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.

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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.

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Rosie Sherry
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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.

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