Missions &amp; Challenges

Testing involves exploration, questioning, experimenting, and even comparing similar products.When was the last time you compared your application to a similar product? Solve the challenge by @Prashant Hegde, showcase your skills and win a gift box.Keep your friends close but your competitors closer.Testers usually overlook competitor analysis because they feel it falls outside their scope of work.Investigating competing products is an effective way to generate testing ideas. Working on the same product for a long time may make you lose sight of some risks/problems since you have become too familiar with it. When you evaluate multiple competitors, you will discover valuable insights. Competitor analysis allows you to put yourself in your customer’s shoes and understand the market from their perspective. Furthermore, helps you to advocate for building missing features, capabilities, or experiences in your app that your target audience finds useful/ appealing.So here is the challenge: Le

TESTING CHALLENGE: Competitor analysis by Prashant Hegde

7 months ago

KatCommunity Manager

Attention ShiftSync community! We are excited to announce a brand new testing challenge prepared exclusively for you by the renowned expert, James Bach. The purpose of this challenge is to provide you with a way to showcase your analytical testing skills for other people to review and evaluate. You will get a winner badge and a certificate of achievement. Voting goes by likes. Like answers, which in your opinion provide the best solution to the challenge. The replies with the greatest number of likes will get winner badges.Voting will be closed on 24.07.2023. However, even after the deadline, you may submit your solution in the comments and receive points. Chapter Here is a parking cost calculator for an airport:https://developsense.com/parkcalc/index.php (This was copied from a real airport website, some years ago.) There is a rumor that, because of poor input validation, you can make this calculator show huge parking costs (into the billions of dollars). Try to reproduce

Testing challenge by James Bach 🚀

1 year ago

DariaHead of Community

ShiftSync is foremost a cool space where we come to have fun. Missions are an entertaining way and the fastest way to earn extra points on the way. Completing missions allows you to get to the top of the leaderboard, earn points , and get badges for mission accomplishment. There are three types of missions: the onboarding mission, monthly mission, and evergreen mission. Try a new monthly mission each month! The evergreen mission will not change. For completing each task in a mission, you can earn +200 points. Step right up, maybe we will see you on the leaderboard next month.

🦸 What are missions

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1 year ago

MustafaTechnical Community Manager

Greetings, ShiftSync Community!We are thrilled to introduce an exciting new initiative on ShiftSync: the User of the Month program! This program is designed to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions of our members who make our community vibrant, helpful, and engaging.What is the User of the Month Program?The User of the Month program is our way of acknowledging members who go above and beyond in their participation and contributions to ShiftSync. Each month, we will select one outstanding member based on specific criteria, and they will be rewarded with special perks and recognition.What Does the Winner Receive?Being named User of the Month comes with several exciting benefits:Special Evolving Badge: A unique User of the Month badge will be added to the winner’s profile, showcasing their achievement to the entire community that will be evolving according to how many times the winner has been selected as User of the Month Points and Certificate: The winner will gain 400 po

User of the monthBlog

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parwalrahulSpecialist

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🚀 Challenge for ShiftSync Community - Prompt Engineering

Question: Which type of prompt is likely to yield more diverse and apt responses from an AI model? A) Short, generic prompts. B) Long, specific prompts. C) Prompts with predefined answers.D) Prompts with defined output format.E) Prompts generated using prompts from an AI model. Bonus points for explaining your answer in the responses. Feel free to share your experience and insights. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask! 😊

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anuvipChief Specialist

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Quiz for TribeQonf attendees

Answer these 10 questions and win exciting prizes and goodies: Q1. What binds AI to IoT?Sensors Algorithms Data MachinesQ2. Which layer is not part of the 7 layers proposed in IoT World Forum Reference Model? Application Data Accumulation Edge Computing TransportationQ3. Which of these is NOT a challenge for IoT testing?Functionalities spanning across multi layers Millions of “Things” Not enough code to justify testing Incompatible protocols between devicesQ4. Which of these best describe the challenges faced while testing with AI?Complex AI Models Lack of standard testing framework Data Quality and Bias All of the above are true Q5. IoT is a mesh of hardware, Software and ____________.Firmware Protocol Operating Systems SensorsQ6. Which of these is true about Unit tests?Unit tests are beneficial when system is simple Unit tests cannot find system level bugs Unit tests help finding root cause quicker Unit tests cannot be automatedQ7. AIoT will find more and more use cases in our daily

13 days ago

sanjaykumarSpecialist

Select the correct answer from the following options and write it down in the comments section: Which selector can work for shadow DOM elements?//*[@id="input"] //input[@id="input"] input[id='input'] //*[local-name()='svg']

