The short answer to this question is that a QA lead is responsible for ensuring that everything works properly in his/her team. What do we mean by “everything”? We’ll try to talk about this further.
ISTQB Certification and Its Benefits
In this article, we will talk about ISTQB certification. Is it actually needed? Are there any benefits of having this certificate? What are potential opportunities for those who want to become software testers after passing such an exam?
How to Implement Testing Requirements and Engage Business Clients in This
This article contains the most popular advantages of implementing requirement analysis in software testing and also the reasons why we need to engage business clients in a process of developing the product requirements.
Using Context of Software Testing
If someone asks you during a job interview: “How will you perform testing?” – always clarify and ask again about the context to answer this question. What does it mean? We will talk about this further in this article.
What Is ACID and What Is It Used For?
If you need to perform database testing, you will meet the acronym ACID anyway. What does it mean and what can it be used for? We’ll talk about this further in this article.
Root Cause Analysis, or How to Optimize Software Testing Processes
If you had to improve the software testing process, while solving the problems connected with this (resources, time, system environment, etc.), you cannot do without the use of RCA, ABI and MBI. After all, it is these models that make it possible to solve problems and significantly optimize testing processes and all related tasks.
Four Misconceptions About Allure TestOps
Allure TestOps, like any other product company that develops new software, will anyway meet certain misconceptions made by users and the community. Some of them are trustworthy and some of them will be debunked further in this article. So let’s talk about 4 most popular myths.
Some Challenges in QA and How to Solve Them: 4 Practical Tips
A novice tester sometimes does not think about why this or that software is intended and how exactly it will be used by clients in the future. This and other factors cause problems which are easy to avoid, if you remember just a few simple rules. This is what we’re talking about in the article.
How Can You Improve a QA Tester’s Work Life?
This article will give useful tricks and methods on how to improve the QA engineers’ loyalty and make their corporate lives pleasant and full.
Career Tendencies in a QA Field
This article will be useful for everyone who is working in a software testing field or is interested in it. Or if you are searching for a job, you may find the tips described in this article really interesting.
Useful Linux Commands for Software Testing
If you work on a PC with Linux OS, sooner or later, you’ll have to deal with Linux/Unix targets. This article provides sample tools (commands) set that may be helpful in tester’s or even developer’s daily activities.
How to Choose the Right QA Courses?
If you decide to move into the IT field, remember that the success in this case largely depends on the correctly selected courses from the variety of offers that can be found in the global network. There are many criteria for choosing QA courses. And this article focuses on the methodology for selecting the ideal training site just for you!
How to Properly Evaluate Test Cases and Testing Tools
In this article, we’ll analyze the tips on how to properly estimate the efficiency of using test cases while doing everyday QA tasks.
Practical Tips for Novice QA Engineers
Testing involves the implementation of various analyzes, therefore, every junior QA engineer should understand that if he/she wants to become a top-notch expert in this field, he/she needs to completely delve into all peculiarities of software testing from the first day of his/her work. Further, we’ll talk about some useful tips that will help to become an expert in this field.
State & Transition Diagram: Its Concept and Peculiarities
Drawing in any form is the most powerful and efficient visualization tool. It is strongly recommended to create state diagrams and transition plans. Even if it is a non-recurrent situation, you still need to use it to smooth out all possible vulnerabilities of your requirements specification as soon as possible.
An Interview for a QA Position: Details of the Selection or How to Receive Feedback
The most interesting part of a job interview is not only the communication between a job applicant and an interviewer but the feedback received by a person when a job interview ends. Further, we’ll talk about the specifics of a job interview for the position of a QA lab specialist in terms of receiving qualitative feedback.
What Is a Decision Table and How to Use It?
In a software testing field, a decision table is used primarily for creating flexible test cases on the basis of technical requirements. A decision table is a kind of test design techniques, therefore, you will need to be familiar with it. Further, we’ll analyze this term more thoroughly.
A Tester Works in a Product Company: Advantages and Disadvantages
A product company can give you experience, a chance to work among your teammates, test complex software, work on long-term projects and develop your professional skills. Let’s analyze all advantages and disadvantages of such employment for a junior QA engineer in quality control companies.
What Is Testing Without Requirements
Is it possible to perform software testing without requirements? The answer is simple: no. But sometimes there is no product’s requirements document on a project or requirements are not as important as software functionality. Where then can we look for these requirements? This article will give an answer to this question.
Freelance Work: Pros and Cons of Remote Employment for QA
About 10-12 years ago, it took a lot of effort for a QA freelancer to get a job and a loyal client base. Given the current realities of popularizing work online, it is much easier to do this. That’s why let’s talk about the pros and cons of remote work.