Why Every Tester Should Know Bash and Node – Even If You Never Automate
Even if you’re a manual tester, knowing just enough Bash and Node.js can change your workflow. Skip the bloat. Learn how to automate tasks and debug faster.
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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.
Building a Scalable QA Process: How to Implement the QA Framework & AQLM in Your Team
Discover how to build a scalable QA process by integrating our QA Framework and Adaptive QA Leadership Model (AQLM). Empower your team, ensure consistency, and elevate software quality proactively.
The Shift-Left Testing Revolution: Embedding QA into Agile for Better Software Quality
Shift Left Testing in Agile is the key to preventing defects early. Learn how to integrate QA into Agile workflows, CI/CD, and testing strategies to improve software quality from the start.
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 components of a test plan, and explains common practices such as smoke testing and bug triage. Mastering these basics is vital for a successful QA career.
Why QA Is the Ultimate Career Foundation: Building Skills Beyond Testing
Quality Assurance (QA) is a misunderstood career path that offers vital skills for various tech roles. It cultivates analytical thinking, communication, collaboration, user empathy, and risk assessment, making it a solid foundation for leadership, Scrum, UX, or development positions. QA serves as both a stepping stone and a destination, providing numerous career opportunities.
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
Top QA Trends to Watch in 2025: Key Strategies, Tools, and Best Practices
As we enter 2025, the world of Quality Assurance (QA) continues to evolve rapidly. With new tools, methodologies, and strategies emerging, it’s essential for QA professionals to stay ahead of the curve. Whether you’re part of an established QA team or a newcomer to the field, understanding the latest trends and best practices is key … Read more
Manual vs Automated Testing: When and Why to Use Each Approach
Manual vs. automation testing isn’t a battle—it’s a strategy. Learn when to use each approach, their strengths and weaknesses, and how top QA teams master both for scalable testing success.
Understanding the Basics of Quality Assurance (QA) Testing
Introduction to QA Testing Quality Assurance (QA) testing is a critical component of the software development process. Its primary goal is to ensure that software products are reliable, functional, and meet the desired standards before being released to users. In today’s fast-paced tech world, the need for QA is more important than ever, as businesses … Read more