Discovering Logic In Testing - Rosie Hamilton

Talk Description

We all test in different ways and sometimes it can be hard to explain the thought processes behind how we test. What leads us into trying certain things and how do we draw conclusions, surely there is more going on here than intuition and luck? After working in games testing for almost a decade, I will draw from my personal experience to explain how games testers develop advanced logical reasoning skills. Using practical examples that will make you think, I will demonstrate logical patterns, rules and concepts that can help all of us gain a deeper understanding of what is actually happening in our minds when we test.

Takeaways: See how testing looks and feels from the perspective of a games tester hear about some of the challenges games testers face.

Learn about the differences between Deductive, Inductive and Abductive reasoning along with the theory of Falsificationism.

Identify some of the biases we encounter when using personal observations and how logical reasoning can be applied when testing.

By the end of this session, you'll be able to:

Rosie Hamilton

Hello I'm Rosie. I've been testing since 2005 and survived 9 years in the UK Games Industry working at places like Xbox Cert, 2K Games & Blizzard Entertainment. In 2014 I left games testing behind and stepped into the world of testing business software. Around this time I started writing a testing blog called Mega Ultra Super Happy Software Testing Fun Time to keep track of all the new things I was learning. I've spoken at and been involved with Newcastle Upon Tyne Agile Testing, Agile North East, South West Test and Leeds Testing Atelier. I am also a host for #TuesdayNightTesting gatherings. My hobbies include violin and yoga.