Product managers are rushing QA testing timelines. Can you prevent quality compromises?

Accelerated testing has both advantages and disadvantages. While speed is vital, sacrificing quality is not acceptable. To address this dilemma, we must prioritise a thorough risk assessment. By identifying the product's important components and potential risks, we can carefully deploy testing resources. This proactive strategy not only protects product integrity, but also builds trust in our capacity to produce excellence even under tight timelines. Always prioritise quality above quantity.

When product managers rush QA testing timelines, it’s like trying to cook a three-course meal in the time it takes to microwave popcorn, something’s bound to get burnt! The basics of QA are all about thoroughness: you wouldn’t skip marinating the paneer just to get it on the plate faster. Remind them that cutting testing time might seem like a shortcut, but it often leads to undercooked releases that leave everyone with a bad taste. Instead, let’s make sure we give our product the time it needs to be fully “cooked” and ready for the big feast!

Taking an Agile approach to QA is like whipping up small, delicious batches of pakoras instead of waiting for a massive feast to be ready. You test, taste, and tweak as you go, ensuring each sprint delivers something tasty and satisfying. By focusing on bite-sized, quality releases, you avoid the risk of serving a big, undercooked mess at the end. And if the product managers start rushing, just remind them that good pakoras are crispy, not rushed—each sprint needs its proper frying time!

Risk assessment in QA is like checking the weather before heading out for a cricket match, you wouldn’t want to be caught in the rain without an umbrella. Before diving into testing, you identify potential stormy areas, like tricky code changes or tight deadlines, so you can plan accordingly. By assessing the risks upfront, you can prepare your team to handle any surprises, ensuring the project doesn’t end up a washout. And just like cricket, a little foresight keeps the game going smoothly, rain or shine!

A comunica??o eficaz é ainda o maior ponto de melhoria entre as partes de Produto e Qualidade. Em meio ao redemoinho e tantas atividades do dia a dia, é mais que necessário parar, respirar, olhar em volta, olhar o todo e estudar como se comunicar de forma eficaz para que o produto e qualquer outra área se sinta seguro e confiante em rela??o aos controles de qualidade. Ainda estou no caminho mas abaixo trago alguns pontos que acho válidos: - Tenha uma ferramenta que ajude a deixar visível o andamento do projeto (testes, bugs, impedimentos); - instrua sempre a equipe a manter a ferramenta preenchida e como é importante esse passo; - tenha agendas recorrentes com produto pra falar sobre os projetos e leve resultados e a??es

Prioritizing features in QA is like deciding which snacks to bring on a road trip, you can’t take everything, so you focus on the essentials that’ll keep everyone happy. Some features are like chips and soda, must-haves for the journey, while others are more like the fancy dessert you can enjoy later. By prioritizing the most critical features first, you ensure the core functionality is rock-solid, and the project stays on track. The less urgent treats can come after you’ve got the basics covered, ensuring you reach your destination with everyone satisfied and no messy spills along the way!