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How to test with HIST - Ruslan Desyatnikov

Today, Ruslan Desyatnikov, CEO of QA Mentor and creator of the Human Intelligence Software Testing (HIST) framework, explains why the QA industry is at risk of losing its strategic role and how teams can bring human intelligence back into software testing. Timeline: 00:00:00 Introduction and Agenda 00:02:04 Ruslan Desyatnikov From Junior Tester to CEO of QA Mentor 00:10:10 Why QA Is Misunderstood (and Why HIST Was Born) 00:22:00 What Is HIST? Framework, Principles & Manifesto 00:27:13 The Real Mistakes QA Teams Make 00:35:47 Challenge Requirements ! Don't Take Them for Granted 00:43:47 How to Start Implementing HIST (Free Resources) 00:48:16 Key Human Skills Every QA Professional Needs 00:52:33 Will AI Kill QA or Save It? 00:58:41 Ruslan's Final Thoughts & Where to Find HIST 👉 Testing Problems solved with the HIST mindset 1️⃣ STOP treating requirements as a Bible — START challenging them early Actively question requirements during review sessions . Always ask why and what if to eliminate ambiguities and prevent costly downstream defects. 2️⃣ STOP obsessing over automation — START using it strategically Automation can absolutely supports testing but doesn't replace human thinking. Focus on risk-based coverage and business value, not big test cases numbers 3️⃣ STOP being a passive button-pusher — START thinking like an investigator Go beyond front-end clicking. Analyze backend logic, business rules, integrations, and real user purpose to uncover meaningful defects, not just cosmetic ones. 4️⃣ STOP reporting isolated bugs — START connecting defects to business impact Map quality issues to revenue generation, client retention, and business value — so stakeholders understand what's testers bring to the table. 5️⃣ STOP blindly trusting AI output — START keeping human intelligence in control Whether it's AI-generated test cases or automation predictions, always verify, spot-check, and apply human judgment before acting on results. Resources mentioned in this episode: QA Mentor – https://www.qamentor.com/ HIST Testing Methodology – https://www.qamentor.com/what-is-hist/ Connect with Ruslan on LinkedIn –   / ruslandesyatnikov