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parwalrahul
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Incorporating AI in Testing at WorkBlog

Before we start, I would like to let you know that a challenge will be coming soon and will be posted here on ShiftSync, where you can participate in it for a chance to win a ShiftSync Giftbox. So stay tuned for that and drop a comment down below if you want to be a frontrunner in the challenge. Now, without further ado, let’s get on with the article. The tech industry has been talking about the applications of AI in testing for the last two decades. The rise of Generative AI brings AI closer to everyday testing tasks and challenges. We stand at the gateway into the future of software testing, a world where AI is a powerful assistant, instead of merely being a buzzword. As an active participant in the testing world, I can foresee AI will transform testing workflows, creating room for creative, efficient, and innovative approaches. In this article, let’s uncover different ways in which AI can be incorporated into testing, both creatively and precisely.  Learning The way we learn, and th

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IOan
IOanPilot
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I hate JIRA, do you?

JIRA lags, JIRA lies,JIRA makes me want to cry.Click a button—wait and pray,Maybe it will load today.Sprint is stuck, workflow’s dead,Tickets haunt me in my head.Epics, subtasks—what a joke,Burn it all and watch the smoke.But don’t despair, there is a way,To make this pain just go away.I’ve got videos—watch and see,A better world, where JIRA’s free! 🎥🔥Tired of JIRA? Watch my YouTube videos and take back your sanity!https://lnkd.in/eMXVjyN  

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BenSimo
BenSimoEmployee
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What challenges are you facing when it comes to testing AI-based software systems?

Testing inexplicable fuzzy AI systems requires adapting our testing approaches and methods.What challenges are you facing? Where do you struggle? What strategies have you found effective? Share your challenges, experiences, fears, and insights.

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Ramanan
RamananAce Pilot
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QA always gets the blame--why?

Ever been in a meeting where a bug was found, and all eyes turned to QA?Imagine a new feature goes live, but a critical bug slips through. Customers start complaining, and suddenly, QA is under fire. But when the team looks deeper, they realize the issue came from unclear requirements and a last-minute code change.QA isn’t the last line of defense—we’re part of the whole development process. If a bug makes it to production, it’s not just a QA failure; it’s a team failure. Instead of pointing fingers, let’s ask: How can we improve collaboration to catch issues early?Have you been in this situation?

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IOan
IOanPilot
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Help with ideas

Hello.I was thinking of making a side project and would require your input.What’s the one Cypress plugin (or testing tool feature) you wish existed yesterday? 🤔🚀If you could add any missing functionality to Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, or any other test automation framework, what would it be?Maybe a:✅ Smarter element locator strategy 🔍✅ AI-powered flakiness analyzer 🤖✅ Better test reporting & visualization 📊✅ Seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines ⚡Let’s crowdsource ideas! What’s the biggest gap in your testing stack that a plugin or library could solve? 

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IOan
IOanPilot
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Do you do security testing?

"Security testing isn’t just about preventing hacks.It’s about earning trust."(Ever heard of a more important KPI?)Here’s the truth:Most companies only think about security after a breach.By then, it’s too late.Here’s a better approach:1️⃣ Think like an attacker.If you can spot vulnerabilities before they do, you’re already ahead.2️⃣ Make it a habit, not a project.Security testing isn’t a “one and done.” It’s a mindset.3️⃣ Involve your entire team.Your developers, testers, and even marketing teams can play a role in strengthening your defenses.A breach costs more than just money.It costs reputation, customer trust, and sometimes even careers.Here’s my challenge to you:What’s one thing your team can do this week to improve security?Drop your ideas in the comments. Let’s inspire some action. 

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JamesMassaApprentice
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How to evaluate GenAI Summarization results

It is challenging to evaluate the results of GenAI applications because there are no expected results, only results from an acceptable range.  For summarization GenAI use cases, what are the most common evaluation metrics?

