# \#strategy **URL:** https://club.ministryoftesting.com/tag/strategy/9.md [Latest](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/tags.md) --- ## [Testing strategy for MCP servers, what's your team doing?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/testing-strategy-for-mcp-servers-whats-your-team-doing/87674)
**Author:** [@rbranco](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/rbranco)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2026 23:32 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/testing-strategy-for-mcp-servers-whats-your-team-doing/87674 "2026-08-23T23:32:16Z")
Hello everyone, We recently built an MCP server exposing part of one of our internal systems as tools for LLM agents to use (in our case, mostly querying and reading data, things like searches, lookups, reports). Now we… --- ## [Do you have a strategy for AI in your testing work? Is it defined already?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/do-you-have-a-strategy-for-ai-in-your-testing-work-is-it-defined-already/86981)
**Author:** [@parwalrahul](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/parwalrahul)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [22 December 2025 10:52 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/do-you-have-a-strategy-for-ai-in-your-testing-work-is-it-defined-already/86981 "2025-12-22T10:52:37Z")
Do you already have an official AI strategy in place at your work? What does that talk about? Governance? Scope? Allowed tools? etc? Is the AI-assisted testing welcomed in your workplace? Do you have any thoughts on t… --- ## [Is AI removing curiousity and creativity from testers?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/is-ai-removing-curiousity-and-creativity-from-testers/86827)
**Author:** [@rosie](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/rosie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [3 November 2025 09:53 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/is-ai-removing-curiousity-and-creativity-from-testers/86827 "2025-11-03T09:53:22Z")
This topic came up on This Week in Quality today with @scottkenyon , some good discussions came up, I’ll link to the recorded podcast once it is live. How do you feel about curiousity and creativity with respect to AI? --- ## [Seeking Advice: Automating GUI and Hardware Compatibility on a Linux-based Endpoint OS](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/seeking-advice-automating-gui-and-hardware-compatibility-on-a-linux-based-endpoint-os/86267)
**Author:** [@Mahmoud\_B](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/Mahmoud_B)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [9 August 2025 12:29 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/seeking-advice-automating-gui-and-hardware-compatibility-on-a-linux-based-endpoint-os/86267 "2025-08-09T12:29:47Z")
Hello everyone, I’m working on a project that involves a highly secure, Linux-based endpoint operating system. My current challenge is to build a robust automation framework for two key areas: Desktop Application GU… --- ## [Test cases VS No Test cases](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/test-cases-vs-no-test-cases/85331)
**Author:** [@shad0wpuppet](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/shad0wpuppet)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [9 July 2025 21:45 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/test-cases-vs-no-test-cases/85331 "2025-07-09T21:45:57Z")
Imagine kinda typical startup environment (generalized): You’re building a product from scratch. Lots of experiments and PoCs. You’re trying to get an MVP out for some users, beta first, then more. It’s an agile setup, … --- ## [AI vs Old-fashioned automation](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/ai-vs-old-fashioned-automation/85344)
**Author:** [@shad0wpuppet](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/shad0wpuppet)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [23 June 2025 06:13 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/ai-vs-old-fashioned-automation/85344 "2025-06-23T06:13:35Z")
Let’s say you’re starting a new project. A big, complex product built from scratch, with lots of complicated integrations. You currently have zero automation You have one dedicated QA Automation Engineer ready to star… --- ## [Hundreds of fast atomic autotests VS single end-to-end autotest](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/hundreds-of-fast-atomic-autotests-vs-single-end-to-end-autotest/85280)
**Author:** [@shad0wpuppet](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/shad0wpuppet)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [17 June 2025 06:05 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/hundreds-of-fast-atomic-autotests-vs-single-end-to-end-autotest/85280 "2025-06-17T06:05:13Z")
What would you choose? Option A: Hundreds of fast, atomic API and unit-level autotests running in parallel (takes around 20 minutes to complete with parallelization) Built on mocks, stubs, prepped test data and DB dum… --- ## [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… --- ## [When is testing complete, finished or done?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/when-is-testing-complete-finished-or-done/84502)
**Author:** [@rosie](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/rosie)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2025 20:41 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/when-is-testing-complete-finished-or-done/84502 "2025-05-02T20:41:15Z")
What’s your definition for when testing is done? Personally, I’m interested in real-life stories. When is testing determined as done for your current or recent projects? This post is inspired byJohn’s post: --- ## [How do you adapt your testing strategy when product requirements or risk priorities change over time?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-adapt-your-testing-strategy-when-product-requirements-or-risk-priorities-change-over-time/84102)
