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TestRail 9.5: AI That Truly Understands Testing

TestRail AI understands testing to help reach your goals faster with true intelligence. Try it for free now.

 

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Debug like a boss: 10 debugging hacks for developers, quality engineers, and testers

Bugs show up, eat all your time, and gaslight you into thinking you are the problem. You’re not. You just solved that problem a few commits ago, but now it’s harvest season again. Read more from Hanisha Arora.

 

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AI Quality Lean Coffee

In the MoTaverse we are investing in the future of quality AI. Join the next AI Lean Coffee, a structured, but agenda-less meeting. Register today.

 

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Guardians of the MoTaverse

Nominate your pet to be a Guardian of the MoTaverse by uploading a photo as a memory and tagging it with guardians-of-the-motaverse.

 

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Don’t Be Left Behind: Close the Gap Between Test and Delivery

Align testing and delivery to reduce lead time and improve deployment frequency. Register today.

 

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RBCN 2026

RoboCon is the brightest star in the Robot Framework calendar—the biggest, official, and only worldwide conference organized by the Robot Framework Foundation itself. Register today.

 

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From Chaos to Control: Start Your Test Maturity Journey with Zephyr

 

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A template you can use to help pitch MoT Professional Membership to your managers. Adjust as you feel necessary.

 

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Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified.
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