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  • Does your Software Testing Pay – Part 3

    Does your Software Testing Pay – Part 3

    “Does your Software Testing Pay” is the question we posted. We then posted a simple calculation for a ROI.
    After we posted the second blog we had a couple of comments to the effect that concentrating on defects was a very narrow focus in terms of cost recovery and benefits. This was certainly a valid criticism; we had concentrated on something that could be answered and calculated without too much effort.

    Some of the suggestions that came back were as follows:

    1. Contributing to a better product using the information gleaned from testing
    2. Enhanced knowledge of the product for both testers and developers.
    3. Future design improvements.
    4. A better quality product.

    No doubt more items could be added to the above list

    Now we just need to cost them

    Since some of these are subjective benefits, it is suggested that they be documented and then all stakeholders can assign them to a value bucket (independently). As a starting point we can use an averaged value for each benefit and then convert that into a dollar value to determine the benefit.

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  • The AI Testing Landscape: Where Testers Create Value in the AI Era

    The AI Testing Landscape: Where Testers Create Value in the AI Era

    Artificial Intelligence is everywhere in software testing right now.

    Testers are experimenting with tools, generating test cases, writing automation scripts, and even reviewing code with AI. On the surface, it feels like a massive leap forward.

    The session introduces a practical framework for understanding the different domains of AI testing and the evolving role of software testers

    Register for this Free Webinar.

    Biography

    Swati Seela is a Principal SQA Engineer, author, and speaker with 20+ years of experience in software testing, automation, and quality engineering. She has built scalable test frameworks, authored 100+ widely read articles, and trained testers globally. Her work focuses on practical, high-impact testing and real-world applications of AI in quality engineering.

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  • Quality Assurance Centre of Excellence

    Quality Assurance Centre of Excellence

    Recently we discussed a misconception about Quality Assurance. Judging from some of the feedback we received, the post struck a nerve. Many people talked about the how they had encountered a similar misconception and what could be done about it. Although education seems to be the answer, it is ongoing and can be frustrating from time-to-time. Does one just leave it alone when people make these comments (even if the one I heard was probably not entirely serious)? Does one attempt to correct the misconception? That usually means starting a long dialogue (monologue?) with sometimes frustrating results. Either people start to glaze over, have something pressing to do somewhere else, or else simply misunderstand what was said (wilfully at times).

    So with all that in mind, we are going to start into a series on what is a Quality Assurance Centre of Excellence. This is different from a Testing Centre of Excellence. A Testing Centre of Excellence had to have a delivery component. A delivery component for a Quality Assurance Centre of Excellence is going to be a little harder. This means that this is going to be slightly more of a challenge. We will work through the same hierarchy insofar as it applies to this situation but obviously the emphasis will be different.

    So, having started the plan for the plan which always reminds me of The Siphonaptera next week we will start into the real classifications.

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  • Testing for System Integrators – Part 2

    Testing for System Integrators – Part 2

    Two days ago we asked two $10,000 dollar questions and this week we promised the possible answers. Unlike the questions, which are specific to the final client and the suppliers, the answers are more general and apply to both.

    1. The contracts state the following specifically about Quality Assurance and everyone is in agreement
    2. The contracts says nothing about it so far but we have Quality Assurance as a topic and the contract will not be finalised without this discussion
    3. The contracts says nothing about Quality Assurance so far but now that you have brought it up we will add it.
    4. There is something in the contracts about Quality Assurance and we can look it up for you (contracts are signed).
    5. There is nothing in the contracts (contracts are signed) and there is no intention of putting anything in the contracts about Quality Assurance
    6. We don’t know (but that is a good question)
    7. We don’t know (and we don’t care)

    Suffice to say the items in the above list have an obvious gradation from good to terrible in the order they are presented. If you get the first answer, you’re well on your way. If you get some of the middle answers you have some work to do, but you may be in time to effect some change. If you get the last few answers, you are in trouble!

    Next: What to do with the answers.

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  • Quality Management

    Quality Management

    Is there any difference between software and manufacturing?

    We recently participated in a preparation session for an upcoming webinar. The person we will be presenting with is involved Quality Management for Products while I was representing Software.

    It was quite surprising how similar we sounded in terms of what we do:

    1. Product Planning Phase turning into Requirements.
    2. Design Phase
    3. Testing Phase
    4. Production Phase
    5. End-of-Life
    • We both wanted measurements and opportunity to institute process improvement.
    • We both looked at the entire lifecycle.
    • We both looked at training as a method of attaining Quality objectives.
    • We both end up with a product.
    • We both wanted to add process improvement at all stages.

    There does not seem to be a lot of difference. But, then again, we took our Quality Assurance from Crosby, Deming and Juran.

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  • The purpose of Meetings

    The purpose of Meetings

    Recently I was asked to provide a short history of a local Quality Assurance organization.

    Starting with the previous organization, I went through the 25-year history in about 5 minutes. The one major overriding change in those 25 years was the advent of the internet that created a vast information trove that is free to all. Prior to that, people were isolated within their organizations with limited contact with people with the same interests in other organizations. Solutions to problems were generally home-grown.

    Having provided that very brief synopsis we were left with three questions about the purpose of the organization:

    1. Are we an organization dedicated to networking?
    2. Are we an education organization?
    3. Are we a social organization?

    Unfortunately we do not have enough of the history documented to determine what has been the best use of the time. Clearly my synopsis was based on what I remembered and I was not always in attendance at all the meetings or always on the board. So the question is still open.

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  • Conferences and Webinars in June 2026

    Conferences and Webinars in June 2026

    TASSQ June 2026 Meeting

    AI in Testing: How We’re Building a QA Platform We Can Trust — and Why an AI-First Approach Alone Is Not Enough

    Presenter: Anna Karnaukh

    Location: Online – Zoom

    When: Tuesday June 30, 2026

    Networking 6:00 – 6:30

    Presentation 6:30 p.m. (until 7:30 p.m.) EST

    Cost: $20.00 (CAD)
    Register at – coming shortly 

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    Test Automation Summit Toronto

    The future of testing is being shaped by AI, automation, and intelligent quality engineering—and Toronto is where the conversation happens next.

    Test Automation Summit—Toronto brings together the testing and QA community for a powerful day of learning, testing, and meaningful networking.

    Expect a full day featuring:

    • 10+ expert talks, keynotes, tutorials, and panel discussions
    • Real-world insights into AI-driven testing and automation
    • Practical strategies to improve quality, speed, and reliability
    • Opportunities to connect with QA leaders, engineers, and decision-makers

    Whether you’re a QA leader, automation engineer, test architect, or DevOps professional, this summit will give you the clarity and connections needed to stay ahead.

    Registration

  • Focused decision-and-action engagement

    Focused decision-and-action engagement

    Stop release chaos: clearer priorities, faster decisions, and quality you can trust.

    Focused decision-and-action engagement with department managers and key stakeholders – 2 weeks – This engagement is designed to identify the most important measurable impediments affecting confidence, flow, responsiveness, adoption, and maintainability, align leadership around the issues that matter most, and produce a practical 90-day action plan that can be used immediately.