On my previous team we had this mobile app test strategy and gaps we were trying to fill. This blog post is a reflection of those gaps and how we had planned to fill them. The TLDR (too long didn’t read) We had been working on an android and iOS app for over 2 years.… Continue reading Mobile app test strategy gaps
Category: Technology
Large Font – Android
Large font is a basic accessibility requirement for people who struggle to read small text on mobile screens. Think seniors or people with glasses who may need some assistance. 1 out of 5 iPhone users have large font enabled. Android would have a similar metric. How do many of the finance apps fare in this… Continue reading Large Font – Android
Work: The next chapter
I’m moving on from my role in April and this blog post is a reflection on what I’d like to do next. Last time I did this type of reflection I wanted to focus on mobile app technology. Working for myself During the pandemic I have enjoyed putting more content online, from career tips for… Continue reading Work: The next chapter
Converting PDF to Audio
I’m studying financial advice and there’s lots of reading. I like to listen to audio as I walk but using the defaul screen reader technology on a mobile app doesn’t work this way. Once you put the phone to sleep it stops the reader. So I started google how to convert PDF’s to audio. This… Continue reading Converting PDF to Audio
Iteration and feedback
What goes into a high quality product? It goes through many iterations but also incorporates a ton of customer feedback while it iterates. I will be talking about software development in this post with examples from my career and video games. Video Games What makes a high quality video game? let us compare cyberpunk 2077… Continue reading Iteration and feedback
Improving your testing skills
Today we are going over how to improve your thinking and software testing skills. Slide deck can be accessed here. Why do we bother testing? To get feedback. To help us answer the question, are we comfortable releasing this software? Read my mobile app test strategy here. There’s no manual testing We don’t say manual… Continue reading Improving your testing skills
Clean Desk Porn
With the whole work from home situation I’ve spent some time tweaking my desk set up to make it more ergonomic. This blog will go through my set up, purchases and learnings along the way. Today’s Desk Hardware MacBook Pro (work machine) Windows PC Mac Mini KVM Switch Logitech G105 keyboard Razer Basilisk mouse +… Continue reading Clean Desk Porn
Mind maps for Software Testing
Using mind maps to help brain storm testing ideas is a great way to get all of your ideas out. Using a mind map you will be able to: Generate more testing scenarios Connect new ideas Collaborate more with other people How do I mind map? Step 1: Start with your central idea/theme Nothing beats… Continue reading Mind maps for Software Testing
The 1 page CV
How many pages should you Resume/Curriculum Vitae have? I’ve always liked to keep mine below 2 pages and I’ve regularly experimented with a 1 page one. However different countries will have different expectations. And the CV is a relic from the past. Is it all that useful anymore? My 1 Page CV This here is… Continue reading The 1 page CV
Review of Finance Apps
I’m studying to be a financial advisor and I’ve been exploring many of the mobile apps out there that can be used to help manage finances. This post is a review of the ones I’ve used so far. My preferred apps are listed first. This is NOT financial advice or a product recommendation, a professional… Continue reading Review of Finance Apps