Testing Skills Beyond Technical Expertise

As Brut Rutan says," Testing leads to failure and failure leads to understanding". On further enriching the thought "Better understanding leads to better deliverables". Quality Assurance is key step that challenges and reconfirms the validity of assumptions utilized to build the product. Beyond the technical expertise ,build the appropriate mindset to tackle the situations. How can we make our fair share of contribution to this space?

• Turn the zone of ambiguity to curiosity by probing right questions.
• Discuss the scenarios that is observed while testing and confirm its relevance to stakeholders.
• Build test scripts that aid in regression. Multiple failures can increase regression cycle.
• Document the query clarifications from stakeholders in common repository.
• Focus on solutions rather than assigning fault or holding on to what went wrong.
• Ensure transparent communication .
• Adopt a mindset of reaching out to those with experience that will aid your navigation.
• Foster a healthy working environment for yourself by letting go what is beyond your control.
• Remind yourself that you are important than the problems you solve.
• While you focus more on finding issues,there is an innate tendency to strive for perfectionism. Break the habit by focusing on the progress you achieve. Feel free to share your thoughts and help build quality world #QualityAssurance #Skillenhancement#PersonalGrowth#MindMatters =====================Stay True ,Stay You======================