The profession of the QA with Peter Sabev | HackCast S04E09
Welcome to HackCast S04E09!
In this episode, we're joined by a special guest, Peter Sabev. Peter serves as the CEO at Webbicus Ltd. and Director of Engineering at Pliant.io. With a PhD in Software Test Automation and as the organizer of QA Challenge Accepted, Petar brings a wealth of experience to the table.
Together, we delve into the world of Quality Assurance (QA). We explore the essence of QA, its processes, recommended tools for QAs, and much more. Additionally, we share insights on transitioning from manual to automated QA testing and discuss the current state of the market.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone considering a career in Quality Assurance! Tune in for valuable insights and expert advice.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:11 Meet Peter Sabev
07:09 What can you expect in the episode?
09:27 What is Quality Assurance (QA)?
15:11 Do you need Requirements to be a successful QA Engineer?
29:47 QA is not only about testing - product & domain knowledge
37:52 What makes a great QA?
44:36 Тhe QA Engineer has to be emotionally detached
50:30 The quality assurance process
57:50 What tools should you use?
58:55 Subscribe to our channel!
59:13 What's the current state of the market and how to enter as a QA?
1:16:00 Is HackConf coming back?
1:16:42 What are some good Bulgarian QA Conferences?
1:19:08 Get out of your comfort zone!
1:20:26 What's the best way to switch from Manual to Automation QA?
1:31:15 How is DevOps connected to Automation QA?
1:37:40 What are good AI tools for QA?
1:45:00 What AI tools does Peter use?
1:46:42 Transparency in QA
1:49:33 The human side of things
1:52:29 Outro
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Episode references:
QA Challenge Accepted: https://qachallengeaccepted.com/
Introducing the New Colleague - ChatGPT talk: • Peter Sabev: Introducing the New Coll...
Find QA conferences: testingconferences.org
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