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Cassandra H. Leung
Quality Engineer
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Quality Coach | Scrum Master | UX Enthusiast | Tech Blogger | International Speaker | Exploratory Tester | Test Strategist | MoT Content Creator
Cassandra H. Leung
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Continuous Quality
7 months ago
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TestBash
7 months ago
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Test design
7 months ago
Community Star
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Cosmo the Space Duck's Big Racing Adventure
7 months ago
Community Star
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7 months ago
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Cassandra H. Leung
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Can you find Cosmo the Space Duck on their real-life adventure? image
Cosmo the Space Duck's Big Racing Adventure
Can you find Cosmo the Space Duck on their real-life adventure?
7 months ago
Memory
Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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Can you find Cosmo the Space Duck on their real-life adventure? image
Cosmo the Space Duck's Big Racing Adventure
Can you find Cosmo the Space Duck on their real-life adventure?
7 months ago
Memory
Cassandra H. Leung
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<div>Cassandra H. Leung shares an idea about syncing Club badges with MoT profiles: Hey MoT.  Thanks for another Community Star and Above and Beyond badge on The Club!  I'm super proud of these, and think it would be great if some of the badges (maybe not all) from The Club also appeared on our MoT profiles.  Or maybe instead of different Club badges, there could be a counter on the profiles of how many Club badges we've earned.<br><br><br> </div> image
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Cassandra H. Leung shares an idea about syncing Club badges with MoT profiles: Hey MoT.&nbsp; Thanks for another Community Star and Above and Beyond badge on The Club!&nbsp; I'm super proud of these, and think it would be great if some of the badges (maybe not all) from The Club also appeared on our MoT profiles.&nbsp; Or maybe instead of different Club badges, there could be a counter on the profiles of how many Club badges we've earned.
7 months ago
Community Star
Cassandra H. Leung
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All round big MoT supporter and amplifier
7 months ago
Community Star
Cassandra H. Leung
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Shared a good quote
7 months ago
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7 months ago
Badge Award
Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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<div>For me, YAGNI is a great heuristic to help me stay focussed and optimise the work not done.<br><br>For example, it can be very easy to get sucked into a task, like automating a workflow, and start thinking of all the variations you could automate, functions you could make reusable, and fancy frameworks you could explore.  But what are you trying to achieve right now, and what do you need in order to do that?  What's your minimum viable / valuable product in this situation?  If you don't need it now, how likely are you to need it in future?  YAGNI says you ain't gonna need it.  So don't spend time on it right now.  It's great to future-proof a little, and build something that's good to work with, but don't go putting on all the bells and whistles right now.  If you need it in future, you can get / do / create it in future.  For now, take things one step at a time, and get some feedback on what you already have.</div> image
You Aren't Gonna Need It (YAGNI)
Definitions of You Aren't Gonna Need It (YAGNI)
7 months ago
Term
Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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<div>Glue work is often work which is unloved, yet essential successful teams / projects.  While it's usually not large or innovative, glue work is a collection of smaller contributions which keep things running smoothly.<br><br>Some examples include taking notes, noticing when someone has been missed from an important meeting invite and adding them, or making sure someone responds to an incoming enquiry in a timely manner.  Without this glue work, the team may waste time repeating discussions they've already had, have to postpone important decisions, or cause stakeholders or users to feel unheard or unhappy.<br><br>One great irony of glue work, in my opinion, is that it often goes unappreciated, yet is a sign of leadership, maturity, and being a team player.  For this reason, it's a good idea to keep an eye on how much glue work you're doing, and what you're getting back from it, so as not to end up sacrificing your personal success and happiness for the sake of the team / project.<br><br>For more information on glue work and how to deal with it, check out this talk from Tanya Reilly: https://www.noidea.dog/glue</div> image
Glue Work
Definitions of Glue Work
7 months ago
Term
Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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aving joined my first Salesforce project just over six months ago, we’re now ready to consider automating the UI image
Salesforce UI Automation: POM vs UTAM vs TestZeus Hercules
aving joined my first Salesforce project just over six months ago, we’re now ready to consider automating the UI
8 months ago
Satellite
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TestBash Brighton 2025 Attendee
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8 months ago
Badge Award
Cassandra H. Leung
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Glossary Contributor
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8 months ago
Badge Award
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MoT Streak
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8 months ago
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Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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<div>In the context of software testing, I think of a specialist as someone who is the go-to person for a particular area / topic / technique, etc. A person who is often associated with something specific, because of the level of skill / experience they have in it. A specialist will typically be able to consult on, educate, and train people on the given topic.</div> image
Specialist
Definitions of Specialist
8 months ago
Term
Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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<div>In the context of software testing, I’d say a generalist is someone who can do a lit bit of everything, but not to a deep extent. They have basic to good skills in many areas, but no particular area in which they’re highly skilled / experienced.</div> image
