This post has gone through a few versions, as I figured out exactly what it was I wanted to get across. Please bear with me, but also feel free to skip. I think my TL;DR is: I’d rather write automation code than use a no / low code tool, even though I don’t […]
Category: Personal Development
CRAIC SOURCERERS: How to Test Like a Tester
Yes, you read that right. CRAIC SOURCERERS. As in, “what’s the craic”? It’s a mnemonic I came up with while trying to think of ways to help people test like a tester – like this tester, at least. Whether you’re preparing for your resident testing specialist to be out of office, wondering how […]
Onboarding Tips for Testers
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know you’ll know that I like to write about things that will not only help future me, but other people as well. Having recently started a new role, I’d like to take note of some things that I’ve done as part of my […]
Tester vs Quality Engineer: Which One Are You?
What’s in a name? When it comes to job titles, names can mean a lot. Some top things job titles can influence include: How others see you How people treat you How much authority people assign to you What people expect of you What you expect of yourself Some situations when a […]
Embracing Change and Uncertainty in Agile Software Production
Changing requirements. Moving milestones. Unanswered questions. These things can make people uncomfortable and frustrated. As a result, I often see people trying to limit change or uncertainty as much as possible. With this in mind, does it surprise you that the second principle of the Agile Manifesto is, “Welcome changing requirements, even late […]