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parwalrahul
parwalrahulSpecialist
published in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
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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OneVik
2 days ago
Ramanan
RamananSpecialist
asked in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
How do you prepare your automation strategies and tools to adapt to future changes in technology and testing methodologies?

In a rapidly evolving tech landscape, automation strategies and tools must be adaptable to stay relevant. This question seeks to explore how QA professionals future-proof their automation efforts against emerging technologies and shifts in testing methodologies. It addresses the importance of building flexible frameworks, choosing scalable tools, and staying informed about industry trends. What proactive steps do you take to ensure that your automation processes and tools can seamlessly adapt to future changes, and how do you integrate forward-thinking practices into your overall testing strategy?

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Ramanan
5 days ago
Ramanan
RamananSpecialist
asked in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
What’s your approach to ensuring test stability in a CI/CD pipeline with frequent deployments?

In a Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environment, where code changes are deployed frequently, maintaining the stability of automated tests is crucial. This question delves into the methods and strategies QA professionals use to ensure that their test suites remain stable and reliable despite the rapid pace of development. It explores how to handle flaky tests, manage dependencies, and ensure that test failures are due to genuine issues in the application rather than instability in the test environment. What are your approaches to keeping your tests consistent and dependable in a fast-paced CI/CD pipeline?

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Ramanan
5 days ago
Ramanan
RamananSpecialist
asked in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
How do you balance between automating tests and maintaining them as the application evolves?

As applications grow and evolve, automated test suites can become increasingly complex and challenging to maintain. This question explores the strategies and best practices used by QA professionals to strike a balance between creating effective automated tests and ensuring they remain reliable and manageable over time. Key considerations include dealing with frequent changes in the application, managing technical debt in test scripts, and ensuring that automation efforts continue to deliver value without becoming a bottleneck. How do you approach this balance, and what techniques have you found most effective?

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Ramanan
5 days ago
Ramanan
RamananSpecialist
asked in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
What unexpected behaviors or bugs have you discovered during testing?

During testing, we occasionally encounter issues that appear intermittently and are difficult to consistently reproduce. However, these issues do reoccur sporadically, leading to unexpected behaviors within the application. I've experienced such strange behavior during my project release phase, which has posed challenges in ensuring consistent performance and reliability.

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Ramanan
11 days ago
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SleepyDevApprentice
asked in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
Where doesUserProvider tags go in a test.js jest file?

Where does return render( <UserProvider> etc go in a test.js jest file? Here is the UserContext.js mock data file```import React, { useState } from 'react';// Create a mock UserContext with default userId as nullconst UserContext = React.createContext({  userId: null,  setUserId: () => {}, // Mock function for tests});// Mock UserProvider to be used in testsconst UserProvider = ({ value, children }) => {  const [userId, setUserId] = useState(value?.userId || null);  // Always use the provided setUserId if available, otherwise use the internal state  const contextValue = {    userId,    setUserId: value?.setUserId || setUserId,  };  return (    <UserContext.Provider value={contextValue}>      {children}    </UserContext.Provider>  );};export { UserContext, UserProvider };``` So does the below go above or in the describes if above do I pass the renderComponentWithUserContext to the describe condition as a parameter and each test that uses it? Apologies for the tro

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12 days ago
Sebastian Stautz
Sebastian StautzSpecialist
posted in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
Sharing: A database as report tool (at least for my own)

I want to share how I use a database for storing results of my database comparison which makes them easy filterable.I started with reports in files (and still have them for sharing and long-term storage), each run typically covering multiple subtopics and creating by that multiple files. And that twice for the new and the old database.Going through each file and looking for the same patterns again and again became laborious. Especial because filtering by fatality was demanding (I marked error classes by different colors while going through the files) . Even more when I wanted to see if similar failures happend over multiple subtopics.Now I can filter and sort for anything I want. By regexes!I also show them to others to discuss my findings.If you haven’t done something similar: Feel inspired to do something similar for yourself! Any question?If you have done something similar: How do you do and use it?This reports seldom last longer than some days. When I changed the report tables (esp

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Sebastian Stautz
2 months ago
IOan
IOanPilot
posted in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
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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2 months ago
IOan
IOanPilot
posted in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
How would you test a login screen?

I had this question asked to me a couple of times and my answers have changed a lot in the past 10 years. How you would answer this? What test would you do? For inspiration have a look at  Write in the comments as much as possible so that we have it for the future.

