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Ramanan
RamananNavigator
asked in General Discussion
What's the most challenging bug you've ever encountered, and how did you resolve it?

Every QA professional has faced a bug that stands out—a tricky issue that required extra effort, creativity, or collaboration to resolve. Whether it was an elusive edge case, a critical blocker, or a system behavior that just didn’t add up, these experiences often teach us valuable lessons.Share the story behind the toughest bug you've encountered! What made it so challenging? How did you eventually figure it out, and what approach or tool helped you resolve it? This is a great opportunity to learn from each other’s experiences and uncover creative problem-solving techniques in QA.

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Ramanan
3 days ago
IOan
IOanPilot
asked in General Discussion
Looking for some courses on security testing.

Looking for some courses on security testing. Do you have any in mind that you can recommend?  ⁉ Would be interested in Web Security to start with and it can be free or paid.

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Ramanan
3 days ago
Daria
DariaHead of Community
asked in General Discussion
SDIT/SDET or tester: identity question 😁

Hi everyone! 👋What do you think about being called a 'Software Developer in Testing' (SDIT)? Does that title describe your job accurately, or would you prefer something else? 

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Ramanan
3 days ago
IOan
IOanPilot
posted in General Discussion
A software tester is....

This is a simple question where I am sure everyone will answer differently and will be amazed of the answers.So what is your answer to this? 

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Ramanan
3 days ago
IOan
IOanPilot
asked in Development Methodologies
Test-Driven Development (TDD) vs. Behavior-Driven Development (BDD): Which Approach do you use in your Project?

Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) are two popular approaches to software development that prioritize testing and quality assurance. TDD focuses on writing tests before writing codeBDD focuses on defining the behavior of the system before writing code. Which one do you use? Do you use either, or a third one?

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Ramanan
3 days ago
IOan
IOanPilot
posted in Development Methodologies
Development Methodologies in testing

In the world of testing, oh what a sight,There are development methodologies left and right!Waterfall, Agile, DevOps, and more,Each with its own unique score. Waterfall's like a river, flowing down,Each phase completed before the next comes 'round.Design, coding, testing, all in a row,In the end, a product that's good to go. Agile's more like a jungle, wild and free,With sprints and stand-ups, and lots of team camaraderie.Iterations and feedback, they all do their part,To create a product that's work of art. DevOps is like a machine, moving fast,Continuous integration, deployment, and testing that lasts.Automation's the key, with pipelines in play,To deliver software every single day. But which one's the best, you may ask,Well, that depends on the testing task.Each has its own strengths and flaws,So pick the one that suits your cause. In the world of testing, there's no one size fits all,So experiment and find the right call.And when you've found the right way to test,Your product will

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Ramanan
3 days ago
V
vivek DixitApprentice
asked in Development Methodologies
Need support to automate any Window application like Calendar or Calculator etc type

Hi Team,Can you please help me how i can automate any desktop or window-based application using TSOCA commander ? 

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Ramanan
3 days ago
T
torimo18Apprentice
asked in General Discussion
Favorite testing news sites

I’m pushing myself to make more of an effort to keep up with the latest news and best practices related to software testing. Where do y’all go to get your news? (I already do Twitter lol and please don’t say Apple News- NO!)

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T
3 days ago
Ramanan
RamananNavigator
posted in General Discussion
What tools or techniques can you use to test large stories more efficiently in a short period?

When testing large stories with limited time, efficiency becomes crucial. What tools or techniques do you rely on to streamline the testing process? How do these tools help you prioritize critical paths, automate repetitive tasks, and manage test coverage quickly? Additionally, what methods do you use to ensure that testing is thorough despite the time constraints?

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Sebastian Stautz
4 days ago
Kat
KatCommunity Manager
posted in Development Methodologies
ShiftSync Video📺: DevSecOps Guide

 In this video, Kshitij Nigan (happy) , a Senior Product Security Engineer at Tricentis with 11 years of experience, discusses the power of DevSecOps in software development. He highlights its cultural impact, emphasizing security as a shared responsibility. @nigamelastic also covers key practices like vulnerability detection, compliance, and proactive security. This video is a must-watch for those interested in integrating security into the development process. 

