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How Timing Shapes Quality Assurance in Tech

When last-minute changes meet high-demand periods, quality assurance becomes the cornerstone of success. @Evelyn Coleman recommends a few strategies to align your quality roadmap with high-pressure cycles like open enrollment. Build testing rhythms into your quality strategy. Account for time spikes and freezes in development.Prioritize QA, not just development, during crunch times. Learn more about how timing and seasonality affect QA on the latest episode of the Test Case Scenario.

Achieving Observability Goals: A Conversation with TestGuild

Last month, TestGuild’s Joe Colantonio sat down with two of SmartBear’s product wizards to discuss the world of developer observability and upcoming trends. Eran Grabiner is co-founder of distributed tracing tool Aspecto, which was acquired by SmartBear earlier this year. Right now, he works as Director of Product Management for Aspecto spearheading observability projects. Justin Collier is a longtime member of the SmartBear team and currently serves as Senior Director of Product Management.

The Role of QA in Ensuring AI Ethics and Fairness

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of modern software, driving innovation across industries from healthcare to finance. However, as AI systems increasingly influence critical decisions, concerns around bias, fairness, and ethical implications have come to the forefront. Quality Assurance (QA) professionals are uniquely positioned to address these challenges, ensuring that AI systems are not only functional but also equitable and ethical.

Uplifting the Art of Code Review from Testing Perspective | Mesut Durukal | #testflix2024

Code review is a critical stage in the test automation lifecycle, yet many teams struggle with inconsistencies in their processes. In this session, Mesut Durukal shares his experience leading a team where reviewers had differing approaches—some overly strict, others too lenient—leading to inefficiencies and frustration. Using real-world examples, both good and bad, Mesut will illustrate how his team tackled these challenges and created a balanced, impactful code review process.

Shall we Explore the Blockchain Maze? | Gomathi Ramalingam | #testflix2024

In this session, Gomathi Ramalingam sheds light on the critical role of exploratory testing in navigating the complexities of blockchain systems. With its intricate architecture and high-stakes environment, blockchain demands a testing approach that goes beyond traditional methods. Gomathi will discuss the benefits of exploratory testing, specific techniques tailored for blockchain, and why organizations in the blockchain space must prioritize this approach to ensure robust and secure systems.

Emulator vs Simulator in Mobile App Testing: Key Differences

With over 6.1 billion smartphone users expected by 2028, how will your app be unique in a highly saturated and competitive environment? It is all about proper mobile app testing, or rather, the lack of it in most cases. Good usability and high-level user experience are the major factors in the current conditions of market competition. That is where tools like emulators and simulators are really useful.

Effective Regression Testing: Strategies for Better Test Plans

In today's fast-paced software development landscape, maintaining application stability while delivering new features is a constant challenge. According to recent industry data, 80% of software defects are discovered after code has been merged into the main branch, making regression testing a critical component of quality assurance as we explained in our blog post: " Guide to Regression Testing: Example Test Plan & Best Practices".

AI in Software Testing: Key Trends to Watch in 2025

Software development is a dynamic field that needs reliable and effective testing practices. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize software testing services in this dynamic environment. As 2025 draws near, AI is set to transform quality assurance (QA) by automating processes, increasing accuracy, and boosting software quality in general. In this blog article, the leading AI developments in software testing for 2025 are examined.