Why do we bother with software testing? Surely our users can help us test? Why can’t automation catch all of the bugs? Have you heard these remarks in the work place before? This blog post will explore why we test in more detail. We will be using a cooking metaphor to help break down complex… Continue reading Why do we test?
FailQonf – celebrating our failures
Over the weekend I presented at FailQonf; a conference for software testers to learn from failing. I recorded my talk and posted it on YouTube: Have some questions about quality coaching? I answer some questions here and here is a quality coaching course overview. Want to get started in more quality coaching? Try running a… Continue reading FailQonf – celebrating our failures
BugHunterSam Update
It’s been a while since I posted an update. I was going to try and do these posts weekly but I think monthly is a better cadence. Today I’m in a real funk I can’t seem to find any motivation for work. I’ve hit a few road blocks. I’m frustrated at the complexity of this… Continue reading BugHunterSam Update
Another revolution around the sun
It’s nice to have a have a birthday mid year. It gives me time to sit and reflect. Last year I had these musings, and at the start of this year I set the intention of being the best version of me. My birthday isn’t until next month but I’m looking forward to seeing some… Continue reading Another revolution around the sun
Financial Freedom
Financial Freedom , isn’t that the dream? This blog post is a reflection on the 7 step process I’ll be taking to secure my financial future. You can access my main spreadsheet here. This is not personal financial advice and you should seek out a professional if you’d like to learn more. Step 1: Reduce budget I… Continue reading Financial Freedom
Coast retirement via super
If you hang out in the finance spaces online, you may have heard of FIRE (financial independence retire early). The aim is to reduce your expenses, save a shit ton for some time and live off the investment returns from all of your hard work. This is not personal financial advice and you should seek out… Continue reading Coast retirement via super
Re: The Dark Side of Being a Test Automation Engineer
Sérgio Martins recently wrote and article on The Dark Side of Being a Test Automation Engineer. This blog post is a response to that article. I will be focusing on career growth as a tester here. The 5 points that Sérgio covers are: Blame Magnet Loneliness Feeling undervalued Minimal Wage Compensation Career Growth Easily Capped… Continue reading Re: The Dark Side of Being a Test Automation Engineer
How to build a mobile app
You’ve got an idea for a mobile app. Good for you. Unfortunately so do lots of people. There are millions of apps on the app store that are never successful. Ideas are cheap, execution is key. This blog is how you can go about execution for a mobile app, this process won’t guarantee success but… Continue reading How to build a mobile app
BugHunterSam weekly update
Last week I started with my first business update. I was planning on doing this update on Friday but the weekend is still fine. Here’s what I’ve been up to for the last week. Haven’t had enough time I’ve got 2 assignments that I really need to start and a few leads during the week… Continue reading BugHunterSam weekly update
BugHunterSam weekly update
This is the first week I’ve been officially working for myself. Some of you may enjoy reading about how my business is going and a weekly update is a good opportunity to reflect on progress and goals. Business plan This is the first iteration of my business plan using the lean business canvas model. I’m… Continue reading BugHunterSam weekly update