The Evil Tester Show

Alan Richardson

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The Evil Tester Show

Software Testing and related topics from Software Development Expert Alan Richardson. Covering topics like: Software Testing, Exploratory Testing, Test Automation, Test Management, Software Development and Programming. Show notes at https://eviltester.com/show

28 JUN

Software Testing Job Market with Jack Cole

Are you trying to figure out how to break into the software testing job market or make your next big move? This episode of the EvilTester Show dives deep into the realities of tech recruitment, job search strategies, and career planning for testers - with recruitment veteran Jack Cole from WEDOTech.uk - Whether you're an experienced Test manager, expert Tester, or just starting out, Jack’s decades of industry experience will give you strategies and tips about what works in today’s competitive job seeking world. In this packed hour-long conversation, we cover everything from market trends, LinkedIn networking, and the recruitment pipeline, to building a career roadmap and even the AI hype machine. Grab your notebook, settle in, and get ready for real insights you can use – plus a few stories from the trenches and actionable tips for every step of your job hunt. We keep things down-to-earth and practical – no stuffy jargon, just the honest, practical advice that will help you stand out, get noticed, and map your next steps with confidence.

1 hr
18 MAR

Practicing Software Testing - Guest James Lyndsay

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. Discover how practice blends with rehearsal and learning, and delve into the intriguing intersection of testing and development. With firsthand experiences in software experiments, fencing, and scientific investigation, James and Alan discuss the art of modeling and exploring software systems. Whether you're refining your testing techniques or embracing new perspectives with AI, this episode offers a wealth of wisdom for testers at all levels. Join us as we learn, laugh, and leap into the realm of testing practice. Tune in, engage with new ideas, and maybe even find inspiration for your own practice sessions. Don't forget to check out James's resources at https://workroom-productions.com for more testing challenges and exercises.

52 min
4 JAN

Context in Context Driven Testing

In this episode of The Evil Tester Show, host Alan Richardson describes context-driven testing. Is there really such a thing as context-driven testing, or is it just a phrase we use to describe our testing approach? Alan explores the intricacies of context in testing, discussing its evolving nature, the impact of context on testing practices, and the challenges in defining it. From the origins of the term by James Bach, Brian Marick, Brett Petichord, and Cem Kaner, to Alan’s personal insights on systems within systems and how context impacts our testing methodologies, this episode provides a comprehensive look at how context affects software testing. Alan also critiques the principles of context-driven testing and emphasizes the importance of adapting to projects without being swayed by ideologies. We explore 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.

25 min
18/06/2023

The Test Automation Pyramid Episode

This episode covers the Test Automation Pyramid, created by Mike Cohen 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 model was created by Mike Cohen in 2008-2009 in the book "Succeeding With Agile." - The original model focused on UI, service level, and unit level automation. - Over the years, different interpretations and variations of the model have emerged. - The term "service level" in the model has led to ambiguity and different interpretations. - The diagram in the model is a simplified representation of a deeper underlying model. - The focus should be on achieving coverage at the most appropriate level in the system. - The model addresses the importance of avoiding duplication and redundancy in automated coverage. - The process and team structure can impact the effectiveness of the model. - The model can be reframed as an automated execution coverage pyramid.

34 min
04/06/2023

The Test Cases and Scripts Episode

The most common Testing Entities that I've encountered over the years are: Test ConditionTest ScenarioTest CaseTest Script In my Testing I pretty much now have: Test IdeaTest 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.

29 min
21/05/2023

The Manual Testing Show

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. So that's your Trigger Warning. And I'm going to talk about what we might want to say instead of "Manual Testing"

14 min
25/08/2022

Manual QA is Dead

Episode 017 - Manual QA is Dead - The Evil Tester Show Manual QA is dead. Companies are getting rid of their QA teams. Quality Control performed manually is phasing out of style. What can we do instead? Become coaches, assistants or advisors? We could become developers? Or we could be better testers. QA and Quality Control is not Testing. This might be how people learn.

23 min
11/02/2022

Test Automation Biases

In episode 16 of The Eviltester Show we are looking at Test Automation Biases, what they are, how to avoid them, and how to evaluate your own biases. 00:00 What is an Automation Bias? 00:29 Treat all opinions as biased 01:50 Automating a GUI is Slow and Flaky 03:36 Automate through the API 05:23 Code Free Automating is Bad 06:17 Tool X is Better than Y 07:04 Postman is Better than Insomnia 08:54 Python is Better than Java 10:24 Seeing Through Biases 12:52 Try it, then decide 13:17 Page Objects vs Screenplay 14:52 Take Responsibility 16:11 External Experience 17:02 Start Small, Make Progress 17:50 Do not ignore issues 20:34 Be Real rather than Believe 21:18 Keep Options Open 22:48 Be Aware of your biases 23:19 It takes time

24 min

Software Testing and related topics from Software Development Expert Alan Richardson. Covering topics like: Software Testing, Exploratory Testing, Test Automation, Test Management, Software Development and Programming. Show notes at https://eviltester.com/show

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Alan Richardson
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2017 - 2025
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