# MoT Content Discussions **URL:** https://club.ministryoftesting.com/c/mot-content-discussions/263.md?page=1 [Latest](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [What has been your greatest challenge you’ve faced when testing accessibility in projects?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-has-been-your-greatest-challenge-you-ve-faced-when-testing-accessibility-in-projects/84861)
**Author:** [@mkenne01](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mkenne01)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [21 May 2025 11:26 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-has-been-your-greatest-challenge-you-ve-faced-when-testing-accessibility-in-projects/84861 "2025-05-21T11:26:06Z")
Check out this My MoT article “Empathy lessons for software testers: Preparing for the European Accessibility Act.” The article gives you an insight into the European Accessibility Act and how empathy labs help teams und… --- ## [Where do you store your test automation code?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/where-do-you-store-your-test-automation-code/78464)
**Author:** [@sarahdeery](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sarahdeery)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [19 May 2025 14:57 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/where-do-you-store-your-test-automation-code/78464 "2025-05-19T14:57:34Z")
Check out this week’s article, “Choosing the best repo for your test automation code” by @lkhudisman to explore the ongoing debate and discover a practical hybrid solution. What You’ll Learn: :file\_folder: The pros and… --- ## [How do you add quality outside of the “testing phase” of the SDLC?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-add-quality-outside-of-the-testing-phase-of-the-sdlc/84582)
**Author:** [@MeasuredInQuestions](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/MeasuredInQuestions)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [14 May 2025 09:20 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-add-quality-outside-of-the-testing-phase-of-the-sdlc/84582 "2025-05-14T09:20:25Z")
In my experience, quality cannot be added from a single column on a board or in a few weeks at the end of a project, and it can be almost impossible to retrofit quality. It’s built gradually through small intentional ste… --- ## [What are your favourite browser extensions](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-are-your-favourite-browser-extensions/68756)
**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [7 May 2025 15:19 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-are-your-favourite-browser-extensions/68756 "2025-05-07T15:19:04Z")
It’s Thursday so that means new article day! This time we have an article from @kasturi14 who has shared some of their favourite chrome browser extensions: Which begs the question: What are your favourite browser ex… --- ## [Have you ever had a wake-up moment in your career that changed your testing strategy?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/have-you-ever-had-a-wake-up-moment-in-your-career-that-changed-your-testing-strategy/84483)
**Author:** [@ujjwal.singh](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/ujjwal.singh)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [4 May 2025 06:53 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/have-you-ever-had-a-wake-up-moment-in-your-career-that-changed-your-testing-strategy/84483 "2025-05-04T06:53:04Z")
Hi everyone, I wrote a new article for MoT titled “Breaking the autopilot: how I stopped testing like a machine“, where I talk about the moment that changed my testing approach. Before, I was mostly focused on ticking … --- ## [Have you contributed to open source as a tester?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/have-you-contributed-to-open-source-as-a-tester/84229)
**Author:** [@imaabasiee](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/imaabasiee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [28 April 2025 18:14 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/have-you-contributed-to-open-source-as-a-tester/84229 "2025-04-28T18:14:21Z")
Check out my first article with the Ministry of Testing, “@imaabasiee, 'How to contribute to open source projects as a software tester”, which breaks down exactly how QA professionals can make meaningful contributions to… --- ## [Does using the word ‘manual’ bother you?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/does-using-the-word-manual-bother-you/84094)
**Author:** [@AdyStokes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/AdyStokes)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [25 April 2025 05:03 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/does-using-the-word-manual-bother-you/84094 "2025-04-25T05:03:52Z")
If you have been working as a software tester or in software development for any length of time, you will probably have come across the term ‘manual testing’. At its worst, the term ‘manual testing’ can create a damaging… --- ## [What strategies do you use to review requirements in your projects?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-strategies-do-you-use-to-review-requirements-in-your-projects/84351)
