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I work in an organisation where some domains we think are doing OK. They are CD, YBIYRI, product teams delivering to production in some instances multiple times a day.In other domains they have not really even started on that journey. They are projects not products and follow a more siloed, phased, document heavy way of working.We have a mandate to help these other domains on their journey to CD.We do however want to be sure we are safe to scale. We traditionally have only used trailing metrics (e.g. DORA) which tell us how we DID. We have a gut feel that as we scale we may need metrics that are more leading (e.g. measuring engineering signals like code complexity or, dare I say it, code coverage) which tell us how we ARE DOING.We think we are aware of the usual gotchas in measurement and so our measurement principles include things like: don't measure individuals but teams, don't set arbitrary targets, don't use metrics to judge across teams but to help each team have better evidence-

When it comes to designing websites, creating prototypes, or testing layouts, developers and designers often resort to placeholder text known as “Lorem Ipsum.” However, in an age of creativity and humor, why stick to the same old Lorem Ipsum? Here are some delightful alternatives that inject a bit of fun and personality into your design projects. https://medium.com/@t79877005/beyond-lorem-ipsum-fun-and-creative-text-solutions-dba1868e1ae0 WHICH ONE WOULD YOU ADD?

If you could magically eliminate one common widespread misconception about Software Testing, what would you wield away and why?

Do you have any new-year resolutions? They can be both testing-related and non-testing related. 🙂For me, it is to be more active as an author and speaker. Hopefully, you’ll see the results soon. 😉 From the professional point of view, there are several certifications I have my eyes on in 2024.

How do you stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in software testing?

Hi All,Is there anyone who have used Condition under RTB via business parameter where data is coming form TDS?

I signed up for the Load Testing. Best Practices, but am not seeing any way to join the webinar. I get a link toI then login and click Attend button which then indicates Attending, but I’m not entered into any webinar. And, I see no options to join. How do to join?BTW, I tried calling the Shiftsync US support number and it disconnects after one ring. Not seeing any other options of support so trying here.

What are three main considerations to help determine what you should be automating for a load test, especially integrated load tests? To find out the answer, join my session today. I have three things that you can use to filter out unnecessary business processes and limit the scope of the testing to only what you need.  Register at:  Thanks,Scott

What new skills/tool did you learn in 2023?

In the digital age, passwords have become the first line of defense against cyber threats.Yet, many of us still fall into the trap of using weak and easily guessable passwords.But how easy is it to make a password, you just have to follow the password rules, right? Well…how good are you at following rules?  Have a look at the above video and try the followingWell first try to actually beat the game :) Write in the comment if you were stuck Write how you found the answer to the different rulesWould you use such a password in your daily life?

  In this short video, @IOan provides a concise introduction to accessibility testing, offering clear explanations and key insights.Everything may seem correct at first glance, but Ioan reveals that appearances can be deceiving. Stay tuned as we explore why accessibility testing is crucial, what areas you can test, and how to get started with it. Let's dive into the world of software inclusivity!

Hello Community,Since IT and Testing related concepts can be difficult to understand sometimes I was thinking of creating a serios of explain to me like I am 5 with Legos.In the link you can see one such artile and I was wondering if you could suggest topics to add to the serieshttps://medium.com/p/ca79b3b6f96e 

This should not happen as I use a password manager:Yet it happened the 2nd time. Is there a problem with the login. Are there illegal characters for passwords (mine are all generated random strings)?

How would you as a tester complete this sentence: When life gives you lemons… a) Lemon UX: Rate life's sour experience.b) Bug filed: Life delivered lemons!c) Test life's lemons: Sour or sweet?d) Lemon test: Life's acidity check.e) QA life: Lemons under analysis.f)Other….

Hi Community 👋🏻,lately, I have published a video about AI features for software testers on my channel:  In the video, I am presenting current AI features software testers can already use. I was wondering if you use any of the mention tools in your environment, and what are your experiences with them? Also, I would be interested if you use already other AI tools or features on a daily basis.  I am really curious to see your comments on this topic, since AI is (from my point of view) a topic that is disrupting many industries similar to the smartphones have done from 2007 onwards.Have a great day!Best,Daniel

What software tool or application has had the biggest impact on your productivity or daily life, and why? How did you discover it, and what specific features make it indispensable for you?

What do you call the amount of memory that a generative AI can hold at any time?

Having recently concluded our webinar with David Colwell (link below) I thought it would be good to get opinions from the community about the role of testing in an industry that is rapidly incorporating AI. What do you guys think things are going to look like moving forward? We’re in the early stages of AI integration, but I’m sure everyone expects huge changes over the next few years, and definitely decades. My biggest question is are there any major changes you think will take place that the average person isn’t thinking about? Do you have any hot takes on AI and the way it’s impacting testing and software development? The closest thing I have to a hot take is that I think the AI explosion may end up being more of a sigmoid curve than continual exponential growth:  We’ve seen huge development throughout 2023 with generative AI, but I think it’s possible we see a sort of cooling period instead of the insane jump we saw this year. What do you think? Don’t forget to check out the webina

Hi All,Has anyone integrated ai with testing as for testing the video we would need to use python with deeplearning algorithm.Thanks,Harish n

What's the most unexpected or unique problem you've ever encountered while developing or using software, and how did you solve it?

The general public often conflates various skill sets and abilities found in the tech industry. Many seem to think that in order to be a tester (or to fit in anywhere in the tech sector) you need to know how to code. I myself have found that regardless of what role you’re in, basic knowledge of code and some of its fundamental principles help serve just about any position in a tech environment. It may not be necessary to write or execute in every role, but having some degree of familiarity with how things work under the hood is often helpful in the day-to-day encounters in the field. What do you think? How much coding knowledge does your role require? And are there areas in tech where you don’t think it’s necessary? 

Since starting at ShiftSync, I’ve seen many people with experience in different fields and different backgrounds. I wanted to ask the community- How did you end up where you are today? What led up to this point in your career? I worked in several different industries before arriving at tech. English teaching, insurance, craft beer. Eventually I took a programming bootcamp and have been in the tech industry ever since. What are all your stories?? 

The talk of the town, ChatGPT, can provide some benefits for testing activities, but its effectiveness in speeding up the testing process or generating test cases will depend on the specific use case and the quality of the input data provided to it. While people do not want to miss the train, but they have to very clear where and how they should use AI. In my opinion, ChatGPT can help in testing in following ways: Test data generation: ChatGPT can be used to generate synthetic test data based on specific scenarios or requirements. For instance, it can generate test data that simulates specific user interactions or system responses to validate the functionality of a software application. Test case generation: ChatGPT can be used to generate test cases based on specific requirements or test scenarios. However, the effectiveness of this approach will depend on the quality of the input data provided to the model and the level of detail required for the test cases. Test script automatio

I’ve been wondering lately how much crossover there is in the technologies that testers use. Is the software you use specific to your company, or is it more broad/general use? What have you seen in the industry or in your experience?