When I first heard the term "vibe coding"-- a day that shall live in euphemy-- I immediately disliked its cutesiness. I've found that in my own work I am doing "vibe coding" to create test tools … [Read more...] about “Slop Coding” and Responsible Testers
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The Book is Here
I've received a few inquiries so here's the deal... I'm not saying that you should want a signed copy of my book, Taking Testing Seriously, but if you did want one, there's a way to get one … [Read more...] about The Book is Here
Serious Data From Testing LLMs
One of the differences between NAIFs (non-critical AI fanboys... please don't be one) and me is that I believe in gathering evidence before making strong claims about how a system is likely to behave. … [Read more...] about Serious Data From Testing LLMs
Seriously Testing LLMs
Michael and I are getting a lot of interest about how we apply Rapid Software Testing methodology both to test AI and to use AI in testing. We've developed various answers to such questions in recent … [Read more...] about Seriously Testing LLMs
55 Months, 1 Day
My new book, Taking Testing Seriously, is headed for publication. I've done everything I can do for it. I am proud of it. The rest is up to the publisher. Here are some fun facts: This is the … [Read more...] about 55 Months, 1 Day
Is There Something in Your “I”?
If you present someone else's work as if it were your own, no one will respect you, and you won't even respect yourself. If someone is paying you to do thoughtful work, and they come to believe you … [Read more...] about Is There Something in Your “I”?
Augmented Experiential Testing
I am writing tools and collecting tools to implement a particular idea: augmented experiential testing (AET). I talk about this in my classes, but I want to say a little about it, here. AET-- which … [Read more...] about Augmented Experiential Testing
What Classes Should I Schedule?
It's a bit of a challenge to decide what classes I should schedule. I invite you to express your opinion in the comments. My established classes are: Testers and Automation (3 days) Rapid … [Read more...] about What Classes Should I Schedule?
WAIT #3 Call For Participation
The Workshop on AI in Testing (WAIT) #3 WAIT is a small, two-day, online, non-commercial, LAWST-style peer conference about AI. Facilitator Jon Bach Content Owner James … [Read more...] about WAIT #3 Call For Participation
WAIT #2 Peer Conference Report
My brother and I continued our peer conference series meant to explore the experiences of serious testers with AI and subject them to scrutiny. We call this the Workshop on AI in Testing (WAIT). Our … [Read more...] about WAIT #2 Peer Conference Report