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Why is there a "hexagon"? Why the 6 sides? And how important is it?

With the increase in remote work and online services, cybersecurity has become more critical than ever. Did it have any impact on your work?Did your company add new security guidelines?Has it made you more aware of security risk?What are you thoughts on the matter?

Hey Shiftsync community! 👋 I hope you're all having a fantastic Friday. Today, I want to dive into a topic that has been a hot debate in the tech world for a long time – should we deploy on Fridays? 📅 Opinions on this matter are as diverse as our favorite programming languages, and I'd love to hear your thoughts and stories on this! Here's my take: I'm a firm believer that Fridays are a day for wrapping up the week, reflecting on accomplishments, and preparing for a well-deserved weekend. Rushing a deployment at the end of the week might lead to increased stress, last-minute issues, and the risk of having to work over the weekend to resolve unforeseen problems. That being said, I know some teams who swear by Friday deployments, arguing that it allows them to catch and address issues promptly, should they arise. They claim it gives them a head start on Monday, and it aligns with agile principles of continuous delivery. So, what's your perspective? 🤷‍♂️👍 Do you advocate for Friday de

DevOps ways of working are designed to both accelerate the flow of work and simultaneously improve the quality, reliability and scalability of digital products. But research data suggests this hasn’t yet worked for everyone and that the majority of organisations are stalling in their implementations, unable to reach higher levels of capability. Where are you at with DevOps in your organization? Is it everything you hoped it would be? (Best answer wins a copy of Investments Unlimited!)

Can I ask how the community handles Date Pickers? The GenerateDate action function doesn’t work for me because the field expects the user to select day, month and year from the date picker dialogue box. Date Pickers are commonplace so I can’t be the first to face this challenge, but I can’t find an answer anywhere?Thank you for any help you can offer. John 

🎉 Exciting News for all SQL Enthusiasts! 🎉Are you ready to dive into the world of SQL and master it in a fun and engaging way? Look no further! I've just stumbled upon an incredible YouTube playlist that is an absolute game-changer for anyone wanting to learn SQL. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNQq42pqd-rz-g1vAjnCqBzL10GyvbyNl:This playlist is a treasure trove of knowledge, packed with a series of videos that teach SQL concepts with a unique and enjoyable approach. Learning a complex topic like SQL has never been this enjoyable before! Each video takes you on a journey, breaking down intricate database queries and principles into easily digestible bits. What makes this playlist stand out is its ability to make learning SQL feel like a breeze. Whether you're a seasoned developer aiming to sharpen your SQL skills or a beginner curious about databases, this playlist caters to all levels of expertise. Join me on this incredible learning adventure and unlock the power of datab

When you learn a programming language you usually do not learn it for a very narrow and specific purpose. Or do you?Do you think that you can say that there is somenthing like Java for testers? And if there is what does that mean? What do you learn?

What do you spend more time doing during a day?Writing new tests? Fixing old tests?

Hey everyone, so I have a question for all of you. Recently, I have started my first ever Meetup group and before that I already went to couple of developer meetups, but I was wondering what do usually expect on the Meetups you are attending (two standard talks + networking afterwards or just one longer presentation)? Also are there any testing Meetups you are attending/enjoying?  

Some time ago about what is SAST and DAST emerged in one of the community threads which inspired me to write this short article explaining the difference between SAST, DAST, IAST and RASP using a clever analogy.Before we start explaining the terms, try to imagine yourself as a castellan who is concerned about protecting his castle (your computer system) from the savage raiders (cyber threats).Our application is like a castle we have to protect SAST - Static Application Security TestingNaturally, you would want to prevent most of the issues when the castle is not yet built. I mean, it's much easier to change the design of a certain wall before it is built rather than after it's already standing. And how to spot the potential issues? By carefully examining the blueprints and looking for the issues. This is when SAST (Static Application Security Testing) comes into play. When looking for flaws using SAST, the castellan should ask himself questions such as: "Do the walls have the right thi

For me, it’s cycling to and from work - it only takes me like 10 minutes, but I wouldn’t change that for the world. I also spend a significant part of my day (2-3 hours/day) in different parks/playgrounds/woods playing/walking with my son and when the night falls I like to either grab a good book, watch some tv or play HOMM3 :) I used to train kickboxing, but after partially tearing ligaments in my left knee some years ago I’ve put a pause on that activity - am planning to get back to it :)  So, what do you do to vent off / relax after work ? 

Hi Community, I would like to know how the security testing is performed and Is there any tools whichis used to scan the code and identify the vulnerabilities in the code.  

As the title states, what books would you recommend for one to read to improve in the field of testing ? These could be both technical and non-techincal.  I saw in one reply that James Bach recommends looking into: Epistemology Philosophy/History of Science Sociology/Psychology Cognitive Science Rhetoric/Critical Analysis Certain branches of mathematics: statistics, set theory, discrete mathematics, combinatorics.Any suggestions regarding any of the above mentioned topics ?  Thanks in advance :) 

Not all tests actually test. The fact that you have 1000 tests in your test suite does not mean that if they all green that your application does not have bugs. Confused? Curios? Check the video of @IOan to see more information on the topic and what format you should/can use for your tests to make sure that they actually test.

