# Rahul's Testing Titbits

> Testing Tales, Tips, and Treasures


## Posts

- [Context-Free Questions for Automation](https://testingtitbits.com/context-free-questions-for-automation/): If you are interested in solving “real” business problems, questioning is one skill that you would want to master as a tech professional. Until and unless you refine the actual problem to what the business actually wants, you might always risk solving the wrong problem. Real Problem solving involves asking questions at scale and the same is applicable to the field of automation. I had read an article on Context-Free Questions for Testing by Michael Bolton some months back, and I became a great fan of his question bank. His question bank had all possible questions to basically dissect and solve […]
- [Test to Sell!](https://testingtitbits.com/test-to-sell/): Original Question that triggered this blog post:Ashutosh Garg in TTT Discord: Is testing or a part of testing also sales? “What are we testing for?” It is a fundamental question that helps us to explore the purpose behind our testing. For different stakeholders, there might be different purposes, some of which would be common, while the others would be totally exclusive. Over the years, as a tester, my understanding of the purpose behind testing has also grown from mere UI fact-checking to information gathering, identifying risks, avoiding pitfalls, knowing the true status of the project, as well as the sellability (selling ability) of our product. But […]
- [Do you really "Google" Effectively?](https://testingtitbits.com/do-you-really-google-effectively/): We live in the knowledge economy. Today, we all create, search, process, and store data as part of our day-to-day work. Still, very few people do this effectively. Effective Googling Skills can make you a ninja in this knowledge economy. Here are some of the tricks based on Rohan Kamath’s LinkedIn Post on the same topic. I tried all of these for my use cases and found them worth knowing/using. Sharing them here for future self-reference:
- [#21Days21Tips - Testing Tips Collection (2022)](https://testingtitbits.com/21days21tips-testing-tips-collection-2022/): I participated in the #21Days21Tips by The Test Chat Community couple of weeks back. It was a nice initiative where community members posted tips from their experience in testing. By the end, this has resulted in a compilation of crowdsourced testing ideas/tips. Here are my 21 Tips for Testers (2022 Edition): #Day1: No matter how it looks at first, it’s always a people’s problem. – Jerry Weinberg Understanding people and how to work with them will be a key factor to your success in Testing & Beyond! #Day2: Testability is a hidden power for Testers/Testing. Ask for it! Discuss it! Learn […]
- [A-Z of API Testing Terms](https://testingtitbits.com/a-z-of-api-testing-terms/): My notes from the MuukTest Blog Article on Lexicon for API Testers by Pricilla Bilavendran Hopefully, these would be useful for any future reference, or revision. All credits for this blog post go to Pricilla 🙂 Web Version of Mindmap available here: https://www.xmind.net/m/jLLriK
- [My Personalized Toolkit (Desktop Installable)](https://testingtitbits.com/my-personalized-toolkit-desktop-installable/): Tools are an essential part of every engineer’s life. You might not need each of them everyday but having a ready to use toolkit will make your life easy in unimaginable ways. Over the time, I have tried many tools. Some work for me, most do not. However, the ones that do work for me shape the way I do my day-to-day work. Tools are therefore an integral part of my work. These days, I have been frequently changing machines myself and the challenge to recall / install each tool feels like a irritating task to me. Today, my friend, Gunjan […]
- [How to Learn Testing in 20 Days?](https://testingtitbits.com/how-to-learn-testing-in-20-days/): Software Testing is a budding and growing field. With so many new resources, tools, technologies, and learning platforms available, It can be an overwhelming experience for any beginner. Most of the google/youtube/bing searches for the phrase “software testing” do not land you at the right resources. Moreover, most institutes charge a big amount of money and provide substandard (partially erroneous) knowledge on testing. With the above in our mind, I and Ajay Balamurugadas decided to create a Testing Learning Syllabus for Newbies (who believe in self-learning /self-education). What triggered us? This question at The Club by Ministry of Testing. Here is our day by day syllabus: First 5 […]
