Podcast

Should you use AI to help you migrate test automation code? And what should you actually migrate, the tests coverage hasn’t changed. In this episode we discus show abstractions and AI can be used to migrate… and discuss when you shouldn’t.

Should you have an online portfolio showcasing your skills and abilities to help get a job?

It really depends on the recruitment process. But… if I’m recruiting, and you have a profile then I will have looked at it. So it better be good.

In this episode we discuss respect in the world of software development, with a particular focus on the relationship between testers and programmers. The question isn’t just, “Do testers get enough respect?” but also, “Are you getting the respect you deserve, and do you deserve it?” The episode challenges individuals to evaluate their own skills, contribution, and attitudes.

Welcome to a new episode of The Evil Tester Show, where host Alan Richardson simplifies the over complicated world of test strategy. Drawing on years of experience creating test strategies and plans, Alan explains the real difference between strategy, approach, and plan. Explaining that what really matters isn’t following templates or writing elaborate documents, but actually thinking through problems, understanding risks, and communicating those ideas clearly.

Welcome to Episode 23 of The Evil Tester Show. This episode of dives deep into the realities of tech recruitment, job search strategies, and career planning for Software Developer and Testers – with expert recruitment consultant Jack Cole from WEDOTech.uk - Whether you’re an experienced Test manager, expert Tester or just starting out, Jack’s decades of industry know-how will give you the tips and tricks you need to understand what works in today’s competitive market.

Welcome to Episode 22 of The Evil Tester Show, where we’re diving into the fascinating world of practice with the renowned James Lyndsay. In this conversation, your host Alan Richardson chats with James about the essence of practice in software testing, exploring how exercises and real-world scenarios can enrich our skills. James shares insights on his weekly online practice sessions and the interactive Test Lab concept, offering a dynamic playground for testers.

This episode explores how to navigate context in testing environments, adapt our approaches, and effectively challenge and evolve systems. Discover the importance of context-driven testing in software development, exploring models, adaptability, and useful practices.

This episode covers the Test Automation Pyramid, created by Mike Cohn in 2008-2009 in the book “Succeeding With Agile”. We will go beyond the diagram and look at the model that supports it. Then deep dive into the model to explore it’s meaning in relation to Automated Execution Coverage, not Testing.

The most common Testing Entities that I’ve encountered over the years are: Test Condition, Test Scenario, Test Case, Test Script. In my Testing I pretty much now have: Test Idea, Test Log (Execution Log). Is there any value in the original Testing Entities? There might be if we view them as logical concepts, but not really as physical artifacts.

Top 3 Phrases that should carry trigger warnings for the Test Community: Manual Testing, Test Automation, Quality Assurance. In this episode I’m going to talk about Manual Testing. And I’m going to talk about what we might want to say instead of “Manual Testing”.