Missions & Challenges

OverviewUnderstanding and addressing LLM hallucinations is crucial for building trust and ensuring responsible AI development. The first step in detecting and preventing hallucinations is to get hands-on experience in creating and observing hallucinations.In this challenge, you will prompt large language models (LLMs) with questions that are likely to elicit hallucinations, factually incorrect or misleading responses.Once you elicit a hallucination, you will fix your prompt to elicit the correct information.  In this way you will become expert in both the problem and the solution. Complete and Submit This Form and Post it to ShiftSync in the comments below to Participate in the ChallengeLLM Used (ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Gemini): __________________Hallucinatory Prompt:  ____________Explanation of Why this Prompt Causes a Hallucination:  ____________Screen print of the result with the hallucination highlighted:  ____________Non- Hallucinatory Prompt:  ____________Explanation of why the N

 Congratulations to Our User of the Month - March 2025: Rahul Parwal! We are thrilled to announce that the User of the Month for March 2025 is ​@parwalrahul! 🎉Rahul has continuously demonstrated outstanding contributions through his active participation and invaluable inputs within ShiftSync. His deep expertise, insightful reflections, and dedication to fostering a collaborative learning environment have set him apart as a stellar community member and concurrent collaborator.Here are some highlights of Rahul's contributions that have significantly impacted our community:Generative AI for Testers Course Creation: Rahul has been a great partner to ShiftSync and has been a very wonderful person to work with across the course process and in previous webinars as well. Thoughtful Reflections: Rahul has been instrumental in sharing comprehensive reflections on his learning journey, particularly in AI and testing domains. His posts have also inspired and educated fellow members. Prompt Improv

Congratulations to Our February 2025 User of the Month: ​@Dhamo We are excited to announce that ​@Dhamo has been chosen as the User of the Month for February 2025! 🎉To recognize his outstanding contributions and active participation in the ShiftSync community, Dhamo will receive a ShiftSync Giftbox, a special badge, and a shareable certificate.His dedication, insightful posts, and invaluable interactions—especially his thoughtful responses to users' questions—have been incredibly helpful and appreciated. We’re truly grateful to have such an engaged and supportive member in our community!Want to be our next User of the Month and win fantastic rewards? It’s easy! Join the conversation, share your insights, and interact with fellow ShiftSync users. Your active participation could earn you this exciting recognition and amazing prizes!Stay engaged, stay connected, and keep contributing to help ShiftSync thrive!Congratulations once again, ​@Dhamo! Thank you for being a valuable part of the

Congratulations to Our January 2025 User of the Month: ​@Volker We are thrilled to announce that @volker has been selected as the User of the Month for January 2025! 🎉As a token of our appreciation for his exceptional contributions and active participation within the ShiftSync community, Volker will be receiving a ShiftSync Giftbox, a special badge and a shareable certificate.Volker's dedication, insightful posts, and invaluable interactions especially his answers to the questions of other users have been truly remarkable and helpful. We are grateful to have such an engaged and supportive member in our community.Want to be our next User of the Month and win fantastic rewards? It's simple! Join the conversation, post your insights, and interact with fellow ShiftSync users. Your active participation can earn you this exciting recognition and a chance to receive amazing prizes!Stay engaged, stay connected, and keep contributing to make ShiftSync the thriving community it is!Congratulatio

We’re excited to announce our first AI Testing Vlogathon, and we’re inviting YOU to participate and showcase your creativity and technical prowess! This isn’t just another contest—it’s your chance to connect with fellow innovators, share your expertise, and earn recognition for your work. Oh, and did we mention the prizes? To showcase the power of AI in testing, we’re launching a Vlogathon where you can submit 1-5 minute videos on some thrilling AI testing topics. 💡 Topics to Choose From:  🎥 Test Case Generation: Show how AI creates test cases from simple requirements, like a login form, and covers scenarios like empty fields or invalid inputs.  🎥 Defect Prediction: Use AI to predict high-risk areas in code and demonstrate how it highlights bug-prone modules for better testing focus.  🎥 Automated Test Script Maintenance: Show how AI updates broken test scripts after UI changes, saving time and effort. 🎥 Your Own Topic! Got a unique idea on how AI solves testing challenges? This is