**Author:** [@ramanan49](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/ramanan49)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [9 April 2025 08:26 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-adapt-your-testing-strategy-when-product-requirements-or-risk-priorities-change-over-time/84102 "2025-04-09T08:26:20Z")
Software keeps changing, so our testing approach needs to evolve too. I’ve learned that yesterday’s critical tests might not matter much today. Do you guys take time to reassess your test priorities? I’m curious how oth… --- ## [Poor preparation in software testing can lead to](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/poor-preparation-in-software-testing-can-lead-to/83671)
**Author:** [@rosie](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/rosie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [1 April 2025 05:27 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/poor-preparation-in-software-testing-can-lead-to/83671 "2025-04-01T05:27:02Z")
I’m currently reviewing a module in STEC (Software Testing Essentials Certificate) where one section says: Poor preparation in software testing can lead to: Missing bugs due to testing the wrong version Wasted time d… --- ## [Do the possibilities of quality coaching change in different teams and contexts?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/do-the-possibilities-of-quality-coaching-change-in-different-teams-and-contexts/83819)
**Author:** [@dianadromey](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/dianadromey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [28 March 2025 07:56 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/do-the-possibilities-of-quality-coaching-change-in-different-teams-and-contexts/83819 "2025-03-28T07:56:27Z")
During a Cosmic Conversation about the possibilities of Quality Coaching with @cakehurstryan and @kato , at episode 10 of The Testing Planet, Callum and Kat answered this question: Do the possibilities of quality coach… --- ## [What are the risks of over-relying on tools?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-are-the-risks-of-over-relying-on-tools/82336)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [11 March 2025 21:07 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-are-the-risks-of-over-relying-on-tools/82336 "2025-03-11T21:07:22Z")
No doubt tools help us. We use them day in, and day out. Yet what happens if we rely on them too much? I’d like to hear your stories. Can you share an example of when you’ve relied too much on a tool? What was the impac… --- ## [Do all engineering teams need testers?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/do-all-engineering-teams-need-testers/83384)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [7 March 2025 05:04 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/do-all-engineering-teams-need-testers/83384 "2025-03-07T05:04:05Z")
Alessandra Moreira (@thetestchick) argues that not all engineering teams need testers. It’s a compelling post with plenty of solid arguments. Plus great advocacy for reasons a company will likely need a tester if they t… --- ## [Are We Hiring Testers or Superhumans?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/are-we-hiring-testers-or-superhumans/83285)
**Author:** [@ramanan49](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/ramanan49)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [1 March 2025 12:01 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/are-we-hiring-testers-or-superhumans/83285 "2025-03-01T12:01:00Z")
QA Job Descriptions today: :small\_blue\_diamond: Know multiple Automation Tools :small\_blue\_diamond: Perform Manual testing :small\_blue\_diamond: Understand Performance, Security, and API testing :small\_blue\_diamond: H… --- ## [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 does your automated accessibility testing implementation look like?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-does-your-automated-accessibility-testing-implementation-look-like/82831)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2025 17:03 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-does-your-automated-accessibility-testing-implementation-look-like/82831 "2025-02-12T17:03:10Z")
Such a good post from Natalie Stormann at Slack. I like how they go into real detail about their journey to automate some of their accessibility tests. The tools and frameworks they experimented with, the limitations the… --- ## [What is your companies DR (Disaster Recovery) strategy if Github goes down?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-is-your-companies-dr-disaster-recovery-strategy-if-github-goes-down/82598)
**Author:** [@ajwilson](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/ajwilson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [11 February 2025 11:50 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-is-your-companies-dr-disaster-recovery-strategy-if-github-goes-down/82598 "2025-02-11T11:50:45Z")
GitHub itself is hosted on AWS. If it shuts down, you could lose the reference to the remote repository. So you’re still left with your own clone right. Not too big a damage ‘per se’ in the individuals eyes, as someone w… --- ## [How to learn about time zones and testing time zones?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-to-learn-about-time-zones-and-testing-time-zones/82354)
**Author:** [@testfool](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/testfool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2025 21:00 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-to-learn-about-time-zones-and-testing-time-zones/82354 "2025-01-24T21:00:30Z")
I might have to test software which is used in different time zones. E.g. Consider a contrived example - A calendar and meeting app. When I create a meeting, the times are in my time zone. When the user gets the invite e… --- ## [What does modern test planning look like?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-does-modern-test-planning-look-like/81299)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2025 22:28 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-does-modern-test-planning-look-like/81299 "2025-01-22T22:28:40Z")
What can someone new to testing expect from a modern approach to test planning? Think about this in an Agile context. How is a Waterfall test planning approach different from Agile where perhaps a team is running Scrum … --- ## [What does testing debt look like and how do you keep on top of it?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-does-testing-debt-look-like-and-how-do-you-keep-on-top-of-it/82332)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2025 15:36 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-does-testing-debt-look-like-and-how-do-you-keep-on-top-of-it/82332 "2025-01-22T15:36:19Z")
