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Amongst many helpful things is the table that maps the common layers in AI agents and operating systems. I think that's the thing that will help folks understand where an AI agent fits in.
Thanks for answering, Shawn.
I've found in some cases that it's handy to start with answering the question: What value are we attempting to deliver with this product/feature? And then ask what risks (things) might threaten that potential value? And then draft questions that we need to answer to explore those potential risks.
A Values, Risks, Questions approach.
The interesting thing is that testing can highlight information about potential risks, not so much about actual tangible risks.
Cool insight. Thanks for sharing! 📊
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And we're all glad you're still getting stuck in, Ady! Even if it hurts (sorry to hear it hurts). 🫠
Thanks for continuing to do all that you do for the community.
Very much looking forward to this talk from Susanne. She has many good things to share from her multitude of experiences!
I do like the QACI approach, as seen in the Software Quality Engineering Certificate (SQEC).
> It's nice to think that we don't have to operate in the same ways. We can show up as ourselves and do our best work, even when we're covered in post-its.
Love this!
Thanks for listening and for sharing your reflections as this Moment.
Hi Bug! 👋
Ha, this is brilliant and so true!
I practice beroepsmisvorming all the time.
Online form filling for sure. Reading menus in a pub/restaurant and trying to spot accessibility issues. Questioning false claims in TV adverts like a false claim on a website, requirements doc or story. UX issues in hotel lifts and signage. And of course looking for 99, 404, 200, 301 and 503 in pretty much everything in the real world.
So much beroepsmisvorming!
This sounds like a lot of fun and I'm so glad James is running this at MoTaCon.
He's got tonnes of insight about guardrails. I recommend watching his Call for Insights which you can find on his profile page.
Thanks for organising and bringing us all together in such a cool venue.
Simon Tomes
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