...also don't tell lies. But I'm getting ahead of myself already. I keep running into people online who openly say that they use AI to do their writing for them. Now, technically, they may say they … [Read more...] about Public Service Announcement: Don’t Say You Use AI for Writing
Humans In The Way
Whenever my brother is between gigs we get to collaborate on cool things. Recently we've been experimenting with livestreams. Is this podcasting? Maybe I should google that (not using Google, of … [Read more...] about Humans In The Way
Responsibility is the Human Moat
[As of 5/20/26, this post is updated substantially to reflect version 2.0 of the Principles of Responsible work.] AI cannot behave responsibly. Only natural persons can. I have previously written … [Read more...] about Responsibility is the Human Moat
So, You “10x’d” Your Work…
There are lots of ways to "10x" things. Drive 300 miles per hour down a busy city street. Eat 15,000 calories in one meal. Own ten dogs. Have ten children. Make hundreds of … [Read more...] about So, You “10x’d” Your Work…
Everyone is NOT Responsible for Quality
In opposition to my idea that software testing should be a role, and not just a task, I am sometimes told that True Agile does not permit this. Why? Because, in Agile, "quality is everyone's … [Read more...] about Everyone is NOT Responsible for Quality
“Slop Coding” and Responsible Testers
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
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