Tell me some stories about testing debt such as outdated scripts, unreviewed automation, hard-to-integrate new features, lack of unit tests and more. Some questions that might spark thoughts around testing debt: How d… --- ## [Capturing what has been automated](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/capturing-what-has-been-automated/82122)
**Author:** [@monsieurfrench](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/monsieurfrench)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [15 January 2025 14:41 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/capturing-what-has-been-automated/82122 "2025-01-15T14:41:54Z")
Morning, To those who have automated tests as a core part of their strategy and who still have “manual” regression testing also, I have a question. (perhaps the second point is irrelevant) Do you capture/document anywh… --- ## [Setting a Learning path for freshers in Software QA](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/setting-a-learning-path-for-freshers-in-software-qa/81776)
**Author:** [@asprao78](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/asprao78)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [25 December 2024 14:42 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/setting-a-learning-path-for-freshers-in-software-qa/81776 "2024-12-25T14:42:38Z")
If you were tasked with setting a learning path for Freshers in Software QA, what skills, tools, processes and certifications would you recommend? I have created a small example of what I think should be a good learning… --- ## [What one test artefact example and story can you share?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-one-test-artefact-example-and-story-can-you-share/81661)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [19 December 2024 13:56 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-one-test-artefact-example-and-story-can-you-share/81661 "2024-12-19T13:56:22Z")
I’ve lost count of how many test artefacts I’ve used in my career. From test plans, test scripts, test strategy docs, spreadsheets, slides, confluence pages, swagger docs, mind maps, bug reports in countless different t… --- ## [What do you learn from Site Reliability Engineers?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-do-you-learn-from-site-reliability-engineers/81446)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [11 December 2024 08:58 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-do-you-learn-from-site-reliability-engineers/81446 "2024-12-11T08:58:14Z")
Butch Mayhew (@utchbe) shared a good site recovery story on a recent This Week in Testing. It was clear his site reliability engineering skills helped and a test automation suite added value by providing feedback about … --- ## [What nifty tips and tricks do you have for finding testing opportunities in requirements?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-nifty-tips-and-tricks-do-you-have-for-finding-testing-opportunities-in-requirements/80978)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [30 November 2024 02:59 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-nifty-tips-and-tricks-do-you-have-for-finding-testing-opportunities-in-requirements/80978 "2024-11-30T02:59:28Z")
Does it say “should” but doesn’t say “shouldn’t”? Does it say “it may” instead of “it will”? There are plenty of places we can find opportunities to question and explore with requirements. What nifty tips and tricks d… --- ## [When and where have you used systems thinking?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/when-and-where-have-you-used-systems-thinking/80976)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [23 November 2024 13:52 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/when-and-where-have-you-used-systems-thinking/80976 "2024-11-23T13:52:23Z")
Imagine you’re describing systems thinking to someone new to it. Instead of telling them what it is, can you share an example of when you’ve used it? I appreciate some of us use it all the time yet I’m after concrete e… --- ## [How do you prioritise risks?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-prioritise-risks/80974)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [23 November 2024 13:49 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-prioritise-risks/80974 "2024-11-23T13:49:50Z")
Lots of helpful replies in this post about risks. Thanks to everyone who shared: Let’s dive into the nitty gritty of prioritising risks. What prioritisation techniques have you used? What did they look like and how d… --- ## [Optimizing Our Testing Processes: Seeking Feedback](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/optimizing-our-testing-processes-seeking-feedback/81014)
**Author:** [@sylviaczarnecki](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sylviaczarnecki)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [23 November 2024 07:49 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/optimizing-our-testing-processes-seeking-feedback/81014 "2024-11-23T07:49:44Z")
I’m relatively new to the world of testing and currently juggling both QA and support in our company. While our testing processes work well for us, I’m curious to hear how others handle similar setups and whether there a… --- ## [How do industry standards and regulations impact testing processes?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-industry-standards-and-regulations-impact-testing-processes/80972)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [21 November 2024 19:31 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-industry-standards-and-regulations-impact-testing-processes/80972 "2024-11-21T19:31:48Z")
I once worked at a place where we would write feature files using Gherkin syntax. Developers would implement those tests at the integration level. Those tests would demonstrate to a regulator that we have good coverage d… [Next page](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/tag/strategy/9.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=strategy)