Quality as a curious system - Into the MoTaverse - Episode 13 image
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Alan Page joins the Motaverse to discuss why curiosity is the most critical skill for the modern knowledge worker.
The Beginnings of The Ahh Test image
We've been going through big internal transformation at MoTaverseHQ. I wasn't sure how we needed to change, but it wasn't an option not to. Our commitment has been to explore, iterate, and always s...
We can probably do better on social media - Hashtags image
Probably If you’re using social media, you’re probably using hashtags. If you’re using hashtags, you’re probably using multiple words. If you’re using multiple words, you’re probably putting th...
🖖  The MoTaCon 2026 crew revealed image
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Check out the future of quality & tech, as we reveal the full crew of contributors for MoTaCon 2026
Magic Values image
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Magic values are values hard-coded directly in your tests without any code extra comment or context. These values make your code less readable and harder to maintain. Magic strings can cause confusion to the reader of your tests. If a string looks out of the ordinary, they might wonder why a certain value was chosen for a parameter or return value. This type of string value might lead them to take a closer look at the implementation details, rather than focus on the test.
Stub image
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 A stub is a controllable replacement for an existing dependency (or collaborator) in the system. By using a stub, you can test your code without dealing with the dependency directly.
AI state of the union: Reflections Part 2 image
Reflections whilst watching: An AI state of the union: We’ve passed the inflection point & dark factories are coming with Simon Willison.20 mins to 40 mins. The bit that used to take the longe...
My blog therapy image
I'll admit last week I was quite low. I'd seen over the last few weeks examples of where AI was used by a handful of developers and product managers in a way I felt treated quality with contempt. A...
I was asked, “What has the #MoTaverse ever done for us?” image
I was asked, “What has the #MoTaverse ever done for us?”So I replied…“You mean apart from publishing my articles, supporting my learning, giving me on‑demand courses and certificates to learn ...
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