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This Week in Testing - Episode 46 - 7 June, 2024
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Welcome to episode forty-six of This Week in Testing, your go-to community radio show hosted by Simon Tomes and testing community members
๐น Episode Highlights:
Introduction and Community Updates:
* Welcoming listeners to episode forty-six
* Overview of the weekly debrief about the testing community observed by Ministry of Testing.
Community Meetups and Polls:
* Kudos to Petros Placogiannis behind Ministry of Testing Athens.
* Introduction of polls related to communities of practice.
Events and Contributions:
* Promotion of the Testing Planet half-day event
* Recognition of contributors to Ministry of Testing who donate their fees to the scholarship fund.
Test Exchange Event and Community Feedback:
* Recap of the recent Test Exchange event
* Emphasizing the value of community events in connecting and sharing knowledge.
Discussion on AI and Testing:
* Introduction of the club post by Jerry Novacek exploring beliefs about AI in testing.
* Encouraging listeners to share their thoughts on AI and testing.
Club Posts and Bug Resolution:
* Highlighting the club post by Hanan Raymond discussing how to handle bugs that slip into production.
Insights on Startup Culture and Quality:
* Discussion on the unique challenges and priorities of startups when it comes to quality and testing.
* Reflections on balancing speed and quality in startup environments.
Challenges of Testing in Startups:
* Christine and Natalia sharing their experiences and challenges faced in startup environments.
* Emphasis on risk management, team collaboration, and learning from production bugs.
Handling Bugs in Production:
* Paul and Christine discussing the inevitability of bugs reaching production and the importance of quick fixes.
Managing Uncertainty and Risks in Startup Environments:
* Natalia sharing insights on managing risks and uncertainties in startups.
Opportunities for Improvement and Future Growth:
* Encouraging testers to leverage their experiences
* Discussion on the evolving role of testers
Importance of Minimum Viable Features and Team Collaboration:
* Vijay sharing strategies for identifying minimum viable features
* Emphasis on quick testing of all features and focusing on high-risk areas.
Exploring Testing Techniques:
* Christine and Natalia discussing the use of tools and techniques to improve testing efficiency.
Discussion on Automation Testing:
* Christine sharing her approach to selecting testing frameworks
Advice on Transitioning from Manual to Automation Testing:
* Christine and Simon providing guidance on learning automation skills and exploring different resources.
Learning Test Automation:
* Christine recommending Ministry of Testing challenges and automation resources for learning.
Certification and Next Steps:
* Mohammed seeking advice on certification pathways.
* Simon recommending the Ministry of Testing Foundation Certificate in Test Automation.
The Value of Critical Thinking:
* Christine emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and manual testing skills in the era of AI.
* Encouraging testers to showcase their value beyond automation skills.
Closing Remarks:
* Thanking all participants and listeners for their contributions.
* Encouraging continued community support and engagement.
* Promoting the Ministry of Testing newsletter and events for staying informed and involved.
๐ญ Those On Stage:
* Paul Maxwell-Walters
* Christine Pinto
* Nataliia Burmei
* Vijay Lathia
* Nrv P.
* Muhammad Rizwan
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