One thing I have often thought is that, in order to be a good QA tester, you also have to have had some experience developing your own production application. I

One thing I have often thought is that, in order to be a good QA tester, you also have to have had some experience developing your own production application. In this way, you understand the different types of testing required and why testing is required in a more visceral way. Because, once you have had to deal with bugs that cause loss of customers or $$$ from your own pocket book, only then will you really understand the true value of testing.