**Author:** [@hanisha](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/hanisha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [23 April 2025 00:11 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-strategies-do-you-use-to-review-requirements-in-your-projects/84351 "2025-04-23T00:11:21Z")
Have a read of my new MoT article, “Finding software testing opportunities early with the Requirements Review Model.” This article walks you through how the model helps testers catch unclear, risky, or ambiguous requirem… --- ## [How can testers break into leadership and influence quality at a higher level?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-can-testers-break-into-leadership-and-influence-quality-at-a-higher-level/83642)
**Author:** [@thetestchick](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/thetestchick)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [10 April 2025 01:26 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-can-testers-break-into-leadership-and-influence-quality-at-a-higher-level/83642 "2025-04-10T01:26:18Z")
Check out my article with Ministry of Testing, “From tester to decision-maker: carving your path in quality leadership,” which explores the challenges and opportunities for testers looking to break into leadership roles. … --- ## [How do you minimize the testing costs when testing a cloud application?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-minimize-the-testing-costs-when-testing-a-cloud-application/83962)
**Author:** [@teixeira.fernando](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/teixeira.fernando)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [3 April 2025 05:24 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-minimize-the-testing-costs-when-testing-a-cloud-application/83962 "2025-04-03T05:24:14Z")
Check out my article on the MoT site, “Testing cloud applications without breaking the bank: Testcontainers and LocalStack,” to gain a clear understanding of how to use TestContainers together with LocalStack to save som… --- ## [How do you spot the signs of burnout before It takes hold?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-spot-the-signs-of-burnout-before-it-takes-hold/81321)
**Author:** [@sarahdeery](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sarahdeery)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [29 March 2025 10:36 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-spot-the-signs-of-burnout-before-it-takes-hold/81321 "2025-03-29T10:36:40Z")
Warning: This article mentions of poor mental health, depression, and suicide. Read our latest article, " Burnout: A personal experience report", where @adystokes shares this deeply personal experience with burnout an… --- ## [How do you use Chrome DevTools to improve testing and troubleshoot issues?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-use-chrome-devtools-to-improve-testing-and-troubleshoot-issues/82650)
**Author:** [@kasturi14](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/kasturi14)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [26 March 2025 10:44 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-use-chrome-devtools-to-improve-testing-and-troubleshoot-issues/82650 "2025-03-26T10:44:05Z")
Check out out my article, “10 powerful tests with Chrome DevTools,” on the MoT site to gain a clear understanding of how to use Chrome DevTools for effective testing. Whether you’re testing at the UI level or the functi… --- ## [What challenges have you faced when implementing mocks in testing?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-challenges-have-you-faced-when-implementing-mocks-in-testing/83785)
**Author:** [@stefan\_testupio](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/stefan_testupio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2025 15:24 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-challenges-have-you-faced-when-implementing-mocks-in-testing/83785 "2025-03-25T15:24:01Z")
Read my latest article, “A Software Tester’s Guide to the Art of Mocking,” for Ministry of Testing to gain a deeper understanding of when and how to use mock testing effectively. Mocking can be a powerful tool for creat… --- ## [How do you describe your job to people?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-describe-your-job-to-people/83342)
**Author:** [@AdyStokes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/AdyStokes)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [16 March 2025 11:12 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-describe-your-job-to-people/83342 "2025-03-16T11:12:44Z")
Check out my MoT article, “What is software testing?,” to read many different definitions of what software testing is. No matter where in your testing career you are, we have all been asked, ‘what do you do?’ And it is … --- ## [What tools or techniques do you use when trying to influence decisions at work?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-tools-or-techniques-do-you-use-when-trying-to-influence-decisions-at-work/83509)
**Author:** [@jmosley5](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/jmosley5)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2025 13:56 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-tools-or-techniques-do-you-use-when-trying-to-influence-decisions-at-work/83509 "2025-03-13T13:56:22Z")
Check out my MoT article, “Want some CANDY? Creating a culture of fabulous feedback,” to gain an understanding of the CANDY heuristic and how it can be used to promote fabulous feedback. No matter where in your testing … --- ## [Have you encountered any state-related bugs in the mobile apps you test?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/have-you-encountered-any-state-related-bugs-in-the-mobile-apps-you-test/83414)