Question for (Mastering Web Automation: Strategies for Complex Challenges by SelectorsHub Creator Sanjay Kumar) Webinar attendants

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25 days ago

MustafaTechnical Community Manager

Are you intrigued by the advancements of AI in software testing? Do you want to separate fact from fiction when it comes to AI's capabilities in the testing realm? Then you're in the right place!We're excited to announce our AI Testing Myths vs. Realities Challenge, where we'll dive deep into common misconceptions and unveil the truths about AI in software testing.How it works:For five days, we'll explore different aspects of AI testing, tackling one myth versus reality each day.The challenge is to select which option is a Myth and which one is a reality and explain your reasoning in the comments under each daily post. Here are the links to each daily post in the challenge:Day 1: Kickoff - We'll introduce the challenge and discuss the basics of AI testing. Day 2: Insights Discussion - Delve into the capabilities of AI in optimizing testing strategies. Day 3: Visual Discovery - Explore how AI ensures consistency in user experience through visual testing. Day 4: Data Insights - Learn abo

ShiftSync Challenge: AI Testing Myths vs. RealitiesChallenge

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25 days ago

MustafaTechnical Community Manager

The final day of our AI Testing Myths vs. Realities Challenge is upon us! Today, we delve into the dynamic world of mobile AI and its transformative impact on testing.Mobile technology is at the forefront of innovation, and AI is pivotal in ensuring seamless and effective testing processes. From app performance to user interface consistency, AI is revolutionizing how we approach mobile testing, making it more efficient and reliable.Let's wrap up our challenge by debunking more AI testing myths and uncovering the realities of mobile AI. Share your thoughts and tell us which one you think is the reality and which is the myth and explain your reasoning in the comments below for a chance to win a ShiftSync gift box, as we conclude this exciting journey.Thank you for being part of our AI Testing Myths vs. Realities Challenge. Click here to check the rest of the questions.The winner will be announced on the 24th of June. We look forward to receiving your answers.

Day 5: Mobile RevolutionChallenge

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MustafaTechnical Community Manager

Welcome to Day 4 of our AI Testing Myths vs. Realities Challenge! Today, we’re diving deep into the world of data.Our topic of the day revolves around how AI generates realistic test scenarios. In the realm of software testing, realistic data is key to ensuring accurate results and robust performance.AI excels at creating these scenarios, simulating a wide range of real-world conditions to thoroughly test and validate systems.We want to hear from you! Share your insights and experiences on how AI achieves this feat. Join the conversation and tell us which one you think is the reality and which is the myth and explain your reasoning in the comments below for a chance to win a ShiftSync gift box!Stay engaged as we continue to explore and demystify the world of AI testing.Click here to check the rest of the questions.Tune in tomorrow for the Final Day 5 Challenge.

Day 4: How AI generates realistic test scenariosChallenge

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MustafaTechnical Community Manager

Welcome to Day 3 of our AI Testing Myths vs. Realities Challenge! Today, we invite you to dive into the fascinating visual world of AI testing with us.Our focus for today is on how AI ensures consistency in user experience. In an ever-evolving digital landscape, maintaining a seamless and uniform user experience across various platforms is crucial. AI plays a pivotal role in achieving this, by meticulously analyzing and testing visual elements to ensure they align perfectly, regardless of the device or browser being used.Join our discussion to learn more about how AI makes this possible, and debunk some common myths along the way. Share your thoughts and tell us which one you think is the reality and which is the myth and explain your reasoning in the comments below for a chance to win a ShiftSync gift box!Click here to check the rest of the questions.Tune in tomorrow for the Day 4 Challenge.

Day 3: Visual Discovery in Testing.Challenge

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MustafaTechnical Community Manager

🔍 Let's dive into Day 2 of our AI Testing Myths vs. Realities Challenge!Time for some deep dive discussions! Share your thoughts on the capabilities of AI in optimizing testing strategies.Join the conversation, share your insights, and tell us which one you think is the reality and which is the myth and explain your reasoning in the comments below for a chance to win a ShiftSync gift box!Click here to check the rest of the questions.Tune in tomorrow for the Day 3 Challenge.

Day 2: Capabilities of AI in Optimizing Testing StrategiesChallenge

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MustafaTechnical Community Manager

Day 1 of our AI Testing Myths vs. Realities Challenge kicks off today!The challenge is to select which option is a Myth and which one is a reality and explain your reasoning.We’re starting by exploring the capabilities of AI in testing.Join the conversation, share your insights, and tell us which one you think is the reality and which is the myth in the comments below for a chance to win a ShiftSync gift box!Click here to check the rest of the questions.Tune in tomorrow for the Day 2 Challenge.

