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The Tale of Two QE Developers: Sam vs Andy - Part II

A modern tale of two QE developers, Sam and Andy, highlights the stark contrast between sticking to outdated frameworks and embracing AI-driven automation. This is the second part of their journey and choices impact their careers.

November 4, 2024

Gartner® Top Strategic Trends of 2025

Learn how Agentic AI, named a Top Strategic Trend for 2025 by Gartner®, is transforming automation with intelligent agents capable of autonomous decision-making.

October 15, 2024

New Frontier of AI Driven Software: A Solutions Engineering Perspective

The future of software testing lies in AI’s ability to create, adapt, and optimize and as solutions engineers, we have the unique opportunity to guide businesses into this new era of smarter, more intelligent software testing.

October 11, 2024

Functionize: A Secure and Scalable Cloud Platform

Built entirely on the cloud, Functionize is designed to ensure the highest standards of protection for our customers. Here’s an overview of our security measures:

September 19, 2024

The Tale of Two QE Developers: Sam vs Andy - Part I

A modern tale of two QE developers, Sam and Andy, highlights the stark contrast between sticking to outdated frameworks and embracing AI-driven automation. Discover how their choices impact their careers and learn how tools like Functionize can transform QA into a strategic advantage.

September 16, 2024

Is Selenium the New COBOL

AI-driven automation is rapidly replacing traditional tools like Selenium, offering self-healing, predictive capabilities, and a higher demand for modern test automation skills.

September 5, 2024

SDETs and Selectors: A Love-Hate Relationship

Learn why SDETs struggle with selectors as complex web applications evolve, and how agentic AI solutions can simplify testing for all.

September 1, 2024

Lessons from the NFL Playbook: Winning at CX!

As we gear up for another season of both football and business, let’s remember: success on the field and in the office comes from a combination of smart strategy, disciplined execution, and a relentless focus on the customer—our most important fan.

August 29, 2024

AI Adoption: If You’re Not First, You’re Last

Adopting AI-driven automation is no longer optional; it's essential to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving technological landscape where being first could be the difference between success and obsolescence.

August 15, 2024

Why AI Can't Meaningfully Speed Up Traditional Automation

Learn why AI can't meaningfully speed up traditional automation because the fundamental differences between hard-coded logic and data-driven adaptability make integrating the two approaches are both inefficient and incompatible.

August 7, 2024

Why AI-Driven Testing is the Key to Safeguarding Our Software-Driven World

This article explores the importance of AI-driven testing in safeguarding today's software-reliant world, highlighting real-world incidents that expose the vulnerabilities of traditional testing methods. It emphasizes how AI can enhance efficiency, adapt to changes, and ensure fairness, making it crucial for building reliable, robust and ethical software systems.

July 30, 2024

How Functionize is Pioneering the Future with AI Agents

Functionize is at the cutting edge of AI innovation, utilizing AI agents to transform software testing by automating test creation and maintenance, optimizing test execution, and enhancing diagnostics and documentation processes.

July 14, 2024

Why Delegating AI Evaluation is Risky

Delegating AI evaluation to individual contributors risks inaccurate ROI assessments and delayed adoption, making it crucial for leadership to actively guide the process to ensure strategic alignment and competitive advantage.

July 7, 2024

Test Management Count Is Inflated: Uncovering the Hidden Costs of Traditional Test Automation

Inflated test management counts in traditional automation frameworks create hidden costs and inefficiencies, underscoring the need for a shift towards quality-focused, AI-driven testing that prioritizes effectiveness over sheer test volume.

June 21, 2024

How to Use AI and Technical Strategies to Improve QA Test Coverage

Using AI and technical strategies can vastly improve QA test coverage. Learn how AI-enabled autonomous test case creation, along with code coverage analysis, mutation testing, model-based testing, behavior-driven development (BDD), and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, can further enhance testing coverage

June 17, 2024

The End of Scripting Tests: Future Impact on Testers

The role of SDETs is constantly evolving. With the rise of AI-driven testing and the decreasing need for traditional scripted tests, it is important for SDETs to adapt and embrace new skills, such as strategic thinking, exploratory testing, and continuous learning, to be effective contributors in a new era of software quality.

