Testing Beyond Checks

What I shared at ConfQ 2026 about testing, checking, risk, and why confidence is earned by understanding software, not just passing checks.

Jul 6 • Deepak Karn

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June 2026

AI vs Human Is the Wrong Debate

The real AI story is not machines versus humans. It’s optimization systems quietly reshaping institutions, labor, incentives, and human behavior.

Jun 1 • Deepak Karn

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May 2026

When We Build, We Get Biased

Clear eyes beat crossed fingers. How creator attachment blinds us and how teams can catch it early.

May 4 • Deepak Karn

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March 2026

Releases Don’t Fail Where You Expect

Releases fail in unexpected ways. Learn how to prioritize testing, focus on system risks, and make better decisions under uncertainty.

Mar 20 • Deepak Karn

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When They Can Deal With Not Knowing

Most onboarding looks successful.

Mar 19 • Deepak Karn

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February 2026

Are You Testing Features or Testing Decisions?

Most testers say they test features.

Feb 16 • Deepak Karn

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January 2026

When Automation Creates Confidence Instead of Safety

Most automation suites don’t protect products.

Jan 30 • Deepak Karn

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When Restraint Failed Me

On misjudgment, quiet failures, and trusting the wrong things

Jan 28 • Deepak Karn

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December 2025

5 Uncomfortable Truths About Software Testing

(reflections from inside real systems)

Dec 30, 2025 • Deepak Karn

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When Testing Careers Feel Unstable

Staying grounded when the industry shakes

Dec 19, 2025 • Deepak Karn

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How Long Will Testing Take?

A question that deserves a better answer

Dec 17, 2025 • Deepak Karn

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Be an Aware Engineer, Not Just an Efficient One

Most teams claim they want “high-performing engineers.”

Dec 9, 2025 • Deepak Karn

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