@thetrainline any chance you can fix the “catch me if you can” ticket bounce that happens after every fresh start of the iOS app.
@northernassist are trains running between Heald Green and Manchester Piccadilly? As they all appear
To be cancelled with no information…
6/ The takeaway?
Balance is key. Use automation for predictable knowns and exploratory testing to illuminate the unknowns. Together, they give you the feedback needed to manage uncertainty and build quality software. ⚖️
#AgileTesting #TechLeadership
5/ So, can you automate all testing?
Not entirely. It depends on:
🔹 The system's complexity.
🔹 Where your uncertainties lie.
🔹 How much human insight is needed to uncover risks. 🧠
#SoftwareEngineering #QAOps
4/ Exploratory testing = the secret weapon.
It’s the best way to navigate unknowns—uncovering risks automation can't see. But it’s time-intensive, requires skill, and isn’t easily repeatable. That’s why it complements automation, not replaces it. 🛠️
#TestingLife #Leadership
3/ Perfect systems don’t exist.
If you controlled _everything_ about a system and its environment, you could automate all testing. But real-world systems are messy, interconnected, and unpredictable. There’s always uncertainty to manage. 🌍
#DevOps #QualityEngineering
1/ Can we automate all testing? 🧪🤖
Automation is often seen as the answer to slow, tedious manual testing. But testing isn’t just "pass" or "fail"—it's about reducing uncertainty and understanding system behaviour. Here's why #automation alone isn’t enough. 🧵👇
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