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Celebrating 15 years of spriteCloud! 🎉 spriteCloud was founded in 2009 by three testers with the vision to create a workplace dedicated to all things software testing. Today, we have grown into a team of over 60 professionals with offices in Amsterdam and Barcelona, and we are expanding further! We marked our 15th anniversary with a boat ride along the #Amsterdam canals, enjoying great drinks and even better company! Here's to many more years of assuring quality! 🌟

Software testing as we know it is going through a revolution… So we were thrilled to host the Quality Engineering Foundation in our Amsterdam office, where they shared their vision on the transformation from a “testing” mindset, towards ensuring Quality. These meet-ups are a great way to join a network of other passionate Quality Engineers, talk about quality and the developments in the field, and hear real life experiences from industry thought leaders. Here are the some highlights from the event: ➡ Sri Atluri, Founder and CEO of QEF, shared his vision on the future of our industry - diving deep into AI-driven testing, continuous quality integration, and the exciting possibilities ahead. ➡ Sri Atluri and Santosh Kumar Yamsani, led an engaging ‘Ask Us Anything’ session, answering audience questions and providing valuable insights. ➡ Sandeep Singh Thukral gave a hands-on Playwright tech session that left us all buzzing with new ideas and approaches. And special shout to Akshaya Gupta - It’s always a good time when you’re hosting! 🎤 Interested in attending the next QA Community meet up? Comment below to be added to the attendance list, or DM Mark Barzilay. #QualityEngineering #QEF #spriteCloud #AmsterdamQAcommunity

Happy International Tester's Day! 🕵️♂️ Today we celebrate the brilliant testers and QA engineers who make sure that our technology is reliable, innovative, and user-friendly. It's almost 77 years since the very first bug was found, and on September 9, 1947 the term "debugging" was officially born. Shoutout to all the QA and Test Engineers for the vital role you play in shaping the tech industry and keeping us on track! We are proud of our dedicated team here at spriteCloud, where our passionate Test Engineers are committed to elevating the quality of our clients’ products every single day. 🚀 What was the first bug you ever discovered? #InternationalTestersDay #spriteCloud #QualityMatters

Yesterday we had the pleasure of hosting Robert Spijker for an insightful session on Bitcoin. Robert took us through the fundamentals of Bitcoin, how it operates, and the potential it holds for the future. It was great to bring his expertise into our office, exchange valuable ideas, and spend some quality time with the team! Already looking forward to the next #spriteTalk! 🚀 #bitcoin #companyevents #spriteTalk

Is your software quality really better than your competitors? Our clients often desire one thing: “be better than the competition" But what does "better" really mean? Being better isn't just about having more features or faster updates. It’s about gaining and sustaining market share through consistent quality. The reality is that prioritising quality in your product releases requires focus and investment. It’s not enough to just push out updates. You need to make sure those updates enhance the user experience without introducing new issues. Poor performance and bugs can quickly damage your company's reputation. Remember, in a crowded market, quality is the ultimate differentiator. It’s the factor that turns users into loyal customers and customers into ambassadors. So, where does your software quality stand today?

One of the biggest mistakes I see companies make when they’re hiring for an internal Test Engineer… Is assuming the process will be quick and straightforward. In reality, hiring a great candidate takes a lot of time and effort, and during this search there is often no dedicated testing capacity. Projects slow down, deadlines get pushed back, and teams are stretched thin. The solution? Bringing in an expert in the interim period. Hiring an interim QA or Test Engineer guarantees a quality-gate, and ensures that other team members can focus on their core tasks rather than overworking and under-delivering, trying to fill the gap. It’s hard to find the right people, but having an expert external support can help at short notice, guaranteeing to be productive from day one. Plus, when your internal hire is finally onboarded, the handover is seamless. So, why risk delays when you can keep your projects on track and move forward?

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How does someone dive into the dynamic world of Performance Testing? We asked Rashmi KR, Performance Test Engineer here at spriteCloud to tell us all about her journey into Performance Testing and provide insights into her area of expertise. Rashmi shares what sparked her interest in testing, essential advice for aspiring QA engineers, and her favoured learning methods. So, how can you step into the ever-changing world of Performance Testing with confidence? ‘’Once you understand the basics, you can easily pursue your career in Performance Testing, because if you know the architecture and back-end systems, it gets much easier and the process is really pleasant. So, once you know your applications, then not much coding is needed, but research is key!’’, advises Rashmi. Wondering how to grow in your career as a Performance Test Engineer? ➡️ Read the blog here: https://hubs.ly/Q02J_fnK0 If you have questions or would like to learn more, drop a LinkedIn message to Baruch Annink or Erika Grimes.

Over 15 years ago, people were scared of test automation… I remember a time before spriteCloud when I worked as a Test Automation Engineer, Test Automation was seen as “an unpredictable cost.” It has been fascinating to see how much has changed since then, and how big the field of QA and software testing has grown. I’m happy to see companies embrace Test Automation, making their testing processes more efficient. Working smarter, not harder! This idea of making things more efficient has been with me since I was a kid. I remember dismantling my beloved Atari 2600 when it broke and trying to figure out how to make it work again! I’ve always loved solving puzzles, and seeing if things can be done more efficiently, and to a higher quality standard. What drives your love for QA and software testing?