This challenge is based on ECommerce test data because most of us SDETs should be familiar with E-commerce transactions (as customers). The given test dataset has customer details, product information, and e-commerce transactions. This dataset has multiple layers of relationships, data variety (such as customer tiers, product categories and payment statuses), and time-series data (such as customer signup dates and order dates). This data avoids personally identifiable information and is able to support multiple runs of realistic e-commerce automated scripted tests.What is the challenge’s goal?The goal of this challenge is for you to generate a larger synthetic dataset using AI techniques (for example generative AI or an AI model) or software scripting, while maintaining the relationships of the given original dataset. Your larger dataset should have the same schema (structure) as the original dataset. It should continue to have privacy (no personally identifiable information), data con

We are thrilled to announce that our User of the Month for August 2024 is @Ramanan! This achievement is a testament to his remarkable contributions, active participation, and the value he brings to our community. His engagement and insightful inputs have been instrumental in creating an enriched experience for all members.Why @Ramanan Deserves This Recognition:Active Participation: From engaging in discussions to sharing valuable resources, Ramanan has been consistently active in our community. Social Media Interactivity: Ramanan has been very active with sharing and interacting with the ShiftSync Team posts on LinkedIn. Helpful Insights: His contributions have provided insights into various testing methodologies and tools, helping peers to navigate their challenges effectively. Fostering Collaboration: By encouraging collaboration and supporting fellow community members. Bonus: He’s in our Community Spotlight this month. You can check it out on the ShiftSync Homepage.Perks of Being th

Hello, testers! This is a fun learning challenge for you to apply the learnings on prompting and prompt engineering. For this challenge, you will have to trick Gandalf (An AI Bot) into revealing secret information – specifically, the password for each level. However, the trick is that Gandalf will also level up like you and become more resistant to giving away the password as you progress! Here’s how you can approach this challenge:Visit the Gandalf Website: Go to the Gandalf Challenge website and start your adventure. Understand Prompt Injection: The challenge models a real-world problem faced by large language models (LLMs) called prompt injection. Similar to SQL injection attacks, prompt injection occurs when user input (the “data”) mixes with the model’s instructions (the “code”), allowing attackers to manipulate the system. Unlike SQL, LLMs work with natural language, making it challenging to escape input properly. Learn about the LLM Defence Team: Gandalf has set up defenses to p

Good day, Everyone! We are thrilled to announce that our User of the Month for August 2024 is @Shabareesh Padma! This achievement is a testament to his remarkable contributions, active participation, and the value he brings to our community. His engagement and insightful inputs have been instrumental in creating an enriched experience for all members.Why @Shabareesh Padma Deserves This Recognition:Active Participation: From engaging in discussions to sharing valuable resources, Shabareesh has been consistently active in our community. Helpful Insights: His contributions have provided significant insights into various testing methodologies and tools, helping peers to navigate their challenges effectively. Fostering Collaboration: By encouraging collaboration and supporting fellow community members, Shabareesh exemplifies the spirit of our community. Bonus: Being a Community Advisor. 😎Perks of Being the User of the Month:As the User of the Month, @shabareesh Padma will receive a special

Announcing Our User of the Month for July 2024 🎉 Greetings, ShiftSync Community!We are thrilled to announce the winner of July 2024's User of the Month award: @Rupesh170394  🏆@Rupesh170394  has demonstrated exceptional dedication and contributions to our community. Through active participation, quality content, and unwavering support for fellow members, he has truly embodied the spirit of ShiftSync.What Does @Rupesh170394 Receive?Special Evolving Badge: A unique User of the Month badge will be added to@Rupesh170394 's profile, showcasing their achievement to the entire community. This badge will evolve according to how many times the winner has been selected as User of the Month. Points and Certificate: Rupesh will gain 400 points to their ShiftSync account and will receive a special commemorative certificate via email. Gift Box: As a token of our appreciation, Rupesh will receive a ShiftSync Giftbox sent to their preferred address.We will be in touch via email to organize the shippi

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

We're excited to introduce a fun and educational word search puzzle centered around Oracle.This puzzle is designed to help you learn key Oracle terms while having a great time.How to PlayDownload the image below or take a screenshot of it and start searching for words and crossing them out. The words can be crossed vertically, horizontally and diagonally. Each term in the puzzle is an important part of Oracle’s ecosystem. As you find each word, take a moment to learn about it. Submit your answers via email to shiftsync@tricentis.com (Subject: Oracle Word Search Challenge) and join the Oracle user group (just click the link and you're in!). After sending your email, drop a message in the comments below letting us know that you submitted your solution. PrizesA winner will be randomly chosen from the participants who find the most words The winner will receive a Udemy course of their choice.* The winner will receive 300 points and a special certificate.* The course choice is limited to 2

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