- [I am a Beginner, How to find a Job in Testing?](https://testingtitbits.com/i-am-a-beginner-how-to-find-a-job-in-testing/): Common Questions that I hear (at least once every week): and many more… 1: Relax, Everyone Faces This As a software tester, you’re not alone in encountering common questions about how to start or advance your career. Whether it’s starting out as a fresher, or looking to move beyond manual testing, these concerns are faced by many in the field. Don’t worry, there are solutions. I am sure by now you already know about all the job portals, groups, LinkedIn profiles, naukri.com, freelancers, etc. I will not waste your time by re-iterating the same. However, I would like to share practical […]
- [Info about  Info](https://testingtitbits.com/info-about-info/): Some Common Information related Questions that I see in Testing Community Forums (Telegram, Discord, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) on a regular basis: I need some information about <Tool/Technology/Company Name>, Can someone please help here? Does anyone have some information about <Tool/Technology/Company Name>? Can anyone help me with <Tool/Technology Name>? Anyone with experience in <Tool/Technology Name>? I know most people put such messages to seek some help for their specific questions. However, I feel that these types of messages lead to confusion for potential folks who could actually help you. If you are not going to be specific about your problem or you don’t know how to […]
- [Notes: Software Testability to Assist Testing](https://testingtitbits.com/notes-software-testability-to-assist-testing/): Found this amazing article on Software Testability at Dev.To by ashleygraf_ on “How can software testability assist manual testing”. Here is the link to the actual blog post. Refer detailed mindmap below: Here is the web view version of the same: https://www.xmind.net/m/nQ8dWs
- [Consideration for Designing a Test Automation Framework](https://testingtitbits.com/consideration-for-designing-a-test-automation-framework/): Some days back, In the Test Chat Community, we were discussing, “What should be the considerations for designing a Test Automation Framework?” Amuthan Sakthivel (Testing Mini Bytes) shared some nice points. I extended some of the points based on my experience with Automation Framework Development. So, Here is the summary of that entire discussion: Web View: https://www.xmind.net/m/L2XiQk
- [Expectations from Software Testers](https://testingtitbits.com/expectations-from-software-professionals/): I recently watched an amazing video on this topic on YouTube by Uncle Bob. Most of the points made complete sense. Although this video was addressed for developers, it is quite relevant for testers too. We need professionals (and professionalism) in our field in order to be taken seriously as a craftsman. Although, most of us believe that we are software professionals, however not all stand up to the expectations of a professional. These are some of the expectations from the software professionals which if fulfilled can help anyone stand out from the average crowd. Expectations from Software Testers – Lessons from Uncle Bob […]
- [My 10 Favourite Learning Resources on Testing :)](https://testingtitbits.com/my-10-favourite-learning-resources-on-testing/): The industry is filled with so many learning resources on Testing & Automation but some really stand out. Here you go! 🧵🧵  (1/10) TestingEducation.Org Courses by @DrCemKaner and @jamesmarcusbach Courses for FREE on:– Testing Foundations– Bug Advocacy– Test Design– Exploratory Testing URL: testingeducation.org/BBST/ Testing Foundations“In this booklet, Rahul has put together a tantalizing glimpse of some of the content of Testing Foundations.” – James Marcus Bach. Supported By: The Test Tribehttps://leanpub.com/testingfoundations (2/10) Test Automation University by @Applitools Automation Testing Courses & Tracks available for:– Web Automation– Mobile Automation– API Automation On Languages:– Java– C#-Python And much more. Test Automation University | Applitoolshttps://bit.ly/automationuniversity (3/10) API Testing Links by @armatearjun Curated […]
