A good tester is all over the place

Ever encountered a tester who's everywhere at once, skillfully navigating challenges like an all-rounder? Being a testing all-rounder means blending technical prowess, problem-solving skills, and effective communication. They excel in bug identification, user understanding, adapting to testing methods, and staying updated with evolving tech trends – a vital asset in the dynamic world of software development.?

In this edition of Coding Jag we will share expert insights on all the technical aspects of testing and the soft skills required to excel as a tester. Further we'll know what the future holds for the QA landscape, as unveiled by the Future of Quality Assurance Survey Report from LambdaTest – because being everywhere at once might just be the future mantra for software quality assurance.

News

1.? Future of Quality Assurance Survey Report

Adoption of AI in QA at 78% and Rising: Explore more such insights in our exclusive report. We surveyed 1600+ testers, developers, and decision-makers from across 70 different countries sharing their insights on what the current quality assurance landscape looks like and what the future holds for in this domain. Get your exclusive access to the report now!

2. How to Achieve Speed and Quality in Software Development

Dennis Martinez delves into the art of balancing speed and quality in software development. From the pressure on startups to the risks of rapid releases for larger companies, he offers practical strategies like automated testing and collaboration to help teams achieve the optimal equilibrium for successful and efficient product delivery.

3. Forget Prompts, Boost Your Quality Assurance Tasks With GPTs QA Experts

Read Vincent Ferreira 's blog as he reveals the game-changing role of GPT Builder in QA tasks, moving beyond standard prompts. He discusses the practical use cases, like QA Synthetics and UI-based test case generation, demonstrating how these tailored GPT simplify Quality Assurance workflows for professionals.

4. A good tester is all over the place

Join Joep Schuurkes as he underscores the evolving role of testers, advocating for engagement in diverse testing activities beyond traditional boundaries. He emphasizes adaptability and proactive involvement throughout the software development process.

5. Logical Fallacies for Testers XII: The Slippery Slope Fallacy

In her concluding blog post, Kristin Jackvony explores the Slippery Slope Fallacy, highlighting its presence in scenarios like parental warnings and software testing, emphasizing the importance of discernment in addressing issues within a broader context.?

Performance

6. [Part 1] Preparing for Success: A Startup’s Infrastructure Performance Optimization Journey

In the first part of the series, Daniel Idlis narrates a startup's performance optimization journey prompted by a surge in anticipated traffic. OwnID, a passwordless solution, faces scalability concerns. Goals are set based on production performance, and K6 is chosen as the load testing tool for its simplicity and dynamic scenario configuration.

Automation

7. How to Handle Shadow DOM in Cypress

Learn various approaches and techniques to handle elements within the Shadow DOM using Cypress with Kailash Pathak . He also discusses the challenges of automating elements within the Shadow DOM, a vital component in modern web development for encapsulating styles, scripts, and markup within specific components

8. Test Design – What Are We Testing?

?? Gil Zilberfeld TestinGil ?? highlights the importance of understanding what is being tested before proceeding with test design. Using code examples, he illustrates how changes like static fields can impact the system-under-test, emphasizing the need for thoughtful design to ensure reliable test outcomes.?

9. Automated tests — are they taking up too much resources & time to run?

Streamline test execution in continuous development with Smoke Testing post-deployment, Sanity Testing pre-staging for impacted areas, and daily Regression Testing for overall functionality. Learn about this strategy from Team Merlin at Government Digital Services, Singapore to optimize resources and execution time, adapting to evolving product features.

10. A Roadmap for an Effective Test Automation Transition

The blog by The Green Report ( Irfan Mujagi? ) guides readers through a seamless transition to a new test automation framework, covering key aspects like assessment, team training, framework selection, test case migration, customization, and long-term maintenance. It offers practical insights, strategies, and emphasizes collaboration for an effective shift.

Tools

11. How to install Django and start your first Django project

Sumon Dey guides aspiring developers through installing Django for Python web development by offering a step-by-step approach. He covers Python installation, optional virtual environment setup, and creating a Django project named "learningbud."

12. Deciding Among the Titans of Test Automation: A Playwright vs. Selenium vs. Cypress Showdown

Franco Kleinerman 's recent blog post delves into the exciting showdown among test automation titans—Playwright, Selenium, and Cypress. It navigates their strengths, weaknesses, and unique features, providing readers with a simplified guide to choose the best tool for their projects.

Other

13. Video: Playwright — Generate Assertions with ONE Button Click!

In this video tutorial by CommitQuality, learn how to use Playwright Code Generator Tool in the version 1.40. Discover streamlined test automation as Playwright lets you generate assertions effortlessly with just one button click.

14. Podcast: Toad Testing, Karate Course for Newbie, Mock APIs and More TGNS104

In this week's TestGuild New Shows episode, uncover the TOAD concept in testing, explore a unique approach to learning Karate and API Testing simultaneously, and unravel the major website crash during Black Friday that resulted in an unprecedented sales plunge. Grab your favorite cup of coffee or tea and join the insightful discussion!

Events?

15. Event: LambdaTest Spartans End-of-Year Panel Discussion

Excited about the future of software testing? Register now for the end-of-year panel discussion, 'Testing Tomorrow: Navigating 2023 Insights and 2024 Trends,' hosted by Manoj Kumar Kumar , VP of Developer Relations & OSPO at LambdaTest. Join industry experts as they unravel the testing landscape of 2023, share insights, and predict trends for 2024.

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