Gardening meets testing. What analogy helps you describe testing and quality?

Feb 10, 2026

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Maithilee connects gardening with testing and quality and it's great!

How about you, what analogies or non-testing examples do you use to describe testing and quality?

Simon Tomes
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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