This is a personal summary of a chapter from the book Agile Testing: A Practical Guide For Testers And Agile Teams. I'm sure you'll find it useful too.
I've worked for seven companies since I became a tester five years ago. I identified a few practices that consistently make my teams happier.
A counter offer is when your company tries to beat an offer you received from a competitor. Let me tell you why I find them unfair for everyone involved.
I had automated checks in Java+Selenium, ready for cross-browser testing. I should have asked myself: am I Testing the UI or Testing Through the UI (TuTTu)?
Is it time to quit the job you hate? Yes and you're already late. I'll explain how you should do it,. You need to be careful, this is a delicate situation.
There are many metrics. Some are mainstream, measurable, others imposed. Most can gamed. But there's one that aligns with quality — happiness.
In this talk was I introduced students to Testing. I explained what is the purpose of Testing and what are the responsibilities of a Tester.
Some companies force their employees to wear a suit everyday. That simple rule creates a dangerous spiral of negativity.
This personality test will fit anyone into team roles, revealing behavioural strengths and weaknesses. Use that knowledge to build your next dream team.