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Kat
KatCommunity Manager
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In test automation, which of the following can cause a “false positive” result?

A) Test script timeoutB) Flaky networkC) Incorrect assertionD) All of the above

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Muhammad Huzaifa Bukhari
Muhammad Huzaifa BukhariSpace Cadet
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Automation Testing

I.m doing Manual Testing since more than a year and now I wanna advance my career in QA field so please suggest me best way to advance my career. what should I do for Automation testing, load testing etc..

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Sebastian Stautz
IOan
IOan
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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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vitlydSpace Cadet
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Automation testing of AI

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

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IOan
IOan
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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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JapneetSachdevaSpace Cadet
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The Changing Landscape of QA

What is a circuit breaker and how can we utilise it for quality assurance?

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parwalrahul
parwalrahulChief Specialist
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How do you review and update tests with iterative releases and changing risks? 

As software evolves so should our identified risks and tests, to keep them up-to-date, valuable, and relevant.Do you regularly review your risks and use this information to update your existing tests?How do you do this for your project? or organization?

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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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subbu670Space Cadet
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What is the best approach/strategy to provide Test Estimates for any industry specific requirements

Before SoW,  if client requested Employer to provide some measures like Test Estimations or Strategies with in TestOps, what would be the best and quick way to provide the information on Test Estimations and strategic testing techniques to the client?

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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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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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parwalrahul
parwalrahulChief Specialist
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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IOan
IOan
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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
IOan
IOan
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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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JamesMassaSpace Cadet
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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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Ramanan
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
RamananAce Pilot
posted in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
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
published in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
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
RamananAce Pilot
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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
IOan
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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
posted in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
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
posted in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
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
asked in Testing Strategies & Methodologies
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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