TABLE OF CONTENTS

^{Highlights if you are in a hurry} 🏃 

^{The Impact of Continuous Testing in DevOps: Speed with Quality}

This article discusses the importance of continuous testing in DevOps for achieving speed without compromising quality.

^{“I HATE QA” — A Perspective from a Senior QA Engineer}

This article offers a candid view from a senior QA engineer, challenging misconceptions about QA and emphasizing its value.

^{A good tester is a good communicator. I will die on this hill.}

This article argues that communication is the most critical skill for QA professionals.

^{Playwright Java API Testing | How to test DELETE requests?}

This guide demonstrates how to use Playwright with Java to automate testing for DELETE API requests.

^{Playwright Productivity Hack: How --only-changed Can Save Your Day}

This article highlights how Playwright’s --only-changed flag improves testing efficiency by running only modified tests.

It explores how continuous testing integrates with DevOps practices to enable faster releases with stable software quality. The author covers strategies such as automated tests in CI/CD pipelines and the benefits of early bug detection, resulting in improved product delivery...................……..

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The author discusses common frustrations with the QA role, such as being undervalued, while also advocating for the importance of QA in ensuring product quality. It’s a reflection on how QA professionals contribute beyond testing, focusing on effective communication, collaboration, and delivering business value..................……..

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It explores how testers bridge the gap between developers, stakeholders, and end-users by clearly articulating issues, solutions, and risks. The author emphasizes that strong communication skills ensure smooth workflows, faster resolution of bugs, and better team dynamics..............…….

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The article walks through setting up API tests with Playwright’s Java API, focusing on DELETE requests, including validating response codes and error handling. It provides best practices for handling edge cases and ensuring that API deletions work correctly in different scenarios...........……..

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The author explains how using the --only-changed option optimizes test runs by targeting only changed code or tests, reducing time and resources. It offers examples of scenarios where this approach boosts productivity, especially in CI/CD pipelines...............……..

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Tweeting the Latest in Test - Our Newsletter Roundup of Top Tech Tweet 😀 

Here is a interesting thread for you trending on twitter for #testing on Chaos Engineering

Testing Takes LinkedIn by Storm: The Latest Posts and Insights from Top Testing Professionals 🤪 

Here is a link to interesting LinkedIn Post on QA Infra Part II — Defining the Trigger with GitHub Actions post #testing #sdet #testautomation #automation #career…

GitHub Gems: Curated Collection of Cool Repos for Testers and Tech Enthusiasts 📚️ 

Here is a curated list of GitHub repos which you might be interested to have a look on :

1. SeleniumBase: - This repo offers an all-in-one framework for UI testing, combining Selenium, Python, and integrations with reporting tools. It simplifies browser-based automation with easy syntax and setup. Useful for anyone looking to build scalable UI test solutions. - Link

2. Actions Toolkit by GitHub: - This toolkit contains modular packages to build and extend GitHub Actions, such as input handling and authentication utilities. It's helpful when automating workflows and CI/CD pipelines.​ - Link

Job Radar 🧑‍💼 

Testing Opportunities Galore!

• Hyderabad:

  • eJAmerica is hiring QA Engineer – UI & API Test Automation - [Exp- 6+ yrs]

  • Zeta is hiring for Software Development Engineer in Test II -[Exp- 2+ yrs]

  • GHX is hiring for QA Automation Engineer - [Exp- 3+yrs]

• Bengaluru:

  • Impact Analytics is hiring for QA Engineer - Selenium - [Exp - 2-6 years]

  • Acko is hiring for SDET-2 - [Exp - 3-5 years]

  • Plum is hiring for Software Engineer - II - Test (SDET) -[Exp - 3-6 years]

Testing Academy's Latest Insights! 🎙️ 

• The video "Reality of QA Job Market" explores the current landscape of quality assurance jobs, highlighting the demand for skilled QA professionals in various industries. It discusses the evolving role of QA, emphasizing the importance of automation skills and familiarity with modern testing tools. The presenter shares insights on job availability, salary expectations, and essential skills needed to thrive in the field. Overall, the video provides a realistic view of the opportunities and challenges faced by QA professionals today. - Link

• The video "Scope of Software Testing in 2024" explores the evolving landscape of software testing, emphasizing emerging trends and technologies. It highlights how automation, AI, and continuous testing are shaping the future, while also stressing the importance of specialized roles and adapting to complex systems. The video offers insights into how testers can stay relevant and add value in a rapidly changing industry. - Link