Generalist
Definitions of Generalist
8 months ago
Term
Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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<div>Another way to test in a larger group is to have a bug bash. During a bug bash, lots of people from different disciplines come together in the same space (or call) to test the same system. Bugs can be called out instantly, domain experts can clarify questions immediately, and lots of feedback can be gathered quickly. Usually with a moderator or facilitator collecting the points raised, so there are fewer duplicates and everyone else can focus on testing. It’s really interesting to see how priorities and testing techniques differ, and ideas bounce and grow.<br><br> </div><div>Bug bashes can be a really fun format which helps to boost morale, and they’re great for getting a lot of testing done quickly, for example, before a significant planned release. If you’re holding a bug bash ahead of a big release or feature launch, you can also theme your bug bashes towards those goals and assign different personas, to give it more fun and focus.</div> image
Bug Bash
Definitions of Bug Bash
8 months ago
Term
Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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<div>TestBash is an annual opportunity for testers across the globe - and MoTaverse - to get together in a single place.  More than just a conference, it's a friendly and welcoming place to meet other people who are passionate about testing, quality, and community.  From scheduled talks to planned workshops to spontaneous chats, there are plenty of opportunities to learn and get to know people from the community.  The MoT team take care of participants by organising a diverse range of contributions and contributors, offering accommodations, and providing quiet spaces.  TestBash is truly something special, which has helped to launch speaking careers, bud friendships, and grow testing and quality enthusiasts.</div> image
TestBash
Definitions of TestBash
9 months ago
Term
Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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<div>Test design is both a creative and scientific process for determining what and how to test. <br><br>The <strong>what</strong> is about making it something that's going to be useful information that's going to actually help someone in at the end of the day. <br><br>For me, the <strong>how</strong> plays a big part in that as well because I've seen that happen where someone maybe thinks that they're testing a certain thing, but the how that they're doing it actually is testing something else.<br><br>The how is important as well.</div> image
Test design
Definitions of Test design
9 months ago
Term
Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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A mnemonic I came up with while trying to think of ways to help people test like a tester image
CRAIC SOURCERERS: How to Test Like a Tester
A mnemonic I came up with while trying to think of ways to help people test like a tester
9 months ago
Satellite
Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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<div>Mutation testing is a method used in the context of automated checks / tests.  Rather than testing the code, mutation testing tests the tests.<br><br>The purpose of automated checks is to detect change.  With mutation testing, one introduces small changes to the code to see whether they are successfully detected.  If they are, the mutation is said to be "killed", but if they are not, then one may have a gap in the coverage of automated checks*.<br><br>One can also use what I call "reverse mutation testing" - changing the test so that it should fail, even though the system under test has not.  This reveals whether the test can actually fail, and whether you are really testing what you think you're testing.<br><br><em>*Side note: A gap in test coverage may be intentional.  It's important to think carefully about one's test strategy, whether 100% code coverage is desired, and on which level(s).</em> </div> image
Mutation testing
Definitions of Mutation testing
9 months ago
Term
Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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<div>In the formal style of pair testing, there’s typically a “navigator”, who decides what to do or investigate, and a “driver”, who directly interacts with the system under test and follows the instructions of the navigator. The pair will typically swap roles at regular intervals, giving both parties a chance to try out their ideas and observe how the other person navigates through the system. In the informal style, who says what to do next and who interacts with the system is less rigid. This gives room for more discussion and ideation. It may also be a little faster, as you can execute and show your ideas directly, without having to find all the words to explain them.</div> image
Pair testing
Definitions of Pair testing
10 months ago
Term
Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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<div>In my experience, there are two main, but distinct, things people mean when they refer to "end to end" testing.<br><br>Some people are referring to the complete <strong>user journey</strong>, from the start of a flow to the finish.<br><br>Others are referring to the <strong>system architecture</strong>, meaning that testing cuts through all involved layers of the system under test.<br><br>Because these two definitions are very different, it's important to understand what is meant by "end-to-end" testing in your specific context, so as to avoid misunderstandings, and meet expectations.</div> image
End-to-End Testing
Definitions of End-to-End Testing
10 months ago
Term
Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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<div>Put extremely simply, a test to me is an experiment; a way of conducting research. I see a lot of cross-over with, and ideas we can draw from, the area of science. I don’t think we need to get super specific about what a test is, because the possibilities are so broad. I think that’s a good thing, and one of the fun things about testing.</div> image
Test
Definitions of Test
10 months ago
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Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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Earned through actions that have made the MoT Community a more pleasant and useful place to be. image
MoT Community Certificate
Earned through actions that have made the MoT Community a more pleasant and useful place to be.
