A Quality Engineer is a pivotal role in engineering quality into every layer of the software development lifecycle. Rather than acting as a gatekeeper, the QE partners deeply with developers, product managers, and operations teams to proactively prevent defects, enhance system observability, and drive continuous delivery of reliable, scalable software.The “engineering” in Quality Engineering is not metaphorical, it’s grounded in technical fluency, systems thinking, and automation craftsmanship. QEs read and reason about code, architect robust test frameworks, and integrate tooling into CI/CD pipelines to provide fast, actionable feedback. They surface insights through monitoring and trend analysis, and influence architectural and deployment decisions to reduce risk and improve resilience.Ultimately, Quality Engineers design for quality as a shared, systemic responsibility, not a phase, not a checklist or afterthought, aiming to remove unnecessary friction where possible.

WebDriver BiDi (Bidirectional) is a Communication protocol that allows two-way communication between a test automation client and a web browser, unlike the traditional WebDriver protocol which is primarily request-response based.Bidirectional communication replaces request-response limitations, enabling more reliable and comprehensive web test automation.

A self-spreading malware called GlassWorm has infected OpenVSX and one VSCode extension (cline-ai-main.cline-ai-agent v3.1.3), enabling it to propagate across systems and steal data. This supply ch...

Commissioning Testing (also known as Commission Testing) is the final phase of testing conducted before a system or software is formally released for operational use. It validates that the system meets all specified requirements and performs reliably within its intended real-world environment. This type of testing is especially relevant in enterprise platforms integrated into larger operational ecosystems, and is common in regulated domains such as insurance, healthcare, and building management systems.Key characteristics include: End-to-end validation - ensures complete system functionality, including hardware, software, interfaces, integrations, and reporting. Real-world conditions - executed in the actual operational environment or a close simulation. Compliance and safety checks - includes regulatory, safety, and performance verifications. Operational readiness - confirms the system is ready for use by end users or operators. Controlled use of live data - involves strict processes for handling and validating live or production-like data.

Creating and executing automated test cases without writing traditional code. Instead, testers use visual interfaces, drag-and-drop tools, or AI-powered platforms to design tests. These tools often leverage machine learning to auto-generate scripts and adapt to UI changes, making automation more accessible to non-programmers.

Memes communicate. This meme, made by AJ Wilson, made me laugh and helped me to understand how others might view my work. It was a pleasant surprise to see this in the MoTaverse Slack channel. And,...

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It's phishing via mobile phone messages. It's short for SMS phishing, and very attractive to cyber criminals because it has a high read & response rate. The average for the UK June 24-June 25 so far is:SMS: Read 98% > 45% repliedVsEmail: Read 20% > Replied 6%It's an easy attack for criminals but hard to defend against.Most companies focus on Phishing education via email and forget SMS.Common Smishing Tactics Spoofed sender names (e.g., pretending to be a bank or delivery service) Urgent language (“Your account is locked!”) Shortened URLs to hide malicious links Requests for personal or financial info

The test "Why is the fact only 10% OF the AI code I'm using TO write tests, even Actually Tested itself, such a big deal guys. everything is fine." Is above an image of Mariah Carey with...

I used to know disaster recovery planning was coming for Black Friday when we first heard all I want for Xmas on the radio....