From the course: Software Testing Foundations: Keeping QA Skills Current in the Age of AI

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Preparation issues

Preparation issues

- [Instructor] Products don't appear out of thin air. There is a long development process, and if you have visibility into your upcoming projects, you already have a valuable opportunity to strategize your learning. It can take time for a product to move from concept to prototype, so you'll want to be prepared to test when it's ready. The typical steps in this process include reviewing requirements, designing a test plan, analyzing prior issues with legacy products, assessing the needs of your testing tools, and preparing the test environment. At any stage, you may uncover gaps in your knowledge as new products introduce changes. When reviewing the product requirements document, or PRD, specifications, or other documentation to understand what's being included in the design. Take note of new technologies requirements in areas where additional learning may be necessary. However, proceed cautiously. Well, it's important to identify potential challenges. Don't fixate on every concern as…

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