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Charles Penn asks:What helps you stay disciplined about performing exploratory testing regularly? I know that I can get caught up in othe...
I could go down a huge rabbit hole, but it makes sense to focus on community contributions as a way to get the most out of being part of ...
Simon Tomes asked: Can you provide a list of legal accessibility frameworks/guidelines from across the globe? I don't know ever...
Great question from Megan Ozanne. I have always found Exploratory tours a really useful method to guide Exploratory testing. What methods...
This question is taken from the AMA about quality beyond correctness, and comes from Simon Tomes.How do personas support quality beyond c...
Members collaborate on common issues and challenges to create better practices
An excellent slide from Emily Webber. I have fond mem...
Jesper shares some examples of areas of friction which stop us from getting to hands on testing.
Great question from Gary Hawkes. If your exploratory testing uncovers an area that may be an ideal candidate for automation, what st...
Rahul Parwal asks:What tools can one use for note-taking during ET?I have tried OneNote (personalized template), Yattie, and Xray ET Exte...
Inspired by the following challenge: Create a Moment: Ask MoTaverse Anything.Thought I'd put myself out there to try my best to answer an...
There’s a new AMA in town, and we’d love you to take part.An Ask Me Anything (AMA) is a simple way to put yourself out there on a topic y...
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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