Welcome to episode forty-six of This Week in Testing, your go-to community radio show hosted by Simon Tomes and testing community members 🔹 Episode Highlights: Introduction and Community Updates:* Welcoming listeners to episode forty-six* Overview of the weekly debrief about the testing community observed by Ministry of Testing. Community Meetups and Polls:* Kudos to Petros Placogiannis behind Ministry of Testing Athens.* Introduction of polls related to communities of practice. Events and Contributions:* Promotion of the Testing Planet half-day event* Recognition of contributors to Ministry of Testing who donate their fees to the scholarship fund. Test Exchange Event and Community Feedback:* Recap of the recent Test Exchange event* Emphasizing the value of community events in connecting and sharing knowledge. Discussion on AI and Testing:* Introduction of the club post by Jerry Novacek exploring beliefs about AI in testing.* Encouraging listeners to share their thoughts on AI and testing. Club Posts and Bug Resolution:* Highlighting the club post by Hanan Raymond discussing how to handle bugs that slip into production. Insights on Startup Culture and Quality:* Discussion on the unique challenges and priorities of startups when it comes to quality and testing.* Reflections on balancing speed and quality in startup environments. Challenges of Testing in Startups:* Christine and Natalia sharing their experiences and challenges faced in startup environments.* Emphasis on risk management, team collaboration, and learning from production bugs. Handling Bugs in Production:* Paul and Christine discussing the inevitability of bugs reaching production and the importance of quick fixes. Managing Uncertainty and Risks in Startup Environments:* Natalia sharing insights on managing risks and uncertainties in startups. Opportunities for Improvement and Future Growth:* Encouraging testers to leverage their experiences* Discussion on the evolving role of testers Importance of Minimum Viable Features and Team Collaboration:* Vijay sharing strategies for identifying minimum viable features* Emphasis on quick testing of all features and focusing on high-risk areas. Exploring Testing Techniques:* Christine and Natalia discussing the use of tools and techniques to improve testing efficiency. Discussion on Automation Testing:* Christine sharing her approach to selecting testing frameworks Advice on Transitioning from Manual to Automation Testing:* Christine and Simon providing guidance on learning automation skills and exploring different resources. Learning Test Automation:* Christine recommending Ministry of Testing challenges and automation resources for learning. Certification and Next Steps:* Mohammed seeking advice on certification pathways.* Simon recommending the Ministry of Testing Foundation Certificate in Test Automation. The Value of Critical Thinking:* Christine emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and manual testing skills in the era of AI.* Encouraging testers to showcase their value beyond automation skills. Closing Remarks:* Thanking all participants and listeners for their contributions.* Encouraging continued community support and engagement.* Promoting the Ministry of Testing newsletter and events for staying informed and involved. 🎭 Those On Stage:* Paul Maxwell-Walters * Christine Pinto * Nataliia Burmei * Vijay Lathia * Nrv P.* Muhammad Rizwan 🌐 Join the Conversation: * Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.ministryoftesting.com/newsletter*  Follow us on LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ministry-of-testing*  Become a member at -  https://www.ministryoftesting.com/membership