**Author:** [@threadmaster](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/threadmaster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 March 2025 12:38 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/have-you-encountered-any-state-related-bugs-in-the-mobile-apps-you-test/83414 "2025-03-06T12:38:45Z")
Check out my MoT article, “10 ways to test iOS apps across different states and lifecycle stages,” to learn about iOS app states and the most common edge cases. Whether you are dealing with background tasks, interruptio… --- ## [In your team or organisation, who is responsible for testing while you're offline?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/in-your-team-or-organisation-who-is-responsible-for-testing-while-youre-offline/82755)
**Author:** [@MeasuredInQuestions](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/MeasuredInQuestions)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [4 March 2025 11:54 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/in-your-team-or-organisation-who-is-responsible-for-testing-while-youre-offline/82755 "2025-03-04T11:54:29Z")
Please check out my first Ministry of Testing article about handover documents. In the article, I make the case that testing professionals shouldn’t be writing handovers but instead putting in place ways of working to in… --- ## [What have been your experiences as an interviewer (either first time or seasoned)?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-have-been-your-experiences-as-an-interviewer-either-first-time-or-seasoned/82480)
**Author:** [@kelly.kenyon](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/kelly.kenyon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [4 March 2025 11:00 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-have-been-your-experiences-as-an-interviewer-either-first-time-or-seasoned/82480 "2025-03-04T11:00:23Z")
Check out my article “From software tester to interviewer: Lessons from my first interview process,” on the MoT site to gain an interviewing perspective from someone ‘new to the game’. What you’ll learn: Why different… --- ## [What has been your most valuable experience in the Ministry of Testing community?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-has-been-your-most-valuable-experience-in-the-ministry-of-testing-community/82983)
**Author:** [@peteplako](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/peteplako)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [20 February 2025 12:29 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-has-been-your-most-valuable-experience-in-the-ministry-of-testing-community/82983 "2025-02-20T12:29:34Z")
Check out my article article on the MoT site, “Seven years of community: Ministry of Testing Athens Meetup”, where I reflect on the journey of MoT Athens, how it started, and the impact we’ve made on the Greek testing co… --- ## [What strategies have you used to make your test suites more reliable and maintainable?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-strategies-have-you-used-to-make-your-test-suites-more-reliable-and-maintainable/82306)
**Author:** [@manishsaini74](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/manishsaini74)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [19 February 2025 14:15 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-strategies-have-you-used-to-make-your-test-suites-more-reliable-and-maintainable/82306 "2025-02-19T14:15:18Z")
Check out my article " Testing software smarter, not harder: the shift-down strategy" that was published on the MoT site today! You’ll find out about shift-down testing, which introduces a fresh perspective on test auto… --- ## [What career path in software testing suits you best?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-career-path-in-software-testing-suits-you-best/80807)
**Author:** [@sarahdeery](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sarahdeery)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 December 2024 09:27 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-career-path-in-software-testing-suits-you-best/80807 "2024-12-13T09:27:26Z")
Check out our latest article by @al8xr, “Software Testing Careers: Many Paths to Success,” and explore the various directions you can take in your software testing career. Whether you’re focused on testing, leadership, … --- ## [How do you ensure your application fails gracefully?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-ensure-your-application-fails-gracefully/81267)
**Author:** [@sarahdeery](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sarahdeery)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [10 December 2024 11:03 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-ensure-your-application-fails-gracefully/81267 "2024-12-10T11:03:11Z")
Read our latest article by @stefan\_testupio, “Failing with grace: A tester’s guide to error culture,” and explore how clear error messaging can transform user trust and satisfaction while creating more resilient software… --- ## [How do you communicate your needs and preferences to your manager and team?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-communicate-your-needs-and-preferences-to-your-manager-and-team/81444)
**Author:** [@sarahdeery](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sarahdeery)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 December 2024 15:38 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-communicate-your-needs-and-preferences-to-your-manager-and-team/81444 "2024-12-10T15:38:44Z")
Check out today’s article, “Making Testing Jobs Safer for Neurodiversity: Manual of Me,” and explore how tools like the Manual of Me can help create safer and more supportive workplaces for neurodiverse testers. Neurodi… --- ## [Is “Quality Engineer” the most accurate title for today's testing roles?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/is-quality-engineer-the-most-accurate-title-for-todays-testing-roles/80950)
