Maybe Getting Rid of Your QA Team was Bad, Actually

Welcome to the 170th edition of Coding Jag by LambdaTest!

Dive into a thought-provoking exploration in this edition: 'Maybe Getting Rid of Your QA Team was Bad, Actually.' Discover why QA teams are indispensable for software success and explore expert insights on testing's technical nuances and essential soft skills.?

Uncover the future of QA with insights from the Future of Quality Assurance Survey Report. Stay tuned for a compelling discussion on the value of QA teams in the ever-evolving landscape of software development.

News

1.? More learnings from Agile Testing Days 2023 – part 3

Dive into the insightful reflections from Agile Testing Days 2023 – part 3, by Lisa Crispin . Learn valuable lessons on conflict resolution, accelerating releases for multiple teams, Test Automation Pyramid's enduring relevance, micropowers for communication, and a tester's journey in Unicorn Land. Crispin's engaging narrative captures the transformative essence, leaving readers eager for more.

2. Testing ChatGPT and Data Generation

In this thought-provoking exploration? Michael Bolton delves into the challenges and intricacies of using Large Language Models (LLMs), focusing on ChatGPT. Bolton emphasizes the importance of scrutinizing LLM output, discusses the lack of transparency in sources and methods, and provides valuable insights into the unpredictable nature of LLM results.?

3. Accessibility Testing: Striking the Right Balance Between Automation and Manual Efforts

Balancing automation and manual efforts in accessibility testing is crucial for optimal user experiences. This article by The Green Report explores automation's role in compliance, highlighting practical examples. Emphasizing manual testing for nuanced scenarios, it advocates a holistic approach, merging automation and manual testing for enhanced accessibility.

4. Maybe Getting Rid of Your QA Team was Bad, Actually.

David Caudill critiques the consequences of sidelining quality assurance in software development. Delving into the repercussions of the industry's push for automation, he discusses the neglect of crucial QA roles, emphasizing the ongoing necessity of managing software quality.?

5. Starvation Testing An AI

Discover cutting-edge testing methods for Large Language Models (LLMs) with a focus on grammatical analysis. Wayne Roseberry ’s two session approach with ChatGPT reveals potential errors, exposing a bug in a sentence diagramming app. Emphasizing creative testing, Roseberry showcases the effectiveness of exploiting LLMs to uncover system weaknesses and encourages exploring additional ways these models might be tested.

Performance

6. [Part 2] Preparing for Success: A Startup’s Infrastructure Performance Optimization Journey

Daniel Idlis details OwnID's architecture and the test planning process to optimize performance. Focusing on components like Redis and Kubernetes. He discusses potential bottlenecks and the importance of realistic test scenarios. The article emphasizes the significance of observability and highlights the steps taken to align the testing environment with the production setup.

Automation

7. assertTrue() in Java: A Complete Tutorial

Explore the crucial role of assertions in automation testing with Mohammad Faisal Khatri .? Focusing on JUnit 5, the tutorial highlights the assertTrue() method as a powerful tool for validating conditions during test execution. Khatri emphasizes assertions' significance in verifying expected behaviors, bug catching, and expediting the testing process for robust software development.

8. A Feature Map Framework with Playwright for Improved UI Testing Tracking

Find the solution to the challenge of involving non-technical stakeholders in the test plan with Butch Mayhew . He introduces the feature-map npm package, demonstrating its implementation to track automation progress. Mayhew explores the package's implementation, its benefits, and suggests potential future improvements.

9. How to install Angular and start your first Angular project

Sumon Dey guides beginners through the Angular installation process and the creation of their initial Angular project. The step-by-step tutorial covers setting up directories, installing dependencies like Node.js and Angular CLI, and creating a new Angular project. With clear instructions and commands, Dey ensures a smooth introduction to Angular for aspiring frontend developers.

10. SDET: Controller and action layer concepts in API test design

Kostiantyn Teltov delves into essential concepts for API test automation, introducing the Controller and Action layers. The Controller layer manages requests and server interactions, while the Action layer encapsulates API endpoint business logic. Teltov emphasizes modular, extensible structures, offering implementation insights for effective API test design.

Tools

11. Using Bazel for an automated test suite

Unlock the potential of automated testing with Umama Nasir's guide to leveraging Bazel, a powerful open-source tool from Google. Nasir explores Bazel's efficiency, highlighting its caching, parallel execution, and cross-language compatibility. The article provides hands-on insights into setup and crafting custom rules for optimal automated testing in diverse software development scenarios.

12. Product of the Week: PactumJS

PactumJS is a free and open-source REST API testing tool suitable for all levels in a test pyramid. With a simple, swift, and reliable approach, it offers super-fast testing for various REST APIs. Packed with powerful features yet lightweight as an npm package, PactumJS ensures clear and comprehensive testing with a straightforward API, facilitating the creation of readable and maintainable component, contract, and end-to-end integration tests.

Other

13. Video: “Clean Tests” – Webinar Recording

Explore the essence of "Clean Tests" with ?? Gil Zilberfeld TestinGil ?? 's insightful webinar. Delve into the principles of writing clean tests, addressing code duplication issues and transforming cumbersome, duplicated test code into maintainable solutions. Uncover the secrets to distinguishing between tests, saving valuable time in your testing endeavors.

14. XP Webinar: Fast-Tracking Project Delivery: Tips from a Recovering Perfectionist

Accelerate project delivery in this XP series webinar with Antony Lipman , Customer Success Manager at PractiTest, and Harshit Paul, Director of Product Marketing at LambdaTest. Gain insights on efficient bug reporting, clear communication to developers, centralized bug tracking, and fostering collaboration. Watch for valuable strategies to enhance project management and testing practices.

Events?

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

Don't miss the LambdaTest Spartans' End-of-Year Panel Discussion, "Testing Tomorrow: Navigating 2023 Insights and 2024 Trends." Join Manoj Kumar Kumar , VP of Developer Relations & OSPO at LambdaTest, and a panel of industry experts on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 10:00 AM EST | 8:30 PM IST. Explore the transformative changes in software testing in 2023, challenges faced, and insights gained. Register now to delve into emerging trends shaping the testing landscape in 2024.

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