This Week in Testing

This Week in Testing - Episode 47 - 14 June, 2024

Welcome to episode forty-seven of "This Week in Testing," your weekly debrief and discussion on all things testing. Today, we have a packed schedule of updates, community highlights, and interactive discussions. We're getting closer to episode fifty, and I appreciate everyone who keeps coming back to join us. 🔹 Episode Highlights: Introduction and Community Updates: * Reflecting on our journey towards episode fifty. * Overview of the weekly debrief and community interactions. Podcast Recording and YouTube: * Announcement that "This Week in Testing" is now being recorded. *Episodes for May 24th and May 31st are now live. Ministry of Testing Meetups: * Recap of Ministry of Testing Athens' recent summer event. * Upcoming meetups in Gothenburg, Bengaluru, Leuven, and Brighton. Community Contributions: * Highlighting Parveen Khan's gratitude for professional membership access. * Encouragement to contribute to the community through writing, talks, and meetups. Testing Planet News Section: * Discussion with AJ Wilson and Christine Pinto about communities of practice. * Promotion for "The Testing Planet" episode four on June 27th. Career Growth and Jobs: * Job opportunities at Bango, Scopic, and MetaLab. * Congratulations to Alison Edwards for her new role at Meta. Interactive Session: * Invitation to the audience for questions, ideas, and reflections. Live Testing Discussion: * Ben Dowan discusses his upcoming live test automation session with Lizzie Hocke. UEFA App: * Piotr shares insights on testing mobile apps for UEFA during the Euro tournament. � Join the Conversation: * Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.ministryoftesting.com/newsletter [https://www.ministryoftesting.com/newsletter] *  Follow us on LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ministry-of-testing [https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ministry-of-testing] *  Become a member at -  https://www.ministryoftesting.com/membership [https://www.ministryoftesting.com/membership]

This Week in Testing - Episode 46 - 7 June, 2024

Welcome to episode forty-six of This Week in Testing, your go-to community radio show hosted by Simon Tomes and testing community members 🔹 Episode Highlights: Introduction and Community Updates: * Welcoming listeners to episode forty-six * Overview of the weekly debrief about the testing community observed by Ministry of Testing. Community Meetups and Polls: * Kudos to Petros Placogiannis behind Ministry of Testing Athens. * Introduction of polls related to communities of practice. Events and Contributions: * Promotion of the Testing Planet half-day event * Recognition of contributors to Ministry of Testing who donate their fees to the scholarship fund. Test Exchange Event and Community Feedback: * Recap of the recent Test Exchange event * Emphasizing the value of community events in connecting and sharing knowledge. Discussion on AI and Testing: * Introduction of the club post by Jerry Novacek exploring beliefs about AI in testing. * Encouraging listeners to share their thoughts on AI and testing. Club Posts and Bug Resolution: * Highlighting the club post by Hanan Raymond discussing how to handle bugs that slip into production. Insights on Startup Culture and Quality: * Discussion on the unique challenges and priorities of startups when it comes to quality and testing. * Reflections on balancing speed and quality in startup environments. Challenges of Testing in Startups: * Christine and Natalia sharing their experiences and challenges faced in startup environments. * Emphasis on risk management, team collaboration, and learning from production bugs. Handling Bugs in Production: * Paul and Christine discussing the inevitability of bugs reaching production and the importance of quick fixes. Managing Uncertainty and Risks in Startup Environments: * Natalia sharing insights on managing risks and uncertainties in startups. Opportunities for Improvement and Future Growth: * Encouraging testers to leverage their experiences * Discussion on the evolving role of testers Importance of Minimum Viable Features and Team Collaboration: * Vijay sharing strategies for identifying minimum viable features * Emphasis on quick testing of all features and focusing on high-risk areas. Exploring Testing Techniques: * Christine and Natalia discussing the use of tools and techniques to improve testing efficiency. Discussion on Automation Testing: * Christine sharing her approach to selecting testing frameworks Advice on Transitioning from Manual to Automation Testing: * Christine and Simon providing guidance on learning automation skills and exploring different resources. Learning Test Automation: * Christine recommending Ministry of Testing challenges and automation resources for learning. Certification and Next Steps: * Mohammed seeking advice on certification pathways. * Simon recommending the Ministry of Testing Foundation Certificate in Test Automation. The Value of Critical Thinking: * Christine emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and manual testing skills in the era of AI. * Encouraging testers to showcase their value beyond automation skills. Closing Remarks: * Thanking all participants and listeners for their contributions. * Encouraging continued community support and engagement. * Promoting the Ministry of Testing newsletter and events for staying informed and involved. 🎭 Those On Stage: * Paul Maxwell-Walters * Christine Pinto * Nataliia Burmei * Vijay Lathia * Nrv P. * Muhammad Rizwan � Join the Conversation: * Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.ministryoftesting.com/newsletter [https://www.ministryoftesting.com/newsletter] *  Follow us on LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ministry-of-testing [https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ministry-of-testing] *  Become a member at -  https://www.ministryoftesting.com/membership [https://www.ministryoftesting.com/membership]

