey into QA, however, was not what I expected. … Read more