Here's how you can optimize your testing process for efficiency and effectiveness.

- I 100% agree with the insights given above. But when we talk about automation, it is not only relevant for automation in testing, it should be more towards automation in the tasks we do. So as to streamline our project and that's where CI/CD plays an vital role. Mentioned above - Begin by identifying repetitive tasks that require little human intervention. Now, the next line should have been - such as anything that you do or feel can help to achieve automation in your project or the tasks/activities that you perform.

Being mindful while planning automation can help avoiding rework, maintenance efforts and help achieve effective ROI in testing. Test segregation can be a vital aspect, depending on the scenario and if test case fits better in a coded automation framework or a standalone test tool like postman, katalon, etc or even omit a particular scenario from automation. Few examples: Simple API tests that have high maintenance overhead like json schema validation can be better handled in postman. Complex tests with multiple sessions and for scenarios where requests need to be dynamically built, a coded automation framework can be more useful. Cases like user experience testing where cosmetic look and feel are checked automation is less preferred.

Exploratory testing should indeed be mostly manual but fuzzing with automation is also a good idea. We need to clarify what efficiencly means. We could test all the things if we have infinite resources and time. The balance is a trade off between time and resources to analyse then fix the impact the discovered problems cause. Does adding the new features or slowing down the release by fixing the bug bring the most benefit, on average, to all parties. Sometimes fixing forward, sometimes halting the release and sometimes just a minor delay. Efficiency is a broad question and is dependant on the situation the business and consumers find themselves in. There is no one answer. Only a discussion with implementors and stake holders.

One must analyze what are the repeated tasks that utilizes most of testers time and has least or no human intervention required to test it. All the candidates you selected falling in this category is good to be automated. Automation slashes manual testing effort significantly. So NEVER directly jump to automating test cases, always make a list of eligible cases to have thorough insights of what needs to be automated. And remember not all test cases can be automated, it is good to have both manual and automation in your project so that you don't miss on any bug or issues.

Com certeza, a automa??o de testes é uma habilidade crucial para qualquer profissional na área de qualidade de software. Porém, essa pode ser tanto uma bên??o quanto uma armadilha. A aquisi??o de uma ferramenta n?o garante sucesso, cada nova ferramenta exige esfor?o para alcan?ar benefícios reais e duradouros. A verdadeira eficácia está na combina??o inteligente de automa??o e testes manuais.

After thoroughly understanding the requirements and conducting the impact analysis, the QA team can identify which critical modules are most affected. Prioritizing testing for these high-impact modules is crucial, as it reduces the risk when delivering the product to the end user. This approach is beneficial whenever additional changes are made to existing modules.

In optimizing your testing process for efficiency and effectiveness, consider adopting a structured approach that encompasses several key methodologies. Begin by conducting a thorough risk assessment to prioritize testing efforts based on critical functionalities and potential impact. Introduce automation strategically, focusing on repetitive tasks such as regression testing, to expedite feedback cycles and increase test coverage. Maintain robust test environments that closely mirror production settings to uncover environment-specific issues early on. Foster clear communication and collaboration between teams to ensure alignment on goals and requirements

You might think it's overwhelming initially but is of utmost importance. Prioritizing test cases can be made easier by validating it against requirement matrix. As you see most crucial requirement that you can not afford to miss out on testing, give it a highest priority. This will help you have category of different priority test cases and you will know in what order it should be executed.

Prioritizing tests is integral in testing methodologies, ensuring the optimal allocation of resources and efforts.It envolves a systematic evaluation of test cases, and techniques like risk analysis, complexity and business impact analysis. This approach enables testers to categorize test cases based on their priority, focusing on the most critical ones. Like, Prioritizing tests based on risk levels, addressing high- risk areas first Focusing on high priority tests to drive development.So that we can Optimize Testing efficiency Maximize test coverage Minimize testing time and cost Enhance overall testing efficiency This structured way ensures a testing strategy, aligning testing effort with projects goals and business objectives

Prioritize tests that are modular, reusable, and maintainable. Use data-driven testing to handle different input scenarios and outcomes efficiently. Consider automating regression test cases which are have less impact on defects and blockers. Cases having the repetitive steps can be stacked and can be executed as a single iteration. Manual regression tests should be done along retesting existing defects.

