Ministry Of Testing

We're trying something new with this podcast, it's been designed to be a follow along 'podcast workshop'. We're joined by Tom Griffin and Mike Clarke discussing goal setting. Ready to set some goals? Ministry of Testing and Super Testing Bros are partnering up for 2018 to bring you regular pods on the last Monday of the month. You can listen to and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud! Plus follow what The Super Testing Bros are up to on Twitter.

This episode is sponsored by the STAREAST conference. STAREAST is coming to Orlando beginning April 29 for anyone in software testing. Get 10% off when you register with promo code "BROS". Explore the program at: well.tc/stareastbros. We talk to Marianne Duijst and Rick Tracy all about improving office culture. Ministry of Testing and Super Testing Bros are partnering up for 2018 to bring you regular pods on the last Monday of the month. You can listen to and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud! Plus follow what The Super Testing Bros are up to on Twitter.

This episode of Testers' Island Disc was supported by TestRail, The test management tool that makes testing simpler - it works the way you test. Learn more and try it for free at www.gurock.com/testrail. It's all back to Neil's, as he's joined by a fellow tester and local neighbourhood resident Shey Crompton, to discuss Shey's experiences with the worlds of contracting and consulting. There are tales of dealing with the challenges of working independently, surviving a long commute, tips on how to lead effectively when you're parachuted-in to an organisation, and some rock/dance tracks which span the decades and continents. There's also a piece of Testers' Island Discs history, as we get the first song to have been picked by two different guests! To get in touch with Shey, he can be found on @SheyMouse, LinkedIn, and the same username across all the MoT forums/Slacks. Shey's Links: Pottermore Meetup.com: Agile Testing (for London Tester Gathering events) Software Testing Clinic Lifelong Pub Run blog Visit

This episode of Testers' Island Disc was supported by TestRail, The test management tool that makes testing simpler - it works the way you test. Learn more and try it for free at www.gurock.com/testrail. It's a long-overdue trip to the island for the Ministry of Testing's own Richard Bradshaw, who joins Neil for a chat about the joys of mobile testing, as well as giving some insight into his new role as "BossBoss" and sharing information on some of the Ministry's new initiatives for 2018. Richard's carefully-considered song selections are all based around some deeply personal stories, some of which you might already know, and some might be a surprise. Learn about his childhood hobbies, his university days, and discover which band becomes the first to appear twice on the podcast! If you'd like to contact Richard about creating content for The Dojo, or any of the other topics that he discussed, you can reach him via email, Twitter or the MoT's Slack network. Richard's Links: Meetup.com: NottsTest YouTube: W

We talk to Vera Gehlen-Baum and Matt Parker all about learning. Ministry of Testing and Super Testing Bros are partnering up for 2018 to bring you regular pods on the last Monday of each month. You can listen to and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud! Plus follow what The Super Testing Bros are up to on Twitter.

This episode of Testers' Island Disc was supported by TestRail, The test management tool that makes testing simpler - it works the way you test. Learn more and try it for free at www.gurock.com/testrail. We kick-off the new year with podcast legend Gem Hill, who shares her thoughts about the challenges of starting a new role, finding allies within an organisation, and the quest to improve awareness around mental health in tech. Gem selects a raucous set of songs with some colourful lyrics in places, and there are multiple other avenues of cross-podcast chat as we discuss testing, movies and a sneak peek into season two of Inner Pod. If you'd like to get in touch with Gem, or to request a link to the mental health Slack group which Gem references, you can reach her on Twitter @Gem_Hill, @LetsTalkTests and @InnerPod! Gem's Links: Gem's talk "AUT: Anxiety Under Test" from TestBash Manchester 2017 Let's Talk About Tests, Baby Inner Pod BBC Taster - Tell Me Your Secrets BBC Taster - The Mermaid's Tears (conte

For our final island visit of 2017, Lisa Crispin visits us to talk about the unique skills that testers can bring to agile teams, whether the world is waking up to important messages about diversity, and the role of conferences in helping people to share their stories with the world. In an episode which was recorded over Thanksgiving, Lisa cunningly finds a way to bring three different pieces of music which have all been performed by The Beatles at one time or another, and a couple of other soulful 60s classics, as we round off the year on an upbeat note. You can reach Lisa on Twitter @LisaCrispin, and discover more about Lisa's work on Agile Testing with Janet Gregory at https://agiletester.ca/. Lisa's Links: YouTube: Sallyann Freudenberg - Neurodiversity and Software Development (CAST 2016) Google Slides: Guna Petrova - Me and My Deadly Sing (ATD 2017) Ministry of Testing Dojo: TestBash Philadelphia - 99 Second Talks Agile Testing Days Lisa Crispin - Inclusive Conferences TestBash Dublin 2018 Regula

The Super Testing Bros talk to two developers, Raoul D’Cunha and Ankan Sircar about what testing means to them. Ministry of Testing and Super Testing Bros have agreed to partner for a year bringing you regular pods!

It's an extra-special festive treat, as Neil gives a rundown of the top five Yuletide songs, as voted for by the testing community. Between the hits, there's a review of the three TestBashes that Neil attended in 2017, with some recommendations for talks to watch on the MoT Dojo. There's also a competition, where one winner will receive a free ticket to TestBash Brighton 2018 - listen to the episode to find out more, including how to enter! Closing date for entries is 31st December. Ministry of Testing Dojo Links: TestBash Brighton 2017 TestBash Manchester 2017 TestBash Philadelphia 2017 Regular Links: Listen to and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud Sign up to be a guest on the show Testers' Island Discs playlist on Spotify Follow us on Twitter

James and Dan review the TestBash event in Manchester. Find out our top 3 picks and favourite moments from Manchester!