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Ramanan
4 days ago
Kat
KatCommunity Manager
posted in Development Methodologies
Unlock Your Full Potential with GitHub Skills Courses

 Are you ready to supercharge your coding journey? @IOan brought a great opportunity.  From Ioan:  I am excited to share a fantastic opportunity for the Shiftsync community to enhance their skills and master the art of GitHub through a series of FREE courses.These courses are designed to empower you with the knowledge and expertise needed to make the most out of GitHub for your projects.  Unlock the Power of GitHub with These Free Courses:1. GitHub Essentials for Beginners:Dive into the basics of GitHub with this beginner-friendly course. Learn how to create repositories, manage branches, and collaborate effectively with other developers. Perfect for those new to version control or looking to solidify their understanding.2. Mastering Pull Requests and Code Reviews:Pull requests are at the heart of collaboration on GitHub. This course will guide you through the ins and outs of creating pull requests, handling code reviews, and ensuring your contributions align with best practices. Take

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Ramanan
4 days ago
Kat
KatCommunity Manager
posted in Development Methodologies
Advent of Code – Any Participants?

Hey ShiftSyncers,Quick one: Anyone doing Advent of Code by Eric Wastl? For those who might be unfamiliar, Advent of Code is an annual coding event that involves solving a series of programming puzzles throughout December, each becoming progressively more challenging. For those already diving into the Advent of Code, I wish you the best of luck! Feel free to keep us posted on your progress, share interesting puzzles, or ask for help if needed. 

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Ramanan
4 days ago
Ramanan
RamananNavigator
posted in General Discussion
What could cause code to break after a successful sanity test in the acceptance environment, especially when no new deployment or changes have been made?

After a successful sanity test in the acceptance environment, it's puzzling when code breaks despite no new deployments or changes being made. This situation can be caused by several underlying factors. Potential causes may include environmental inconsistencies, such as differences in configuration settings, server performance issues, or data discrepancies between test runs. External dependencies like third-party services or APIs might also introduce changes that were not accounted for during testing. Additionally, timing-related or concurrency issues may not surface during initial tests but cause functionality to fail under different conditions. Identifying the root cause requires a thorough investigation into both the test environment and any external factors that could impact the system's behavior.

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Ramanan
4 days ago
Ramanan
RamananNavigator
posted in General Discussion
How do you deal with situations where there's insufficient documentation or vague requirements, yet thorough testing is still expected?

In real-world testing scenarios, it’s common to encounter projects where documentation is incomplete or requirements are unclear, yet the need for thorough testing remains critical. This situation can pose significant challenges for testers, who must rely on limited information to ensure the application meets both functional and business needs. In this discussion, we invite QA professionals to share their approaches for handling such situations. Techniques may include collaborating with stakeholders for clarification, using exploratory testing to uncover edge cases, developing assumptions to create test cases, and leveraging past experience or domain knowledge. The goal is to explore how testers can maintain test quality, reduce ambiguity, and ensure coverage when formal requirements are lacking.

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Ramanan
4 days ago
IOan
IOanPilot
posted in General Discussion
What tools are in your testing stack?

  What testing tools are in your current tech stack?Are there any that are a specific requirement for your job? 

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Ramanan
4 days ago
Mustafa
MustafaTechnical Community Manager
published in General Discussion
Ranking System RevampAnnouncement

Greetings, ShiftSync Community!We are thrilled to announce a significant update that is set to elevate your experience within our forum: the implementation of our enhanced ranking system. At ShiftSync, our primary goal has always been to cultivate a vibrant and engaging community where members can connect, learn, and grow together. With this in mind, we've carefully crafted a revamped ranking system designed to recognize and reward active participation, valuable contributions, and meaningful engagement within our platform.Why the Change?As our community continues to flourish, we recognize the importance of providing members with more meaningful ways to showcase their expertise, dedication, and influence within our forum. Our previous ranking system served us well, but we believe that by introducing enhancements, we can better reflect the diverse talents and contributions of our members. This revamp aligns with our commitment to fostering inclusivity, encouraging collaboration, and cele

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Ramanan
9 days ago
Ramanan
RamananNavigator
asked in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
How do you ensure you don't miss important edge cases while testing large, complex tickets on the last day of the sprint?

When faced with testing large, complex tickets at the last minute, it’s easy to miss important edge cases, which can lead to undetected issues. How do you make sure you thoroughly cover all possible scenarios, including edge cases, given the limited time? What strategies or tools do you use to track these cases, and how do you prioritize the most critical ones to ensure comprehensive testing under pressure?

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Ramanan
10 days ago
Ramanan
RamananNavigator
asked in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
Challenges with E-Delivery: What Strategies Can Help Ensure Reliable Software Releases?