**Author:** [@sarahdeery](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sarahdeery)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [9 December 2024 11:18 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/is-quality-engineer-the-most-accurate-title-for-todays-testing-roles/80950 "2024-12-09T11:18:47Z")
Check out our latest article by @stuthomas, “Quality Engineer: What’s in a Job Title?” and explore how a quality engineering approach enables teams to solve complex problems, improve processes across the SDLC, and enhanc… --- ## [Do AI tools really support Accessibility Testing?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/do-ai-tools-really-support-accessibility-testing/81003)
**Author:** [@sarahdeery](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sarahdeery)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [27 November 2024 05:02 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/do-ai-tools-really-support-accessibility-testing/81003 "2024-11-27T05:02:59Z")
Read our latest article by @AdyStokes, “AI-assisted accessibility tools: pros and cons,” and explore how AI tools are being used to evaluate and enhance accessibility testing while recognising the crucial role of human e… --- ## [How can you thrive as a Test Manager without losing your tester roots?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-can-you-thrive-as-a-test-manager-without-losing-your-tester-roots/81082)
**Author:** [@sarahdeery](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sarahdeery)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 November 2024 11:35 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-can-you-thrive-as-a-test-manager-without-losing-your-tester-roots/81082 "2024-11-26T11:35:00Z")
Check out our latest article by @swathika.visagn , “The Germination of a Test Manager: A (former) seed’s tale,” and learn how to successfully transition into test management while keeping your tester mindset alive. What… --- ## [What techniques do you use to simplify BDD step definitions?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-techniques-do-you-use-to-simplify-bdd-step-definitions/80667)
**Author:** [@sarahdeery](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sarahdeery)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [6 November 2024 16:49 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-techniques-do-you-use-to-simplify-bdd-step-definitions/80667 "2024-11-06T16:49:10Z")
Check out our latest article by @picimako , “Strategies to Simplify Your BDD Step Definitions,” and dive into some practical techniques for managing BDD more efficiently. BDD (Behaviour-Driven Development) frameworks lik… --- ## [What hurdles did you have to overcome when starting your career in software testing?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-hurdles-did-you-have-to-overcome-when-starting-your-career-in-software-testing/80091)
**Author:** [@sarahdeery](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sarahdeery)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [3 November 2024 13:59 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-hurdles-did-you-have-to-overcome-when-starting-your-career-in-software-testing/80091 "2024-11-03T13:59:26Z")
Check out this week’s article by @parwalrahul, “Taking your first steps in software testing,” to explore the journey of starting a career in testing and overcoming common hurdles faced by beginners. Whether you’re transi… --- ## [Can you share any everyday problem-solving habits that help with your testing?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/can-you-share-any-everyday-problem-solving-habits-that-help-with-your-testing/80232)
**Author:** [@sarahdeery](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sarahdeery)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [30 October 2024 12:23 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/can-you-share-any-everyday-problem-solving-habits-that-help-with-your-testing/80232 "2024-10-30T12:23:37Z")
Check out this week’s article by @constantakopoulos, “Practicing systems thinking to improve your software testing,” to learn how everyday problem-solving can sharpen your systems thinking and elevate your testing approa… --- ## [Can changing your mindset help your team tackle irreproducible bugs?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/can-changing-your-mindset-help-your-team-tackle-irreproducible-bugs/80521)
**Author:** [@sarahdeery](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sarahdeery)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [30 October 2024 03:27 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/can-changing-your-mindset-help-your-team-tackle-irreproducible-bugs/80521 "2024-10-30T03:27:30Z")
Check out this week’s article by @w4dd325, "Heisenbugs: handling software defects you can’t reproduce", to explore the challenges of reproducing and resolving these elusive defects. What You’ll Learn: :bug: Understand … [Previous page](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/c/mot-content-discussions/263.md) [Next page](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/c/mot-content-discussions/263.md?page=2)