In the SDLC’s waterfall model, testing tasks are often planned towards the conclusion, potentially causing rework if the QA team discovers defects. Discovering defects in an application sooner rather than later can…
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How to Deal With Bad Requirements as a Tester
There was a palpable tension in the conference room that left everyone in a disarray. What did we overlook? That was the question written on everyone’s face. The fact that our system…
68 Essential Resources To Be A Successful Tester (Don’t Miss!)
Excelling in the QA field requires significant dedication and expertise. Technical fluency, a solid foundation in the primary functionality area, competent communication, and an optimistic mindset are all indispensable qualities. Nonetheless, even…
Software Testing is Monotonous… Oh Really?
On a bright day at an IT firm, two evaluators are conversing in front of the snack dispenser – Evaluator 1: this job is deplorable. I spend my entire day running the…
What QA Tester Should Know About Release and Deployment Management Process
At our team gathering today, the manager updated inquiring everyone’s preparedness for test execution. He stated that the “code will be prepared for QA by the crack of dawn tomorrow”. I’m curious…
How an Ideal Day Should Be for a Tester and a Test Lead (with Problems and Solutions)
Most of us start our work day hoping it’ll fly by swiftly. Sadly, our days often become unexpectedly hectic, and it feels like smooth sailing only 30% of the time. Each day…
This Scenario Explains How Important It is to Document the Frequently Encountered Errors
Do you assume that software bugs are transient, occurring only once and are not prone to recurrence after remediation? Quite contrarily, I argue that around 30% of these glitches tend to resurface….
3 Strategies for Dealing with a Blocker Defect
Blocking issues can infuse a great deal of intrigue into otherwise normal testing days. In this article, I plan to highlight a few steps that a tester can take when confronted with…
How to Test Investment Banking Application (with 34+ Important Test Scenarios)
This article aims to offer you a more comprehensive insight into the world of Investment Banking domain. The focus will be on illustrating what and how to test in an Investment Banking…
Top 10 Challenges Testers Face at Workplace and How to Overcome Them
Facing obstacles is a regular occurrence. It’s the viewpoint you take, viewing them as potential gateways or barriers, that shapes their effect. Over my tenure in the IT sector, I’ve encountered many…