Ben Dowen
Lead Quality Engineer
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I explore the world of software development and testing. Join me as I continue my adventures, discovering the wonders of quality.

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<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/testing-trends/how-do-we-grow-the-next-generation-of-quality-engineers-in-the-current-market" rel="noopener nofollow">How do we grow the next generation of Quality Engineers in the current market?</a> image
How do we grow the next generation of Quality Engineers in the current market?
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Ben Dowen
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<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/this-week-in-testing-episodes/zen-and-the-art-of-quality-maintenance-ep-116" rel="noopener nofollow">Zen and the art of quality maintenance - Ep 116</a> image
Zen and the art of quality maintenance - Ep 116
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Ben Dowen
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Explore why questioning systems and trusting your judgement still matter in quality engineering and testing. image
Explore why questioning systems and trusting your judgement still matter in quality engineering and testing.
Ben Dowen
Ben Dowen
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<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/testing-trends/the-so-what-test" rel="noopener nofollow">The "So What" Test</a> image
The "So What" Test
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Zen and the art of quality maintenance - Ep 116 image
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Explore why questioning systems and trusting your judgement still matter in quality engineering and testing.
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Focusing on balanced outcomes, not just output
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Discover why mobile testing is both simpler and more complex than web testing
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Had a great time at TWiQ this week, and wanted to stash all of the "thoughts" that popped up in our chat - Mobile testing is transitioning from The Cupboard of devices towards Cloud Services (a ...
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4 quality insights on what to do for the next generation of Quality Engineers
Why shoot for gold when bronze is good enough! - Ep 113 image
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Discover how “good enough,” honesty, and a clear quality narrative help teams care more and make better decisions.
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Boost your career in quality engineering with the MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate.
Existential crisis: What is quality engineering? - Ep 112 image
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Unpack the blurred meaning of quality engineering through real stories and honest reflection
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after so much waiting and anticipating , I am returning to my career after a full time parenting break. These 2 years were full of mixed feelings and self-doubts but I owe this community to back...
Invest in test artefacts, they can last longer than the application's source code image
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An exploration of test artefacts in relation to information, knowledge and product maintenance.
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Shift your mindset from documenting testing to influencing quality with meaningful conversations.
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