Good times were had at our TinyTestBash software testing conference!
I’m not really quite sure how the time has passed.  It’s now been 2 months since TinyTestBash happened!  I have had time to reflect after a hectic and much needed rest towards the end of the year.
How Did TinyTestBash Go?
From my perspective I found it to be a pleasurable, enlightening and (more) relaxing experience than the more ‘normal and bigger’ annual TestBash we have.  I definitely think there is room for more TinyTestBash-es.
The things that I and others seemed to love were:
- a smaller event made it easier to talk to people
- it was really nice to hear new voices
- the new voices actually performed really well and put so much effort into their talks
- the topics seemed more relevant to testers on a day to day basis
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You can view photos from the day here.
The future of TinyTestBashes
We do plan on hosting at least one TinyTestBash in 2016. Â Our idea at the moment is to work closely with some members of the community to help us host them in different locations each time. Â The idea I currently have is to have someone I trust (!)Â run the next one with the intention of creating a model on how future TinyTestBashes should be run.
We welcome ideas from the community on how to run TinyTestBashes, my current thinking would seek to get advice on:
- how to choose organisers
- how to choose locations
- how to select speakers
- how to decide the format of the day
- how to openly and ethically share the income of TinyTestBash
All of the above would need to be in line with our goals of:
- we believe the (testing) world needs more voices and ideas
- we want to facilitate more local events…
- …so we can create an even stronger community.
If you are interested in talking about the future of TinyTestBash (and all things Ministry of Testing) then email rosie@softwaretestingclub.com to request access to our Ministry of Testing Slack where we are trying to keep these conversations in one place.
