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If a bug is found after release → “Where was QA?” 😤 If the release goes smoothly → Silence.😶 Quality Assurance teams are the safety net no one sees—until something slips. We are the last line of defense, but not the only line of responsibility. A successful release isn’t magic. It’s the result of detailed test cases, late-night regressions, endless edge-case thinking, and constant communication with developers, PMs, and stakeholders. So next time your product launches smoothly, remember: If you’re not blaming QA for the bugs, you should be thanking them when there are none. 👏 #QA #SoftwareTesting #QualityAssurance #RespectTheProcess #TestersDeserveCredit

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Kickstart Your Software Testing Journey! Whether you're just starting your QA journey or looking to sharpen your SQA skills, this visual roadmap is your go-to guide for what truly matters in the world of Software Testing! ✅ 🔍 Manual Testing Foundations Understand SDLC/STLC, test planning, bug life cycle Write effective test cases & bug reports Tools: Jira, TestRail, Excel Know the difference: Functional, Regression, UAT, Smoke 🤖 Automation Testing Kickstart Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript Frameworks: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium Runners: Pytest, JUnit Integrate with GitHub, Jenkins, CI/CD ⚡ Performance & Security Basics Tools: JMeter, k6, OWASP, Burp Suite Test Types: Load, Stress, Vulnerability Scanning 📱 Mobile & Cross-Browser Testing Tools: Appium, BrowserStack, Sauce Labs Platforms: Android, iOS, Web Focus: Compatibility, Responsiveness, Usability 📌 Whether you're writing your first test case or diving into automated pipelines—this framework is your go-to guide! 💬 What area are you focusing on this year in your QA journey? #SoftwareTesting #QA #ManualTesting #AutomationTesting #PerformanceTesting #SecurityTesting #MobileTesting #CrossBrowserTesting #TestAutomation #SQA #TechLearning #CareerGrowth #QualityAssurance

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🔍 Sharing My Manual Testing Notes – For Learners & Job Seekers ✅ Covers all key topics: • SDLC & STLC • Software Testing Basics • Black-Box Testing • Non-Functional Testing • Types of Testing • Test Cases   • Template   • Design Techniques   • Review Process   • Writing Procedure • Severity & Priority • Defect Life Cycle & Interview Questions

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If you're in QA, you should definitely know these essential terms. They help you test better, communicate smarter, and think like a true Quality Engineer. 🔹 1. Test Scenario – High-level condition to be tested 🔹 2. Test Case – Step-by-step instructions to verify functionality 🔹 3. Test Suite – Group of test cases for a module 🔹 4. Test Data – Input values used during testing 🔹 5. Test Plan – Strategy, scope, and schedule of testing 🔹 6. RTM – Mapping of requirements to test cases 🔹 7. Functional Testing – Validates expected functionality 🔹 8. Non-Functional Testing – Checks performance, security, usability 🔹 9. Exploratory Testing – Learning + testing without scripts 🔹 10. Smoke Testing – Basic build verification 🔹 11. Sanity Testing – Quick checks for specific areas 🔹 12. Regression Testing – Ensure new code doesn’t break existing features 🔹 13. Retesting – Testing failed test cases after bug fix 🔹 14. Defect Life Cycle – Bug journey from open to close 🔹 15. Severity – Impact of a defect on the system 🔹 16. Priority – Urgency of fixing the defect 🔹 17. BVA – Testing at input boundaries 🔹 18. EP – Grouping inputs into valid/invalid sets 🔹 19. UAT – End-user validation of requirements 🔹 20. QA – Process to prevent defects 🔹 21. QC – Finding defects in the product 🔹 22. Bug Leakage – Bugs missed in testing, found later 🔹 23. Bug Release – Known bugs released intentionally 🔹 24. Automation Testing – Using tools to auto-execute tests 🔹 25. CI/CD – Automated integration and deployment 🔹 26. Assertions – Validating expected vs actual result 🔹 27. API Testing – Testing backend using tools like Postman 🔹 28. Load Testing – Testing under expected user load 🔹 29. Integration Testing – Checking interaction between modules 🔹 30. E2E Testing – Verifying complete user flow. #qa #testing #automation #qajobsinlahore #learning

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💻 Functional vs Non-Functional Testing: What Every QA Should Know Mastering both functional and non-functional testing is key to delivering quality software. In software development, understanding different types of testing helps teams ensure reliability, usability, and performance before the product reaches users. Here's a simple breakdown of major testing types -perfect for QA beginners or anyone looking to refresh their knowledge. 👇 #SoftwareTesting #FunctionalTesting #NonFunctionalTesting #TestingTypes #AutomationTesting #ManualTesting #TechLearning

