Posts Tagged 'Ai'

Testing Chatbots with Spira and Rapise from Inflectra

September 19, 2025

We were asked by a client about using the Inflectra quality suite to help them test AI chatbots. Now to build and deliver any type of application, the Inflectra suite can speed up the design, development and testing:

• Spira will let you design and spec the product, model the risks, write test scenarios and conduct manual testing and ensure compliance
• Rapise will take those test scenarios and automate them against both the user interface (UI) and any API endpoints
• Inflectra.ai speeds up both these tasks by using Generative AI to create all the detailed requirements, tasks, risks and test scenarios, and AgenticAI to convert the test scenarios into Rapise automated tests, and then execute them at speed and scale, with self-healing.

However when looking at testing chatbots specifically, there are some best practices in using the Inflectra suite that will be helpful:

Do You Own Quality Yet Tired of Your Tools Holding You Hostage? There's a Smarter Way.

September 3, 2025

Modern teams face tool overload, compliance headaches, and mounting pressure to deliver flawless software fast. Inflectra’s SpiraPlan and Rapise offer a unified, all-in-one platform that blends codeless power with coder flexibility, ensuring end-to-end traceability, security, and compliance. With self-healing automation, seamless integrations, and enterprise-grade support, Inflectra helps organizations cut costs, accelerate delivery, and achieve quality at scale.

Using The Spira MCP Server in Visual Studio Code (VSCode) - Part 5 (Automations)

July 15, 2025

In this blog series we are introducing our new MCP Server for Spira, and demonstrating how you can use it to turbocharge your development processes. Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a new technology for connecting AI tools with backend services. This is the fifth and final article in the series, that demonstrates in detail some of the specific use cases that you can use the Spira MCP Server for. In the previous article we looked at using the Workspaces and Artifacts MCP tools, in this article we'll look at the Automation tools in depth.

Using The Spira MCP Server in Visual Studio Code (VSCode) - Part 4 (Workspaces)

July 14, 2025

In this blog series we are introducing our new MCP Server for Spira, and demonstrating how you can use it to turbocharge your development processes. Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a new technology for connecting AI tools with backend services. This is the fourth article in the series, and demonstrates in detail some of the specific use cases that you can use the Spira MCP Server for. In the previous article we looked at using the My Work MCP tools, in this article we'll look at the Workspace and Program/Product Artifact tools in depth.

Using The Spira MCP Server in Visual Studio Code (VSCode) - Part 3 (My Work)

July 11, 2025

In this blog series we are introducing our new MCP Server for Spira, and demonstrating how you can use it to turbocharge your development processes. Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a new technology for connecting AI tools with backend services. This is the third article in the series, and demonstrates in detail some of the specific use cases that you can use the Spira MCP Server for. It assumes you have already installed and configured the Spira MCP Server as described in the previous article.

Using The Spira MCP Server in Visual Studio Code (VSCode) - Part 2 (Setup)

July 10, 2025

In this blog series we are introducing our new MCP Server for Spira, and demonstrating how you can use it to turbocharge your development processes. Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a new technology for connecting AI tools with backend services. This is the second article in the series, and covers how you can install the Cline collaborative development assistant into Visual Studio Code (VS Code), connect it to Claude Sonnet v3.7 hosted in Amazon Bedrock, and add the new MCP Server for Spira.

Using The Spira MCP Server in Visual Studio Code (VSCode) - Part 1 (Overview)

July 9, 2025

In this blog series we are introducing our new MCP Server for Spira, and demonstrating how you can use it to turbocharge your development processes. Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a new technology for connecting AI tools with backend services. This blog accompanies the video where I demonstrate the integration between our Spira project management platform, and Visual Studio Code (VS Code) running the Cline AI assistant. We showcase the system's ability to retrieve, analyze, and interact with project data using natural language queries, highlighting features such as task management, requirement analysis, and test case handling. As you will see in both the blog and live video, the AI-powered tool has an almost uncanny capability to intelligently interpret user intent when using the MCP server. This intelligence lets it combine multiple data sources, and perform complex operations autonomously, offering a significant improvement over traditional IDE integrations and plugins.

This first part of the blog series includes the Zoom recording and a summary of how you can use Spira with VS Code and Cline. The later parts will cover the setup in more detail as well as showcasing some of the use cases.

Accelerating Tomorrow: Inflectra's Showcases AI That Augments Software Quality

June 13, 2025

As the sun set over Seattle on June 13, 2025, AICon by Techwell concluded its week-long exploration into the transformative world of artificial intelligence (AI). We at Inflectra, were proud to mark our inaugural sponsorship of the conference, showcasing our AI-powered solutions and thought leadership, particularly through the insights of CEO Adam Sandman.

Unlocking Australia's AI Leadership: Powerful Insights from AWS Summit Sydney

June 5, 2025

What an inspiring privilege it was to join 9,000 innovators at the AWS Summit Sydney! While mainstage keynotes from giants like ANZ and Canva captured broad attention, I felt especially energized by the intimate Executive Summit, where 700 visionary leaders united around one compelling ambition: Australia’s potential to lead in the AI era.
Yes, recent data signals that we’re starting cautiously. Studies from the World Economic Forum and KPMG’s Trust in AI research show Australia taking a measured approach, highlighting our relatively lower AI literacy and confidence compared to global peers. But let’s reframe this positively: our careful approach isn’t hesitation—it’s thoughtful, intentional foundation-building focused on integrity, ethics, governance, security, and quality.