- [My 10 Fav Books on Software Testing](https://testingtitbits.com/my-10-fav-books-on-software-testing/): Originally posted as a Twitter thread here, Thought to preserve this as a blog post. There are a lot of interesting books on testing! However, some have been really special for me and I often refer to them from time to time. Here are the top 10 testing books from my collection. 🧵🧵👇👇  1. Perfect Software & Other Illusions about Testing by @JerryWeinberg Contains:– Common Testing Mistakes– Reality on Software Testing– How to break the illusions around testing. Check Here: Perfect SoftwareJames Bach says, “Read this book and get your head straight about testing. I consider Jerry (Weinberg) to be the greatest living […]
- [7 Testing Communities from where I will learn new stuff in 2026](https://testingtitbits.com/7-testing-communities-from-where-i-learn-something-new-almost-everyday/): Software testing communities are the unsung heroes of the testing world, pushing the boundaries of what is possible and constantly striving to uplift the testing game. 🚀🚀 Here’s my personal list for anyone new to testing or testing communities. 1. Ministry of Testing 2. RST Slack Group 3. Shift Sync Community by Tricentis 4. The Test Chat 5. The Test Tribe 6. LambdaTest Community 7. BrowserStack Community This completes my final list for now. However, I am sure there are a lot of other exciting places to learn about Testing and Tools 🙂 Do help me with your suggestions, Thanks 🙂  […]
- [Notes on Secrets of a Buccaneer Scholar by James Bach](https://testingtitbits.com/notes-on-secrets-of-a-buccaneer-scholar-by-james-bach/): School is temporary, Education is not Don’t wait for someone to teach you; your enthusiasm will attract teachers to you. To learn something valuable, you may have to work at it. It may be hard work. For me, it has to be fun, too. Or else forget it. The secret to my success is this: I found something that was fun for me, I learned all about it, and now I get paid for fun things I do with my mind. Truths, School want you to accept, a.k.a. Schoolism You must study what we tell you. What we say is the only […]
- [Soft Skills required to be a Complete Software Tester](https://testingtitbits.com/soft-skills-required-to-be-a-complete-software-tester/): Initially created as a Twitter thread. Thought to preserve this as a blogpost version. Let’s Have a Look 🙂 🧵👇  1) They don’t hesitate to ask questions 🙂 That’s the way to success!  2) They don’t give excuses like: – I don’t know how this works– No way to test this feature– Developer coded it incorrectly– Other testers on my team missed the bug– I can’t code  3) They know how to tell their Testing Story 🙂 They help stakeholders understand the testing story rather than cribbing over things like, stakeholders don’t understand testing.  4) They know how to do Time Management: – Know your […]
- [Top 10 tools that I use daily to make my life easy.](https://testingtitbits.com/top-10-tools-that-i-use-daily-to-make-my-life-easy/): Originally, posted as a Twitter thread, thought to post it as a blog as this would be a good reference for the future too 🙂 Finding the right tool comes after a huge hidden cost of evaluation, learning, and experimentation. Here you go! 🧵  (1/10) #XMind 2021 by @xmind – Ultimate Mindmapping Software– Makes it easy to take notes, Visualize concepts– Presentations (Pitch Mode) 🔥 Free / Evaluation Mode is also available. Tool Link: xmind.net Tool Overview: What the Product: #3 – XMind 2021 (2/10) #Vimium Browser Extension – Makes navigation fun & easy– Customizable Shortcuts– Powerful Tool for Vim Fans Tool Link: VimiumThe Hacker’s Browser (3/10) Magical by @get_magical […]
- [AI Chapter: Your Entry Gate to MoTaverse & its AI Club](https://testingtitbits.com/ai-chapter-your-entry-gate-to-motaverse-its-ai-club/): What is MoTaverse? MoTaverse is the Ministry of Testing’s community space. Think of it as a Slack universe where real […]
- [KYC for Testers: Know Your Customer Before You Test a Thing](https://testingtitbits.com/kyc-for-testers-know-your-customer-before-you-test-a-thing/): Knowing yor customer is the first step towards responsible testing. Here is a guide for serious testers: PRE-TEST CHECKLIST KYC […]
- [Modern Test Management: 7 Features Executives Must Demand in 2026 (Before it’s too late)](https://testingtitbits.com/modern-test-management-7-features-executives-must-demand-in-2026-before-its-too-late/): Your team is shipping faster than ever with AI. And you still don’t know if it’s safe to release. Release […]
