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Kick Ass Testing

Robert Sabourin

Ben Simo, Claudiu Stoianof

09:00-17:00 Tuesday 11th June

The problem
How do testers deal with change? Rob, Ben, and Claudiu have looked deeply into the evolution of testing fundamentals, and concluded that kick ass testing is possible – if testers can drive their work based on proven fundamentals. This workshop focuses on what these fundamentals are, and how we can learn to apply them.

Turbulence
Basic fundamentals can be applied to evolving problems. Dramatically different technologies can be isolated from the skills needed to test them. Mastering fundamentals enables you to work in this fast paced environment. Testers are faced with more turbulence than ever before – the number of factors to consider in testing are growing at an immense pace – testers must learn to think on their feet, and testers must solve complex problems in tightly constrained contexts.

Bottlenecks
Non technical stakeholders often view testing as a bottleneck – but that is a perception related to observing work rather than understanding value. Testing fundamentals can help you associate what we learn with what stakeholders really care about, and use feedback mechanisms to help deliver high quality products in a timely and efficient manner (not just pass fail rates mapped to silly performance indicators).

The workshop
The authors of this powerful workshop-based tutorial have been able to solve a plethora of real world testing conundrums by applying a blend of testing fundamentals. Many challenges continue to be met with a wide variety of fundamental tools and techniques. In this workshop, not only will the basic theory be described, but delegates will have a chance to apply the methods in small group exercises, and then review how the methods were applied in real world case studies.

Delegates will learn how to identify and learn about more testing fundamentals which can help kick ass and get things done – especially the hard stuff.

What you will learn

  1. Mastering testing fundamentals will be the most powerful tool in your testing arsenal
  2. Gain experience in applying testing fundamentals in several individual and small group exercises
  3. Apply testing fundamentals to your projects

Session Details

  • Intermediate
  • 7 Hours
  • Interactive Tutorial
  • New & useful skills
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We look forward to welcoming you to EuroSTAR 2024.

Session Speakers

Robert Sabourin

Consultant – AmiBug.Com, Canada

Robert Sabourin has more than forty years of management experience, leading teams of software development professionals. A well-respected member of the software engineering community, Robert has managed, trained, mentored, and coached thousands of top professionals in the field. He frequently speaks at conferences and writes on software engineering, SQA, testing, management, and internationalization. The author of ‘I am a Bug!’, the popular software testing children’s book, Robert is an adjunct professor of Software Engineering at McGill University. Robert is the principal consultant (& president/janitor) of AmiBug.Com, Inc.

You’ll find several sample presentations on YouTube at Robert Sabourin on Testing, @robertsabourinontesting9478.

More Sessions from this Speaker
Keynote: Lost Test Automation Fundamentals

11:45-12:45 Friday 14th June

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Ben Simo

Product Manager – Tricentis, USA

Ben Simo is a context-driven software quality leader who has been helping make software better for over 30 years. Ben has applied his skills as an analyst, software tester, designer of testing tools, and quality coach, in a variety of industries including: healthcare, finance, defense, education, marketing, ecommerce, and cloud services. Ben’s approach to software testing transcends the common notion of merely verifying explicit expectations. He believes good testing includes observational and experimental investigation, that enables people to make better decisions that lead to delivering better software — software that positively impacts people’s lives. While he believes testing is a fundamentally human activity that cannot be fully automated, automation plays an essential role in his testing work.

Ben is perhaps best known as the “sort of skilled hacker” who uncovered and reported numerous problems with the initial release of the US Government’s health insurance marketplace: Healthcare.gov. Ben is currently exploring and creating the testing tools of the future as a researcher and product manager at Tricentis.

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Claudiu Stoianof

Independent, Austria

With over 12 years of experience in software testing roles, Claudiu defines himself as a storyteller and a context-driven tester. His career is shaped by a deep appreciation for understanding people and a passion for technology and its relationship to communication and psychology. He firmly believes in the power of clear and empathetic communication to enhance teamwork and productivity.

Claudiu’s technical expertise and educational background are complemented by his genuine interest in the well-being of both software and its users. This people-oriented perspective highlights his commitment to quality. What distinguishes him is not just his technical skill, but also his interest in communication and psychology. He considers the humans involved in building the software as well as the end users while preparing testing strategies.

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