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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.

Hi Community, I think the topic has been in debate for long. I think captcha cannot be automated and we should ask the dev team to remove it as it is designed to identify it is are used as security checks todeter spammers and hackers from using forms on web pages.But there are certain chrome windgets like buster which can resolve the captcha. kindly let me knowyour thoughts.

What are some of the steps that helped you implement security testing effectively into your testing?

Open source projects are always considered as dev-only contribution repos. is there any possible way that testers can also contribute to it?

Hi community, I have heard this many times: “Testers must be able to code”. Do you agree? In my latest video, I am sharing my point of view on this question. Do you agree? What is your experience on this topic?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wurSKYq3Ot8Looking forward to reading from you.#HappyTesting 

How are the points added and how can I check the tally against my activities?

🌐 Elevate Your Automation Skills with the Ultimate Resource! 🌐🔗 Playlist Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu4R_PCUffk&list=PLNQq42pqd-rxC6Yw97QgqMCTQojlxOzze🚀 Greetings! I am thrilled to share an invaluable resource that will empower you to take your automation expertise to the next level. Introducing the "Sites to Practice Automation" playlist, a game-changing collection of links designed to enhance your API testing, web automation, performance testing, and even security testing skills.📺 This playlist is a treasure trove of hands-on exercises and tutorials, meticulously curated to help you gain practical experience and solidify your understanding of automation concepts. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey in the automation world, this playlist has something for everyone.🔧 The "Sites to Practice Automation" playlist is jam-packed with essential links covering various areas of automation:1️⃣ API Testing: Dive into the world of API testing

Testers do not ensure or assure quality.To ensure something, you must control it. This is a necessary, but not sufficient condition. So, even if you control it, you may not be able to to ensure it. As a tester, I have absolutely no control over quality, therefore I cannot ensure quality. The people who could ensure quality are managers and developers. Even they can’t ensure it, but for different and more complicated reasons than those that apply to testers.(I also don’t “break the software” because it is already broken when I find it.)So, what do I do as a tester?I seek the truth, and I report the truth, about the status of the product at any given time. I do this so that the team I work for can make informed decisions about quality.If I break anything, it is the veil of illusion. I shatter the dreams of the naive. But not the product. The product is the product, before and after I test it.A good tester has no faith in the product. We have faith in trouble. I mean faith in the full lit

Are you really using Agile in your Projects? A lot of projects/teams claim to work in an Agile ways. They use methodologies and ceremonies that are tipically associated with Agile and with Scrum. However in reality it is actually a Sprint based Waterfall. Share your experience. What do you use.

Is testing an Art or a Science that everyone can learn? Is this inbuilt that needs to be refined, or it has to be acquired manually?

Hi Community, I would like to know what models do you use in your testing work? Which one do you find useful?  I heard a lot about HTSM model by James Bach. Do you use it? 🤔

I’m new to games testing , so I was wondering if there are any tools out there which uses re-enforced learning or ML to navigate through the game ?The game is being developed in Unity and I know Unity has tools to script automated tests but I’m more looking for tools which automatically would be able to traverse the game.  is there a tool out there which would do this?

Always interested in finding new ways to test blind injection and out of band responses. Here are some of the free and opensource tools i use apart from the paid burp suite collaborator:http://pingb.in https://webhook.site https://xsshunter.com https://transfer.bi.tk https://www.canarytokens.org https://github.com/JuxhinDB/OOB-Server https://github.com/projectdiscovery/i... (github) https://app.interactsh.com (web client)what do you use? are there any better free/paid tools for out of band testing?