- [Focus hack: Disable short form reels and videos](https://testingtitbits.com/focus-hack-disable-short-form-reels-and-videos/): If you clicked on this link, you probably already know why someone would want to disable short-form videos on YouTube […]
- [QA Advocate of the Year 2026](https://testingtitbits.com/qa-advocate-of-the-year-2026/): Humbled, grateful, and a little amazed. Named 𝐐𝐀 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 at 𝘚𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘛𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘋𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 2026 by Scandium […]
- [XMind Discount Code 2026 – Get 15% OFF with Rahul Parwal](https://testingtitbits.com/xmind-discount-code-2026-get-15-off-with-rahul-parwal/): I have been using XMind since 2020, after my mentor introduced it during a brainstorming session. It became my go-to […]
- [2025 Year-End Wrapped: Showing Up, One Step at a Time](https://testingtitbits.com/2025-year-end-wrapped-showing-up-one-step-at-a-time/): 2025 didn’t feel like a year of shortcuts.It felt like a year of showing up—consistently, intentionally, sometimes uncomfortably. When I […]
- [Tech Interview Principles I Recommend](https://testingtitbits.com/tech-interview-principles-i-recommend/): Adapted with permission from the original author: Pramod Yadav | LinkedIn Hiring testers, especially senior testers or test leads, isn’t […]
- [Testers: Stop Competing with AI. Start Pairing with It](https://testingtitbits.com/testers-stop-competing-with-ai-start-pairing-with-it/): Three years ago, I was curious yet highly skeptical about the use of AI in testing. Fast forward to today: […]
- [Prompting workshop - TestBash 2025](https://testingtitbits.com/prompting-workshop-testbash-2025/): As Generative AI continues to gain popularity, effectively utilizing it can significantly enhance your daily testing tasks and long-term efficiency. […]
- [Experience at SPARKS 2025, KL](https://testingtitbits.com/experience-at-sparks-2025-kl/): I flew to Malaysia last month. First time there. New place, new people, new energy.I attended and spoke at SPARKS […]
- [Nothing called manual testing](https://testingtitbits.com/nothing-called-manual-testing/): I have been a big-time advocate of not using terms like “manual” or “automation” to represent “testing”. However, there is […]
- [Gen AI for testers - FREE Course](https://testingtitbits.com/gen-ai-for-testers-free-course/): Back in March 2025, we ran something special:A 4-week live learning series on Generative AI for Testers in collaboration with […]
- [My testing study & learning notes](https://testingtitbits.com/my-testing-study-learning-notes/): One of the best ways to learn is to teach, and one of the best ways to teach is to […]
- [What AI terms also stands for:](https://testingtitbits.com/what-ai-also-stands-for/): AI is a buzzword. It means a lot of things, and sometimes, when people say ‘AI,’ they might also mean […]
- [Techie habits (investments) for long run](https://testingtitbits.com/techie-habits-investments-for-long-run/): Having spent a decade in the tech world, I see some tech habits (a.k.a skill investment) that have paid super […]
- [Why I bet on Ministry of Testing Pro (and Won)](https://testingtitbits.com/why-i-bet-on-ministry-of-testing-pro-and-won/): Every tester has a moment. That quiet pause between curiosity and confidence. When you’ve read enough blogs to blur them […]
- [My EuroSTAR Story: From CFP rejections to Best Tutorial 2025 Award](https://testingtitbits.com/my-eurostar-story-from-cfp-rejections-to-best-tutorial-2025-award/): I didn’t plan this. Not this far. Not this big. It began with an email. Just one. In 2022. Ajay Balamurugadas, […]
- [Experience at #UiPathHackathonWithTTT](https://testingtitbits.com/experience-at-uipathhackathonwithttt/): Hackathons carry a pulse. Not the calm heartbeat of routine work but the thrum of ideas colliding under pressure. Timed. […]
- [Council of LLMs for Testers](https://testingtitbits.com/council-of-llms-for-testers/): Welcome back! Let’s talk about something new today. It’s a fresh idea, maybe even a little futuristic. I’ve been experimenting […]
- [My upskilling secret - copy it, for free](https://testingtitbits.com/my-upskilling-secret-copy-it-for-free/): This is my secret to learning. I’m making it public now. People ask me how I learn new things quickly […]