June 10, 2024

The Evolution of Web Complexity: How Quality Has Adapted

Learn about the evolution of web complexity, examining how quality assurance and testing practices have adapted from the early days of static pages to today's sophisticated digital ecosystems powered by AI.

May 21, 2024

The Difficulty of Gauging AI ROI as an Individual Contributor

Explore the challenges individual contributors face in assessing the ROI of AI-driven automation solutions, as traditional tools are surpassed by more intelligent systems.

May 14, 2024

The Essential Role of a Test Architect in Modern Software Development

Learn about the role of a test architect in modern software development and how they empower organizations with strategic planning, expertise in automation and testing, and leadership in technology adoption and team mentorship.

May 2, 2024

Understanding Tokens and Parameters in Model Training: A Deep Dive

Learn about the roles of tokens and parameters in machine learning AI-based testing, detailing how they enhance test accuracy and efficiency by interpreting complex scenarios and learning from past data.

April 23, 2024

Breaking the 'Salesy' Stereotype: Leading the Charge in AI with EQ and IQ

We're engineering a cultural transformation within the tech sphere that aligns cutting-edge AI with the nuanced needs of human-driven businesses.

April 15, 2024

AI Implementation: Not Just a Flip of a Switch

AI implementation in large organizations isn’t simple, but well worth the effort. Learn more about what to expect in the transition to AI-driven automation.

April 8, 2024

Functionize Welcomes Dennis Ashby as to the Executive Leadership Team helping to Revolutionize Software Testing

March 21, 2024

Diagnosing and Debugging in a Gen AI World

Explore how generative AI transforms test case debugging and diagnosis in software development, enhancing the identification and resolution of issues for more efficient, reliable automated testing.

March 14, 2024

Triage Your Tests

Learn how continuously evaluating and improving software testing triage processes help organizations prioritize and resolve issues to maintain competitive advantages.

March 7, 2024

The Importance of Data Quality in AI-based Testing

AI-based testing is heavily reliant on the quality of data used for training. Learn about the significance of data quality, including common challenges and best practices to ensure high data quality in AI-based testing.

January 30, 2024

How Mamba's Breakthrough in Efficient Sequence Modeling is Revolutionizing AI

From improving customer service through chatbots to enhancing virtual reality experiences, Mamba has the potential to greatly impact our daily lives in ways we can't even imagine yet.

January 24, 2024

From Language Processing to Test Automation: The Evolution of Transformers

Uncover the power of transformers in test automation and their wide-reaching influence in NLP, computer vision, and more.

January 18, 2024

Functionize + Solution Architects Group, LLC Strategic Partnership

The integration of Functionize technology with the expertise of our certified architects from Solution Architects Group, LLC promises immediate impact and efficiency.

December 22, 2023

The Importance of a Stable Test Automation Environment

A reliable testing environment is essential for successful software development, but there are various factors that can potentially disrupt its stability. Functionize Test Cloud provides a comprehensive solution for managing your test environment with superb efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration.

December 15, 2023

The Human Element in AI-Driven Testing Strategies

Discover how the future of software testing is being shaped by the increasing integration of artificial intelligence, and why human oversight remains essential in this collaborative environment.

December 6, 2023

10 Key KPIs Driving Continuous Improvement in QA Teams

This article explores the most important QA metrics in software development that help address any issues with the software before it goes out into the market, as well as assess how customer requirements are being met throughout the development stages.

November 7, 2023

How Google Cloud Platform Powers Functionize Test Cloud

Functionize Test Cloud and Google Cloud Platform: a game-changing partnership that is redefining automated software testing. We explore advanced AI integration, robust security, cost-efficiency, and seamless integration. This is the future of testing.

October 30, 2023

Welcoming the Inevitable: How QA Professionals Can Prepare for an AI-Dominant Future

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