Navigating AI Hallucinations in Code Generation

May 29, 2025

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing software development. But with great power comes great... hallucinations. During a recent executive briefing with our partners at AWS and Cloud303, we shared some thoughts on this growing challenge—and how the structure of software development helps mitigate, but not eliminate, the risk.

Inflectra.ai Takes Center Stage: Revolutionizing the SDLC

May 20, 2025

The recent Inflectra webinar, "Your Tools Just Got Smarter: See Built-In AI in Action", offered attendees an exciting look at how artificial intelligence is being seamlessly integrated into the software development lifecycle. Adam Sandman, CEO of Inflectra, led the charge, showcasing how Inflectra.ai, powered by a strategic partnership with AWS, is set to transform the way teams work in Spira and Rapise.

Everyone’s a Coder, No One Owns Quality: Why Vibe Coding Needs a QA Revolution

April 3, 2025

The rise of AI-driven development, or “Vibe Coding,” is changing how teams build software. Developers, testers, and even non-technical team members are now using natural language prompts to generate functional code. This shift—especially in Agile, DevOps, and B2B SaaS environments—delivers unprecedented speed but also introduces new risks for quality assurance, governance, and compliance.

Accelerate Your Software Delivery with AI: Insights from Inflectra's AI Webinar

December 16, 2024

The world of software development is rapidly changing, and AI is at the forefront of this transformation. Inflectra's recent webinar, "AI in Software Delivery: How to Adapt," provided valuable insights into how AI is revolutionizing the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and how organizations can leverage these advancements to their advantage. Led by Adam Sandman, Founder and CEO of Inflectra, the webinar explored the multifaceted impact of AI on software delivery and showcased how Inflectra's tools, Spira and Rapise, are leading the charge in AI-powered software development. Continue reading to watch the recording, read key takeaways, and more!

AI-Driven Test Automation: Rapise 8.2 Webinar Recap

September 13, 2024

Looking to enhance your software testing through AI automation? Rapise is here to revolutionize the way you test with powerful, AI-driven tools. Watch the webinar and experience cutting-edge demos of AI automation, gain insights into Shadow DOM handling, and explore the flexibility of data-driven testing. Best of all, you can try Rapise for free today!

How AI is Used in Education Systems

September 9, 2024

AI has become increasingly integrated into modern education, moving past the initial novelty to becoming a central factor in classrooms worldwide. Beyond the online assignment notifications and basic managerial tasks that have long been part of the educational toolkit, AI is now being leveraged to create personalized learning experiences, streamline administrative decision-making, and more.

For software developers focusing on EdTech, understanding AI’s huge potential alongside the complexity of its application is crucial. Today we’ll discuss how it supports teachers, the types of AI tools used in the classroom, and the important considerations for engineers developing these platforms.

Recap: Unleash the Power of AI for Faster, Smarter Software Delivery

May 28, 2024

Artificial intelligence is no longer a buzzword in software development – it is a transformative force reshaping how we create, test, and deliver products. Our recent InflectraCON 360 event, "Software Delivery at the Speed of AI," pulled back the curtain on how AI is accelerating the entire software development lifecycle. From smarter, faster testing to AI-generated code that's changing the very nature of quality assurance, the impact is undeniable. Continue reading to watch the recording, read highlights, and more.

AI in the Real World: How Businesses are Leveraging AI for Tangible Results

May 1, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved well past the stage of buzzwords and science fiction. Businesses across various sectors are recognizing and harnessing its potential to drive profound changes. Our recent webinar, "AI in the Real World", served as a compelling showcase of this ongoing transformation. Our expert panel explored how AI is already tangibly impacting industries, offered insights into overcoming challenges, and painted a picture of future innovation fueled by AI. Continue reading to view the recording and key takeaways.

Recap - Optimize Test Outcomes: Harness the Power of AI with Spira and Eoten

April 5, 2024

Want to revolutionize your software testing process? Our recent webinar explored the powerful combination of Spira and Eoten, harnessing the power of AI. Discover how these tools can help you dramatically increase efficiency, improve accuracy, and accelerate software releases. Within this blog, you will find a recording of the webinar, key takeaways, and a breakdown of the incredible benefits this integration offers. Plus, we will dive into real-world examples of how this integration brings values to all teams.

Inflectra In the News - February-March 2024 News Roundup

April 5, 2024

As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, Inflectra's CEO, Adam Sandman, remains at the forefront.

Sandman is an ardent advocate of technology's power to elevate software development and testing processes. With a keen eye on the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he delves into its transformative potential across various platforms. Through insightful podcasts, thought-provoking publications, and engaging conference talks, he elucidates how AI can revolutionize traditional testing methodologies and drive innovation in software development. Check out his most recent engagements in the month's News Roundup to learn how AI can streamline testing, improve code quality, and help retailers thrive in the evolving digital landscape.

