Difference between revisions of "HowCanWeBecomeBetterTesters"

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Active Reading
 
Active Reading
 
Fundamental Understanding of Systems (or Software Systems)
 
Fundamental Understanding of Systems (or Software Systems)
Human Skills
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Human Skills - Communication Skills
 
Fast Learner
 
Fast Learner
 
Programming
 
Programming
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Software Architecture
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Domain Knowledge
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User Experience
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=====Should people go directly from university to being a tester?=====
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Do an internship
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Internships typically do not offer learning how to code
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Internships can help discover your true calling as a tester
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=====So how do we become a better tester?=====
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Explain project architecture
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Explain tools
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Internship program 3 months - focus mostly on testing knowledge
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Do some test automation
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Focus on a learning project, create a test, and then debrief with someone more knowledge
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Mentoring continues beyond the initial introduction
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Session-based testing
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Long process toward autonomy
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Domain knowledge can be critical

Revision as of 00:34, 16 April 2016

How do we become better testers?

2 Questions:

1. How we choose our tools, languages, etc? (Our destiny)

2. How do we teach newbee testers?

  • pair programming/testing

Real world example: 10 people in room, 2 people were being projected==

  • mob programming

How do we become better testers when we are at the same level?=

  • Join monthly meetups
  • Get outside our comfort zone
  • SpeakEasy free program for learning how to speak of conference

=What Qualities Makes a Good Tester

Analytical Thinking Curiosity Critical Thinking Being Organized Active Reading Fundamental Understanding of Systems (or Software Systems) Human Skills - Communication Skills Fast Learner Programming Software Architecture Domain Knowledge User Experience

Should people go directly from university to being a tester?

Do an internship Internships typically do not offer learning how to code Internships can help discover your true calling as a tester

So how do we become a better tester?

Explain project architecture Explain tools Internship program 3 months - focus mostly on testing knowledge Do some test automation Focus on a learning project, create a test, and then debrief with someone more knowledge Mentoring continues beyond the initial introduction Session-based testing Long process toward autonomy Domain knowledge can be critical