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Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – No. 41
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23rd of September 2022, Salford Quays, Manchester.
One of the workshop rooms at the Lowry during TestBash. Looks like it was Stu Day's workshop.
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I bought a new toy and I may end up playing Spot Bug a lot more!
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I've been involved in software testing for a while now. I have both ISTQB and Certified Agile Tester training certificates. I've also had the honour of creating the course concept and a significant...
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See you at TestBash!
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STEC STEC STEC and plenty more happenings in the MoTaverse.
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"STEC STEC STEC!
And thank you for believing, backing and funding. 🤩"
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I'm happy to share that I have successfully completed the course and passed the test for Software Testing Essentials (STEC). I wanted to be the first to be STEC Certified but someone else beat me t...
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I'm STEC certified!
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I'm happy to share that I have successfully completed the course and passed the test for Software Testing Essentials (STEC). I wanted to be the first to be STEC Certified but someone else beat me t...
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Sometimes the best thing we can do about anything is talk about it, and quality is one of those things...
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Amazing work getting Mark Winteringham's course live: First request to test suite: 30 days to API testing confidence.The audio format is great! I have a good feeling that this course is going to help a lot of people.
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Thanks for continuing to amplify TestBash across the MoTaverse. So cool, folks get a sense of how welcoming TestBash is thanks to your efforts.
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Epic work putting together your course, "First request to test suite". I like the audio format and the "time is up" sound. 😃
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Congratulations on earning the Software Testing Essentials Certificate (STEC). We hope your portfolio is brimming with evidence, and you now have several quality professionals in your network to continue supporting you.
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See you at TestBash!
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Congratulations on earning the Software Testing Essentials Certificate (STEC). We hope your portfolio is brimming with evidence, and you now have several quality professionals to continue to support you.
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Congratulations on earning the Software Testing Essentials Certificate (STEC). We hope your portfolio is brimming with evidence, and you now have a set of quality professionals to stay connected with.
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Great episode where we had insights all about STEC - the lessons and topics as part of STEC.
More interestingly, I can't miss to mention the coincidence of matching our hosts name and the topic t...
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STEC STEC STEC - TWiT Episode 102
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Great episode where we had insights all about STEC - the lessons and topics as part of STEC.
More interestingly, I can't miss to mention the coincidence of matching our hosts name and the topic t...
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Thank you for summarising the TORCH technique for the MoT glossary. It's spot on!
Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
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Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified. I get real joy working with and supporting our wonderful MoTaverse community.
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