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20 tools to help you with your data software testing needs
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Thinking about data for your quality testing needs? Here are 20 tools to help you. 1. Curiosity: AI-powered. End-to-end. Your complete ...
MoT Certifications vs ISTQB
MoT Certifications vs ISTQB Certifications
Rosie Sherry
Rosie Sherry
MoT Certifications vs ISTQB 💼 ISTQB Certifications 1️⃣ Traditional & Top-Down: Built on an old-school model with minimal practitione...
A comparison table titled "MoT Professional Membership vs LinkedIn Learning and Pluralsight." It contrasts key aspects of the two offerings across categories like focus, content quality, relevance, community, format, instructors, trends, learning style, and professional development. The MoT column highlights strengths such as deep focus on software testing, practitioner-led content, active community, modern relevance, flexible learning formats, real-time insights, and respected career development. In contrast, the LinkedIn Learning and Pluralsight column describes a more generic, outdated, passive, and isolated learning experience with no community involvement.
MoT Professional Membership vs LinkedIn Learning vs Pluralsight
Rosie Sherry
Rosie Sherry
One of the biggest reasons people come for MoT Professional Membership is that places like LinkedIn Learning and Pluralsight just don't s...
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Share a test idea in 99 characters or less (and win a TestBash ticket)
Rosie Sherry
Rosie Sherry
We're ramping up to TestBash in a couple of months! Whoop! And we're in the mood to give a ticket to one lucky person who can share a te...
Non conventional techniques
Leading with Quality
Guruprasad B Gopinath
Guruprasad B Gopinath
Is all about using non conventional techniques in a red ocean. Some of the best sources are: Conversations, Informal ones Social media po...
RCRCRC heuristic by Karen N. Johnson helps identify areas that need testing when software changes: Recent - What testing around new areas of code should I think about? Core - What essential functions or features must continue to work? Risky - What features or areas of code are inherently more risky? Configuration Sensitive - What code is dependent on environment settings? Repaired - What code has changed to address defects and potentially created issues? Chronic - What code typically breaks features that need to be tested?
RCRCRC — A heuristic for regression testing
Rosie Sherry
Rosie Sherry
RCRCRC is a regression testing heuristic developed by Karen Johnson that helps identify areas that need testing when software changes. R...
A screenshot of the MoT Job Board page.
Find out who is hiring: we've updated our job board
Rosie Sherry
Rosie Sherry
We've made updates to our job board it's designed for the community to share software testing and quality engineering jobs they find, rat...
Photo on the left is on hands writing tests on a laptop looking health - photo on the right is muscly huge hands pumped from writing prompts when writing tests.
Quality engineers hands before and after AI Engineering started being used...
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
Quality engineers before vs after AI Promps started being used,any one else feel like they are turning into authors as well as testers wi...
Why do we assume complex problems have simple, universal solutions? Sure — sometimes simple is enough. But when we’re dealing with a variety of challenges across different teams, projects, and contexts, it’s unrealistic to expect one magic fix. I saw a post recently claiming that the key to solving Quality Engineering issues is to “start testing earlier.” The idea is sound — shift left is a solid practice. But is it always the most important thing? Not necessarily. In some teams, the bigger issue is communication between product, development, and QA. Testing earlier won’t help much if the handoffs are broken. Wouldn’t it make more sense to start by aligning on how the teams actually work together? In others, the problem is prioritization — bugs that were known before release get rediscovered by users, creating unnecessary fire drills. The issue isn’t when they test, it’s how they handle what they already know. And some teams are simply releasing too fast, cutting corners on quality and spending more time cleaning up avoidable messes. Testing early won’t help if there’s no time or process to act on the results. Bottom line: shift left is great, but it’s not a universal cure. Start by identifying your team’s biggest pain point. Solve that. Then move on to the next. We all want silver bullets, but complex systems rarely work that way. Not everything is a nail — and a good toolbox needs more than just hammers. Look at yourself… Taking your vitamins is healthy. But don’t expect them to fix everything if you’re still sitting all day testing code without getting up to move once in a while.
Better quality products is fixing one pain point at a time
Rosie Sherry
Rosie Sherry
I like what Joel says here. We can talk about 'best' or 'good' practice. Or good ideas on how to do things. Yes it's probably better to...

