Talk Description
This episode is hosted by Simon Tomes, Community Lead at Ministry of Testing, alongside experienced testers Sarah Byng, Mike Harris and Rachel Kibler. Each brings a wealth of knowledge in quality engineering, mobile app testing and community building, enriching the discussion with diverse perspectives on integrating systems thinking into testing practices.
In Episode 09 of The Testing Planet News, the focus is on exploring systems thinking within the context of software testing.
Systems thinking is an approach that emphasises understanding the interconnections and interactions within complex systems, rather than viewing components in isolation.
This perspective is particularly valuable in software testing, where recognising how different parts of a system influence one another can lead to more effective testing strategies and a deeper comprehension of potential issues.
By the end of this session, you'll be able to:
- Understand the principles of systems thinking and how they apply to software testing
- Identify interdependencies within software systems to enhance testing approaches
- Apply systems thinking techniques to anticipate and mitigate potential issues in complex software environments
Community Lead at Ministry of Testing
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.
Quality Engineer, Mobile App Tester
Over 10 years experience as a software tester, specialising in mobile app testing. Manual, exploratory, automation, and accessibility testing. Improving QA discipline processes and reporting.
Tester
Mike has been a testing professional doing 'plan-do-study-act' for over twenty years. He also is a co-author of How Can I test this?
Software Tester
I energize people to do awesome things well.
I can think both creatively and analytically, identifying areas of risk and potential weaknesses quickly. I am great at software testing and also building community.
I sing and knit and play board games!
Community Lead at Ministry of Testing
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.
Quality Engineer, Mobile App Tester
Over 10 years experience as a software tester, specialising in mobile app testing. Manual, exploratory, automation, and accessibility testing. Improving QA discipline processes and reporting.
Tester
Mike has been a testing professional doing 'plan-do-study-act' for over twenty years. He also is a co-author of How Can I test this?
Software Tester
I energize people to do awesome things well.
I can think both creatively and analytically, identifying areas of risk and potential weaknesses quickly. I am great at software testing and also building community.
I sing and knit and play board games!
