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I’ve been in QA for over a decade, working across different teams, projects, and technologies. One thing I notice often is that many QAs today tend to forget their roots. Let me explain… We hear a lot about new buzzwords in testing. And yes, exploring new tools is important: → AI-assisted test case generation → No-code/low-code tools → Automation testing → Cloud-based testing platforms → Performance & security testing But at the end of the day, all of these rest on the same QA fundamentals that have guided quality for years. The fundamentals that truly matter include (but are not limited to): → Requirement analysis & critical thinking → Test design techniques (equivalence partitioning, boundary value, state transition) → Exploratory testing mindset → Functional vs. non-functional testing → Bug reporting & communication → Regression & smoke testing strategies → API & database validation → Test environment setup and data management → CI/CD and shift-left practices → Collaboration with Devs, Product, and Ops Here’s the truth: The things that make a great QA haven’t changed. Tools will evolve, but the foundations remain the same. Master the basics, and any new tool or technology in testing becomes easier to adapt to. Never forget the roots of QA. #AIInTesting #NoCodeTesting #CICD #AgileTesting #ShiftLeft #ABAutomationHub
Good one Anshita Bhasin. Foundation has not changed 💯
Well said.Creating new terms when there is a real need is ok. Sometimes I find new terms with no real value.. Simply there is a culture to use something that sound "modern" way of thinking. In some occasions this "modern" term can create new conflicted opinions..
Honestly, I partially agree with this. However, if we look at this from a market and hiring perspective, we'll find that most jobs focus more on automation, its various tools, and performance..etc. And some job descriptions literally state the required years of experience and mention specific automation tools as a prerequisite. The reality is, in our work, we constantly need and use the fundamentals mentioned in the post much more than any specific tool.
Exactly. Knowing the foundation and fundermentals is the bed rock of every other thing one might want to venture into. Thank you for sharing Anshita Bhasin
Yes Anshita Bhasin i agree 💯, great reminder to share in this fast paced emerging technologies we should not forget about the fundamentals of QA.
Tools change but QA still comes down to sharp thinking and strong testing basics.
True. Thanks for sharing Anshita Bhasin
Fundamentals are utilised while interacting/using AI in a workflow. Always ask a simple question: - How can someone use something - if they don't know how it works?
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1moThat's right, QA mindset and testing skills are important but still during hiring process no one or hardly asked about QA the only thing that matter during interview is tool and programming language. Therefore the people don't take basic QA skill seriously and focus mostly on tools.