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The Real Power of Automation in the DevOps World: It’s Not Just Testing!

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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 […]

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Mastering Versatility: Why the Shiniest Software Testing Tool Isn’t Always the Best

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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.

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Level Up Your Testing Game: Master Code, Not Just Soft Skills

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From Soft Skills to Hard Skills: A Call to Action for Software Testers Software testers often take pride in their “soft skills” – excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and a knack for critical thinking. These skills are undoubtedly important, but they are no longer enough. In an increasingly complex and technology-driven world, software testers need to

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Rethinking ROI: Why We Should Stop Asking About the Return on Investment in Software Testing

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As a seasoned software engineer, one question that I encounter quite often is, “What is the ROI of investing in testing?” While this question seems to be a reasonable one on the surface, delving deeper into the complexities of software development and testing reveals that it may not be the right question to ask. Let’s

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Why Your Scrum Board Might Be Killing Your Team’s Productivity

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“Removing the ‘In Test’ column from your Scrum board is not about downplaying the importance of testing. Rather, it’s about integrating software testing more closely into the software development lifecycle, encouraging collaboration, boosting efficiency, and reinforcing the Agile principle of shared responsibility for quality.”

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