Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• I'm a software tester -- where can I find a primer on DevOps basics?

  Software testing plays an important role in DevOps, but it can be tough to decipher it all. Expert Gerie Owen offers her best advice to discover your role in a DevOps world.  Continue Reading

• I'm in a rut! How can I find a stable software testing career path?

  You want to move your testing career forward, but your employer isn't helping. Expert Gerie Owen offers advice about taking charge of your career development.  Continue Reading

• How to kick-start your ASTQB and ISTQB exam preparation

  If this is the year to build your software testing career, the ASTQB and ISTBQ certification tests might be a good idea. Expert Amy Reichert explains how to start preparing.  Continue Reading

• Is it time to look for new software testing job opportunities?

  If you spend your days being bored or frustrated, it might be time to change jobs. Expert tester Amy Reichert explains the warnings signs of a dead-end testing job.  Continue Reading

• How do we make testing in DevOps happen correctly?

  CI/CD are at the heart of DevOps and it can be tricky to determine when/how to fit in testing. Expert Gerie Owen explains why testers are facing a steep learning curve.  Continue Reading

• How far should a software testing role extend? Further than you think

  It's a rapidly evolving world for software testers today, so the onus is on them to be open to new experiences. Expert Gerie Owen explains why testers need to own it all.  Continue Reading

• Why won't companies invest in software testing resources?

  Software testing is hard enough, but without adequate and appropriate equipment, it's unrealistic to expect accurate results. Expert Amy Reichert explains why QA needs more support.  Continue Reading

• Why do I need to understand Docker and other containers?

  It's a stressful world for testers today, so anything that makes life easier should be embraced. Expert Gerie Owen explains why testers need to understand and embrace Docker.  Continue Reading

• How can I use cause-effect graphing in my Agile testing process?

  Sometimes you just need something simple to make life easier. Expert Amy Reichert explains how cause-effect graphing can help speed up the Agile testing process.  Continue Reading

• How to time and streamline software test planning

  No one likes creating test time estimates, but they are helpful for the QA team. Expert Amy Reichert shares the right questions to ask to make planning easier.  Continue Reading

• Why bias is among the data science problems

  The demand for data scientists is huge. But the risks of bad, biased data are also huge. Data scientist Cathy O'Neil makes the case for creating a more ethical data scientist.  Continue Reading

• Should software tester training include finance?

  How much do you need to understand about the product and industry you're testing in? Expert Gerie Owen thinks the answer is probably more than you'd think.  Continue Reading

• What is the most important software testing skill I can learn?

  It's tempting to think that the best testers are those with lots of technical experience. But, according to expert Gerie Owen, technology can only take you so far.  Continue Reading

• How can I negotiate for a better QA salary?

  It's not all about the paycheck, but salary is important. Expert Amy Reichert offers firsthand advice to help you negotiate the salary of your dreams. Her secret? Always bargain.  Continue Reading

• How do I know if my busy QA professionals are actually engaged?

  A busy tester seems like a happy tester, but expert Amy Reichert warns that appearances can be deceiving. Here's why you need to be sure your testers are really paying attention.  Continue Reading