10 months ago
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Cassandra H. Leung
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TestBash Speaker
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10 months ago
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11 months ago
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11 months ago
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11 months ago
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11 months ago
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11 months ago
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Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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<blockquote> <em>To me, it’s more or less about baking in quality from the start, always having an eye on the state of an SUT and how to improve it as you go along. This would be in contrast to building a thing entirely before thinking about whether or not it actually solves a problem or adds any value or whether anyone would actually want to use it. - </em><strong><em>Cassandra H. Leung</em></strong> </blockquote> image
Continuous Quality
Definitions of Continuous Quality
11 months ago
Term
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11 months ago
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Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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<div>Acceptance criteria are a list of points on a work item (often a documented as a ticket in a work tracking tool) that must be completed in order for:</div><ol> <li>The work item to be considered "done" in the workflow</li> <li>Stakeholders (e.g., product owner, customer, end users) to accept the work as complete</li> </ol><div> <br>It can be helpful to write acceptance criteria in a "given, when, then" format.  For example:<br><strong>Given</strong> I'm not logged into the system,<br><strong>When</strong> I navigate to the My Profile page,<br><strong>Then</strong> I will be prompted to log in<br><br>Acceptance criteria can be used to generate testing ideas, and they can also be tested themselves.  Does the described behaviour make sense in context?  Is this really necessary in order to solve the problem?  Is the implementation method really crucial to the acceptance of this work item?<br><br>One of the best ways to write acceptance criteria is during a collaborative, story shaping meeting, such as Three Hats / Three Amigos or a refinement session, where people from different disciplines are present.  This will help the team to raise questions and concerns as early as possible.</div> image
Acceptance criteria
Definitions of Acceptance criteria
11 months ago
Term
Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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<div>An oracle is a type of heuristic which guides one's reasoning as to what is correct.  They can be useful, but are also fallible.<br><br>For example, one might deem a certain behaviour correct because of a set of acceptance criteria on the ticket which implemented the behaviour.  However, upon speaking with the product owner, one might discover that the requirements have since changed, and the behaviour is now incorrect.  In this case, both the acceptance criteria on the ticket and the discussion with the product owner are reasonable oracles (things on which to base one's assessment), but one is no longer correct.</div> image
Oracles
Definitions of Oracles
11 months ago
Term
Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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<div>Heuristics are resources or tools you can use most of the time to help you with stuff. It's not always going to be correct, but most of the time, it can help you in some way.</div> image
Heuristics
Definitions of Heuristics
11 months ago
Term
Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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<div>The culture of a company or team is like their collective personality.  Every member of a group contributes to its culture through the way they interact with people, how they work, and even what they don't do.<br><br>For example, if a company was to say, "we have a culture of learning," that might mean that they actively help and mentor one another, see failure as a learning opportunity, and / or take dedicated time each week for focussed learning.  You may notice these are acts, not quotes.  Much like with personality, when it comes to culture, it's not just what you say, it's what you do.<br><br>And much like good quality, good culture is subjective.  A good starting point for assessing a group's culture might be how it makes you feel, and how psychologically safe you feel.</div> image
Culture
Definitions of Culture
11 months ago
Term
Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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<div>Risk is about much more than just defects or products. Risk is about impact; consequences; human beings. A risk isn't just a bug that might happen. A risk is something which could have a significant negative impact on real people.</div> image
Risks
Definitions of Risks
11 months ago
Term
Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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<div>It's normal for us to have biases - a tendency to lean one way or another, which we may or (more commonly) may not be aware of.  This can affect the judgements and decisions we make in an unreasonable or unfair way.<br><br>Say, for example, you prefer the colour blue over red.  When given the choice to accept one of two people into your team, you may choose the person who is wearing blue over the person who is wearing red, because you like blue better and subconsciously take that to mean the person wearing blue is the better choice.  In reality, the two things have no relation, so it would be unreasonable to make your decision based on this.<br><br>The difficulty is that if you're not aware of this bias, it's very difficult to counteract.  That's why biases can be dangerous, and it's important that we make a conscious effort to try and identify them, and remain open to other, more logical factors to base our judgements and decisions on.<br><br>In software production, biases can cause us to miss potential issues or risks, or make decisions which do not support the quality of the product.  If you have a particular stance on something but you don't know why, or notice a pattern in your behaviour that can't be reasonably explained, there may be biases at play.  Take it as an opportunity to check in with yourself and review which facts are and are not relevant.</div> image
Biases
Definitions of Biases
11 months ago
Term
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Cassandra H. Leung
is Open to Speak
12 months ago
Profile
Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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Cosmic conversation on how to learn about testing
Explore various strategies and mindsets that promote continuous learning
about 1 year ago
Testing Planet Session
Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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Boost your career in software testing with the MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate. Learn essential skills, from basic testing techniques to advanced risk analysis, crafted by industry experts. image
MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
Boost your career in software testing with the MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate. Learn essential skills, from basic testing techniques to advanced risk analysis, crafted by industry experts.
about 1 year ago
Certification
Cassandra H. Leung
Cassandra H. Leung
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PowerPoint Karaoke is an improvisation game where each person presents 5 slides to an audience without knowing the contents of the slides or the topic! image
PowerPoint Karaoke - Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable!
PowerPoint Karaoke is an improvisation game where each person presents 5 slides to an audience without knowing the contents of the slides or the topic!
almost 3 years ago
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TestBash Home 2021
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over 4 years ago
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An Introduction to SQL for Testers
over 4 years ago
Event
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almost 5 years ago
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almost 5 years ago
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