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Quality Assurance Image Library

This is my carefully curated collection of Slack images, designed to perfectly capture those unique QA moments. Whether it's celebrating a successful test run, expressing the frustration of debugging, or simply adding humor to your team's chat, these images are here to help you communicate with personality and style.

December 27, 2022

Best QA Blog post of 2022

These are the five favorite Tuesday Blog posts of 2022. I started the year with QA and switch in the summer to some PDF documents:

December 20, 2022

QA Task List

A quality assurance (QA) task wish list is a list of tasks and activities that a QA team or individual would like to prioritize or work on in order to improve the quality of a product or service. Here are some examples of tasks that might be included on a QA task wish list:

  • Conducting automated and manual testing to identify and fix defects in the product or service.
  • Collaborating with developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
  • Implementing new testing tools and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Developing and maintaining test plans, test cases, and other testing documentation.
  • Setting up and maintaining test environments to replicate real-world conditions.
  • Reviewing and analyzing performance and reliability metrics to identify potential issues.
  • Participating in design and code reviews to ensure that quality is built into the product from the beginning.
  • Providing feedback to developers and other stakeholders on the quality of the product or service.
  • Training and mentoring other team members on testing best practices and techniques.
  • Staying up-to-date on industry trends and emerging technologies related to quality assurance.
December 13, 2022

Falsifiability

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Falsifiability is not directly related to quality assurance testing. Quality assurance testing is a process used to ensure that a product or service meets certain standards of quality and meets the needs and expectations of customers or users. This is typically done through a variety of testing methods and techniques, such as unit testing, integration testing, and acceptance testing.

Falsifiability, on the other hand, is a concept in the philosophy of science that refers to the ability of a hypothesis or theory to be tested and potentially proved false through observation and experimentation. This concept is not typically applied to quality assurance testing, as the focus of QA testing is on identifying and addressing defects or issues in a product or service, rather than on testing scientific theories.

However, it is possible to apply the concept of falsifiability to QA testing in a more general sense. For example, if a QA team sets a hypothesis that a particular product or feature will meet certain quality standards, they can then design and conduct tests to either confirm or falsify that hypothesis. If the tests show that the product or feature does not meet the specified quality standards, the QA team can then work to address the issues and improve the quality of the product or feature. In this way, the concept of falsifiability can be used to help QA teams identify and address potential defects or issues in a product or service.

The main benefit of using Falsifiability QA testing is that it helps to reduce risk by identifying potential issues early on in the development process, allowing them to be addressed quickly and efficiently before they become major problems down the line. Additionally, this type of testing can help improve user experience by reducing errors or unexpected behaviors from occurring during use which could lead to frustration or confusion among end-users. Furthermore, conducting regular tests throughout different stages allows developers to track progress more accurately while also providing feedback about changes made along each step so further improvements can be made if necessary for better performance overall.

Overall, investing time into proper Falsifiability QA Testing pays off significantly when it comes time for launch day since it reduces risks associated with releasing products with unknown flaws due unforeseen circumstances not previously identified during development phases . By having thorough checks conducted regularly throughout all stages , companies are able ensure their products meet standards set forth while also guaranteeing customer satisfaction upon release .

December 6, 2022

QA Tester Image

Artificial intelligence has become increasingly commonplace in recent years, as it can be used for a variety of purposes online, from content generation to image creation. While some may view AI with suspicion or even fear, there is no denying that it can be a powerful tool when used correctly. With the continued development of AI technology, it is likely that we will see even more amazing and useful applications for it in the future.

Fotor's Photo Editor Now Uses AI for Quick, Easy Image creation

If you're looking for a quick and easy way to edit your photos, you'll want to check out Fotor's new AI-powered photo editor. Simply type in a word or phrase and in a few seconds, you get an AI image.

This is a great tool for those who don't have the time or patience to learn complex editing software. And best of all, it's free! So why not give it a try?

Quality Assurance Tester

I decided to see what AI thinks a Quality Assurance Tester is. Here are the results:

Q A Tester

Slack Icon

If you like that image, feel free to use this "ready for Slack" version.

November 29, 2022

November Release Memes

Various QA Memes announcing the release in the month of December.

Be sure to check out all the QA Memes in the cryan.com QA Library.

/ Christmas Bell Release Day
https://www.cryan.com/qa/graphics//ChristmasBellReleaseDay.webp

/ Release Day Gold
https://www.cryan.com/qa/graphics//ReleaseDayGold.webp

/ Happy Release Day Gift
https://www.cryan.com/qa/graphics//HappyReleaseDayGift.webp

November 22, 2022

QA Poems

Keeping the content light this week, here's some original QA Poem/Songs:

Fired Up!


