Bugged_But_Haapy

Let’s be honest: Software testing isn’t what those textbook diagrams or glossy presentations make it out to be. In the real world? It’s messy, high-pressure, fast-paced—and way underappreciated. If you're a tester, you're probably nodding already. If you're not, welcome to the backstage chaos of building quality products in 2025. 1️⃣ Agile Dreams vs. Reality “Just be agile!” they said… Agile promised collaboration and speed. But what did testers actually get? Rapid-fire sprints Constant scope creep Pressure to test and automate everything yesterday Zero time to think strategically You’re not just a tester anymore. You're a part-time developer, part-time DevOps, part-time therapist (for the app and your team). 😅 2️⃣ 100% Automation? Yeah... No. Automation is 🔥. But let’s be real—automation isn't magic. Scripts don’t understand business logic. They don’t notice awkward UX. They don’t stop and say, “Hmm, something feels off h...