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Software Testing Concepts 1. Definition Software Testing is the process of evaluating software to ensure it works as expected, meets requirements, and is free of defects. It involves finding bugs, verifying functionality, and validating that the product is reliable and high-quality. 2. Objectives of Software Testing ✔️ Find defects/bugs before release ✔️ Ensure software meets requirements (functional & non-functional) ✔️ Improve software quality and reliability ✔️ Prevent failures in production ✔️ Gain confidence in the system 3. Principles of Software Testing Testing shows the presence of defects. Exhaustive testing is impossible – test smartly with techniques. Early testing saves time & cost (shift-left testing). Defect clustering – most defects are found in a few modules. Pesticide paradox – same tests lose effectiveness, so update regularly. Testing is context-dependent – methods differ based on project type. Absence-of-errors fallacy – finding no bugs doesn’t mean the system is correct. 4. Levels of Testing * Unit Testing → Individual components/modules * Integration Testing → Interactions between modules * System Testing → Complete system as a whole * Acceptance Testing → Final validation by users/client 5. Types of Testing 🔹 Based on Functionality Functional Testing (Black-box testing: validates features) Non-Functional Testing (Performance, Security, Usability, Reliability, etc.) 🔹 Based on Execution 1. Manual Testing 2. Automation Testing 🔹 Based on Purpose * Smoke Testing (basic check: build verification) * Sanity Testing (quick regression check for fixes) * Regression Testing (checking existing features after changes) * Exploratory Testing (unplanned, creative testing) * Ad-hoc Testing (random, informal testing) 6. Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) i. Requirement Analysis ii. Test Planning iii. Test Case Design iv. Test Environment Setup v. Test Execution vi. Defect Reporting & Tracking vii. Test Closure 7. Testing Techniques Black Box Testing (BVA, Equivalence Partitioning, Decision Table, State Transition) White Box Testing (Statement Coverage, Branch Coverage, Path Coverage) Gray Box Testing (Partial internal knowledge) 8. Verification vs. Validation Verification → "Are we building the product right?" (reviews, walkthroughs, static checks) Validation → "Are we building the right product?" (testing actual software execution) 9. Defect Life Cycle New → Assigned → Open → Fixed → Retest → Verified → Closed (Or Reopened if issue still exists) 10. Key Terms Bug/Defect → Deviation from expected behavior Test Case → Set of steps to validate functionality Test Scenario → High-level testing condition RTM (Requirement Traceability Matrix) → Mapping requirements to test cases Test Data → Input values for testing ✅ In short: Software Testing ensures that the software product is reliable, defect-free, and meets customer expectations using structured methods, techniques, and tools. #InterviewTips #ManualTesting #LinkedInLearning

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If you're in QA, you should definitely know these essential terms. They help you test better, communicate smarter, and think like a true Quality Engineer. 🔹 1. Test Scenario – High-level condition to be tested 🔹 2. Test Case – Step-by-step instructions to verify functionality 🔹 3. Test Suite – Group of test cases for a module 🔹 4. Test Data – Input values used during testing 🔹 5. Test Plan – Strategy, scope, and schedule of testing 🔹 6. RTM – Mapping of requirements to test cases 🔹 7. Functional Testing – Validates expected functionality 🔹 8. Non-Functional Testing – Checks performance, security, usability 🔹 9. Exploratory Testing – Learning + testing without scripts 🔹 10. Smoke Testing – Basic build verification 🔹 11. Sanity Testing – Quick checks for specific areas 🔹 12. Regression Testing – Ensure new code doesn’t break existing features 🔹 13. Retesting – Testing failed test cases after bug fix 🔹 14. Defect Life Cycle – Bug journey from open to close 🔹 15. Severity – Impact of a defect on the system 🔹 16. Priority – Urgency of fixing the defect 🔹 17. BVA – Testing at input boundaries 🔹 18. EP – Grouping inputs into valid/invalid sets 🔹 19. UAT – End-user validation of requirements 🔹 20. QA – Process to prevent defects 🔹 21. QC – Finding defects in the product 🔹 22. Bug Leakage – Bugs missed in testing, found later 🔹 23. Bug Release – Known bugs released intentionally 🔹 24. Automation Testing – Using tools to auto-execute tests 🔹 25. CI/CD – Automated integration and deployment 🔹 26. Assertions – Validating expected vs actual result 🔹 27. API Testing – Testing backend using tools like Postman 🔹 28. Load Testing – Testing under expected user load 🔹 29. Integration Testing – Checking interaction between modules 🔹 30. E2E Testing – Verifying complete user flow. #TechLinkedIn #LinkedInTips #LearnQA #QAJobs #TesterMindset #DigitalTransformation #SoftwareQuality #TechTalk #Debugging #QualityMatters