- [The fine print of using AI tools in testing](https://testingtitbits.com/the-fine-print-of-using-ai-tools-in-testing/): We’ve all seen it. That familiar line tucked away at the bottom of every mutual fund investment ad: Translation? You […]
- [The precursor of success with AI: You](https://testingtitbits.com/the-precursor-success-with-ai-you/): When you ask a tool to generate code, your role is central. It begins with crafting a prompt, adding context, […]
- [AI model selection for testers](https://testingtitbits.com/ai-model-selection-for-testers/): A model to guide software testers in selecting the right LLM based on task complexity and output quality needs. AI […]
- [AI usage for testers: Quadrants model](https://testingtitbits.com/ai-usage-for-testers-quadrants-model/): AI is revolutionizing software testing. It automates repetitive tasks, uncovers patterns, and speeds up workflows. But it’s not magic. It […]
- [Becoming a Software Testing Expert - Notes](https://testingtitbits.com/becoming-a-software-testing-expert-notes/): These are the notes prepared from a talk by James Bach on Google Tech Talks 2006 on How to be […]
- [Testing Demoes: Watch Testing in Action](https://testingtitbits.com/testing-in-action/): Testing is easier to learn when you learn it through hands-on. Watching testing in action is an interesting way to […]
- [Video Content & YouTubing Tips for Testers](https://testingtitbits.com/video-content-youtubing-tips-for-testers/): As a tester, vlogging is a popular way to showcase your work and expertise. A lot of good testers would […]
- [Testing Activity Templates - Free Downloads](https://testingtitbits.com/templates/): I love to create templates for my work to speed up my testing work. Most of these templates are based […]
- [QA&Test Embedded 2024 - Talk Summaries & Highlights](https://testingtitbits.com/qatest-embedded-2024-talk-summaries-highlights/): A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending the QA&TEST Embedded Conference 2024. The event was packed […]
- [Web Testing Hack - Using Bookmarklets to Supercharge Your Testing Power](https://testingtitbits.com/web-testing-hack-using-bookmarklets-to-supercharge-your-testing-power/): If you are a software tester, there’s a high chance that you have done web testing in your career.  The […]
- [Testing Mnemonic Cards Repository](https://testingtitbits.com/testing-mnemonic-cards/): Mnemonics are a powerful way to capture great ideas. They act as a reminder for testers to not forget crucial […]
- [Testing & Quality Metrics - Pitfalls to Avoid](https://testingtitbits.com/testing-quality-metrics-pitfalls-to-avoid/): Many testing and software projects like to define quality metrics for capturing and quantifying “quality” to the customer. Quality is […]
- [AI in Testing - Resource Repository](https://testingtitbits.com/ai-in-testing-compiled-resources/): Curated Field Guide · Updated May 2026 AI in Testing A hand-curated field guide to the resources that actually matter […]
- [MQTT Testing Resources & Tools Repository](https://testingtitbits.com/mqtt-testing-resources-tools/): This blog post is a compilation of various testing resources & tools on MQTT Testing. I have not tried these […]
- [Prompting Cheat sheet for Testers](https://testingtitbits.com/promptingchecklist/): I have been learning AI in Testing through the 30 Days of AI in Testing Challenge by the Ministry of […]
- [Risks of AI for Testing (and Testers)](https://testingtitbits.com/risks-of-ai-for-testing-and-testers/): Hello Folks! As part of Day 12 of the 30 Days of AI in Testing Challenge by the Ministry of […]
- [AI Prompt Repository for Testers](https://testingtitbits.com/aitestingprompts/): Have been learning Prompt Engineering (Source) for some time now. Also, using my learnings to experiment with different ways to […]
- [Earning Leverage as a Tester](https://testingtitbits.com/earning-leverage-as-a-tester/): Atul asked me this interesting question on my WhatsApp group: What are some of the ways you can achive asymetric […]
- [Failure Traps of Automation Project](https://testingtitbits.com/failure-traps-of-automation-project/): 90% of Automation Projects Fail to Give Promised Value. They keep getting trapped in the same old mistakes. Here are […]
- [Journey to LinkedIn Top Voice](https://testingtitbits.com/journey-to-linkedin-top-voice/): 1000+ Days 🔥 That’s how long I have been talking about #Testing on LinkedIn 🚀 Finally, Got the Top Software Testing Voice Badge from […]
