Voice Interface for AI Discovery and Learning
Why voice is a natural interface for discovery, learning, research, and exploratory conversations with modern AI agents.
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Best software testing books - 2
An expansion of the previous list of recommended software testing books, including titles on test automation, thinking-driven testing, software architecture, antifragility, JavaScript, and inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci.
Read more: Best software testing books - 2On being multiskilled
Advocates for becoming multiskilled in IT, offering tips like continuous learning, accepting new perspectives, volunteering, varying approaches, perseverance, exploring unknowns, adopting a beginner's mind, and setting realistic expectations.
Read more: On being multiskilledBest software testing books
Recommends essential software testing books, emphasizing 'why' over 'how'. Includes: How Google Tests Software, Team Geek (collaboration), Thinking Fast & Slow (cognitive biases), Continuous Delivery (pipelines/releases), and Agile Testing/More Agile Testing (tester's role in Agile).
Read more: Best software testing booksLearning Software Testing Checklist - 2017 edition
An updated checklist for software tester skill development, emphasizing Programming, TestOps (CI/CD, networking, virtualization, cloud, IaC), Security/Pentesting, and Coaching/Persuasion as key areas for continuous improvement.
Read more: Learning Software Testing Checklist - 2017 editionMentorship - how to skyrocket your testing career
Advocates for mentorship in software testing, outlining benefits for mentees (fast feedback, gap identification, overcoming blockers) and mentors (deeper understanding, promotion, market value). Lists ideal mentor traits and stresses continuous improvement.
Read more: Mentorship - how to skyrocket your testing careerTestOps - Continuous Improvement
Applies Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) to TestOps, advocating a Beginner's Mind and focusing on improving test strategy (pyramid), speed (parallelism), code quality (refactoring), automation (including infrastructure), leveraging cloud/OSS, and reading.
Read more: TestOps - Continuous ImprovementHow to start learning test automation
A guide for manual testers transitioning to automation, covering prerequisites (Agile, CI/CD, ROI), benefits (fun, career growth, respect, pay), learning at work vs. after hours, and specific learning paths for Selenium GUI and REST API automation.
Read more: How to start learning test automationBest complete testing suites available online
Showcases several open-source E2E testing suites (Wikia, WordPress, NASA, Jenkins, Mozilla, Optimizely) for learning, referencing different languages and frameworks while emphasizing the test pyramid.
Read more: Best complete testing suites available onlineHow to become a software tester
Provides 10 practical tips for aspiring software testers: Get relevant education, master English, avoid negativity, develop soft skills, consider ISTQB, learn programming/automation, engage with the community, read SE books, find mentors, and attend meetups.
Read more: How to become a software testerHow to nail testing job interview
Offers tips for testing job interviews beyond basic etiquette: Research your online brand, the company, and its culture. Present skills confidently but honestly, acknowledge knowledge gaps, and show a learning mindset.
Read more: How to nail testing job interviewTester's toolbox - an alternative guide
An alternative tester's toolbox focusing on online playgrounds for practice: GUI, API, white-box, mail, SMS/call, BDD, test case writing, usability, pen testing, text comparison, plus links to Awesome resource lists.
Read more: Tester's toolbox - an alternative guideLearning pathways for testers
Outlines learning pathways for testers: Motivation (like your job, beginner's mind, supportive company, fair pay), Learning at Work (use time wisely, step out of comfort zone, seek feedback), and Learning After Work (avoid burnout, read daily, diversify knowledge, choose sources critically).
Read more: Learning pathways for testersDo's and don'ts for testers - 2016 edition
Offers 2016 advice for testers: DO learn continuously, automate checks, manage environments, adopt Agile/Lean & social skills, specialize (pentest, mobile, etc.). Don't rely solely on manual checks, over-invest in ISTQB, expect training shortcuts, be shy.
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