Ministry of Testing

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 (content warning: child death) Amazon.co.uk: Michael D. Watkins - The First 90 Days LTATB Ep #90 - New job weirdness GoFundMe: Give4Greg (The Delays - Greg Gilbert) Geek Mental Help Week Testers.io Testing Chat Patreon - Gem Hill Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes 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 Testers' Island Discs reading list on Goodreads Follow us on Twitter

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 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

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 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

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!

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

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!

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

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!

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

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