In this episode of the CTSS Academy Podcast, we dive into Smoke Testing — the crucial first step that tells you whether your build is solid or ready to crash. 🧱💥

Learn what smoke testing is, when to use it, and how it helps QA teams catch critical blockers early.

We’ll cover real-life examples, manual vs automated smoke testing, and why skipping this step can cost you big. 💡

Whether you’re a junior tester or a seasoned QA lead, this is your 🔑 to faster, smarter test cycles.

🎧 Tune in and make your builds bulletproof.

Welcome to the CTSS Academy Podcast! In this episode, we break down the fundamentals of Backend Testing 🔍 — from validating schemas and SQL queries to checking stored procedures and spotting data corruption.

Learn how database testing helps catch critical bugs like deadlocks and data loss, and why backend testing is a must-have skill for every QA engineer 🚨💾.

We also cover top tools like DBVisualizer and Database Performance Analyzer to boost your workflow ⚙️📊.

Whether you’re new to QA or leveling up your testing stack, this episode will help you master the invisible but essentialpart of software testing. 💡

In this episode of the CTSS Academy Podcast, we dive into Risk-Based Testing (RBT) — the strategic approach to prioritizing testing based on potential impact and likelihood of failure. 🔍

Learn how to use risk matrices, mitigation plans, and priority-based test design to maximize test coverage while optimizing time and resources.

Perfect for QA engineers working in high-stakes, fast-paced environments 🚀

We’ll cover key concepts like risk profiling, test priority scoring, risk response strategies, and reporting metrics. 📊

Make your testing smarter — not harder. ✅