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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to AI for QA

  • The fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
  • Distinguishing Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Rule-based Systems
  • The progression of software testing through the lens of AI
  • Major advantages and potential challenges of AI in the QA domain

Data and ML Basics for Testers

  • Comprehending the difference between structured and unstructured data
  • The roles of features, labels, and training datasets
  • Concepts of supervised and unsupervised learning
  • An introduction to model evaluation metrics, including accuracy, precision, and recall
  • Application of real-world QA datasets

AI Use Cases in QA

  • Generating test cases using AI capabilities
  • Predicting defects through Machine Learning
  • Optimizing test prioritization and risk-based testing
  • Performing visual testing with computer vision
  • Analyzing logs and detecting anomalies
  • Applying Natural Language Processing (NLP) to test scripts

AI Tools for QA

  • An overview of QA platforms enhanced with AI
  • Utilizing open-source libraries like Python, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and Keras for QA prototypes
  • Introducing Large Language Models (LLMs) in test automation
  • Developing a basic AI model to forecast test failures

Integrating AI into QA Workflows

  • Assessing the AI-readiness of existing QA processes
  • Aligning continuous integration with AI: embedding intelligence into CI/CD pipelines
  • Architecting intelligent test suites
  • Oversight of AI model drift and management of retraining cycles
  • Ethical implications and considerations in AI-driven testing

Hands-on Labs and Capstone Project

  • Lab 1: Automating test case generation with AI
  • Lab 2: Constructing a defect prediction model from historical test data
  • Lab 3: Leveraging an LLM to review and refine test scripts
  • Capstone: Executing an end-to-end AI-powered testing pipeline implementation

Requirements

Learners should bring the following:

  • At least two years of experience in software testing or QA roles
  • Working knowledge of test automation tools such as Selenium, JUnit, and Cypress
  • Basic programming skills, preferably in Python or JavaScript
  • Hands-on experience with version control and CI/CD systems like Git and Jenkins
  • While no previous AI/ML background is mandatory, a keen curiosity and eagerness to experiment are highly desirable

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