Testing – My Testing Journey

Testing vs Checking – Why is this still so contentious?

June 19, 2023 Testing /B 0

Well, I didn’t expect the reaction I got when I was talking to a load of QA managers recently about how checking isn’t testing… it reminded me of how I reacted to it years ago when I was first fronted with the concept. I remember struggling and thinking “No, testing and checking are the same […]

Are there too many mediums for communication: The modern paradigm of too much, causing too little.

February 16, 2019 Uncategorized admin 0

Or: Was ‘Snail Mail’ actually more efficient? ‘The problem with communication is the illusion that it’s taking place.’ C.E. Crawford The sad thing is that this seems to be proving truer every day. Seriously, think about it? OK, maybe try this? Looking at your phone, how many “functions/apps” do you use (on this singular device) […]

A month of reflection (and still testing)

September 30, 2018 Gaming, Uncategorized /B 0

Don’t worry about the Zombie just yet. It will make sense as you read.It’s not everyone that can say they’ve been lucky enough to have a month off from work. And in relation to this post, I can say that this is “lucky”, with caveats. Time with which to reflect and learn… and play so […]

A little treasure – How to Test (Free eBook)

October 27, 2015 Uncategorized /B 0

So, just having a look about at more test blogs and I stumbled across this little gem of a booK that’s FREE! Yes, that’s right, FREE! (Every body loves free stuff, especially when it’s something we’re all invensted in). https://leanpub.com/howtotest I must say, I’ve had a little bit of a flick (read: scroll) through it […]

Leading a Test Team: The Challenge Ahead

March 31, 2015 Test Management /B 3

So, I very nearly named this blog post “Leading a ‘Testing’ Team”. I don’t know if that was a Freudian slip on my part, or actually if it’s just a statement of fact. How does someone go about leading a test team, or a testing team for that matter. Being a tester myself, I know […]

Testing times

February 2, 2015 Uncategorized /B 0

I’ve decided that I need to get out there; more active in the testing community, and what better way to do it, than follow that age old adage: “If you can’t beat them, join them” I know that this is probably just a drip in the pond that is software testing blogs, but I think […]

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