Do new testers really need to learn automation? Ep 86
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Do new testers really need to learn automation? Ep 86

11 Apr 2025
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In Episode 86 of This Week in Testing, hosted by Mariem Safi and Simon Tomes, the global software testing community came together for a sharp, empowering conversation.

Key themes explored:

Testing Careers & Growth: How today’s testers are navigating career paths, building skills in automation, and staying focused in a fast-moving world.
Agile Testing Insights: Real-world lessons switching between Kanban and Sprints, and empowering teams to shape their own ways of working.
Test Automation & Market Trends: What entry-level testers face in a market demanding automation skills — and how manual testing remains crucial.
Global Community Updates: News from Ministry of Testing meetups in Tunis, Berlin, Munich, Ghana, and beyond. Plus, a look ahead to TestBash Brighton 2025.
Building Confidence and Trust in Testing: Subtle but essential strategies to communicate value when outcomes aren’t immediately visible.
Guests who joined the stage:

⭐ Mariem Safi
⭐ Simon Tomes
⭐ Jane D'Cruze
⭐ Oleksandr Romanov
⭐ Nataliia Burmei
⭐ Ben Dowen
⭐ Elisse C

Each brought unique perspectives on quality engineering, continuous learning, leadership, and resilience in testing.


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