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IOan
2 months ago
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iFlohAstronaut
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Passing Parameters In multi-level Libraries (RTBs)

Hi Community,I have RTB libaries in a deeper structure. The RTBs have business parameters.When I pass down business parameters,to deeper levels the parameters arrive as NULL in some test plans.D you know whats amiss here?For example:I have a parameter “Role” and want to pass it on to a sub-RTB like this:Scenario A:I pass the parameter down as {PL[Role]}Issue: The parameter arrives as a NULL value Scenario B:I pass the parameter down as {PL[Role]}. On level 2 (RTB 2) I copy the parameter to a buffer variable and pass on the value as {B[Role]}This works.Regards    Florian

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3 months ago
Kat
KatCommunity Manager
posted in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
ShiftSync Video 📺: LinkedIn Posting Made Easy with API

 “LinkedIn Posting Made Easy with API" is a concise and informative video by @IOan. It explores the power of using an Application Programming Interface (API) to simplify and streamline the process of posting content on LinkedIn. With the rise of social media and the importance of professional networking, LinkedIn has become an invaluable platform for individuals and businesses alike. However, manually posting content on LinkedIn can be time-consuming and tedious. In this video, we delve into the benefits of leveraging an API to automate and optimize LinkedIn posting. From integrating your existing systems to seamlessly pushing content updates, the video demonstrates how APIs can enhance efficiency, save time, and expand your reach on LinkedIn. Whether you're a developer, a marketing professional, or an entrepreneur, "LinkedIn Posting Made Easy with API" provides valuable insights and practical tips for leveraging this powerful tool to maximize your LinkedIn presence.

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IOan
5 months ago
IOan
IOanPilot
posted in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
A Simple Cypress trick

I am experimenting with a new video format and wanted to share it with the community.Here is a video with a really simple yet smart Cypress tricks. 

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Mustafa
5 months ago
Kat
KatCommunity Manager
posted in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
Get Ready to Quiz Daniel Knott: Submit Your Questions for Our AI in Testing Webinar!

Hey everyone,Guess what's happening in just two days? Yup, we're hosting a super cool webinar with @danielknott all about AI! 🤖💻 If you've got burning questions about AI and how it's shaking up the testing world, drop them in this chat. We'll make sure Daniel tackles them during the webinar.Get hyped and get those questions flowing! See you there!

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danielknott
5 months ago
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sihemApprentice
asked in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
User Access Restrictions to specific defects/Test cycles

 I would like to implement access restrictions for certain test cycles and defects (bugs) within  qTest Manager. The goal is to limit access to specific test cycles and bugs to designated users, ensuring that each team member only has visibility of relevant information pertaining to their responsibilities. Could you please provide guidance on how to configure user permissions to achieve this level of access control effectively?Thank you 

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5 months ago
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sihemApprentice
asked in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
Automated generation of Reports after Automated test execution completion

Hello , I’m interested in automating the generation of reports immediately following the completion of a test cycle automated execution. Specifically, I would like to automatically generate a report as soon as a test cycle is concluded and have it sent to designated users via email. Could you please advise  on how to configure this automated reporting functionality within qTest?Thank you 

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5 months ago
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fponknevetsCrewman
asked in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
Engineering measurement

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-

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6 months ago
sidharth shukla
sidharth shuklaCrewman
published in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
Revolutionising Quality Assurance: Exploring AI's Role in End-to-End TestingBlog

In today's world, whether you're on social media or diving into the tech universe, one term that resonates consistently is AI. It is not just technology; it's the art of empowering machines to think, learn, and innovate—ushering in a new era of boundless possibilities. In every domain, improving quality is crucial, and to achieve this, we conduct end-to-end testing, addressing all aspects of the testing cycle.  In this post, we'll explore how AI can assist us in testing, enhancing product quality with smart strategies. But before we plunge into the exciting exploration of Quality Assurance and analyse how AI transforms End-to-End Testing.Basics of AI, ML, and Generative AIBefore we dive into discussing the use of AI in testing, let's explore some complex terms that form the basis of AI. People often mix up terms like AI, ML, Generative AI, Code Generation, and LLMs, causing confusion. So, let's take a moment to clear up this confusion and untangle these concepts.Each term has its own s

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sidharth shukla
7 months ago
Kat
KatCommunity Manager
asked in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
Trends in software testing.

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

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IOan
7 months ago
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imranCrewman
asked in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
RTB

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

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7 months ago
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vitlydSpace Cadet
asked in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
Automation testing of AI

How to choose a basic framework and tools for automated testing of AI?

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Rhona
7 months ago
loadtester
loadtesterCrewman
asked in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
What to automate for a load test?

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

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7 months ago
IOan
IOanPilot
posted in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
Put Your Password Skills to the Test

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?

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hungoboss
8 months ago
Kat
KatCommunity Manager
posted in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
ShiftSync Video📺: Accessibility Testing

  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!

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Kat
9 months ago
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Community AdministratorCommunity Manager
published in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
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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9 months ago
s.matlock
s.matlockCommunity Manager
posted in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
What do you think the future of testing looks like in light of AI?

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

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s.matlock
9 months ago

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