Janet Gregory, seasoned tester and author, shares insights on software testing, automation, and effective communication under stress. Explore her reflections on deliberate practice, personal projects, and evolving QA practices.
7 articles from this blog
Explains the concept of deliberate practice and how to apply it to improve skills in software testing and professional development.
Explores the role of automation in software testing, discussing how automated tests act as change detectors and strategies like TDD and ATDD.
The author questions when 'Pull Request' became a formal SDLC stage, especially for testing, and critiques its common usage and meaning.
Explores the difference between tacit (experience-based) and explicit (documented) knowledge, using a cooking analogy to discuss implications for software development and knowledge sharing.
Explores holistic testing as an integrated part of the entire software development lifecycle, not a separate phase.
A discussion on analyzing confusing Gherkin scenarios in software testing, focusing on understanding domain intent before rewriting.
A critique of test-centric development models, arguing for a broader view of continuous feedback beyond traditional testing roles.
