Tester Types - The e-book
Tester Types is a free e-book by Rob Lambert and Rosie Sherry featuring 19 types of software tester, the characters behind the original Ministry of Testing monsters.
By Rob Lambert and Rosie Sherry
Originally published in December 2015.
Tester Types is a free e-book describing 19 types of software tester, each inspired by peers, colleagues and managers Rob Lambert worked with. They are where the original Ministry of Testing monster tester types came from. Read Rob's introduction below, then download the PDF.
A few words from Rob
After many years working as a software tester, I have met some incredibly interesting people. Along the way, these people have in some way shaped the person that I am today, and for that, I am eternally grateful.
What these people also did was give me the insight and personalities that make up the basis of the Tester Types. These peers, colleagues and managers have all given me the inspiration I needed to make the 19 Tester Types you see in this book.
Download the Tester Types e-book
The e-book is free to share and download.
Explore more
- A software tester is…?: how the community describes what a software tester is.
- Ebooks for software testers: more free e-books for testers, including others by Rob Lambert.
- If you could describe yourself as a type of tester, what type would you be?: a Club thread where members name their own tester types.
- Roles in software testing: MoT articles on tester roles and careers, from lone testers to career paths.
I've been working in the software testing and quality engineering space since the year 2000 whilst also combining it with my love for education and community. It turns out quality, community and education go nicely hand in hand.
I'm here for community as a service and building the best possible tech community out there.
🎓 MoT-STEC qualified