- [10 Reasons Why You Should Attend The Testμ Conference 2023](https://testingtitbits.com/10-reasons-why-you-should-attend-the-test%ce%bc-conference-2023/): Testμ (TestMu) is an exceptional and one-of-a-kind online conference experience that is meticulously tailored to cater to your individual needs […]
- [Data Quality & Database Migration Cheat sheet](https://testingtitbits.com/database-migration-testing-checklist/): Data is the oil of this century. The database is the storage place for this oil. Interested in the world […]
- [Prioritization & Personal Time Management](https://testingtitbits.com/prioritization-personal-time-management/): In today’s fast-paced world, managing our personal and professional lives can be quite challenging. With so many demands on our […]
- [Experience Report: MK Farms - Paradise for Nature Lovers](https://testingtitbits.com/experience-report-mk-farms-paradise-for-nature-lovers/): If you’re looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of city life, you should try considering a place […]
- [How Karna inspires me as a Passionate Tester](https://testingtitbits.com/how-karna-inspires-me-as-a-passionate-tester/): As a software tester, I often draw inspiration from various sources, and one character that resonates with me is Karna […]
- [7 Testing Courses Worth Trying: Unlocking Real Tricks of the Trade](https://testingtitbits.com/7-testing-courses-worth-trying-unlocking-real-tricks-of-the-trade/): Are you tired of the testing courses that only teach you vocabulary and leave you feeling unprepared for the real […]
- [Start your Testing with "Why"](https://testingtitbits.com/start-your-testing-with-why/): I have seen an inherent urge in software testers to immediately jump into the “how” of testing. They want to […]
- [Open Source Portfolio Ideas for Testers](https://testingtitbits.com/open-source-portfolio-ideas-for-testers/): 99% of Engineers want to use Open Source Tools. ✅  99% of Engineers don't contribute to Open Source Tools. ❌  Contributing to it is damn easy. 🧡
- [Ultimate UI Testing Cheat sheet](https://testingtitbits.com/uichecklist/): I have frequently referred to my testing cheatsheets to level up my testing game. It’s working out great! I found […]
- [Common Software Errors - Cheat sheet](https://testingtitbits.com/commonerrors/): I have been referring to this fantastic resource for a couple of years. It’s the Common Software Errors Appendix on […]
- [Rapid Software Testing (RST): Experience Report](https://testingtitbits.com/rapid-software-testing-rst-experience-report/): Why am I writing this, today? A fellow community member asked this question in a forum today. I think I […]
- [Desktop App Testing - All Resources Compiled](https://testingtitbits.com/desktoptestingresources/): Hey, Passionate testers! What was so exciting about the 90s? (just kidding) Well, one thing that was really exciting was […]
- [API Heuristic Cheat sheet - Common Falsehoods](https://testingtitbits.com/apichecklist/): I found yet another wonderful resource by Falsehoods. It’s on GitHub. kdeldycke/awesome-falsehood: 😱 Falsehoods Programmers Believe in (github.com) I have […]
- [UX Heuristic Cheat sheet - Laws of UX](https://testingtitbits.com/uxchecklist/): In today’s digital age, user experience (UX) has become an integral part of any successful software application. As more and […]
- [Secret to Success In Testing: Not for Excusers](https://testingtitbits.com/secret-to-success-in-testing-not-for-excusers/): This is the secret to success. Most people don’t practice testing outside their job. Here are 7 things that’ll help […]
- [Testing IoT Systems - Talk Summary](https://testingtitbits.com/testing-iot-systems-talk-summary/): This is a talk summary of an amazing talk by Vipin Jain from the TestingUy Conference. Full Talk Video:
- [Web Testing Heuristic Cheat sheet](https://testingtitbits.com/webchecklist/): Hey, Passionate testers! I found yet another wonderful resource by Lena Pejgan Wiberg. It’s on web testing heuristics. If you […]
- [Usability Heuristic Cheat sheet](https://testingtitbits.com/usabilitychecklist/): Hey, Passionate testers! I found a wonderful resource by Michael Kritsch. It’s on usability heuristic frameworks. These heuristics are a […]
- [Experience Report - Super Voice 2022](https://testingtitbits.com/experience-report-super-voice-2022/): Six months back, Synapse QA Community announced its first-ever reality contest in testing space on public speaking. When I first […]
