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Definitions of Surrounding Harness
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Google has shared a short whitepaper, only 51 pages long, on the use of AI in software development.
It is very well written, with almost no fluff. If you want to get a very high-level foundati...
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The New SDLC With Vibe Coding
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The New SDLC With Vibe Coding
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Agentic AI with Browser-Use
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Unit Test Helper with Azure DevOps MCP
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Bug congrats on continuing to find MoTaverse website bugs.
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Take the 5 minute challenge! What are Risks?
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During a Software Testing Live with Ben Dowen and Melissa Fisher, I was reminded of a Club post from 2017. I set a little challenge that I think is fun to do again.
Start a five minute ...
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I have been thinking about this topic recently. Most teams I've worked with follow Definition of Ready(DoR) and Definition of Done(DoD). DoR helps reduce rework and acts as a checklist before the w...
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AI is changing how we write code. Should it also change our Definition of Ready and Definition of Done?
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AI is changing how we write code. Should it also change our Definition of Ready and Definition of Done?
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Stop waiting to be noticed
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Stop waiting to be noticed
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Team MoT. Here to help.
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Test Heuristics Cheat Sheet
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Mystery company accidentally blew $500 million on Claude AI in a single month — failed to put usage limit on licenses for employees
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Team MoT. Here to help.
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I've spent 30 years in recruitment - this is how to get a job
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I popped to McDonalds to get a McFluffy (ice cream) today (IYKYK living in south east England today!)After selecting the Galaxy Mcfluffy, I was presented with a screen 'May we suggest' with 3 optio...
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Bug or feature?
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Bug or feature?
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"Wonderful insights, Svitlana! Thanks for sharing.
I also believe in the power of asking questions. I wonder then, is developing our ability to ask questions going to be the thing that helps us thrive as we continue to evolve with AI in our testing and..."
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I attended the Leading with AI MoT workshop today.What felt good was the reminder that we're all on a journey. It is an incredibly safe, open, and non-demanding space where people come together to ...
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...But who gets to ask the 'Why?' question???
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A Tester Is...someone who shows you that if you put a bottle on top, tilt the trash can at 5 degrees, press on the left side, and then trigger the lid release then it is possible to launch the bot...
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A tester is... (Throwback Wednesday)
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A tester is... (Throwback Wednesday)
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"Ha, brilliant! I initially thought bug then thought feature. A feature to encourage people to try something new or remind folks that other different items are available: "Ah, big mac sauce, maybe I also want a big mac?" kinda thing.
Gonna assume you ..."
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My collection of photos from Leading With AI (LWAI)
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A local restaurant posted an image on their Instagram and outside their door earlier stating:"Due to the heatwave, we have made the decision to close the kitchen for hot food from 2pm today.Salads,...
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Hot or cold?
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Hot or cold?
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Thanks for asking a question during the Test Bytes session. 😃
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Thanks for asking a question during the Test Bytes session. 😃
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Thanks for asking a question during the Test Bytes session. 😃
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.
“Thanks for making me feel so confident about myself.” | “I'm so grateful for all you do in the MoTaverse community, I learn so much as a result!” | “A simple chat with Simon in person absolutely changed everything.” | “Simon is one of the best people that I've ever met to have conversations with. He's so grounded in his way of thinking and articulates his thoughts so well and his feelings and his knowledge about community and everything.”
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