AI in Testing
Recently, I had the opportunity to speak at the Test Tribe QonfX about a topic that has been occupying my mind deeply: what QA must become in the age of AI. I was fascinated to see most of the professionals attending the conference where searching for the same answer. I
Test Automation
When we talk about successful test automation, we often jump straight to tools, languages, or frameworks. But those are only the mechanics. The real success lies in how easy it is to generate tests rapidly, how flexible it is to extend, and how stable it remains over time. Most QA
Test Planning
When QA engineers get a simple Jira ticket, many skip formal test planning. They read the ticket, maybe ask a developer or PM a question, get the build, and dive in. It feels efficient. But often, that misses edge cases, forgets regression impact, or overlooks a key device or platform.
Metrics & Measurements
For a long time, I thought tracking the number of open bugs would give me a sense of product quality. It felt logical — fewer bugs should mean a better product, right? But recently, I realized: I was measuring the wrong thing. Open bug count tells me how many issues are
Process
In the world of software development, QA engineers are often perceived simply as testers—people who click around and report bugs. But that view severely underestimates what the best QA engineers actually do. One of the most valuable skills that sets apart high-impact QA professionals is process thinking. I’
Testing
In many companies today, QA engineers are treated like machines. They’re handed a build, told to “just test it,” and that’s the end of it. No one asks them to think, to plan, or to document. Then when something breaks, they get blamed. End of story. What’s
Metrics & Measurements
The Pitfall of Superficial Results One of the most integral aspects of my interview process is assessing how candidates evaluate their past actions. After discussing each experience or initiative they’ve undertaken, I always ask two crucial questions: * What were the results? * How did you measure your action? To my
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