Day 1: Basics of AI TestingChallenge

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KatCommunity Manager

We are excited to present this month challenge created by @sidharth shukla on how AI can help with challenges in the ERP testing. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are complex and extensive, making testing a formidable task. The intricacy of these systems presents unique challenges such as test data management, test case prioritisation, and test automation. Your challenge is to devise an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based solution to address these complexities, thereby enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of ERP testing.Background Information:ERP systems: ERP systems are comprehensive software solutions that integrate and automate diverse business operations, including finance, human resources, supply chain management, and customer relationship management. ERP testing challenges: The complexity of ERP systems leads to issues such as managing voluminous and varied test data, prioritising test cases for maximum coverage, and automating tests in a resource-efficient manner.

Challenge by Sidharth Shukla 🚀 ERP Testing with AI-Driven Solutions

KatCommunity Manager

Greetings, ShiftSyncers! Are you prepared to engage your cognitive power and solve a puzzle? It's time to put your skills to the test.What's the Challenge?We've crafted a crossword puzzle tailor-made for you, encompassing themes of SAP and test automation. This presents a prime opportunity to enhance your test automation lexicon and refine your problem-solving abilities and get a cerificate and win prizes. Key Dates:Crossword release: March 26 Lasts: 2 weeks Judging (for ShiftSync members): 3 days Winners announced: April 15How to Participate?Participating in our crossword puzzle challenge is super easy. Simply submit your answers via email to shiftsync@tricentis.com and join the SAP user group, where winners will be announced (just click the link and you're in!). After sending your email, drop a message in the blog comments stating "email sent/answer submitted" to ensure no one is overlooked.Download the attached crossword below. If you have an editable version, please modify the PDF

Puzzle quest: SAP Crossword Challenge

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3 months ago

KatCommunity Manager

How to Elevate Testing Excellence with AI Challenge Description:Tell us about a problem you face while performing testing (manual or automation), and give us information on how you fixed it. Think about whether using smart technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI) could make your solution even better.Key Tasks:Identify a Testing Challenge: Choose a notable challenge faced in your functional or automation testing projects. This could include issues related to test maintenance, test data management, test automation or dynamic application changes . Propose a Solution: Outline a solution to address the identified challenge. Clearly articulate the problem statement, and provide a solution that could enhance testing efficiency, accuracy, or overall effectiveness.[No need to share code, just the approach would be enough] Consider AI Integration: Evaluate whether incorporating AI techniques can further optimise the proposed solution. If applicable, specify how AI could enhance the solutio

Challenge by Sidharth Shukla: Elevate Testing Excellence with AI✨

5 months ago

KatCommunity Manager

We are excited to present this month challenge created by the Scott Moore @loadtester, a professional with over 30 years of IT experience across diverse platforms and technologies. Scott is not only an active writer, speaker, and influencer. His expertise spans software engineering, performance, digital experience, Observability, DevSecOps, and AIOps.Challenge Overview:1.👉🏻Choose Your Web Application:Select a web application for which you have permission and security access to automate a business process and monitor the backend infrastructure (web server, database server, etc.).2.💻Create an Automated Business Process:Craft an automated business process, ranging from simple to complex. The process should include at least three business transaction timings.3.✍🏻Record Two Identical Scripts:Script 1: Utilize the RealBrowser protocol.Script 2: Leverage the traditional HTTP/Web protocol.4.📃Execute a Load Test:Run a small load test with fewer than 10 virtual users, spanning up to 15 min

🚀 Automation Challenge for Tricentis NeoLoad users: RealBrowser vs. HTTP/Web Protocols!

6 months ago

KatCommunity Manager

Welcome, ShiftSyncers! Are you ready to flex your mental muscles and embark on an exciting crossword puzzle adventure? Time to test your skills.What's the Challenge? We've crafted a unique crossword puzzle just for you. The topics we have included are test automation, mobile testing, DevOps, and other topics. It's the perfect opportunity to sharpen your test automation vocab and improve your problem-solving skills. Important dates: Date of crossword puzzle: Oct. 17 Duration: 1 week Assessment duration (for internal ShiftSync members): 3 days Winner announcement: Oct. 31 How to Participate? Participating in our crossword puzzle challenge is as easy as 1-2-3. We request you all to please submit your answers via email – shiftsync@tricentis.com. Post submitting the email, drop in a message in the blog comment stating “email sent/answer submitted” to ensure we don’t miss out on anyone. Download attatched crossword below. If you have an editable version, please edit the pdf and

