My Software Quality Connection article, Selling Agile to the CFO, has been reformatted by ITBusinessEdge into a nice little slide deck. I think it is really easy to read & digest in this new format.
I have a new article on TechTarget’s SearchSoftwareQuality.com site, “Getting on the Same Page: How Testers Can Help Clarify Requirements”. I’d love to hear of your own experiences in this area.
I am honored that Agile Testing: A Practical Guide for Testers and Agile Teams by me and Janet Gregory is on Jonas Bandi’s list of his favorite software development books of 2010, especially because the other books in the list are also some of my favorites for the year. The start of a new year is a good time to set learning goals, and this list of books would make a great place to start.
I have a new blog post on my Stickyminds blog with my thoughts as I am in the middle of a big, complex, high-risk project. This has been a highly unusual project for our team, which just goes to show, even after 7 years as an agile team, new challenges constantly present themselves. Please share your own project experiences in the comments.
On Tuesday, November 9 at 1:00 PM EST, I’ll be on a SmartBear Software -sponsored panel discussion Webinar with Steve Berczuk, Jason Cohen and Esther Schindler (who will serve as our moderator) talking about how to improve software quality. Steve, Jason and I approach quality from slightly different angles so this should be interesting and fun! You have to register, but it’s free, and you can ask questions via the Webinar UI. Please join the discussion!
The new issue of Agile Record has an article of mine, one I’ve been wanting to write for a long time. It’s not the best-crafted article I ever wrote – I was in a rush to make the deadline (actually I missed the deadline, but the editors were nice and included my article anyway). However, it’s an article that’s close to my heart.
Lisa and Chester
If you’ve ever heard me speak, you’ve probably heard me refer to my donkeys as an example of the importance of trust, or enjoyment of work. I wanted to explain all the insights I’ve gained from my donkeys and applied to agile software development, and I finally sat down and wrote this article. Please enjoy it, and let me know what you think.
InfoQ just published an article I wrote to try to inspire more testers to grow their skills. It begins:
The software industry is changing fast. More and more teams put testing up front and center; they use tests to drive development. New and improved automated test frameworks and drivers burst onto the scene every month. Teams with more automated regression suites need testers with sharp exploratory testing skills. But most people do not learn the needed skills in university: where will these testers come from? Read more…
Please see my StickyMinds Blog for a new post inspired by Jeff Patton’s recent presentation to our Agile Denver user group. The Whole Team Approach isn’t just for developing the software! We need to really think Whole Company. Comments welcome!
I’ve submitted three proposals to Agile 2010 and would love your feedback. Please review them – you will need to create a free account on the submission site if you don’t already have one.
Workshop: Who Pays for All the Fun? Selling the Value of Testing in Agile Projects
Tutorial: The Whole Team Approach to Testing
Talk: How Low Can You Go: Doing the Defect Management Limbo
I have a thick skin, so don’t hold back. I know there will be lots of great sessions, there’s a high standard, and I want to make a useful contribution.
I wrote a blog post on StickyMinds about my views on the importance of being nice. I particularly like some of the stories that commenters have shared about how they were able to get a good working relationship with difficult coworkers. Please share your stories!
It’s that time of year where we may have a chance for extra socializing and pleasant distractions from the short, dark (at least in this hemisphere) days. Here’s a bit of holiday cheer from me, my husband Bob Downing, our dogs Tango and Bruno, and our donkeys Ernest and Chester.
Happy Holidays!
Beautiful Testing, with a wide variety of fascinating chapters contributed by leading software professionals, is available. Not only will it inspire you and your team to improve your testing and your product, but all royalties go to a good cause. I’m honored to have written a chapter. Please see the page on my site for more details and a free copy of my chapter – to whet your appetite for the rest of the book!
Agile testing practitioner and coach
