How a QA Thinks: A Mindful Guide to Software Quality 🧠🔍

UmairQA
4 min readSep 24, 2024

Introduction: The QA Mindset Unveiled 🤯

Hey there, future software users! 👋 Ever wondered what goes on inside the mind of a Quality Assurance (QA) engineer as they navigate the complex world of software testing? 🤔 Let me take you on a journey through my thought process, filled with curiosity, skepticism, and just a touch of madness (kidding… mostly!). As a QA, I’m the one standing between a flawless product and a glitchy mess — and trust me, it’s a wild ride! 🎢

The QA Mindset: Balancing Curiosity and Skepticism 😈🔍

As a QA, I’m essentially the software’s devil’s advocate. My job is to poke holes, find flaws, and make sure the software behaves as expected — even in the most unexpected situations. It’s like being a detective, but instead of solving crimes, I’m unraveling software mysteries. I have to think creatively, consider the wildest scenarios, and always be on the lookout for the unexpected.

Real Talk: Sometimes, it feels like I’m in a battle of wits with the code. But hey, that’s what makes it fun, right? 😏

The Five Stages of QA Testing (Sort of!) 🤪

Testing isn’t just a job; it’s an emotional rollercoaster. From excitement to triumph, here’s a sneak peek into the phases I often go through:

  1. Excitement: “Ooh, a new feature! Let’s see what it can do!” 🎉

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UmairQA
UmairQA

Written by UmairQA

Experienced SDET skilled in JavaScript, Python, Cypress, Playwright, CI/CD, Jenkins, Git, Selenium, API testing, Postgres, and MySQL, for robust QA automation.