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Community AdministratorCommunity Manager
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Webinar recap 🎥 - Is Generative AI taking over Testing?Blog

Below is a recap of our webinar with @dave Colwell, the Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning VP at Tricentis. You can view the original in the link below, just be sure that you’re logged in 🙂  Is Generative AI taking over testing? David Colwell webinar recapThe 3 main questions Why do we need AI? How can we use AI?  How do we test AI?  1. Why do we need AI? Before we begin, we need to address the idea of the human attention span. Take a moment to consider these facts about attention across various demographics:  A human’s attention span, put simply, is not good. It gets even worse when you start putting multiple screens in front of someone, a common scenario for many of us today. We’ve found that the average person can hold roughly 7 pieces of information in their working memory at a time, give or take. With apps like TikTok and other distraction-heavy apps on the rise, this stat doesn’t seem like it’s going to improve any time soon. So how does this relate to AI? Consider w

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RamananAce Pilot
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What’s your prediction for software testing & quality engineering in 2025?

We’ve almost made it to the end of 2024!What are your predictions for 2025?If you could response in the format:Title: a thought provoking titleExcerpt: (summarise it in 1 sentence)Description: (1-3 paragraph description)

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Ramanan
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What are the QA trends that you are seeing right now?

People always make trends posts about 2024 2025 etc and they all have the same trends on them. AI Automation Performance etc …So my questions towards you is what are you seeing right now as a trend? What’s popped up more often?For me it would be A11Y - Accessibility testing, I see more and more people investing into it, many posts of it online. It might just be due to me not having much experience in it compared to other things.What are you spotting? 

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siddhantwadhwani
siddhantwadhwaniCrewman
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DevTestOps with AI

1. Which approach in Generative AI is most effective for reducing false positives in automated test results?A. Supervised learning with predefined labels B. Reinforcement learning with continuous feedback loops C. Rule-based automation integrated with AI D. Traditional statistical analysis2. When leveraging Generative AI for code suggestions in a CI/CD pipeline, what is the key risk associated with hallucinations in Large Language Models (LLMs)?A. Excessive computational overhead B. Generation of incorrect or insecure code snippets C. Increased test execution time D. Lack of cross-platform compatibility 3. In the context of DevTestOps, what makes synthetic data generation using Generative AI superior to traditional data augmentation?A. Ability to mimic real-world scenarios without bias B. Faster generation time with minimal resources C. Elimination of manual effort in dataset creation D. Enhanced visualization for data analysis 4. Which is the most significant barrier to scaling Genera

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Ramanan
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Could you share your experiences using AI-based tools for automating test maintenance and self-healing scripts? Are there any free solutions that offer these features?

As test suites grow, maintaining automated tests and handling script breakages can become challenging, especially with frequent application updates. I've read about AI-based tools that automate test maintenance and implement self-healing capabilities, which adapt scripts to changes in the UI or functionality.Could you share your experiences using these AI-driven solutions for automating test maintenance? Specifically, I'm curious about:How effective they’ve been in reducing manual intervention for script fixes Any free tools or open-source alternatives you've tried and their limitations How these tools integrate with existing automation frameworksI’d love to hear about any success stories or challenges you’ve faced while using them!

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IOan
IOanPilot
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How to Set Up a Test Automation Project from Scratch?

How do you setup up a test automation project? Do you have a template that you use? Do you google each time you want to start. Do you reach for the documentation? I am curios what is your approach. Also, here is a link to a new resource I found on the topic that might help organize the test project creation, especially if you are just starting out  

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Ramanan
RamananAce Pilot
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What tools or approaches would you use to simulate simultaneous requests?

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.

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Kat
KatCommunity Manager
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Poll📊: Faster and Higher-Quality Software Releases

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.

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Ramanan
RamananAce Pilot
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How Do You Handle a Scenario Where a Bug is Not Reproducible?

