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A QA Story of Mistake and Redemption -Day 4

 

A QA Story of Mistake and Redemption

The Night I Doubted Myself

Hey #QAFamily! šŸ‘‹ I’m Khushboo from Codenia Technologies, and welcome to Day 4 of the #TestWithKhushboo 30-Day Challenge. A few months ago, I was deep into a project I really cared about—an e-commerce app that meant a lot to my team. But I missed a tiny bug, a sneaky edge case in the payment flow. That night, I lay awake, heart racing, wondering if I’d let everyone down. Have you ever felt that pit in your stomach? šŸ˜”

It wasn’t just about the bug—it was the fear of disappointing people I respect. I kept replaying it: a late-night test I rushed, a checkbox I overlooked. It hit me hard, but that’s where this story turns.

The Turnaround We Built Together

The next morning, I decided to face it head-on. Here’s how my team and I turned that mistake into something beautiful:

  • I Owned It: I walked into our team huddle, nerves and all, and said, “I messed up—let’s fix it together.” The silence was thick, but then my lead nodded. That moment? Pure relief.
  • Learned Together: We fired up Selenium and traced the bug to a corner case I’d skipped. Over coffee, we laughed about how even the best of us miss things sometimes.
  • Supported Each Other: My colleagues jumped in—one suggested a new test script, another brought cookies. It wasn’t just work; it was us, lifting each other up.
  • Kept Going: We tested daily, turning it into a rhythm. Each check felt like a step back to confidence.
  • Grew From It: That project shipped on time, and I started sharing this lesson with others. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about growing.

The Warm Victory

When we hit that deadline, the high-fives and smiles in the room were everything. We’d turned a stumble into a stride, and I’ve never felt prouder of my team. šŸŒˆ This wasn’t just a win for me—it was a win for all of us who’ve had those tough nights.

Free Resource: Your QA Lift-Off Sheet

  • Download: I’ve put together a free tip sheet with these steps to help you bounce back from any QA hiccup. Comment “STORY” on my LinkedIn post to get it delivered to you!
  • Action: Pick one tip to try with your team this week—maybe start with owning a mistake openly.
  • Community: I’d love to hear your story. Share your QA moment in the comments—we’re all in this together!

Conclusion

That sleepless night was my wake-up call, and it can be yours too. It’s not the fall that defines us—it’s how we rise with support. What’s your QA challenge? Drop it below, and join me for Day 5 tomorrow, where we’ll dive into more real talk!

Call to Action: Try one of these steps and tag me on LinkedIn with how it goes—I’ll be cheering you on! Follow my journey at [https://manual-testing-09.blogspot.com] for daily updates, and let’s keep this #QAFamily growing!

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