We will STEC you: Testing song / rap
23 Jul 2026
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Scott Kenyon
A celebration of STEC, the Software Testing Essentials Certificate, going live earlier that year. Big thanks to Scott for supporting with stomps and claps. TestBash / MoTaCon 2025 Day 2 99-second-talk.
We will STEC you
(Ask everybody, if they can, to stomp stomp clap)
Buddy, you're a brand new tester, look to find your way in the testing universe
You’ve knowledge to find, expand your mind.
You need to find the path where leanings enshrined.
We will, we will STEC you
We will, we will STEC you
STEC is the most comprehensive learning path made by the MoTaverse.
Theories laid out. There’s no doubt.
If someone wants to learn, then we should all shout.
We will, we will STEC you
We will, we will STEC you
You can learn fundamentals and see people testing in real life.
There’s chats and clips, hints and tips.
Your portfolio will be a hit.
We will, we will STEC you (everybody!)
We will, we will STEC you
Come on!
We will, we will STEC you
We will, we will STEC you
Ady Stokes
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MoT Ambassador. Currently semi-retired and freelancing. I am, amongst other things, a writer, speaker, and accessibility advocate. Leeds Chapter Lead. MoT Certs curator and article editor for MoT and WonderProxy. Testing wisdom, friendly, testing songs and poems. Great minds think differently. STEC and SQEC Certified.
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