In software testing, a non-reproducible bug represents a complex challenge where: A reported issue cannot be consistently recreatedThe bug appears sporadicallyTraditional testing methods fail to capture the exact scenarioAny suggestions must appreciated 🙂

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Ramanan
Ramanan
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What actions do you and your team take when you find a critical bug in production?

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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SaifApprentice
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Want to Start Career as a Automation Software Tester

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.

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Kat
KatCommunity Manager
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Test Like A Developer, Develop Like A Tester

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

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IOan
IOanPilot
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What’s your favorite QA tool that has saved you the most time, and why?

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.

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Ramanan
RamananAce Pilot
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How do you ensure you don't miss important edge cases while testing large, complex tickets on the last day of the sprint?

When faced with testing large, complex tickets at the last minute, it’s easy to miss important edge cases, which can lead to undetected issues. How do you make sure you thoroughly cover all possible scenarios, including edge cases, given the limited time? What strategies or tools do you use to track these cases, and how do you prioritize the most critical ones to ensure comprehensive testing under pressure?

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Ramanan
RamananAce Pilot
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Challenges with E-Delivery: What Strategies Can Help Ensure Reliable Software Releases?

I’m currently facing significant challenges with our e-delivery process that seem to impact the reliability and speed of our software releases. Despite thorough testing and successful build completions, we often encounter issues during deployment that lead to delays and frustration among team members and stakeholders.Here are some specific challenges we're experiencing:Inconsistent Build Artifacts: Different environments sometimes deploy artifacts that don't match what was tested, causing discrepancies in behavior. Communication Gaps: There seems to be a disconnect between the development and QA teams regarding the status and readiness of builds for delivery. Deployment Failures: We often see unexpected failures during e-delivery that weren't caught during testing, which leads to rollbacks and increased downtime. Dependency Management: Handling external dependencies (like APIs and libraries) can be tricky, and changes in those can break our deployments unexpectedly.I would love to hear

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Ramanan
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Code Passed in Acceptance but Failing in Production – What Could Be the Cause?

We recently deployed a feature that passed all tests in our Acceptance environment (functional tests, regression, smoke tests), but after deployment to Production, we encountered issues such as broken functionality, unexpected errors, and performance slowdowns.Here’s the setup:Acceptance and Production environments are as close to identical as possible (same configurations, database versions, and server setups). Automated and manual tests ran successfully in Acceptance. The feature in question interacts with both third-party APIs and a legacy system.However, after deployment to Production, users are facing:API timeouts and failed calls to third-party services. Slower performance in certain areas of the application. Data inconsistencies when interacting with the legacy system.Has anyone experienced a similar issue where everything works fine in Acceptance, but things fall apart in Production? What are some potential causes or overlooked areas that could explain this discrepancy?I’m part

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IOan
IOanPilot
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If you could only choose one, which testing approach would you eliminate from your workflow?

1️⃣ Automated Testing - Let the machines do the work, but at what cost?2️⃣ Manual Testing - Human touch is invaluable, or is it?3️⃣ CI/CD Pipeline Testing - Seamless integration or overkill?4️⃣ Exploratory Testing - Creative freedom or chaotic mess?5️⃣ Test-Driven Development (TDD) - Code-first or test-first?🎯 Vote and defend your choice in the comments!What would you sacrifice, and why? Let the debate begin!

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Ramanan
RamananAce Pilot
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What are the typical root causes for functionality failures in situations where no apparent code or infrastructure changes were made?

Functionality failures in cases where no apparent code or infrastructure changes were made can be tricky to diagnose. Common root causes include environmental drift, where configurations or dependencies in the environment subtly change over time, leading to inconsistencies. Data-related issues, such as corrupted or outdated data, can also break functionality without any direct code changes. External factors like third-party APIs, services, or network-related issues may alter their behavior, impacting the application. Timing or concurrency issues can surface unexpectedly, especially in high-load scenarios. Finally, hidden bugs or edge cases may not have been caught during testing but reveal themselves later due to changing conditions.

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