The Spira Suite: Navigating Through SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan

March 13, 2024

At Inflectra, we've designed the Spira suite to cater to the diverse needs of quality assurance (QA) teams, business analysts, risk managers, agile squads, and enterprise-level operations in delivering mission and safety-critical software that runs the world. Anchored in our core product, Spira, the suite unfolds in three editions, each building on the last, to ensure your team can deliver software on time without compromising quality.

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in Quality Assurance - State of the Art in 2024

January 31, 2024

This article outlines our understanding of the current state of the art for using artificial intelligence and machine learning in software testing and QA, and challenges/opportunities for our customers. We are focusing primarily on Generative AI (GenAI), but there are other AI/ML use cases that are very important in QA.

Robots, Wit, and Code: A Lively Chat with GPT-4 on Revolutionizing UI Test Automation

January 23, 2024

What's the first thought that might come to mind before writing a blog post about artificial intelligence? To invite the AI to co-author, of course. The next natural step was the decision to interview it and get answers. So, dear readers, we present to you a conversation with AI. (AI grammar and spelling have been left unedited)

Initial prompt: Do not answer anything to this prompt. Please use an informal and fun style for future answers. The style should be ironic but without slang.

Challenges in the Retail Industry

December 21, 2023

In today’s fast-paced changing retail market, with the move to omni-channel retailing, implementing new technology is an ongoing process. You need to be confident that the technology you’ve chosen will integrate with existing systems, while meeting your performance requirements and business objectives.

How Does ChatGPT 4 See Inflectra

December 18, 2023

A member of our team asked ChatGPT 4 to describe Inflectra in both text and words, it was amazing to see what it came up with graphically!
 

Examples of using GenerativeAI in SpiraPlan - Get Ready for v7.10

November 6, 2023

As we described recently, we are planning on introducing many different forms of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our products as part of the upcoming Spira and Rapise roadmaps. One of the first parts of executing on this AI strategy is the introduction of our OpenAI / ChatGPT SpiraApp plugin in our next release of Spira. In this article we illustrate some examples of this plugin in action, as well as highlight some possible areas for future enhancement.

Influence of AI and ML Technologies - Expert Panel Series

June 24, 2023

2023 just started, but the latest version of Open AI’s chatGPT is already disrupting industries. Transformation is taking place in sectors across the globe, promising businesses assistance in driving efficiency in operations, developing more personalized customer experiences, and gaining actionable insights from data. The use of AI and ML is exploding in every industry - from finance and healthcare to logistics and hospitality. With new, disruptive technology come challenges in compliance and risk considerations as industries grapple with the actual and potential impact. On the other end of the spectrum, policymakers and regulators scramble to catch up with disruptors and implement mitigation strategies through targeted public policies.

This webinar series will focus on the effects of AI and ML technologies as drivers of organizational change and government policy responses.

Read more to sign up!

ChatGPT - An Ode to Inflectra

April 5, 2023

As you know, there is lots of excitement around generative artificial intelligence right now. As technologies we are both excited and slightly scared about the potential for the new technologies and what they mean for the future of work, society and business. However on a lighter note, as we celebrate spring coming to the Washington, DC area, we asked ChatGPT to write some poetry for us....

Recap: Using Big Data Analysis to Reduce Test Flakiness

January 24, 2022

On January 20, Inflectra hosted a webinar called Using Big Data Analysis to Reduce Test Flakiness. Adam Sandman, the Founder, and CEO Of Inflectra, and Denis Markovtsev, Principal Software Developer, covered the following topics in the live webinar:

• Why Is Test Automation So Hard?

• Findings from the MOZ 500 Websites

• So what can we do?

• Tips and tools that help reduce test flakiness.

If you missed the webinar, we have a full recap below.

SpiraTeam: Frequently Asked Questions & Best Practices

February 13, 2018

We recently surveyed one of our key training partners - Agile Training Champions, and asked them to let us know what were some of the most common questions about SpiraTeam that people have, as well as some of the best practices they recommend. In this article, we cover some of the items that frequently come up during training, so that you can benefit from them.

Getting Smart With Inflectra

February 13, 2017

Remember when we asked you for your ideas for how we can help your career? Well, we had a great response, and the clear winner was for us to provide tools to help you become trained and certified in our products. Working with our colleagues at Agile Training Champions, we have developed an initial course list for our products.

Inflectra Gives Back! Agile Training Champion at Your Service

February 1, 2017

As part of Inflectra’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, we are developing fresh and innovative approaches to giving back to our global user community as well as to our local community in DC metropolitan area.  

Along with our internship program, announced in January 2017, Inflectra is expanding its training capabilities in order to offer our fans an array of virtual resources to meet their software development needs. Furthermore, while our users are spread widely across the world, we, at Inflectra, see a great value in forging North to South cooperation and skills-transfer to build our follower base in the global South. In an increasingly globalized world, we are using multiple social media channels to reach and engage tech-savvy youth of various backgrounds everywhere.