Munich Meetup

Join us at the fourth Meetup of the Ministry of Testing Munich Group in 2024!
This time we´ll learn together more about "(Mis)Using Personas with the Seven Dwarfs" and "Behind the test automation at JetBrains: Building an efficient test infrastructure" in the fantastic office space of JetBrains Munich.

Language: English
No device needed
Only in Person
Pizza is provided by Jetbrains Munich after the talks! :)

Agenda:
From 6:00 pm - Welcome and networking

6:30 pm - Introduction: Your hosts from JetBrains & QualityMinds will guide you through the evening.

Until around 8.10 pm - Two talks with a short break

Afterwards: Networking with Pizza & Drinks

Talk 1: - (Mis)Using Personas with the Seven Dwarfs
by Cassandra H. Leung (QualityEngineer, Scrum Master)

Most people working in software development have already heard of user personas. They might also be familiar with the seven dwarfs from Disney’s classic Snow White fairy tale. But is there some way that we can use personas and the seven dwarfs together, to help us build better software? Might it even be possible to use them to understand how inclusive, or exclusive, or our products are?
In this talk, Cassandra will provide a fresh take on the seven dwarfs and how to use personas. She’ll use the dwarfs as a starting point to demonstrate how you can create user personas that start with users’ mental states, rather than traditional demographics like age or income. We’ll then work outwards to discuss some situational factors and user goals, inspired by real-life experiences. Along the way, we’ll practise empathy by exploring the impact that exclusion in software can have on the real people represented by our personas.

Talk 2: "Behind the test automation at JetBrains: Building an efficient test infrastructure"
by Alexander Chumakin (**Senior Automation QA Engineer - SDET)

Explore how we built a streamlined test infrastructure for continuous testing of our Kubernetes-based product. Learn about our integration with JetBrains ecosystem components and gain practical insights into CI/CD management in a complex setup.

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Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, this Meetup offers valuable insights and networking opportunities to enhance your understanding and application of testing. Stay tuned for more details on the agenda and speakers.

MoT? - Ministry of Testing “Co-creating Better Software Testing”

#### What to Expect

• Knowledge Sharing: Learn from your peers about the latest advancements and practical applications in testing.
• Real Use Cases: Gain insights into various testing scenarios. Understand the impact of different tools and frameworks on improving efficiency, accuracy, and speed of testing processes.
• Networking: Connect with fellow testing professionals and relevant stakeholders. And of course, the host will provide food and drink!