I enjoy comparing things that may not seem related, but help the listener better understand a given issue or bring them closer to my perspective. Illustrative examples are more comprehensible for the general public and allow us to move away from complex technical details. For example, did you know that an electron microscope can achieve magnification comparable to observing Christmas tree needles from the moon’s surface? Can we compare software development to football? Why not! Read more

Reddit is a social platform allowing users to share content and debate in various communities (“subreddits”). Among others, there are communities focused on development quality management or software testing, one of which is /r/QualityAssurance. From this very community I have chosen the 9 most frequent questions and try to answer them. Read more

The diversity of tester position titles knows no bounds. Regardless of what’s written in your employment contract, email signature, or business card, you usually introduce yourself as a tester. How about ending this designation and stopping testing to start developing? Read more

When a software team decides to implement automated testing, they usually start by selecting a testing tool or framework. The choice of programming language in which the tests will be written is often overlooked or not considered at all. In reality, its selection should precede or be directly part of the criteria for choosing a testing framework. Which programming language is the best for writing automated tests? There is no definitive answer. Everything depends on the project itself and the developers. The technologies used can significantly influence the success of implementing automated testing on a project. The choice of programming language can be assessed from two perspectives – personal and project-related. Read more

Mentions of shift-left can be found almost everywhere lately. In articles, podcasts, workshops, and it often appears on discussion forums as well. For many, this term has become synonymous with a modern approach to software testing and quality management. But what does shift-left actually mean? And should testers fear for their jobs? Read more

The Lab. It has become a central point in my business pitch. The simple fact that a bunch of SW developers have a whole room dedicated to electron-microscopes, 3D printers, mechatronic devices in various stages of decomposition was, at least for me, a proof strong enough, to testify to our inclination towards HW related programming. Read more

After 2+ in the Sales position of Software development company, I’ve been through numerous conversations revolving around the question: ‘’How do we know you’re the right supplier for us?’’ I wanted to share my thoughts and have put together 3 main points you should consider before choosing one. Obviously, this is rather one-sided overview, as I represent one of the sides. Read more