Code is still code

Jul 16, 2025

Create Memory

A split screen shows two women, Hilary Weaver on the left and Suman Bala on the right, in a video call format against a purple background with white star-like speckles and abstract lines.

On the left, Hilary Weaver is smiling and wearing a black top and white headphones with a light blue accent. Her background appears to be an office or study, with shelves holding various items like books, figures, and what looks like a computer monitor on a desk. The "MINISTRY OF TESTING" logo is visible in the top left corner of the overall image.

On the right, Suman Bala is also smiling, wearing a dark top and a headset with a microphone. Her background shows a light-colored wall with a green plant visible on the left side of her frame.
In this memory: Suman Bala Hilary Weaver

"One thing to keep in mind is that it can be anything. It doesn't have to be the test, but anything that you're automating. It needs to be worth the time that you're putting into it and the maintenance that has to happen for it, because it's code. Code is still code."

Enjoyed Hilary Weaver and Suman Bala discuss test automation principles, myths and red flags in the Software Testing Essentials Certificate (STEC).

Community Lead at Ministry of Testing
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Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified.
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