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July 2024

S1.E13: Exploratory testing | QA Therapy Podcast

Contemporary exploratory testing brings a fresh perspective to the testing landscape, offering a dynamic approach that contrasts with traditional scripted test cases. Some of us may have caught wind of the buzz surrounding exploratory testing, while others may still be unfamiliar with its benefits. But, what exactly does exploratory testing bring to the table in a world dominated by scripted test cases?

Taking care of your data with Exploratory Testing

Every application, web or non-web-based, has to deal with data. Even though there are static websites, where data is somehow embedded, most sites and applications rely on dynamic data stored somewhere and somehow. What testing can you do around data handling? Can you use exploratory testing to uncover problems related to data? What type of problems? In this article, you’ll get some guidelines for your exploratory testing sessions around data.

How to organize a bug bash

Bug bashes are time-boxed events where participants (developers, testers, product managers, and customers) come together to identify and report as many bugs as possible, providing a fresh perspective on the software. They encourage cross-functional interaction, accelerate the bug discovery process, uncover critical issues, improve the overall quality of the software, and enhance product reliability before release. To organize one, you need to consider.

S1.E12: From Agile to Holistic Testing | QA Therapy Podcast

Testing has undergone a significant evolution, encompassing a broader range of quality attributes and adopting a more holistic perspective. But what exactly does this entail? We're thrilled to welcome our special guest, Janet Gregory, a renowned conference speaker and prolific author in the topic of agile testing. Collaborate seamlessly throughout the testing process with Xray - from planning and execution to debriefing and reporting - using the tools you're already familiar with, all within Jira.

3 mindset shifts to succeed in Exploratory Testing

Exploratory testing is highly effective in uncovering hidden issues, but many teams need help when used to manual testing. Teams, products, and users constantly evolve, meaning risks impacting quality are not static or entirely predictable. This dynamic environment requires a flexible approach to identify and address potential issues. This blog post explains how to enhance your overall testing strategy by blending exploratory testing with your team's manual testing routines.

S1.E11: Outsourcing QA | QA Therapy Podcast

Outsourcing testing often comes with a bundle of misconceptions, but today, we're breaking through them all! Joining us as our expert QA Therapists are Lucía Lavagna and Federico Toledo. Federico, the COO of Abstracta and a seasoned speaker in testing conferences, brings invaluable insights into testing services. Lucía, the Chief Growth Officer at Abstracta, complements this with her expertise in driving organizational growth.

Xray's achievements in Customer Service highlighted at the 2024 Globee Awards

Xray, leader in software testing solutions, is pleased to announce its recent accolades in the 2024 Globee Awards. The company has been honored with a Silver Globee Award for Excellence in Customer Service and a Bronze Globee Award for Excellence in Team Customer Service. These awards highlight Xray's continued commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and support, reinforcing its leadership in the industry.

S1.E10: Unshifted performance testing | QA Therapy Podcast

With the increasing prevalence of visual elements in websites and mobile apps, ensuring their integrity is crucial to retaining user engagement and preventing churn. To address these challenges, we welcome Andrew Knight, aka Automation Panda, our QA Therapist, to provide expert guidance on visual testing. Andy serves as a developer advocate at Applitools and is renowned as the director of Test Automation University.

Manual Testing vs Automation Testing: get the best of both worlds

A balanced combination of manual and automated testing is the way to go if you want to achieve higher test coverage and efficiency. They cover for each other. Manual testing is easy to learn and do, but it is highly likely to create inconsistent test results, and sometimes it takes a lot of time and effort. On the other hand, automation testing requires a lot of technical expertise to create and maintain scripts, but it checks bugs much faster with higher consistency.

S1.E9: Best practices for accessibility testing | QA Therapy Podcast

Are you battling against common accessibility myths, such as that it is too costly, time-consuming, or requires specialized training? These are all signs that accessibility isn't receiving the attention it deserves to ensure inclusivity for everyone. Today, we're fortunate to have Ady Stokes to provide solutions to address these accessibility challenges.