Join the Fun: Solve Our Crossword Puzzle Challenge!🏅

8 months ago

KatCommunity Manager

🚀 Welcome to the 10 Days of DevOps Challenge! Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the world of DevOps? Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, this challenge is designed to enhance your DevOps skills, one day at a time. Here's how it works: Every day for the next 10 days, we will post a new question or task related to DevOps in the ShiftSync forum. Each task will allow you to explore different aspects of DevOps. And that's just the beginning! We have some thrilling incentives lined up for you: 🏆 Win Prizes: At the end of the challenge, we will select two winners who have successfully completed each day's topic. These winners will receive special gifts as a token of appreciation. The winners will be announced on Oct.16.🌟 Earn Points: Additionally, all participants who finish the challenge will be rewarded with +200 points. Get ready to learn, grow, and level up your DevOps skills! Each day's task will bring you closer to becoming a DevOps champion.

10 Days of DevOps Challenge⚙️

9 months ago

DariaHead of Community

Our Mobile Testing Challenge has reached it's conclusion, and we would like to congratulate everyone who participated and announce our winner @shubhamnarkhede 🎉 for his excellent testing performance with the Testing Daily app. 📱 Shubham's approach to the Mobile Testing Challenge not only involved identifying and specifying bugs from the Usability, Consistency, and Multitask sections of the mobile testing cheat sheet, but also included a category of his own submission: Navigation. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Applications and now works as a Software Tester at IFM Engineering. We would also like to recognize fantastic submissions from @hungoboss , @eduardaloureiro , and @mmario.ffrohlich , who gave thorough and engaging testing reviews in apps of their own. Thank you @danielknott for a fun and entertaining testing challenge! Keep your eyes peeled for more challenges on the ShiftSync platform. We have more events and activities headed your way in the coming weeks, and we're

🏆 The Winner of the Mobile Testing Challenge by Daniel Knott 🏆

10 months ago

KatCommunity Manager

Hi ShiftSync Community,are you ready for a mobile testing community challenge? Take a look at the video, where @danielknott is describing the things you need to do in order to participate in the challenge and win his book.Here are the hard facts for the challenge:1. Download the mobile testing cheat sheet here.2. Pick 2 sections from the cheat sheet and test your or any other app against the sections.3. Write down your findings in the comments below this post and share your thoughts/ ideas/ findings with the community.4. The most commented/ liked result will win Daniel’s book “Hands-On Mobile App Testing” as e-Book and get a badge and certificate of achievement from ShiftSync. You must watch out for these dates: Submission last date – September 5, 2023 Winner announcement – September 6, 2023 We are really looking forward to seeing all your comments!#HappyTesting

Mobile Testing Challenge by Daniel Knott 📖

10 months ago

KatCommunity Manager

Folks, Finally, the day has arrived! After over 30 days of running the Blogathon contest, we have the final top 3 list with us. We would like to thank each and every one who participated in this contest and made it a success. Believe us, it wasn’t an easy decision to finalize the top 3 as the blogs you have written are top-notch. Looking into your community involvement, taking fair voting into consideration, and the amount of original thought put into the article, we have our top 3 winners. 🥇First Prize @arunkumardutta 🥈Second Prize @sangeetha 🥉Third Prize @hungoboss All of you have done amazingly well and we feel proud to have this wonderful association with you. Let’s have a big virtual round of applause for all the winners as well as our participants. Soon, you will be receiving your prize money, badges, and certificates of achievement. To those who couldn’t be on the top list, don't worry! You will have another chance to win. Soon you will be receiving certificates of partici

🏆 Blogathon Winners 🏆

10 months ago

KatCommunity Manager

We're thrilled to announce our first blogathon , and we warmly invite you to participate and showcase your exceptional technical and writing skills!This is not your average competition, folks. It's a chance to connect with like-minded individuals, flaunt your expertise, give your article the spotlight it deserves, and who knows, you might just snag some prizes along the way!To encourage more people towards blog writing, ShiftSync is launching a one-month Blogathon contest from July 19, 2023, to August 18, 2023. Top 3 winners will get monetary prizes, badges, and certificates of recognition. 🥇First prize – 300 USD + Swag 🥈Second prize – 150 USD + Swag 🥉Third prize – 50 USD + Book of the industry expert In addition, we will have some outstanding entries who will receive certificates of participation and ShiftSync badges (based on your points). If you have any concerns or need assistance, feel free to reach out to shiftsync@tricentis.com or message @Kat or @Daria.You must wat

Blogathon 📚: ShiftSync presents its first blog competition

11 months ago

KatCommunity Manager