Why the Experimenter’s Mindset Outlasts Automation in Software Testing
The experimenter’s mindset beats the automation mindset A few months ago, someone at a conference asked me whether I thought […]
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How I plan conference travel like a software experiment
I’m heading to Malmö, Sweden soon to give a keynote. Travel planning might sound like the opposite of testing in
Document less, share more: A modern take on test evidence
Document less, share more: A modern take on test evidence Do we still need test case management tools? In my
Why is there no Chief Quality Officer?
A few weeks ago I got on a video call with Rosie Sherry from the Ministry of Testing to record
From Gatekeeper to Guide: Why Emotions Matter in Quality Engineering
“What do feelings have to do with quality assurance?” This question emerged from a question on LinkedIn I posted this
From Drowning in Data to Driving Decisions: A Solo Tester’s Journey
When I first joined a rapidly growing startup as the solo tester for the web team, I made every mistake
Three Metrics That Actually Matter When You’re Testing Solo
As a solo tester in a growing company, you’re bombarded with advice about what to measure. Code coverage, test execution
The Solo Tester’s Dilemma: When Enterprise Metrics Don’t Fit
You’ve just joined a growing startup as their first tester. Coming from a large enterprise, you’re keen to implement proper
Optimising QA Workflows with DORA’s Lead Time for Changes Metric
The pressure to deliver high-quality software quickly has never been greater. Quality Assurance teams often find themselves walking a tightrope
Is Quality Engineering the Future of Testing?
Quality Engineering (QE) is shaping the future of testing by fundamentally changing how we approach product quality. Unlike traditional quality