- [Postman for Automation in Testing](https://testingtitbits.com/postman-for-automation-in-testing/): Postman can help you with your automation in testing efforts. I listed down some features that can be used for […]
- [What the hell is my problem with the term, "manual" testing?](https://testingtitbits.com/what-the-hell-is-my-problem-with-the-term-manual-testing/): My real problem with “manual/automation testing” is not from the use of the word “manual” or “automation” but the confusion […]
- [I am my own CXO. Are you?](https://testingtitbits.com/i-am-my-own-cxo-are-you/): Well! Let me quickly clarify the heading, I have not started any startup or organization. What I have started actually […]
- [Experience: askui - Test Innovation Challenge](https://testingtitbits.com/experience-askui-test-innovation-challenge/): askui organized its first-ever hackathon on 24th September 2022. The theme of the challenge was #innovation. The hackathon challenge duration […]
- [Failure Resume - Rahul Parwal (Ongoing)](https://testingtitbits.com/failure-resume-rahul-parwal-ongoing/): Our successes are often visible, our failures are often invisible. Anuj Magazine, FailQonf 2021 Failure is NOT the opposite of […]
- [Not Everyone can Test ✅](https://testingtitbits.com/not-everyone-can-test-%e2%9c%85/): This was originally posted as a LinkedIn Post and got some good traction and input from the testing community. I […]
- [Peer Power – Importance of Accountability Partner](https://testingtitbits.com/peer-power-importance-of-accountability-partner/): My learning & growth journey has been helped by some really good accountability partners. Their influence on me has kept […]
- [My top 10 all-time favorite videos on software testing](https://testingtitbits.com/my-top-10-all-time-favorite-videos-on-software-testing/): Originally, posted as a Twitter thread, thought to post it as a blog as this would be a good reference for […]
- [Testing - Essential & Helpful Skills](https://testingtitbits.com/testing-essential-helpful-skills/): What is Testing? Testing is the process of evaluating a product by learning about it through experiencing, exploring, and experimenting, which […]
- [Uses This](https://testingtitbits.com/uses-this/): Last Updated: 29 March 2026 Inspired by Uses This & Manas Saloi, the tools, services, and techniques I’m using to get […]
- [Assured Responsibility & Other Illusions about Testing](https://testingtitbits.com/assured-responsibility-other-illusions-about-testing/): I have seen testers being worried about how other stakeholders might blame them if any bug is found in the […]
- [Are we looking for an Elixir in Software Development?](https://testingtitbits.com/are-we-looking-for-an-elixir-in-software-development/): Yesterday, I was talking to one of my cousins who just became a doctor and said that unfortunately, the majority […]
- [Scaling Yourself - Do More in Less](https://testingtitbits.com/do-more-in-less/): The motivation for this post was a question by Indrani on The Test Tribe Community’s Discord Server. The question was […]
- [Conversation on Over-Detailing Syndrome](https://testingtitbits.com/conversation-on-over-detailing-syndrome/): Me: Detailed testing procedures (“scripts” or “cases”) work well for automation scripting but could be an overkill for human “testers”. […]
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- [Good Tester Developer Relationship](https://testingtitbits.com/good-tester-developer-relationship/): This was the topic of discussion for the Automation Advocates Virtual Coffee Meetup # 1. We all shared our views […]
- [Virtual Whiteboarding - Study Notes](https://testingtitbits.com/virtual-whiteboarding-study-notes/): These are my study notes on the course on Virtual Whiteboarding available for free at the University of Provar. The […]
- [As a Tester, What can I showcase except Bugs, Tests, and Bug Reports?](https://testingtitbits.com/as-a-tester-what-can-i-showcase-except-bugs-tests-and-reports/): This question came from an interesting discussion that I had done in the Automation Advocates Virtual Coffee Meetup # 1. […]
- [Should organizers share bug reports or implement a live open bug database in Testing Contests?](https://testingtitbits.com/should-organizers-share-bug-reports-or-implement-a-live-open-bug-database-in-testathons/): NOTE: This blog post is a summary of some asynchronous discussions between Saket Agrawal, Fenil Vaswani, and Rahul Parwal on […]
