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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.

Human-Centric Exploratory Testing

Unlike traditional testing methodologies - that rely heavily on pre-scripted tests and automated tools - Human-Centric Exploratory Testing (HCET) is a dynamic and flexible approach that leverages creativity and critical thinking, allowing interaction with the software in ways that automation simply cannot replicate. Below, we explore Human-Centric Exploratory Testing, its benefits, challenges, how to mitigate them, and the best practices for successfully implementing it.

What to look for when selecting a Test Management tool?

Gone are the days when selecting software was as easy as comparing two different providers and choosing either of them based on how the box looked (yes, software used to come in boxes). Today, selecting the right tool requires careful evaluation of several requirements, including your budget, how your team is built, your tech stack, and projections for future growth (scalability).

S1.E8: AI & Machine Learning in Testing | QA Therapy Podcast

Feeling like your team is pinning all their hopes on AI and ML to solve every challenge? In this episode of QA Therapy, we're thrilled to have Tariq King, QA Therapist, join us to explore how AI and ML will shape the future of testing. Tariq, currently serving as the Vice President of Product-Service Systems at EPAM, with over 40 research articles under his belt.

S1.E7: What is quality engineering? | QA Therapy Podcast

Today, we're joined by our expert QA Therapist, Antoine Craske, who's here to diagnose and prescribe solutions for symptoms related to Quality Engineering. Hailing from France and working as a Software Engineer at La Redoute, Antoine brings a wealth of experience to the table. He emphasizes that quality isn't the responsibility of just one person or team; it's a collective company goal. To achieve this, leveraging tools is essential.

S1.E6: Learning and evolving skills for better testing | QA Therapy Podcast

Feeling uncertain about how to approach testing certain elements effectively? In this episode, we talk about the importance of continuous learning and its pivotal role in refining our testing skills. This time, with our esteemed QA Therapist is Emna Ayadi, a vibrant member of the testing community known for her active involvement in meetups and conferences. At Xray, we share the belief that continuous learning is essential for enhancing our testing skills and knowledge. That's why we provide comprehensive tutorials, tips, and tricks on Xray's product documentation site.

S1.E5: Test automation uncovered | QA Therapy Podcast

In this episode, we're diving into the realm of test automation ownership, strategy, tooling, and beyond, with our special guest, Toyer Mamoojee, our esteemed QA Therapist. Toyer, a seasoned speaker at testing conferences, is renowned for his expertise in test automation. Did you know that Xray enables you to consolidate results from various testing frameworks into a single, centralized location within Jira? This means your teams can freely select their preferred testing frameworks or tools without sacrificing visibility into the testing process.

S1.E4: Handling risk as a team with risk-storming | QA Therapy Podcast

Worried that critical issues keep slipping through the cracks and reaching production? Fear not! In this episode, we're diving deep into risk-storming and adopting a risk-based approach in your projects, where testing plays a pivotal role. Today, we're joined by Chris Armstrong, our very own QA Therapist, who brings a wealth of experience to the table. Chris, a respected blogger and podcaster within the testing community, is a familiar face in groups like TestingPeers and 9 out of 10 testers.

Alternatives to Session-Based Test Management and how Xray Exploratory App fits

In our previous articles about exploratory testing, we focused on session-based test management (SBTM), one of the more popular approaches. SBTM aligns clearly with the Xray Exploratory App workflow and terminology. As a quick refresher, SBTM is a more structured technique for performing exploratory testing. The key idea is to organize delimited sessions which are uninterrupted blocks of reviewable, chartered test effort.