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A medium shot captures three adults in what appears to be the inside of a pub/bar. In the foreground, a man with glasses and a patterned shirt is seated on the left, looking off-camera to the left with a smile or laugh. Next to him, a woman with dark hair and a striped sweater is seated, smiling broadly directly at the viewer. In the background, another woman with lighter, curly hair and a dark jacket stands in a doorway, looking towards the man. The setting features dark walls, some vibrant abstract art, and a yellow surfboard leaning against a wall in the background. A bug, a seagull and a duck character have been added to the photo.
Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – No. 37
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
Can you find Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – Taken during the social get-together, the evening before Day 1 of TestBash 2024.
A screenshot of Rosie Sherry, Gary Shannon and Stu Day talking on a podcast.
It was good to talk
Rosie Sherry
Rosie Sherry
I had fun with Gary and Stu talking all things MoT and TestBash. Gary's disappearance act is a sight to (not be) seen. 🤭
A group of adults are gathered indoors in a bar posing for a selfie.
TestBash social selfies
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
11/09/24 Brighton The evening before Day 1 of TestBash 2024. I love this photo cos it captures the mild chaos of a busy social event. Of...
The image shows the title "QUESTIONS TO ASK SOMEONE YOU'VE JUST MET FOR THE FIRST TIME AT TESTBASH" in large, yellow, bold letters against a dark purple, starry background. Below the text, there are three stylized green UFOs, each with a small bug character in the cockpit and a question mark icon above them. In the center, there's a circular orange and blue logo that says "TESTBASH BRIGHTON".
Questions to ask someone you've just met for the first time at TestBash
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
1. Where have you travelled from to be here today? 2. What have you enjoyed so far? 3. What are you looking forward to? 4. Who are you lo...

The Testing Planet

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Rosie Sherry points excitedly at a monitor displaying The Testing Planet Live season finale, streamed directly from the MoTaverse stand at Selenium Conf 2025. A laptop below mirrors the same screen, and the MoTaverse banner glows behind her.
Broadcast Complete: Testing Planet Beamed from The MoTaverse
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After an intense face-off with Google Chrome’s live captioning (spoiler: we won), we finally beamed out the season finale of The Testing ...
A Crowdcast webinar meeting screen capture shows four participants in a video conference call, with a poll displayed in the center. The poll asks, "Which team's insights on when and where quality coaching is most effective resonate most with your team's context?" with two options: "AVIVA (AJ Wilson)" and "CO-OP (Clare Norman & Shweta Jaju)". The meeting is for "The Testing Planet" and participants are instructed to join the poll at Slido.com using the event code #TTP-Ep10. A QR code is also provided for joining the poll. Chat messages are visible on the right side of the screen, including a countdown from 10 to 0 and a message stating "A draw of brilliance and knowledge". The bottom of the screen shows a row of profile icons for other participants, and a prompt to "Say something nice". A "Have you got an MoT Profile yet?" button is also visible.
Ba dum tish. That moment the audience were the real winners of the TTP Supernova Showdown with Ben, Aj, Clare and Shweta
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
Clare Norman, Shweta Jaju. Aj Wilson and Ben Dowen enjoyed a giggle with Diana "Mission Control" Dromey's sound effects during a Supernov...
Four testers are presenting The Testing Planet news from their respective homes. Each is visible in their own video panel.
My First Panel - The Testing Planet
Sarah Byng
Sarah Byng
🎉 I'm excited to share that yesterday, alongside Rachel, Mike and our amazing host Simon, I had the opportunity to participate in The Tes...
Two women sat on a row of chairs reading a newspaper. People are standing in the background in an open office space. Lots of chat is happening.
The Testing Planet orbits London
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
Spotted these two awesome people reading The Testing Planet newspaper at January 2025's MoT London Meetup.

Meetups

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Thoughts from TWiT and Meetups
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
Realised from listening to this week in testing, being in various meetups and conferences this year - a handy wee tip. Hope it helps.
A brown woman wearing glasses, smiling as she delivers a talk in front of an audience. She is holding a microphone in her hand.
Preeti's first 99 Second Talk at MoT London 4.0!
Eamon Droko
Eamon Droko
Really great to see Preeti taking the stage in front of a big audience for her first 99 Second Talk 🙌🏿👏🏿
A purple baseball cap on a table top. It says Ady Stokes and Temptare Omnia in white text.
New hat who diss?
Ady Stokes
Ady Stokes
I made the journey from Yorkshire to London for the London MoT meetup. The instructions said bring ID. So I brought my new hat with my na...
A group of people are seated in an auditorium, facing a stage with two large screens displaying presentations. A man with a black polo shirt is presenting.
Standing tall in the job market
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
MoT London Meetup. 26/06/25. The wonderful one-and-only Gary Shannon shares an emotional story of his upbringing and incredible achieve...

