Thor’s Hammer of Testing
Tobbe Ryber (English pronunciation: Tobey Ruber) is the most famous Swedish tester I know. He is finally blogging in English, so I’m sure he’s about to become even better known.
Tobbe is a context-driven thinker who has a lot to say about test design tactics. He also innovates with tester training exercises and with developing community among testers.
Have I mentioned lately that Sweden seems to be a hotbed of good testing? I guess those long dark nights drive irritable people to their computers moreso than in other nations.
(BTW, looks like I’ll be going back to Sweden in April to do another couple of classes. I’d like to teach my Rapid Testing Management class, this time, if anyone’s interested.)
February 21st, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Hi James!
Are you going to be in Sweden during the developer summit in Stockholm (April 15 - 17)? If so, it’d be great to run into you again.
[James' Reply: Hi Scott. I'll have the dates locked down in a few days. I'll check with you, then.]
February 22nd, 2009 at 2:26 am
Sweden also has a recent research school initiative in Testing and V&V where academia and industry work together to drive/create more innovation:
http://swell.se
Torbjörn has been one of the supporters from the start together with the Swedish Association of Software Testing and a number of Swedish companies. More to come!
February 25th, 2009 at 1:00 am
Hi James,
Could you tell me more about the Rapid Testing Management Class. I couldn’t find any information about it on your website.
It sounds interesting by the name, so I might be interested.
Best regards,
Maria
[James' Reply: Well, that reminds me... I need to post that description. Basically, it's a follow-on to the Rapid Software Testing class aimed specifically at managers who want to use the RST approach. It helps managers figure out how to get started and how to deal with the administrative, staffing, and training issues surrounding RST. The three-day RST class is a prerequisite for that two-day class.
However, I also offer a 90-minute RST for managers briefing, or a one-day briefing. This does not require that students take RST, first.]
February 26th, 2009 at 2:38 am
Hi James, who is your contact in Sweden, where to a turn to sign up for your class here in Sweden. I didn’t have time to go last year but really want to go this time. Is it Torbjörn Ryber this time as well?
[James' Reply: In southern Sweden, I will be working through House of Test. Contact henrik.andersson@houseoftest.se]