Dear Community,

As a tester, this year has been a unique journey for me—one filled with victories, setbacks, and invaluable lessons.

Let’s start with the wins:

1. WIT Asia Next Generation Leader of the Year Finalist Award: It’s an honor to be recognized among exceptional talents shaping the future.
2. Nomination for Globant Rising Star Award: Being considered for this prestigious award is humbling and motivating.
3. Selected for BrowserStack Champion program: Joining a program that champions quality testing has been incredibly rewarding.
4. Selected for Selectorshub Ambassador Program: This opportunity to represent innovative tools is both exciting and fulfilling.
5. Surpassed 15k+ followers on LinkedIn & 1.8k on Twitter: Building a strong network within the testing community has been enriching.

Now, onto the flip side—the fails and bug tales:

This year wasn’t without its challenges. One of the notable failures I encountered was overlooking a critical edge case scenario in an e-commerce platform I was testing. I missed testing the checkout process with a specific combination of discount codes and payment methods, which led to a situation where users couldn’t apply certain discounts when using a particular payment gateway. It taught me the importance of thorough test planning and considering diverse user journeys.

As for bug tales, there was this intriguing incident where a seemingly minor UI change caused a cascade of issues across various devices and browsers. What appeared as a simple adjustment in button placement resulted in functionality glitches, especially on older versions of certain browsers. It emphasized the necessity of comprehensive cross-browser and cross-device testing, even for seemingly small changes.

My biggest learning from these experiences has been the significance of collaboration and communication. Engaging with developers, designers, and product managers early in the development cycle helped in better understanding requirements and identifying potential pitfalls. Building strong communication channels not only improved the testing process but also fostered a culture of shared responsibility for product quality.

On a personal note, while these failures and bug tales might have been challenging, they’ve been invaluable in shaping my growth as a tester, reinforcing the importance of attention to detail, thorough testing methodologies, and effective collaboration within a team. Testing often involves navigating through uncertainties and unexpected scenarios. Staying flexible and open to learning from failures has been crucial in refining my approach as a tester. In the community, I’ve strived to share these experiences, posting regularly to contribute to our collective learning and growth.

Looking forward to more challenges and victories in the coming year!