It's a privilege to be joined by Alan Page this week, as he takes a break from his own hectic podcasting schedule to share some lively discussion about "modern testing". We talk about trends which have been emerging over recent years, including automation, acquiring technical skills, and coaching others within our organisations. Alan's island selections include power-pop, singer-songwriters, and a book which is like The Da Vinci Code but not terrible. You can reach Alan on Twitter @alanpage, and you can read his blog at http://angryweasel.com/. Alan's Links: AB Testing podcast Alan Page - The "A" Word Gerald M. Weinberg - Becoming a Technical Leader Mike Cohn - The Forgotten Layer of the Test Automation Pyramid Phillip Armour - The Five Orders of Ignorance Ministry of Testing Blog Feed Regular Links: Listen to and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud Sign up to be a guest on the show Testers' Island Discs playlist on Spotify Follow us on Twitter

We talk to Akshay Sud and Francis Ho about their approaches to automation, why it’s not something to be afraid of, and how to get started if you’re new to automation. Ministry of Testing and Super Testing Bros have agreed to partner for a year bringing you regular pods!

This week we're (eventually!) joined from Australia by Rich Rogers, to talk about the ever-evolving definitions of quality that we utilise when building software. We chat about customer experience, having empathy for users, and Rich's recent book "Changing Times", and the Three Dimensions of Quality model that it proposes. On the music front, Rich draws inspiration from three decades of rock, pop and dance, as we learn about the origins of his love for Sheffield United, his early days as a DJ, and which song he found a love for on the maternity ward. You can follow Rich on Twitter @richrtesting, or visit his website (including his monthly Q&A column) at https://richrtesting.com/. Rich's Links: Changing Times: Quality for Humans in a Digital Age Three Dimensions of Quality blog post Regular Links: Listen to and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud Sign up to be a guest on the show Testers' Island Discs playlist on Spotify Follow us on Twitter

It's time to practice the sign of the horns, as Paul Grizzaffi arrives with a feast of metal songs, all of which have lyrical tie-ins with the art of automation. We discuss the scope and intention of automation, toolsmiths, code quality, and how testers can upskill their way to being able to produce automation which brings value to their team. Paul can be reached on Twitter @pgrizzaffi and you can read more of his automation thoughts at responsibleautomation.wordpress.com. Regular Links: Listen to and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud Sign up to be a guest on the show Testers' Island Discs playlist on Spotify Follow us on Twitter

Cassandra has exploded onto the testing scene in the past couple of years, and she arrives on our desert island with all guns blazing too, finding some interesting ways to push the boundaries of the podcast, which features some explicit lyrics. We discuss some tips for recruiting testers, finding allies in the test community, overcoming your fears and meeting new people at conferences - including learning how to play Tester Bingo! You can get in touch with Cassandra via Twitter @Tweet_Cassandra or via her website www.cassandrahl.com. Checkout Cassandra's template cards for Tester Bingo. Regular Links: Listen to and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud Sign up to be a guest on the show Testers' Island Discs playlist on Spotify Follow us on Twitter

This episode, we speak to Dan Billing and Brendan Seerup about security, and how to work with third-party pen testers. You can reach Dan on Twitter at @thetestdoctor or Brendan at @sparkleops. Ministry of Testing and Super Testing Bros have agreed to partner for a year bringing you regular pods!

Our first island castaway is Alex Schladebeck, with an eclectic selection of metal, folk, pop and hip-hop to accompany our discussion about progressing from a new tester to Head Of Quality (and the many varied steps in-between). You'll discover Alex's pet nickname for her team, her karaoke guilty pleasure, and why she believes that testers should be "chameleons, not chimeras". You can reach Alex on Twitter @alex_schl or at www.schladebeck.de. Regular Links: Listen to and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud Sign up to be a guest on the show Testers' Island Discs playlist on Spotify Follow us on Twitter

Your host Neil Studd gives an introduction to Testers' Island Discs, a new podcast interviewing testers about their careers, passions and musical inspirations. Neil reveals his own five song choices, and lets you know more about getting involved with the show. If you'd like to appear on Testers' Island Discs you can register your interest, all you need to provide is your name, an email address and your five songs. Neil is also collating all the songs and adding them to the Testers' Island Discs playlist over on Spotify. You can listen to and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud Finally, to be the first to hear about all things Testers' Island Discs follow us on Twitter.

The Super Testing Bros discuss the benefits of Bug bashing or Crowd testing your product internally prior to a release, and how to get the best out of your bug bashes. Ministry of Testing and Super Testing Bros have agreed to partner for a year bringing you regular pods!

The awesome Super Testing Bros (Dan Barrow & James Espie) have agreed to do some pre-TestBash Manchester interviews with the event's speakers. This interview is with Michael Bolton and Martin Hynie. Michael is teaching the highly respected Rapid Software Testing course at TestBash Manchester along with a workshop and a talk. Martin is talking about the life of a journeyman at the event. Listen to them both chat to James and Dan about the theme of their sessions. Find out more about TestBash Manchester and tickets.