Quality Engineering Community: A Space for Collaboration and Growth
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Quality Engineering Spaces
Quality Engineering (QE) has become an essential topic within the tech industry, creating opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
We all encounter similar hurdles in our work. Unlike traditional media platforms, a community is fundamentally centered on its members. It provides a unique chance to gain outside perspectives and ongoing support for a variety of challenges.
The systemic approach to ensuring continuous value delivery necessitates collaboration from various experts across the software value chain, facilitated by a shared environment. Join the QE Unit community on Slack and start your journey with an introduction in the #introduction channel.
Section 1.1: The Need for a Dedicated Quality Engineering Space
The QE Unit was established as a community from its inception. I firmly believe that increased interaction among ecosystem participants accelerates the improvement of their practices.
In today's rapidly changing, interconnected landscape, organizations must enhance their ability to continually reinvent themselves to thrive. Thus, the primary goal of our community is to adapt swiftly within this dynamic ecosystem.
Another advantage of a private space is the ability to limit specific content, reducing the noise often found on public platforms and allowing for a sharper focus on Quality Engineering.
Subsection 1.1.1: Who Can Participate in the Quality Engineering Community
Anyone eager to learn, contribute, or share insights about Quality Engineering is invited to join. We aim to connect expertise across the software value chain to enhance our collective system.
Whether you are a software engineer, QA professional, Quality Assurance Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, DevOps specialist, Product Owner, or Project Manager—regardless of your seniority from junior staff to executives—everyone is welcome. The goal is to elevate our practices in Quality Engineering.
Section 1.2: Expectations from the Quality Engineering Community
Quality Engineering represents a framework that aligns software production with the principle of Quality at Speed, utilizing the MAMOS framework: Methods, Architecture, Management, Organization, and Skills.
The focus of the Quality Engineering community is on delivering Quality at Speed through:
- Sharing experiences
- Developing the Quality Engineering Framework
- Staying aligned with the evolving ecosystem
Currently, we have established minimal communication channels, which will adapt as the community grows and engages.
Chapter 2: Joining the Quality Engineering Community
After consultations with current members and testing various tools, we have decided to utilize Slack as our community platform.
Just like in software development, we don’t always need the latest and greatest solutions; the emphasis is on delivering value swiftly. Our aim is to foster Quality at Speed within your organization.
Join the QE Unit community on Slack and start by introducing yourself in the #introduction channel.
The first video titled "How is QA/QE done in tech companies? | Quality Engineering Meetup" provides insights into the practices and challenges faced in quality engineering across various tech organizations.
The second video, "Navigating the Future of Quality Engineering in 2024 | XP Series Webinar | LambdaTest," explores the evolving landscape of Quality Engineering and what it means for the future.
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