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Terms Every QA Professional Must Know! If you're in QA, you should definitely know these essential terms. They help you test better, communicate smarter, and think like a true Quality Engineer. 🔹 1. Test Scenario – High-level condition to be tested 🔹 2. Test Case – Step-by-step instructions to verify functionality 🔹 3. Test Suite – Group of test cases for a module 🔹 4. Test Data – Input values used during testing 🔹 5. Test Plan – Strategy, scope, and schedule of testing 🔹 6. RTM – Mapping of requirements to test cases 🔹 7. Functional Testing – Validates expected functionality 🔹 8. Non-Functional Testing – Checks performance, security, usability 🔹 9. Exploratory Testing – Learning + testing without scripts 🔹 10. Smoke Testing – Basic build verification 🔹 11. Sanity Testing – Quick checks for specific areas 🔹 12. Regression Testing – Ensure new code doesn’t break existing features 🔹 13. Retesting – Testing failed test cases after bug fix 🔹 14. Defect Life Cycle – Bug journey from open to close 🔹 15. Severity – Impact of a defect on the system 🔹 16. Priority – Urgency of fixing the defect 🔹 17. BVA – Testing at input boundaries 🔹 18. EP – Grouping inputs into valid/invalid sets 🔹 19. UAT – End-user validation of requirements 🔹 20. QA – Process to prevent defects 🔹 21. QC – Finding defects in the product 🔹 22. Bug Leakage – Bugs missed in testing, found later 🔹 23. Bug Release – Known bugs released intentionally 🔹 24. Automation Testing – Using tools to auto-execute tests 🔹 25. CI/CD – Automated integration and deployment 🔹 26. Assertions – Validating expected vs actual result 🔹 27. API Testing – Testing backend using tools like Postman 🔹 28. Load Testing – Testing under expected user load 🔹 29. Integration Testing – Checking interaction between modules 🔹 30. E2E Testing – Verifying complete user flow 😀

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A step-by-step guide for QA Engineers 👇 🎯 Step 1: Understand the JD 👉 Don’t skim it. Break it down. ✅ What tools are listed? ✅ What kind of testing is expected? ✅ What soft skills are emphasized? 📚 Step 2: Master the Basics Be solid on: • SDLC & STLC • Test case design techniques • Bug life cycle • Severity vs Priority (classic question!) 💻 Step 3: Sharpen Your Tech Skills If it’s automation: 🔹 Practice coding (Selenium, Playwright, Postman) 🔹 Understand frameworks & version control 🔹 Know the CI/CD process 🧠 Step 4: Nail Behavioral Questions Use the STAR method to structure your answers: ✅ Situation ✅ Task ✅ Action ✅ Result They want to hear how you solve problems, not just that you do. 🙋‍♂️ Step 5: Ask Smart Questions End strong. Ask: 💬 How does your team handle test coverage? 💬 What tools do you use for defect tracking? 💬 What’s your QA process during release cycles? I once failed a QA interview because I didn’t ask any questions at the end. Learned the hard way that interviews are two-way conversations. Save this post if you're prepping for an interview soon. 💬 Which step do you need to work on the most? Follow me ✅ #testing #qa #interviewtips #interview #careergrowth #corporate #Growth #linkedintips

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 If you’re a QA, you should definitely know these basic terms! These are the foundation of testing — whether you’re into manual or automation. Let’s break them down once and for all Test Case – A set of steps to validate a specific feature or functionality. 🔹 Test Scenario – A high-level idea or situation to be tested. 🔹 Bug / Defect – A mismatch between expected and actual behavior in the application. 🔹 Test Plan – A detailed document outlining the scope, strategy, and objectives of testing. 🔹 Test Design – The process of designing test cases from requirements. 🔹 Test Strategy – A high-level approach that guides how testing will be done across the project. Testing Types : 🔸 Smoke Testing – Basic check to ensure the build is stable for further testing. 🔸 Sanity Testing – Quick test to verify a specific feature or bug fix. 🔸 Regression Testing – Ensures new changes haven’t broken existing features. 🔸 Re-Testing – Re-execution of failed test cases after the defect is fixed. 🔸 Exploratory Testing – Informal testing based on intuition and experience. 🔸 System Testing – End-to-end testing of the entire integrated application. 🔸 UAT (User Acceptance Testing) – Final testing done by the client/end users. 🔸 Alpha Testing – Internal testing before releasing the product to users. 🔸 Beta Testing – External user testing before the final release. 🔸 Ad-hoc Testing – Random testing without any formal plan or documentation. 📌 Pro Tip: You can automate test cases — but without understanding these testing fundamentals, you’re not doing real QA.

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Manual QA – The Unsung Heroes of Software Quality People often say: "Manual testing is easy." "Why not just learn automation?" "You're just clicking around, right?" But what they don’t see is: Testing edge cases no one thought of Logging critical bugs late at night before a release Repeating the same test many times to confirm a fix Speaking up when something feels off Manual QA is not a shortcut. It is the safety net that ensures every product you use actually works. Behind every smooth release, there is a manual tester double-checking, questioning, and catching what automation cannot. To all the manual testers out there, your work matters more than you know. #ManualQA #SoftwareTesting #QualityMatters #TechCareers #BehindTheScenes Subscribe to join a growing community of QA enthusiasts and unlock quality step-by-step. https://lnkd.in/dVuiWjzb

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