This Week in Testing - Episode 45 - 31 May, 2024

Welcome to episode forty-five of "This Week in Testing," your go-to community radio show hosted by Simon Tomes and testing community members. 🔹 Episode Highlights: Introduction and Community Updates: * Welcoming new and returning listeners to the end of the week. * Overview of the weekly debrief and community interactions. * Encouraging listeners to reflect on their week in testing and share their experiences. Community Events and Meetups: * The sessions are now recorded and will be available on the Ministry of Testing YouTube channel. * Reminder about the Ministry of Testing code of conduct. * Shout-out to Jesper Otterson for his upcoming book launch of "Leading Testing Activities: A Guidebook for New Leaders of Testing." * Highlighting Nicola Lindgren's hint about her new book and potential collaboration on a new foundational course for junior testers. * Celebrating successful meetups, including Ministry of Testing Athens and the relaunched New York City meetup. * Inviting listeners to explore the list of global meetups at ministryoftesting.com/meetups. New Courses and Collaborations: * Collaboration with community members to develop a new essentials or foundational course for junior testers. * Announcement of early access modules with discounted prices. * Encouragement to keep an eye out for updates on the new course. Relaunched Meetups and Speaker Matchmaking: * Highlighting the success of the Ministry of Testing Athens summer get-together. * Announcement of the continuous call for contributions to find new speakers for meetups. * Emphasizing the role of Ministry of Testing as matchmakers for speakers and meetups. Office Hours and Test Exchange: * Promoting the weekly office hours available to professional and unlimited members. * Overview of the Test Exchange, a video call event to share skills, knowledge, and build connections. * Encouraging participation in the Test Exchange for interactive learning and networking. Career Growth and Opportunities: * Celebrating community members' career achievements, including Steven and Mark Smith landing new jobs. * Highlighting job opportunities such as QA automation engineer roles with Beloved Robot and Scopic. * Encouraging listeners to check out the Ministry of Testing jobs page at ministryoftesting.com/jobs. New Article and Collections: * Introducing the new article by Hanisha Aurora, "Reboot Your Bug Hunting: Five Ways to Supercharge Your Software Testing." * Adding the article to the Software Testing Essentials collection and the "We're Going on a Bug Hunt" collection. * Inviting listeners to explore the collections on Ministry of Testing for valuable resources. Upcoming Newsletter and Trend Information: * Promoting the weekly and monthly newsletters summarizing community activities, trends, and events. * Encouraging listeners to sign up for the newsletter at ministryoftesting.com/newsletter for the latest updates and exclusive content. Community Contributions: * Reminding listeners about the open call for contributions * Highlighting the support available from Ministry of Testing for contributors, including monetary payment, professional membership access, or donation to the scholarship fund. Fun and Lighthearted Moments: *Sharing niche testing stories and positive shout-outs to community members for their contributions. Closing Remarks: * Thanking everyone who joined on stage for their insights and contributions. * Encouraging listeners to get involved in the community * Promoting Ministry of Testing newsletter for staying informed and engaged. 🎭 Those On Stage: * Olly Fairhall * Aj Wilson * Kenneth Thomas * Lina Kulakova  * Simon Devon � Join the Conversation: * Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.ministryoftesting.com/newsletter [https://www.ministryoftesting.com/newsletter] *  Follow us on LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ministry-of-testing [https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ministry-of-testing] *  Become a member at -  https://www.ministryoftesting.com/membership [https://www.ministryoftesting.com/membership]