- [How to be a good remote buddy?](https://testingtitbits.com/how-to-be-a-good-remote-buddy/): Out of all the soft skills, remote collaboration skills are one the most useful and influential skills today. With the […]
- [10 Testing Challenges you might be going through](https://testingtitbits.com/10-testing-challenges-you-might-be-going-through/): 1. Poor Testability2. Expectations that testers have to pinpoint every issue.3. Lack of time in testing because development took more […]
- [API Testing vs UI Testing: What pays more?](https://testingtitbits.com/api-testing-vs-ui-testing-what-pays-more/): A similar question was asked in The Test Chat Community, one month back. Here is my take on it: API […]
- [Persuasion Skills for Testers](https://testingtitbits.com/persuasion-skills-for-testers%ef%bf%bc/): Ever noticed how some people possess super persuasive skills? I had learned the basics of this skill from my discussions […]
- [Learning Automation Skills as a Tester](https://testingtitbits.com/learning-automation-skills-as-a-tester/): Original Question:I am into manual testing so far. Need to move to automation testing. I have worked on automation for around 8 […]
- [Wanna be Super Productive? Check this out!](https://testingtitbits.com/wanna-be-super-productive-check-this-out/): Finding appropriate tools for boosting productivity can be a big challenge. Be it a tool to remember the passwords or […]
- [Are Biases Influencing your Test Results?](https://testingtitbits.com/does-psychology-influence-your-test-experiments/): Testing is driven by Human Judgements, Observations, Analysis, Heuristics & Biases. However, like in any other field, Biases and prejudices can be very […]
- [Tips to Fastrack as an Automation Engineer](https://testingtitbits.com/tips-to-fastrack-as-an-automation-engineer/): Think on the lines of adding value. What value are you adding? Think about what problem needs to be solved? […]
- [10 Lessons from 5 Years of My Software Career](https://testingtitbits.com/10-lessons-from-my-5-years-of-software-career/): 1. Quality >>> Quantity Quality matters in long run. No matter how much you do, you will only be recognized by […]
- [How Google Tests Software - Summary](https://testingtitbits.com/how-google-tests-software-summary/): How Google Tests Software? Why Bug Prevention is important? What are the various contributing roles to testing? What does a […]
- [Doctor Consultation vs Google - Tester Perspective](https://testingtitbits.com/doctor-consultation-vs-google-tester-perspective/): I saw this question in one of the chat groups today. To me, It sounded like a manual testing vs automation testing […]
- [Personal Tips: How to improve skills and grow in your career?](https://testingtitbits.com/personal-tips-how-to-improve-skills-and-grow-in-your-career/): Someone asked me this question today. Although, I feel I am still too small for giving such advice. However, based […]
- [How to stay humble when people are aggressive towards you?](https://testingtitbits.com/how-to-stay-humble-when-people-are-aggressive-towards-you/): An old-time mentor asked me this question today. Though, I feel that I don’t know much about this skill (“constructive […]
- [How can experienced testers help new testers who “really work” in getting more “work”?](https://testingtitbits.com/how-can-experienced-testers-help-new-testers-who-really-work-in-getting-more-work/): Promote any good stuff by them. (Good stuff in general spreads fast automatically irrespective of any push, however, a push […]
- [Should a Developer & Tester Work in the Same Technology Stack?](https://testingtitbits.com/should-a-developer-tester-work-in-the-same-technology-stack/): As they say, Context is the King, I feel it is the King, Queen, Jack, and everything when it comes […]
- [Experience @ Testing Hackathon: ZenQuest 2021](https://testingtitbits.com/experience-zenquest-2021/): Participated with my friend, Apoorva Ram (Senior Software Test Engineer @ Qapitol QA). Day # 1 10:00 AM IST: Intro Session Fun […]
- [10 reasons why a green report might not be green!](https://testingtitbits.com/10-reasons-why-a-green-report-might-not-be-green/)
- [Summary: The Essence of Heuristics by James Bach](https://testingtitbits.com/summary-the-essence-of-heuristics-by-james-bach/): It was tough to understand the concept of “Heuristics” when I first heard about this word. Today, when I think […]

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