“What do feelings have to do with quality assurance?” This question emerged from a question on LinkedIn I posted this week, asking QA engineers what feels worse: finding a critical bug right before release, or being known as the person who always blocks releases. While the post generated significant engagement, what truly caught my attention […]
From Gatekeeper to Guide: Why Emotions Matter in Quality Engineering Read More »
When I first joined a rapidly growing startup as the solo tester for the web team, I made every mistake in the metrics book. Fresh from an enterprise background, I tried to measure everything. Six months and countless spreadsheets later, I had plenty of data but no real insights. Here’s how I turned it around.
From Drowning in Data to Driving Decisions: A Solo Tester’s Journey Read More »
As a solo tester in a growing company, you’re bombarded with advice about what to measure. Code coverage, test execution rates, bug counts, automation percentages … the list seems endless. Add DORA metrics to the mix, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Here’s the thing: when you’re testing solo, you need metrics that provide maximum
Three Metrics That Actually Matter When You’re Testing Solo Read More »
Learn how to test what matters most. Maintaining top-notch quality while keeping up with rapid development cycles can be challenging. We all know how crucial it is to implement efficient testing strategies that prioritise the most critical areas. That’s why I am excited to introduce my new eBook, “Risk Based Testing in Agile and DevOps
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with Risk-Based Testing and the Eisenhower Matrix In software development, testing is often a balancing act. On one hand, we want to ensure comprehensive coverage to catch every possible bug. On the other hand, resources are limited, and time is always against us. This can lead to a challenge familiar to many testers: how do
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In a recent poll on LinkedIn, a thought-provoking question was posed: What goes through your mind when you see an automated test dashboard showing all green? The responses, mainly falling into the ‘other’ category, revealed a telling sentiment: suspicion. Many believe that a fully green dashboard signals hidden defects lurking beneath the surface. This perspective,
If your application is bug free, do you need a tester? Read More »
Have you ever pondered the nature of quality? If you have, you’re not alone. In the realm of software development, the question of quality is both central and elusive. As Jerry Weinberg famously put it, “Quality is value to some person.” But, while this statement is profound, it begs the question: how can a growing
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You’ve probably heard it countless times: “Automation is key in DevOps.” But let’s clear something up. It’s not just about testing. Automation, my friends, is the secret sauce that takes the human error out of those oh-so-tedious tasks and cranks up the quality of your software. 1. Understanding DevOps and Automation Listen up: DevOps isn’t
The Real Power of Automation in the DevOps World: It’s Not Just Testing! Read More »
In the dynamic landscape of software testing, it’s no surprise that there is always a shiny new tool waiting around the corner, promising the moon and the stars. As tempting as it might be to grab onto the latest, most hyped tool, it’s crucial to pause and think, especially when this tool does only one thing.
Mastering Versatility: Why the Shiniest Software Testing Tool Isn’t Always the Best Read More »
Our Scrum board is more than a simple tool for tracking tasks; it’s a visual representation of our team’s workflow and a key element in driving efficiency, predictability, and collaboration. A well-configured Scrum board provides a clear picture of progress, blocks, and flow. But as our team evolves, so do our processes. So, how can
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