Emily O'Connor
Principal Test Engineer
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I have a sixth sense for bugs, probably due to my experience as a dev (introducing them)! I love to learn and read. Playwright fan-girl.

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Years ago after lockdown, everybody I met was either recovering a breakup or getting married. No I’m not getting married - keep reading! These days, it feels like everybody I meet is either job sea...
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A glossary is an alphabetical list of words relating to a specific subject - in this case, software testing. It exists to provide multiple definitions, explanations and brief examples due to the varied applications of testing across multiple contexts including industry or company size. The software testing glossary is a free resource available to everybody, without login, built up by the Ministry of Testing community.
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Most programs are developed using programming languages. These languages have specific syntax that must be used so that the program will run properly. Pseudocode is not a programming language, it is a simple way of describing a set of instructions that does not have to use specific syntax.
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Use this simple, creative technique to break down acceptance criteria and reveal missed scenarios
Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – No. 35 image
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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 everyone to try at TestBash. Can you find Bug, Space Duc...
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