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Discusses the concept of a shared "testing brand" in IT, urging testers to uphold its reputation by improving skills and avoiding complacency, referencing negative perceptions of some ISTQB testers and "bad actors".
Read more: (In)famous testersExplores how Ansible, a simple automation agent, supports Continuous Delivery by enabling environment setup, configuration updates, auto-configuration of tools like Jenkins/Selenium Grid, and running smoke tests.
Read more: Testing with AnsibleHighlights the lack of clear resources on system testing, contrasts the ISTQB definition with a practical view, and examines potential system testing approaches by analyzing Apple job requirements.
Read more: System TestingDiscusses the ideal tester role, arguing that both deep technical expertise (T-shaped skills) and strong social/collaboration skills are equally crucial for success, referencing ThoughtWorks articles and Janet Gregory.
Read more: Ideal tester equals 3.141592..Addresses the common issue of unstable Selenium tests ('maintenance hell'), emphasizing the need to prioritize stability, exclude flaky tests, and build trust in automation results.
Read more: Selenium maintenance hell