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What are the "mocks"? Simple real life analogy:)
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mocks-what-do-you-mean-ivan-karaman/
What are the "mocks"? Simple real life analogy:)
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mocks-what-do-you-mean-ivan-karaman/
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Mocks? What do you mean?
testing, test automation, test doubles, mocks, stubs, fakes, test spy, dummy object, test frameworks, jest
Is there a life beyond a "Senior QA" title?
This article will tell you about "Principal" and "Staff" roles, why they exist, and what do they actually do!
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-who-principal-qa-ivan-karaman-c7gpe/
This article will tell you about "Principal" and "Staff" roles, why they exist, and what do they actually do!
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-who-principal-qa-ivan-karaman-c7gpe/
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🌟 What and who is a Principal QA?
Short Answer 🚀 Principal QAs have different scopes of influence and goals. 🎯 They are not needed in every company; it depends on the organization's structure and size.
Are you scared of Friday deployments?
It might be an indicator for the "lack of safety". Read more about it here:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/deployment-fridays-like-living-bad-neighbourhood-ivan-karaman-qdtve/
It might be an indicator for the "lack of safety". Read more about it here:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/deployment-fridays-like-living-bad-neighbourhood-ivan-karaman-qdtve/
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Deployment on Fridays is like living in a bad neighbourhood
Fridays are scary? I know many developers who are terrified by the idea. When they hear the words “deploy” and “Friday” in one sentence they start sweating.
Does testing lead to quality? Really?
(intentional clickbait 🤣)
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/does-testing-lead-quality-ivan-karaman-2dsge/
(intentional clickbait 🤣)
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/does-testing-lead-quality-ivan-karaman-2dsge/
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Does testing lead to quality?
While testing is thought to improve quality, it doesn't always guarantee it. The article discusses situations where even excellent testing might not prevent product issues due to business pressures.
What is "IKEA effect" and how to use it for your advantage (as a QA/tester)
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/harnessing-ikea-effect-ivan-karaman-v4zdf/
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/harnessing-ikea-effect-ivan-karaman-v4zdf/
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Harnessing the IKEA effect (for testing)
Some time ago, I learned about the IKEA effect! 🧠😎 Simply put, it is the idea of “you built it → you love it more”. When developers write the code, they are engaged in the act of creation.
Ever wondered why you automate? Pause for a moment and ask yourself, “Why do I code?” 🤔💭
- Because I will have a cool title and more money? 😎💰The current market indeed pays more for people with coding skills (test code is still code!). But this is not the reason we automate, or at least it shouldn’t be!
- Because it is cool? Do you want to be in the “cool kids” club? This is also often the case, but not the right rationale…
- Because it’s fun, interesting, and challenging? True that, but it is still a wrong motive! 😄
So what is the proper reason?...
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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-point-test-automation-ivan-karaman-wsdrf/
- Because I will have a cool title and more money? 😎💰The current market indeed pays more for people with coding skills (test code is still code!). But this is not the reason we automate, or at least it shouldn’t be!
- Because it is cool? Do you want to be in the “cool kids” club? This is also often the case, but not the right rationale…
- Because it’s fun, interesting, and challenging? True that, but it is still a wrong motive! 😄
So what is the proper reason?...
read more
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-point-test-automation-ivan-karaman-wsdrf/
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What is the point of test automation?
🤔 Why do we actually do it? Ever wondered why you automate? Pause for a moment and ask yourself, “Why do I code?” 🤔💭 Because I will have a cool title and more money? 😎💰The current market indeed pays more for people with coding skills (test code is still code!).…
Do you prefer to create your test data on:
- hell
- nightmare
- normal
- or easy?
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/4-difficulty-levels-creating-test-data-ivan-karaman-6ugtc/
- hell
- nightmare
- normal
- or easy?
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/4-difficulty-levels-creating-test-data-ivan-karaman-6ugtc/
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4 difficulty levels of creating test data
🕹️If you played computer games, you have seen a difficulty selection screen. It allows you to decide if you want to enjoy the game without any worries or looking for a challenge.
Always ask yourself: “Am I doing something dumb?” 🤔
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/question-ask-yourself-ivan-karaman-s3smc
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/question-ask-yourself-ivan-karaman-s3smc
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Question to ask yourself…
🥳🎉It’s a new year and you are looking for some advice? What could it be? Where is this magical thing that is going to change your life (hopefully towards “easier and happier”) and be the resolution? Always ask yourself: “Am I doing something dumb?” 🤔 This…
What House M.D. tv show taught us (applicable for testing)
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/lessons-from-house-md-tv-show-help-you-better-tester-ivan-karaman-vvoyc
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/lessons-from-house-md-tv-show-help-you-better-tester-ivan-karaman-vvoyc
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Lessons from “House, M.D.” TV show that will help you be a better tester
Testing pyramid (yet another explanation, this time using "fishing" as analogy!)
