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The Evil Tester Show - Software Testing and Development with Attitude

Practicing Software Testing - Guest James Lyndsay

  • S1E22
  • 52:16
  • March 18th 2025

Software Testing is a skill and like all skills require practice, that's what makes you a practitioner of Software Testing. In this episode we're diving into the world of practice with the 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 explore the world of testing practice. We hope you 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.

The Evil Tester Show - Software Testing and Development with Attitude

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