Animated K-pop–style characters dance in synchronized formation in an outdoor plaza, with a cheering crowd blurred in the background. Five performers in colorful outfits face forward with arms crossed in a coordinated move. White meme-style text at the top reads “FIZZY MINDS,” and matching text at the bottom reads “QUALITY PROBLEMS,” referencing a phrase coined on the This Week in Quality podcast.

I enjoyed this week's episode in This Week in Quality. Clare Norman and Gary Hawkes joined the stage to discuss Quality Coaching, what it is, the value it brings, and the influence it has on organizations that adopt it. One person would have a thought, which generated more thoughts from other people. The phrase Fizzy Minds kept coming up. This was delightful, except for the song, "My Little Soda Pop" from K-pop Demon Hunter, that kept getting triggered in my head. So, now probably, I get to enjoy this ear worm for at least the rest of today.

Cheers! Here's to Fizzy Minds and Quality Problems. And, musical earworms.

Judy Mosley
Judy Mosley
meme

When you love JavaScript and use TypeScript for first time

Maithilee Chunduri
Maithilee Chunduri
A photo frame with Rosie, Danny, Rahul and Graham within it.

Rosie is laughing loudly.

Text says:
AI: "You're absolutely right!"
MoTaverse:

Meme inspired by Slack conversations with Nataliia Burmei.

Rosie Sherry
Rosie Sherry
Image from the movie Step Brothers, where they attempt to build a bunk bed. Instead of the text, "So many activities", the text has been replaced with "So many ways to contribute". This applies to the many ways people can contribute to the Ministry of Testing Community.

While encouraging a friend to contribute to the Ministry of Testing, I revisited the Continuous Call for Contributions. There are so many ways to contribute. Talk for 99 seconds? I can do that. Do an AMA (Ask Me Anything)? Why not! If you aren't sure where you fit into the MoTaverse, take some time to consider what you can do. Sharing your learnings is really so easy.

Judy Mosley
Judy Mosley
Kevin Cosner looks at you with a corn field in the background. The text says, if you build it accessible, they will come

Just a fact, if it isn't accessible you are excluding 15% or more potential customers or users

Ady Stokes
Ady Stokes
Robin says, accessibility is optional. Batman slaps him and says, accessibility is fundamental.

From many companies digital accessibility feels optional, But it is a human right and fundamental to usable software. And you can't argue with Batman

Ady Stokes
Ady Stokes
That moment when you ran your tests… but the regression suite decided to take a day off.
Confidence was high. Reality said “plot twist.” 😄

That moment when you ran your tests… but the regression suite decided to take a day off.
Confidence was high. Reality said “plot twist.” 😄

Ramanan Prabakaran
Ramanan Prabakaran
Four-panel expanding brain meme illustrating a tester’s growth in the Ministry of Testing community.
Panel 1: Small brain labeled ‘Starting your career in testing.’
Panel 2: Brighter brain labeled ‘Joining the Ministry of Testing community.’
Panel 3: Glowing brain labeled ‘Attending a TWiQ event.’
Panel 4: Radiant, cosmic brain labeled ‘Clicking the “Join the Stage Queue” button.’
Represents the increasing confidence and engagement of a tester, culminating in joining the stage on the ‘This Week in Quality’ podcast.

It takes some courage, but you will feel the results. Expand your abilities by clicking the "Join the stage queue" button at the next This Week in Quality event.

Judy Mosley
Judy Mosley
A man stands in the middle of a corn maze looking lost. Text above says, Andrew Morton when MoT goes down. Text below says, Bug! I know you are here somewhere

The MoT site was down briefly and Andrew posted he was going scorched earth on it. Made me think of him in a maze looking for the cause.

Ady Stokes
Ady Stokes
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