This Test Can: Your Weekly Testing News - Issue 457

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It's Simon here with a roundup of what's been happening in the testing community. Let's go! 🛴

Accessibility

Rachele DiTullio releases the Accessibility testing spreadsheet version 2.

AI

Calling all testers, AI geeks, and anyone curious about how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping software quality. Ready to dive into the mind-blowing world of AI? This March, we're launching 30 Days of AI in Testing, and you're invited to join the adventure!

Apprenticeships

For those in the UK, we spotted a government apprenticeship scheme for software testers. Great to see this!

Automation

Antonio could do with your help. What do you think of his test scripts?
Do you have experience with Robot Framework? Perhaps you could help Salona.
A familiar friend (or foe?) turns up out of the blue to cause unforeseen problems. Management seeks answers while pressure builds to deliver the goods. The team catch a break. Join The Testing Planet - Episode One: The Companion. 🪐

Bug Reporting

Abbie would like to know how you categorise your bugs.

Career Growth

Pleased to discover Emily Webber's Capability Comb. Run it with your team to explore how you can help each other.
Ron Wilson offers advice on how to use AI to support your job search. Leveraging AI to Land Your Dream Job.

CI/CD

"Part of our role is to provide meaningful information to all interested stakeholders so they can make better-informed decisions on time. Building and maintaining stable test stages plays a key role in helping our teams achieve a trustworthy CI / CD setup." This is sound advice from José Carréra. Are You Seeing RED? Restoring Reliability To Test Results. 😡

Community

Have you heard about our Certifications in Test Automation? Already know a thing or two about test automation? Your expertise could help someone in the community today. Answer an automation question on The Club and get Community Certified along the way.
Aj Wilson reminds us of the power of context when respecting roles and responsibilities. Quality Engineer — I am still a tester. 👏 I'm also excited that Aj will co-host a This Week in Testing!
Let's celebrate Ansha Batra for good community vibes! Look at everything Ansha's been up to on The Club. 👀

Exploratory Testing

Making a Record of Your Exploratory Testing by James Lyndsay.

Heuristics

They just keep coming! Share a test idea in 5 words or less. 😃
Johan Hoberg would like to know how you solve complex test problems. Cool to see Johan create several "tester types" to help.

Just for Fun

Get your next testing-inspired Lego fix. 🧱

Leadership

Kristin Jackvony encourages us to manage your manager. Think about what your manager wants, explain how your strategy will help your manager, approach your manager with data plus more!