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You're testing a payment gateway API responsible for handling financial transactions. Its primary function is to ensure that funds are transferred only when the account balance of the user is sufficient. In the test cycle, the following scenario was observed. Two simultaneous requests from two different devices for the same transaction-drawing money, for example, ₹10,000-an API processes both requests, deducting ₹20,000 from the account while it holds only ₹15,000.

What do you believe is the most significant factor contributing to faster and higher-quality software releases? Please select the option that you consider most important.

We see a lot of news about issues that make it into production. What about the ones we find BEFORE they wreak havoc in the wild? Which bugs are you proudest of finding during testing? Put another way, which bug is your favorite to tell others about finding? What kind of software? How did you find it? Scripted test? Exploratory? Why is the bug your favorite one to talk about?

It sparked various questions about the process behind what to do with critical production bugs. I’m curious to know: What steps do you take when you discover a critical bug in production? Who owns what and who does what? Who is kept in the loop? What announcements are made? What official documentation supports the process? What’s your experience contributing to disaster recovery processes and documents? What did you learn from the critical bug in production? What did you do differently for the next one? (if indeed there was “a next one”)

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I use a lot of different sources which I plan to share, but I’d like to know where you learn about tools. Sharing sources with new learners is going to open their options for what tools to play with, which can only be a good thing. So reply with where you find tools and why you use that source.

Hi ShiftSync Community! 👋 We'd love to hear from you: and QA in general? 🌟 Share the names and handles of the experts, thought leaders, and inspiring voices you follow. What makes their insights special to you? Whether they are bloggers, YouTubers, LinkedIn Influencers, or podcast hosts, we’re excited to know! 🧠 If they are cool enough, you might see them soon on ShiftSync! 🚀 So, let us know your favorites and discuss it in the comments down below!

Task: Add automated tests to your project's CI pipeline and ensure they run automatically with each code change. Capture a screenshot of your CI tool running automated tests.

Task: Explore strategies for managing test data effectively in a DevOps environment. Implement one such strategy in your project. Capture: A screenshot or description of your test data management approach.

What is the most important thing that ‘Good’ software has and ‘Bad’ software lacks?

We are building a stand-alone web and mobile application that, when finished, will require one of our order modules to have as one of its features an editable PDF. Since the third-party PDF editor we could find already supports a strong ability to edit-the specifics being Adobe Acrobat-we are challenged with how we will ensure that changes the user saves will be written into our application database rather than into the third-party editor system. Our development team is facing an impasse in the effort to implement this functionality. Do you have suggested approaches or tools allowing PDF editing with direct data saving to our database? Thank you in advance for any suggestions or best practices you could share.

I Learned the Course of QA Automation Testing using Selenium about a year ago but still I didn ‘t get a Job. Please assist me to Start Career as a Fresher. of Automation Tester.

Hey folks! I'm really excited to see you in today's ShiftSync webinar 'From Discovery to Automation - a deep dive into BDD'. I would love to hear your take on the following question (well, it's more like two questions in one...) : "According to you, what is the most valuable tool or practice in Behaviour-Driven Development and what makes it so important?”

Which test automation tool has the most weekly downloads according to npmtrends? A) Cypress B) Playwright C) Puppeteer

AI is here and that is a clear fact. We are bombarded daily with content that is either fully or in parts generated by AI. But how good are we are spotting the “fake” content? I did a post a while ago asking how to spot text and was kind of impressed by the responses. Now… can you spot the image? Give it a try

Automation often faces challenges with non-deterministic tests, where external factors like network latency, third-party services, or data inconsistencies cause varying results. These flakiness issues can undermine test reliability and make debugging difficult. What approaches do you use to stabilize such tests? Are there any patterns or strategies you recommend to reduce flakiness and improve overall reliability?

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.

I’m curious to know what’s the one QA tool that has saved you the most time during your testing process? Whether it’s for test automation, bug tracking, performance testing, or something else, I’d love to hear what tool you can’t live without and why it stands out to you.

As QA professionals, we rely on a variety of tools to make our testing more efficient, effective, and organized. But there's always that one tool we turn to in almost every situation—the one that makes our job easier or ensures we deliver the highest quality product. Whether it's an automation framework, a bug-tracking system, or a handy utility for test data management, what’s the one tool you absolutely can’t live without? Why is it so essential in your workflow? Share your go-to tool and how it’s helped you achieve better testing results.

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.

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?

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?

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 code BDD focuses on defining the behavior of the system before writing code. Which one do you use? Do you use either, or a third one?

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,

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