I'm on my way to work
I'm getting ready for the day
I'm thinking about my quality assurance
How I'm going to make sure that everything is perfect
I need to make sure that everything is just right
That there's no room for error
So I will be working extra hard today
To make sure that everything is just right

QA Is Important Song


Quality assurance is so important
It keeps the product high quality
It's what makes the customer happy
So we always make sure that we're perfect
We always make sure that we meet their needs
We always make sure that they're satisfied
Quality assurance is so important
It keeps the product high quality
It's what makes the customer happy
So we always make sure that we're perfect
We always make sure that we meet their needs
We always make sure that they're satisfied
November 15, 2022

Quality Assurance Management Tasks

The quality assurance manager has a lot of responsibilities that he or she needs to carry out on a regular basis if they want to maintain the quality of the products and services that they provide to their customers. Here are some of the most important ones:

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QA Manager Responsibilities

1. Establish quality standards and procedures. This is the foundation of your quality assurance system and it needs to be well-defined and documented. Without this, it will be difficult to measure and improve the quality of your outputs.

2. Train employees on Quality Assurance procedures. All employees need to be aware of the importance of following established procedures in order to achieve consistent results. Make sure they understand what is expected of them and give them feedback regularly so they can see how their performance is impacting overall product quality..

3. Conduct audits regularly.. Audits help you identify areas where improvements are needed so that you can make necessary changes. They also provide valuable insights into how well your employees are following established procedures. Schedule audits on a regular basis ( at least once per quarter)

4 Monitor customer feedback closely. Pay attention to both positive and negative feedback from customers as it can help you identify potential problems early on. Use this information to make necessary adjustments to your processes or products.

November 8, 2022

Applescript for Chrome

The following is a quick AppleScript that I created to add the URL of the current page to the clipboard. This has the advantage of creating a simple, easy-to-read URL in markdown format, which I can then copy and paste into Slack or an email.

Apple Script URL

If you would like to copy/paste the raw code, here it is.


tell application "Google Chrome"
	set broswerurl to get URL of active tab of first window
	set browsertitle to get title of active tab of first window
	set the clipboard to "[" & browsertitle & "](" & broswerurl & ")"
end tell
November 1, 2022

World Quality Day

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World Quality Day is Thursday, November 10, 2022

World Quality Day is a day to celebrate the importance of quality in our lives. It is celebrated annually on November 10th. This year, World Quality Day falls on a Thursday, so we can all take the time to appreciate the role that quality plays in making our world a better place.

Quality is something that we often take for granted, but it is essential to our lives. From the food we eat and the water we drink to the clothes we wear and the homes we live in, everything around us depends on quality control. Without it, life would be very different - and much less comfortable!

On World Quality Day, let's pledge to do our part in ensuring that products and services are of high quality. We can start by paying attention to detail and demanding only the best from ourselves and others. By doing so, we can make sure that everyone benefits from improved standards of living - now and into the future.

October 18, 2022

QA Halloween Testing

As Halloween approaches, it's time for Quality Assurance Management (QA) to get their spook on! That's right, it's Halloween testing season!

As you may be aware, Halloween is the scariest holiday of the year. What better way to test your software than by subjecting it to the scariest holiday of the year? By putting your software to the test during Halloween, you can be sure that it will be able to handle anything that is thrown at it.

Q A Testing Halloween

What kind of tests should you be running during this spooky season? Here are some suggestions to get you started:

Stress Tests - Can your software handle being bombarded with requests? Make sure it can stand up to the onslaught of traffic by running stress tests. This is especially important if you're expecting a surge in traffic due to seasonal promotions or sales.

Security Tests - Is your software secure against all kinds of attacks? With all the ghosts and goblins out there, now is the time to find out! Run security scans and penetration tests to make sure your data is safe from harm.

Functionality Tests - Does everything work as intended? There's nothing worse than finding out too late that something doesn't work properly. Put your software through its paces with comprehensive functionality testing prior to launch day.

Compatibility Tests- Will everything play nice together? If you're launching new features or integrations, make sure they don't break anything else in the process by running compatibility tests across all browsers and devices .

Usability Tests- Is everything easy enough for users? No one wants a complicated user experience, least of all during such a hectic holiday season! Test how easy (or difficult ) it is to use key features in order to ensure users have a positive experience.

QA teams can rest assured knowing that their systems are ready for whatever Halloween brings!

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The purpose of these blog posts is to provide comprehensive insights into Software Quality Assurance testing, addressing everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask.

These posts will cover topics such as the fundamentals of Software Quality Assurance testing, creating test plans, designing test cases, and developing automated tests. Additionally, they will explore best practices for testing and offer tips and tricks to make the process more efficient and effective

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