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/levels-testing-test-pyramid-explained-fish-ivan-karaman-xhflc
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/levels-testing-test-pyramid-explained-fish-ivan-karaman-xhflc
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Levels of testing (test pyramid) explained with fish🐟
The testing pyramid (or a test triangle) is simple. Yet it is HARD! 😩 In its typical simplest representation (unit/integration/e2e or unit/api/ui) explaining “what and why” to someone will not always be easy.
Reminders for 2024 (but it is applicable all the time) for testers!
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-reminders-testers-2024-ivan-karaman-uri5e
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-reminders-testers-2024-ivan-karaman-uri5e
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3 reminders for testers in 2024
1 - Embrace working with developers And I’m not talking about “having an occasional conversation with them” 🤣 Actually work closely with your software engineers. Brainstorm, pair test, pair program.
Simple example on how to automate 2FA code generation!
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/automating-2fa-hard-impossible-ivan-karaman-esgfc
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/automating-2fa-hard-impossible-ivan-karaman-esgfc
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Automating 2FA is hard? Impossible? Or…
It is not hard! In fact, it's quite easy..
I think a lot of people use wrong words when they talk about testing...
Imagine a phrase: "I do a positive exploratory black box ui system acceptance test"
...and this is not a gibberish, it makes some sense! All these words describe "different kinds" of testing, so using them in one sentence is ok (at least grammatically 😁).
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/software-testing-categories-ivan-karaman-wrr2c
Imagine a phrase: "I do a positive exploratory black box ui system acceptance test"
...and this is not a gibberish, it makes some sense! All these words describe "different kinds" of testing, so using them in one sentence is ok (at least grammatically 😁).
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/software-testing-categories-ivan-karaman-wrr2c
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Software testing categories visualised
I have a problem with software testing. It has way too many different types, names, and dimensions! Meaning talking about it is HARD! One can say: I do a positive exploratory black box ui system acceptance test .
Pesticide paradox is one of the things every tester encounters quite early in their career. But are you using an original definition, or a distorted ISTQB one? 😜
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/paradox-pesticide-ivan-karaman-8nayc/
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/paradox-pesticide-ivan-karaman-8nayc/
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Paradox of the Pesticide Paradox
We need to talk! Talk about the “pesticide paradox”! Testers seem to use this term without digging into “Where did it come from?” and “What is the original quote?”. And I am also guilty of this… I am one of those people! 😅 I knew this term for years, but…
What is a "test automation framework"?
Good question!
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mythical-beast-called-test-automation-framework-ivan-karaman-teq4c
Good question!
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mythical-beast-called-test-automation-framework-ivan-karaman-teq4c
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Mythical beast called "Test automation framework"
Beginner test automation engineers struggle with many things. One of them is the confusion around this: “What is the test automation framework?” This phrase is even harder for people with English as a second language! Framework?? 😕 The goal of this article…
What if I tell you that "testing in production" happens no matter if you do it or not? Customers do it for you, haha! 😂
Is it a good idea for you to do it or do you need to rely more on observability (spoiler: the latter!)?
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/testing-production-yes-observability-ivan-karaman-plfbc/
Is it a good idea for you to do it or do you need to rely more on observability (spoiler: the latter!)?
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/testing-production-yes-observability-ivan-karaman-plfbc/
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“No” to Testing in Production!?… “Yes” to Observability?👀
🕵️A few days ago I was lurking on the real estate website and found a very curious listing… it was a TEST LISTING! On the customer-facing website! Of course, I looked around for more! And, of course, I found more… 😃 From this article, you will learn: is testing…
Practical guide on naming things while coding.
Use this pattern:
Horrible → acceptable → good → perfect
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-name-things-while-writing-code-ivan-karaman-0w6fc
Use this pattern:
Horrible → acceptable → good → perfect
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-name-things-while-writing-code-ivan-karaman-0w6fc
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How to name things while writing code
Naming is hard! Did you ever struggle with naming a variable? A method? A file? 🤕 I am sure you have seen code examples like these: This naming style is common for less experienced test automation engineers (and, who are we kidding, developers) meaning it…
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Doing first steps as a "test automation engineer"?
This article is for you! ❤️
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/first-most-important-step-road-test-engineer-ivan-karaman-ekqlc
This article is for you! ❤️
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/first-most-important-step-road-test-engineer-ivan-karaman-ekqlc
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The first (and most important) step on the road to a “Test Engineer”
In my "Ask me anything" meetings I often speak to testers/QAs at the beginning of their “test automation” journey. Some of them ask: How do I become a “Test Automation Engineer”? This article will help you to understand the “first steps” of this “Test Engineer”…
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Dive into the analysis that proves that paying for "test automation" education is worth the money you invest into it!
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/calculate-paying-test-automation-lessons-any-other-worth-ivan-karaman-td2yc/
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/calculate-paying-test-automation-lessons-any-other-worth-ivan-karaman-td2yc/
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Calculate if paying for “test automation lessons” (or any other education) is worth it!
Do you ever want to buy something but think “Nah, too expensive, I’m not going to…”.🤔 I do! A lot! Every time one faces a yes/no choice they have to answer the question: Is it worth it? This article will analyze the visible and invisible components of the…
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