You can have CI for your automated testing so that regression or smoke test keeps running at regular intervals to identify any issues introduced by new changes pushed to the application. This will help testing team be ahead in the game if any critical functionality is broken. You can save time by identifying it at the earliest and getting it fixed by the developer.

Setup test environment has the same hardware specifications and software versions as the production environment. Mimic with production data and ensure it is anonymized to protect user privacy. Start working from most critical and common user flows. Focus on negative scenarios and altered workflows to ensure there are no defects and that no changes impact functionality. Connect with customers and stakeholders where they overcome with any new issues and try to work on those impacted areas.

Testing different real world scenarios like different OS, browsers, devices is no longer a challenge as there are applications that provides us with such environment. You may use Perfecto, SauceLabs, etc can give you different testing devices and test your product and ensure it works on all different kinds of systems. Why is it necessary? It is because your target audience can have variety of devices like IOS, Android, etc. and hence you must be ready with your application working smoothly in any environment. Also, consider performing performance testing, this will give you insights on what load can you application bare and for how long it can bare.

Las pruebas basadas en el entorno son cruciales, identificas mejor los riesgos y detectas bugs críticos a tiempo que en otras condiciones más limitadas o lejanas a la realidad no podrías evidenciar.

I worked in agile and have a strong opinion on how crucial collaboration is for a team. A team is not internal like testing team, development team, support team, all working in silos. Rather the whole group of testers, developers contributing to achieve same project goals and objectives form a team along with stakeholders, product Owners, and project manager. Collaborating effectively with the team helps you gain idea of what is expected, whether the project is heading in right direction, is the team building it right, and we are working as per our schedule. It is essential to get feedback continuously so that we can fix things at earliest stages and continue to be on time for our deliverables.

Sin comunicación efectiva ni trabajo colaborativo ten casi por seguro que no se cumplirá el objetivo esperado. Esto se aplica en muchos ámbitos de nuestra vida.

When thinking about automating your testing, it’s really about picking the right tasks. Start with those repetitive ones where you don't need much human input—like your basic regression tests—and set up some automated tests for these. But remember, not everything should go on autopilot. For things like exploratory testing where human intuition plays a big part, sticking with manual efforts is best. It’s all about striking a good balance to keep things running smoothly.

"Automatize com Sabedoria" destaca a importancia da automa??o no aumento da eficiência dos testes, mas também ressalta a necessidade de um uso criterioso dessa prática. Identificar tarefas repetitivas e implementá-las de forma robusta é essencial, mas é igualmente importante reconhecer que nem todos os testes se beneficiam da automa??o. Os testes exploratórios, que dependem da percep??o humana, devem ser realizados manualmente. O equilíbrio entre testes automatizados e manuais é crucial para garantir um processo de controle de qualidade eficiente e eficaz.

Testing efficiency should align with the organization's maturity level. For lower maturity organizations, manual testing is essential. Examples include manual process audits, like time-motion studies to identify bottlenecks, and manual data collection through surveys to understand productivity impacts. Higher maturity organizations benefit from automated testing. Examples include automated process monitoring with real-time alerts for delays, performance dashboards displaying KPIs with alert thresholds, and predictive analytics to forecast inefficiencies and suggest improvements.

Pensando aqui de maneira prática, acho que podemos fazer: 1 - Testes Baseados em Modelos: Pois esta abordagem envolve a cria??o de um modelo que representa o sistema ou a funcionalidade que está sendo testada. Os testes s?o ent?o gerados a partir deste modelo. Isso pode ajudar a garantir que todos os caminhos possíveis sejam explorados, aumentando a cobertura do teste. 2 - Monitoramento e Análise de Métricas: Podemos coletar e analisar métricas de teste que podem fornecer insights valiosos sobre a eficácia do meu processo de teste. Isso pode incluir coisas como o número de defeitos descobertos, o tempo necessário para executar testes, e a cobertura de código dos testes. Estes dados podem ent?o ser usados para identificar áreas de melhoria.