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Integrating Security and Testing Practices
QA is often called upon to deflect some percentage of bugs, which means it’s our obligation to test for as many different bugs as we can. Most of us find it uncontroversial to pursue a wide variety of test cases, spanning from the expected to the unexpected, and...
Testing in Production
Talia Nassi, a software engineer in test, discusses why testing in production is such a controversial topic. She talks about why people fear the process and how a change with intention would increase confidence in your team. Talia also shares how the Women Who Test...
Shift Your Mindset with Your Testing
Quality and testing consultant Isabel Evans discusses shifting testing left. She says shifting your mindset along with your testing activities will make all the difference in embracing this change, because how you think about testing is more important than when you do...
Taking the Negativity Out of Negative Testing
Some problems aren’t the result of products not doing the right thing. Sometimes, that’s the way the products are designed, and they are just plain difficult to use. Testers are the first users of the software, and they are essential in making it usable. In the end,...
Motivating a Millennial Workforce
In this interview, Nikki Henry, founder and CEO of Ladies Leading Ladies, talks about where to find great millennial employees to hire and how to keep them motivated. Nikki says millennials are very passionate and purpose-focused, and treating them as individuals will...
Testing AI Systems: Not as Different as You’d Think
AI-based tools have transformed from a vague, futuristic vision into actual products that are used on a day-to-day basis to make real-life decisions. Still, for most people, the inner workings of deep-learning systems remain a mystery. If you don’t know what exactly...
Applying Test Strategy in the Real World
In this interview, Janna Loeffler, manager of quality engineering at Ultimate Software, discusses the new and upcoming technology Carnival Cruise Line is working on. She talks about how she keeps herself current and relevant in testing by using new tools in the...
Utilizing Containers to Improve Your Production Outcomes
In this interview, Melissa Benua, engineering manager at mParticle, discusses the role that containers play in test environments. She answers questions like: Why do you need containers? How is your team going to benefit from containers? What is the first step in...
Job Security in the Age of Automation
In this interview, Dawn Haynes, CEO, testing coach, and consultant for PerfTestPlus, and Jennifer Bonine discuss the ever-evolving world of AI and machine learning and the impact on the future of testing. Dawn explains why tools and automation will not be able to...
Lessons Learned From Inspiring Women
I first became acquainted with Women Who Test by listening to the Women Who Change Tech podcast. After listening to every episode I decided to attend my first Women Who Test event at STAREAST 2019. Opening Remarks Alison Wade started the morning off by sharing an...
Embracing Tools and Technology in QA
In this interview, Melissa Tondi, senior QA strategist at Rainforest, and Jennifer Bonine discuss the foundation you need in order to have a positive introduction for new tools and technologies. Melissa explains why the team leader has to understand what motivates...
Imposter Syndrome and Being Wrong
Failure can be hard, especially if we are unaccustomed to falling and getting back up. However, without failure, there can be no growth. We posit that being comfortable taking risks can accelerate women’s careers, and that avoiding risk is a common cause for...
The Power of Collective Experience
Bring your biggest challenges to this session and tap the wisdom of others. In this immersive session, you will tackle some of the most widely mentioned challenges brought to light from the group. Whether it’s a software testing conundrum, a project setback, a...
Building Your Personal Brand for Success
Building the right personal brand is one of the critical success factors in today’s workplace. Organizations develop a brand and image, but not many individuals think about their personal brand and how it can affect their career. As we interact with people, we want to...
Not Just A…
At Women Who Test in Orlando on 3 May 2019, a couple of participants referred to themselves as "just a manual tester." Dot Graham wisely intervened to suggest that we don't say "just a manual tester." First — we do not need to self-deprecate: none of us are "just a...
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