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Facebook and the AI Apocalypse

I hate Facebook. Hate is a strong word. It is too strong for Facebook, for instance. I had a Facebook account for about 30-minutes before I was banned, apparently by an algorithm. After locking down … [Read more...] about Facebook and the AI Apocalypse

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The Next Step In “Test Automation” is Pure Bullshitting

I defy any responsible, sober technical professional to visit this website and discover what the "MABL" tool is and does without reaching out to the company to beg for actual details. It has an … [Read more...] about The Next Step In “Test Automation” is Pure Bullshitting

Filed Under: Automation, Critique, Testing Culture

Six Things That Go Wrong With Discussions About Testing

Talking about software testing is not easy. It’s not natural! Testing is a “meta” activity. It’s not just a task, but a task that generates new tasks (by finding bugs that should be fixed or finding … [Read more...] about Six Things That Go Wrong With Discussions About Testing

Filed Under: For Newbies, Language, Management, Testing Culture, Working with Non-Testers

Regression Test Tool for Trash Walking

My recent flirtation with trash-pickup-as-physical-exercise has led me down a familiar path. Even though it is not my responsibility to clean a public road in the first place, once I do it, I find … [Read more...] about Regression Test Tool for Trash Walking

Filed Under: Automation, Process Dynamics, Testing Culture

Test Coverage Parallels in Trash Walking

First, about scope... As I began my trash walking (see here and here), I quickly found that I needed guidelines on what counts as my work space and work product. I am collecting trash along the road, … [Read more...] about Test Coverage Parallels in Trash Walking

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Test Talk About Trash Walks

So, for exercise, I'm picking up trash. Here is a picture of me all kitted up: So far, I've done 37 miles of trash collecting. And I can't help but see some interesting parallels with software … [Read more...] about Test Talk About Trash Walks

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The Unnecessary Tool

My wife bought a Steel Grip 36in Lightweight Aluminum Pick Up Tool. I saw it on our combination dining room/craft/office table and asked her what it was for. "My eye pillow fell behind the bed and … [Read more...] about The Unnecessary Tool

Filed Under: Automation, Context-Driven Testing, Testing Culture

The New Testing Conference

Anna Royzman is starting a new testing conference which she has decided to call the New Testing Conference. Anna has asked me to tell you about some of the ways we will be trying to live up to that … [Read more...] about The New Testing Conference

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We. Use. Tools.

Context-Driven testers use tools to help ourselves test better. But, there is no such thing as test automation. Want details? Here's the 10,000 word explanation that Michael Bolton and I have been … [Read more...] about We. Use. Tools.

Filed Under: Automation, Context-Driven Testing, Critique, For Newbies, Important!, Rapid Software Testing Methodology, Skills, Test Coverage, Test Oracles, Test Strategy, Testing Culture, Testing vs. Checking

The Man Who Opened the Door

I just heard that Ed Yourdon died. In '93 or early '94, I got a strange email from him. He had heard about me in Mexico and he wanted to meet. I had never been to Mexico and I had never met or spoken … [Read more...] about The Man Who Opened the Door

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