Thomas Howard

For decades, the hardest part of automated testing hasn’t been writing tests; it’s been knowing whether the system’s behavior is actually correct. In software testing, an oracle is any mechanism that tells you whether a given test passed or failed for the right reason. It’s the

Something fascinating is happening in QA right now. Maybe you've heard about it? Every week, I see new posts on LinkedIn describing “AI Quality Analyst” roles; half curiosity, half panic. Some are skeptical (“Are we replacing testers with bots now?”), others are optimistic (“Finally, QA gets the respect

A few years ago, the word “green” meant something simple. It meant the tests passed. The build was stable. The team could merge with confidence. That color wasn’t just a visual signal; it was a statement of truth. But now, the gatekeeper of that truth is changing. AI has