Where's Bug and Cosmo?

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A medium shot captures three adults in what appears to be the inside of a pub/bar. In the foreground, a man with glasses and a patterned shirt is seated on the left, looking off-camera to the left with a smile or laugh. Next to him, a woman with dark hair and a striped sweater is seated, smiling broadly directly at the viewer. In the background, another woman with lighter, curly hair and a dark jacket stands in a doorway, looking towards the man. The setting features dark walls, some vibrant abstract art, and a yellow surfboard leaning against a wall in the background. A bug, a seagull and a duck character have been added to the photo.
Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – No. 37
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
Can you find Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – Taken during the social get-together, the evening before Day 1 of TestBash 2024.
Christine Pinto is wearing her red uniform, standing behind a table in an event space. A bug, a duck and a seagull character have been added to the photo.
Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – No. 36
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
Can you find Bug, Space Duck, Space Seagull and Christine Pinto in the Brighton Dome? – Taken during TestBash 2024.
A man and two women take a selfie in an auditorium with rows of empty seats behind them. The man on the right has dark hair and a beard, is smiling, and is wearing a brown jacket over a light-colored collared shirt. He is holding up two fingers in a peace sign with his left hand. The woman in the middle has blonde hair and glasses, is smiling, and is also holding up two fingers in a peace sign. The woman on the left has dark hair and is smiling. The auditorium seats are red and appear to be empty, except for a few people visible in the distance. A bug, a seagul and a duck character have been added to the image.
Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – No. 35
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
Taking a break between talks before it fills back up again, Emily recommends getting up on stage to take it all in. Something we welcome ...
A full exterior shot of "The Duck House" storefront, showcasing its large display window filled with hundreds of novelty rubber ducks. A person with brown hair and a cream-colored sweater is visible from the back on the left, looking into the window. The ducks are arranged on multiple shelves and platforms, varying in size, color, and theme, including ducks dressed as different characters or with various accessories. The building's facade is painted a muted blue, with white trim around the windowpanes. A narrow, vertically tiled column with a mosaic pattern is visible on the right side of the window. Part of the shop's name, "THE DUCK HOUSE," is visible at the top, along with the web address "duckhousebrighton.online." A bug, duck and seagull character have been added to the image.
Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – No. 34
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
Can you find Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull in The Duck House in Brighton? An essential place to visit during TestBash.

Firsts

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A brown woman wearing glasses, smiling as she delivers a talk in front of an audience. She is holding a microphone in her hand.
Preeti's first 99 Second Talk at MoT London 4.0!
Eamon Droko
Eamon Droko
Really great to see Preeti taking the stage in front of a big audience for her first 99 Second Talk 🙌🏿👏🏿
Screenshot of the "This Week in Testing" podcast episode titled "Don't worry! I'm a Tester Ep 94," released on June 13, 2025. The cover art features neon-colored planets and a microphone on a brick background with the text “This Week in Testing” and “ministryoftesting.com.” The episode discusses how testers make progress even while still learning. Hosts Simon Tomes and Judy Mosley are joined by Mariem Safi, Preeti Gupta, and Emily O'Connor to share personal stories about testing, catching bugs, and improving software quality. Options to play the episode or listen via Apple or Spotify are shown.
First Time Being a Co-Host for Ministry of Testing!
Judy Mosley
Judy Mosley
I love podcasts. I've had the privilege of being on a few of them. Today was my first day co-hosting one! I was nervous, for sure, but on...
A woman and a man share a selfie. They have their thumbs up. People in the background are having discussions in the office space.
Who's got two thumbs and likes to test?
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
These two! Finally got to meet Swathika Visagn in person at Dunelm's office at the MoT London Meetup on 08/05/2025. Swathika's up to ...
One person smiles at the camera whilst another person gestures towards them. In the background, people are mingling in an office event space.
I know you!
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
Ministry of Testing London meetup. 03/04/25. A joyful moment. Kika and Shuk Tak Woo realised they knew each other, meeting for the first ...
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