What key skills regularly help you tackle testing tasks?

When you’re faced with different testing challenges, which skills do you rely on most? Here are some scenarios to explore: which skills do you think are essential?

  • Investigating a bug report: A customer reports a bug with a login feature, but the steps to reproduce the issue are unclear. What skills help you figure it out?
  • Collaborating on a new feature: You’re in a meeting with developers and the product manager, discussing a new feature. What helps you ask the right questions and think about potential risks?
  • Conducting exploratory testing: You’re asked to explore a new release for issues not covered by test cases. What skills help you decide what to test and where to look for problems?
  • Prioritising bugs for a release: There are multiple bugs, but not all can be fixed before release. What skills help you determine which ones to prioritise?

We’re curious to know:

  • Which skills or traits do you find most valuable for completing these tasks?
  • And do you have any tips on developing these skills to help others in the community?
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