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Raise your hand if you've ever hit "Restart" on a flaky test and just... hoped for the best. 🙋 Yeah. We've all been there. In this month's Quality Loop, we're talking about the testing habits that look productive on the surface but are quietly draining our time, our sanity, and our ability to ship quality software. 5 habits to break in 2026, from chasing vanity metrics to testing in a bubble, and what to do instead when the industry is moving faster than ever. Read the January edition and tell us: which habit are you done with? 👇

Ready to elevate your testing game in 2026? 🚀 We are thrilled to announce our upcoming #AMA session featuring the incredible Parveen Khan! 🎙️ Unlocking Insight: Test Leadership & Strategy 📅 29th January 2026 | 5:30 PM IST This session brings together two powerhouse voices in the #QA world. ✅ Parveen Khan, currently a Quality Engineering Manager at CFC and well known Quality Advocate, is an international speaker and Ministry of Testing Community Star known for her expertise in QualityOps and agile transformations. ✅ Hosting the session is Jenna Charlton, a Developer Advocate at BrowserStack and seasoned tester with a deep background in QA consulting and community building. Together, they bring decades of experience in leading quality initiatives and scaling testing strategies across diverse industries. 👉 Join the AMA on BrowserStack #Discord Community: https://lnkd.in/dm94khhs Got a question about scaling testing processes or building a high-performing QA culture? Drop it in the comments below or join us live! #SoftwareTesting #TestLeadership #SoftwareQuality

AI is changing how we approach accessibility testing. It’s moving beyond simple checklists to understanding the user experience—like understanding context, analyzing image relevance, and navigating via keyboard. Read the full guide: https://lnkd.in/dub6C2dU #Accessibility #A11y #AI #SoftwareTesting

Is your QA organization ready for the AI revolution? 🤖 Discover how PointsBet is integrating AI as a decision-support tool—not a replacement for testers—to drive efficiency and responsible innovation. 🗓️ Date: Jan 21, 2026 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM PDT Join Diana Philip (PointsBet) and Kunal Sheth (BrowserStack) for our upcoming webinar "Scaling QA with AI at PointsBet" to learn how to shift from manual execution to strategic oversight. 👉 Save your spot here: https://lnkd.in/dfTfmssY

10,000+ Visionaries. 3 Days. One Shared Mission. 🌍 #Breakpoint2026 is back to unite the global QA and Engineering community. We are bypassing the hype to focus on the real application of AI in testing. Connect with peers, compete in the global Testathon, and walk away with the insights needed to architect the next generation of quality. Mark your calendars: 🗓️ AMER/EMEA: May 12-14 🗓️ APAC: May 13-14 The testing landscape is shifting fast. Are you ready to lead the charge? Be part of the movement 👉 https://lnkd.in/d99E2eAa #SoftwareTesting #QualityAssurance #GenerativeAI #AIinTesting

BreakPoint is Back! 🚀 Testing, Re-Imagined: Join the AI-First Shift at #BreakPoint2026 At BreakPoint 2026 (May 12–14), we’re bringing together 10,000+ QAs, Developers, SDETs, DevOps Managers, and Quality Leaders to move beyond the buzzwords and start building. We are going beyond the theory and diving deep into execution—showing exactly how teams are architecting and scaling autonomous quality systems today. The 2026 Blueprint: ✅ Battle-Tested Strategies: 72 hours of zero-fluff, production-grade tactics you need to scale autonomous quality ✅ Architect-Led Case Studies: Real pain points, honest solutions, live-coded workshops, and Gen-QE deep dives ✅ Global Hackathon: Compete for premium hardware and prove your skills on the global leaderboard Early registration is LIVE! Seats for the live workshops are limited—secure yours today. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dEVcjmzN #QualityEngineering #SDET #DevOps #GenerativeAI

🚨 AI systems are getting smarter and more connected. But with power comes responsibility. With the rise of Model Context Protocol (#MCP), AI models can now plug into tools and APIs like never before. That means more innovation — and more risk. In our latest blog, we break down the key security risks, best practices, and why securing MCP-enabled systems is a shared responsibility. Let's build safely! 🔒 👉 Read now: https://lnkd.in/ggXhWaci #AI #QualityEngineering

🚨 #SEBI’s New #Accessibility Mandate: Is your platform ready for the March 31, 2026 deadline? SEBI has made it clear—digital accessibility is no longer optional for India’s securities market. With an estimated 55-90 million people living with disabilities in India, many investors are effectively excluded from financial platforms. To address this gap, SEBI now mandates that all Regulated Entities (REs)—from Stock Exchanges to Investment Advisors—ensure their websites and apps are fully accessible. The mandate in a nutshell: ✅ Standards: WCAG 2.1 Level AA, GIGW, IS 17802 & RPwD Act. ✅ Requirement: Mandatory audits by IAAP-certified professionals. ✅ Risk: Non-compliance can trigger regulatory audits and penalties. It’s not just about ticking a box; it’s about opening the market to millions of overlooked investors. 📖 Read the full guide on SEBI’s 2026 standards and compliance testing here: https://lnkd.in/gcBJf7Fr

BrowserStack Accessibility DevTools is now Generally Available! 🚀 Detect and fix accessibility issues directly within your IDE and CLI—before code is ever committed. What’s new in GA? ✅ Mobile-First: Linting for native Android (XML), native iOS (Swift), and React Native. ✅ Test companion AI Agent: Detect, report, and remediate WCAG violations in your IDE for your web projects through a simple conversational interface. ✅ Custom Component Linting: Detect issues in your custom internal components (not just standard HTML). ✅ 16 IDEs Supported: Now available for IntelliJ, WebStorm, Cursor and the entire JetBrains family. ✅ WCAG 2.2 Ready: Automated checks for 15 Web and 10 App Success Criteria (Level AA). Catch accessibility bugs while you code, not days later in QA. 👉 Try the plugin in VSCode: https://lnkd.in/gmQafE4X #accessibilitytesting #accessibilityfordevelopers

Big news! 🎉 Today, we’re announcing a $125 Million ESOP & share buyback program, creating wealth for 500+ current and former Stackmates. This brings our cumulative buyback value to $275M+ across three programs. ✨ Why does this matter? Because our growth didn’t happen by chance. It was built by the engineers, builders, and problem-solvers who ship quality software every day. As we accelerate into AI-driven testing, it’s essential that the people building the future share in its ownership and success. To our team, investors, and the developer community: Thank you for building with us. 🧡 #PeopleOfBrowserStack #LifeAtBrowserStack