This Week in Testing - Episode 44 - 24 May, 2024

Welcome to episode forty-four of "This Week in Testing," your go-to community radio show hosted by Simon Tomes and testing community members. This week, Simon was joined by co-host AJ Wilson. 🔹 Episode Highlights: Introduction: * Reflecting on our journey towards episode fifty. * Welcoming new and returning listeners. * Overview of the weekly debrief and community interactions. Discussion on Recent Testing Planet Event: * Overview of yesterday's Testing Planet event called "The Toolsmith." * Highlights from Kat’s story on automation decision-making. * Encouraging listeners to catch the talk on ministryoftesting.com in the coming weeks. Community Wins: * Celebrating the vibrant discussions on the essentials of testing. Origin Stories: * Inspiring career transitions shared by community members. * Highlighting unique paths into the world of software testing. * Encouraging listeners to share their own origin stories on the club forum. Community Discussions and Posts: * Engaging threads on niche testing experiences and defining what a software tester is. * Thought-provoking questions from Justin Moss on dev/QA ratios. * Shout-out to Mahathee Dandibhotla and Nazneen Ahmad for their contributions to the community. Collections and Posts: * New collections like the Community’s Guide to Quality Engineering. * Encouraging listeners to explore the treasure trove of resources on Ministry of Testing. Tools and Innovations: * A deep dive into the features and benefits of Bruno, a promising new tool for API testing. * Comparing Bruno with Postman and discussing the importance of supporting community-driven tools. Upcoming Events: * Previewing the Toolsmith episode of The Testing Planet. * Announcing meetups in various cities and highlighting the Office Hours initiative. Fun and Lighthearted Moments: * Sharing niche testing stories, from high heels to mobile operating systems. Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to join us live every Friday! Visit ministryoftesting.com/events to see the latest upcoming episodes. 🎭 Those On Stage * Jenna Charlton * Aj Wilson * Ben Dowen * Nataliia Burmei * Lee Marshall * Mahathee Dandibhotla * Lina Kulakova � Join the Conversation: * Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.ministryoftesting.com/newsletter [https://www.ministryoftesting.com/newsletter] *  Follow us on LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ministry-of-testing [https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ministry-of-testing] https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1d0RjVURlNuRUdZV1BKMzRxZnNpeXh4aVZ4Z3xBQ3Jtc0tueFhfbkpRYzV4VFNBOVlQRVkzbTdKeHVmM3Jwc2NzNERuWmlHMkZ5T3hPaFlxNkZFVkpKaC1iYV9HelIxNnJHbmpGanRtUjgyMXBubmVZR1h0Vl8wMi1VWm12Mm5JRHBubFdJRXFPUFd5UE1zR3F6aw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fministry-of-testing&v=JVJip2B1xxE *  Become a member at -  https://www.ministryoftesting.com/membership [https://www.ministryoftesting.com/membership]

This Week in Testing - Episode 43 - 17 May, 2024

Welcome to the first recorded episode of "This Week in Testing," your go-to community radio show hosted by Simon Tomes and testing community members. We're thrilled to have reached episode 43! It's incredible to see how far we've come, and we're edging closer to episode 50. A huge thank you to our returning listeners and a warm welcome to our newcomers. Each Friday, we dive into the latest happenings in the world of testing, share insights from the Ministry of Testing, and invite community members to join the discussion. 🔹 Episode Highlights: Introduction: * Reflecting on our journey towards episode 50. * Welcoming new and returning listeners. * Overview of the weekly debrief and community interactions. Community Wins: *Celebrating Javier Flores for finding his first bug with a new client. * Christine Pinto's success with a complex PR for an end-to-end flow. * Acknowledging the vibrant discussions on the essentials of testing. Origin Stories: * Inspiring career transitions shared by community members. * Highlighting unique paths into the world of software testing. * Encouraging listeners to share their own origin stories on the club forum. Community Discussions and Posts: * Engaging threads on niche testing experiences and defining what a software tester is. * Thought-provoking questions from Cameron Fairburn and the insightful responses they received. * Shout-out to Mahati Dandimhotler and Nazneen Ahmad for their contributions to the community. Collections and Posts: * New collections like the Community’s Guide to Quality Engineering. * Encouraging listeners to explore the treasure trove of resources on Ministry of Testing. Tools and Innovations: * A deep dive into the features and benefits of Bruno, a promising new tool for API testing. * Comparing Bruno with Postman and discussing the importance of supporting community-driven tools. Upcoming Events: * Previewing the Toolsmith episode of The Testing Planet. * Announcing meetups in various cities and highlighting the Office Hours initiative. Fun and Lighthearted Moments: * Sharing niche testing stories, from high heels to mobile operating systems. Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to join us live every Friday! Visit ministryoftesting.com/event to see the latest upcoming episodes. � Join the Conversation: * Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.ministryoftesting.com/newsletter [https://www.ministryoftesting.com/newsletter] *  Follow us on LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ministry-of-testing [https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ministry-of-testing] *  Become a member at -  https://www.ministryoftesting.com/membership [https://www.ministryoftesting.com/membership]