FiveQABlog
Thoughts on QA
Notes on QA strategy, test automation, and building quality that lasts.
Servaas Kriek · 4 min read
Be the Architect, Not the Prompt Operator
AI can generate a mountain of code in seconds. That speed is worth little until you have built the mental map in your own head first.
Servaas Kriek · 5 min read
QA Is Bigger Than the Build
When I started out, QA meant checking the build against the spec. Then I learned to zoom out, and the job turned out to be far larger than I thought.
Servaas Kriek · 4 min read
Moving QA From a Cost Centre to a Value Engine
The board sees QA as a cost. Done right, it is one of the cheapest ways to protect revenue and speed up engineering.
Servaas Kriek · 2 min read
The High Cost of Cheap AI Automation
AI makes it trivial to generate a mountain of tests. The real cost comes later, in owning automation that was never properly planned.
Servaas Kriek · 3 min read
Why Your QA Strategy Is Spinning Its Wheels
Teams love chasing the newest QA tools. Real progress starts somewhere less exciting: an honest look at where you already are.