I’d like to invite people looking for a stellar example of critical thinking applied to read this analysis by @satisfice. https://www.satisfice.com/download/appendix-chatgpt-sucks-at-being-a-testing-expert?wpdmdl=487569Regardless whether you felt for the ChatGPT  hype or not, pay attention to the methodology and how it’s applied, how the questions are raised, how the arguments are laid out and conclusions are made. I promise you’ll learn a thing or two. 

Oh, let me tell you a tale so grand,About a community, oh so unplanned.ShiftSync is the place where we all unite,In the realm of quality engineering, day and night. From developers to testers, and DevOps too,ShiftSync welcomes each one of you.A community built on knowledge and sharing,Where ideas bloom, oh, it's quite daring! Our Community Manager a true influencer indeed,Leads the way with wisdom, she's the one to heed.With expertise galore, she guides us through,@Kat here, making dreams come true. In ShiftSync, we believe in quality's might,The cornerstone of software, shining so bright.From automation testing to deployment's art,We're here to perfect, right from the start. So join us, dear friend, in this magical space,Where developers and testers find their place.ShiftSync is the hub, where brilliance does grow,A community where seeds of knowledge we sow. Come and tag @Kat , let her know you're here,In ShiftSync, we celebrate and cheer.Together we'll learn, together we'll strive,In

Should Testers be involved in DevOps?Explain your Answer

Wonderful People of the ShiftSync Community!We are looking for your input as practitioners on Test Data usage in the context of your testing work, and have launched an anonymous 3min survey to gather data on the subject.Even if you don’t use a lot of data in your testing, let us know, and share this with other colleagues you think might.Our results will be shared at a later time and will help us shape the future of product strategy, so this is a great opportunity to be heard. CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY 

Hello Community!I’m Paul, Head of Incubation under the Office of Strategy here at Tricentis. We have been working on an initiative called “Quality Engineering Perspectives”, a collection of topic articles and eventually subject-matter curated sections that provide vendor-neutral opinionated perspectives (see where the name comes from?) on how to develop, support, and improve Quality Engineering culture in organizations.We would love for you to contribute, either content or even just feedback, about our endeavor here. The goal is to provide useful educational material scoped to quality engineering for practitioners, managers, even executives. Since the appetite for detail is diverse across these audiences, each article summarizes and then digs a bit deeper on pros/cons, but isn’t to get too far into the technical nitty-gritty or hands-on how-to details.If you have even 15-30 minutes, we’d be more than happy to discuss one-on-one with you how you might contribute to this work. Feel free

What are Tasks and Subtasks in Jira Used for? Give an example to explain the context.

Demystifying Saga Design Pattern in C#: A Cure for Distributed Transactional WoesIn the world of distributed systems, managing transactions across different services can often pose a significant challenge. Traditional approaches like the 2-Phase commit and 3-Phase commit patterns have been reliable companions in monolithic applications, yet they fall short when it comes to modern, distributed environments. This article explores the Saga Design Pattern, a powerful approach that addresses these issues in a distributed setting. We will delve into its definition, types, and the concept of compensation, illustrated with a real-world e-commerce platform example. The Problem at HandWhen it comes to transactions in a monolithic architecture, the typical approach is the ACID (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability) model, with distributed transactions implemented via the 2-Phase or 3-Phase commit patterns. However, these models run into scalability and performance issues in distributed s

 In this informative video, @basdijkstra, an independent test automation consultant and trainer, addresses the question, "What makes a test a good test?" He dives into different aspects of good testing, like risk assessment, valuable information, trustworthiness, scope, and speed. Bas emphasizes the need to focus on high-risk areas, deliver valuable and clear info, build trust in test results, choose the right test scope, and ensure repeatability. This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the key qualities of good testing!About Bas: Bas Dijkstra is an independent test automation consultant and trainer.He has been active in the test automation field for some 16 years now, and has worked on software testing and automation solutions across a wide range of programming languages, frameworks and technology stacks.He delivered test automation training to dozens of companies and hundreds of conference attendees in the Netherlands as well as abroad, to excellent reviews.

This is a question that I get asked a lot, especially from people outside of the IT Industry.How do you answer this?  

Hey ShiftSync Community!I hope you're all having a great day. I recently came across a fantastic video on YouTube that discusses software testing and the importance of bug reports. Here's the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgkhx7NqXCE&ab_channel=ResterTest.After watching it, I realized that writing an effective bug report is crucial for improving software quality and ensuring smooth user experiences. I believe it's a valuable skill for all of us in the tech community, and I'd love to hear your thoughts and advice on the matter.If you have experience with writing bug reports or if you've encountered bugs and reported them before, I would greatly appreciate any tips you could share. Here are a few questions to get the conversation started:What are the essential components of a good bug report? How do you effectively reproduce and describe a bug in your report? What additional information should be included, such as system details or error messages? Are there any b

The world has changed in terms of technologies we use and test. IoT, AI, ML, Security, Data testing are some key areas where testers are facing a lot of challenges in getting started.What in your opinion will change the way we perceive testing?  Who will survive and who will perish? Will there be a manual vs automation discussion happening still?Do share your views.