I’m currently facing significant challenges with our e-delivery process that seem to impact the reliability and speed of our software releases. Despite thorough testing and successful build completions, we often encounter issues during deployment that lead to delays and frustration among team members and stakeholders.Here are some specific challenges we're experiencing:Inconsistent Build Artifacts: Different environments sometimes deploy artifacts that don't match what was tested, causing discrepancies in behavior. Communication Gaps: There seems to be a disconnect between the development and QA teams regarding the status and readiness of builds for delivery. Deployment Failures: We often see unexpected failures during e-delivery that weren't caught during testing, which leads to rollbacks and increased downtime. Dependency Management: Handling external dependencies (like APIs and libraries) can be tricky, and changes in those can break our deployments unexpectedly.I would love to hear

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Ramanan
11 days ago
Ramanan
RamananNavigator
posted in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
Code Passed in Acceptance but Failing in Production – What Could Be the Cause?

We recently deployed a feature that passed all tests in our Acceptance environment (functional tests, regression, smoke tests), but after deployment to Production, we encountered issues such as broken functionality, unexpected errors, and performance slowdowns.Here’s the setup:Acceptance and Production environments are as close to identical as possible (same configurations, database versions, and server setups). Automated and manual tests ran successfully in Acceptance. The feature in question interacts with both third-party APIs and a legacy system.However, after deployment to Production, users are facing:API timeouts and failed calls to third-party services. Slower performance in certain areas of the application. Data inconsistencies when interacting with the legacy system.Has anyone experienced a similar issue where everything works fine in Acceptance, but things fall apart in Production? What are some potential causes or overlooked areas that could explain this discrepancy?I’m part

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Ramanan
11 days ago
Ramanan
RamananNavigator
asked in General Discussion
Challenge with Dynamic Test Data in Automated Tests

I'm facing a unique challenge with automated testing of dynamic data in my test suite.We have a system where certain values, like user IDs, timestamps, or API response payloads, change with every execution. These values are unpredictable and can’t be hardcoded in our test scripts. I’ve tried using data-driven testing to handle these values, but the dynamic nature of the data is causing our tests to either fail or pass inconsistently.Here are the key challenges I’m dealing with:Handling unpredictable values (like timestamps) in assertions. Maintaining consistency across multiple test runs when the expected data is generated dynamically at runtime. Comparing API responses that contain dynamically generated values without false positives or negatives.Has anyone dealt with similar issues in their testing framework? What strategies or tools would you recommend to manage dynamic data and ensure stable test results?

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Ramanan
11 days ago
IOan
IOanPilot
posted in Development Methodologies
What conferences are you attending this Year?

What conferences are you attending this Year?Tell the community so that we may see each other there.

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Ramanan
11 days ago
IOan
IOanPilot
posted in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
If you could only choose one, which testing approach would you eliminate from your workflow?

1️⃣ Automated Testing - Let the machines do the work, but at what cost?2️⃣ Manual Testing - Human touch is invaluable, or is it?3️⃣ CI/CD Pipeline Testing - Seamless integration or overkill?4️⃣ Exploratory Testing - Creative freedom or chaotic mess?5️⃣ Test-Driven Development (TDD) - Code-first or test-first?🎯 Vote and defend your choice in the comments!What would you sacrifice, and why? Let the debate begin!

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Sebastian Stautz
13 days ago
Ramanan
RamananNavigator
asked in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
What are the typical root causes for functionality failures in situations where no apparent code or infrastructure changes were made?

Functionality failures in cases where no apparent code or infrastructure changes were made can be tricky to diagnose. Common root causes include environmental drift, where configurations or dependencies in the environment subtly change over time, leading to inconsistencies. Data-related issues, such as corrupted or outdated data, can also break functionality without any direct code changes. External factors like third-party APIs, services, or network-related issues may alter their behavior, impacting the application. Timing or concurrency issues can surface unexpectedly, especially in high-load scenarios. Finally, hidden bugs or edge cases may not have been caught during testing but reveal themselves later due to changing conditions.

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Ramanan
13 days ago
IOan
IOanPilot
posted in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
How do you spot text generated by LLM/AI

Since we are testers we tend to spot pattern and issues even when we do not want to :smiley: .So i was wondering how do you spot a text that is generated by an LLM/AI.Please do not say I use a scanner.For me the tells are usually these 3* Using the prashe "In the world of"* Using words that one does not usually use in a day to day conversation like delve* The post is marked with emojis all the way.What about you?

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Ramanan
16 days ago
Ramanan
RamananNavigator
asked in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
What’s your strategy for ensuring that automated tests provide fast feedback without sacrificing test coverage?

Automated testing is crucial for fast feedback, but there’s often a trade-off between speed and thorough test coverage. What strategies do you use to ensure that your automated tests deliver rapid feedback without sacrificing coverage? Share your approaches for balancing test execution time with maintaining comprehensive testing, especially in continuous integration environments.

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Ramanan
16 days ago

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