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Softer Testing Skills to Focus On in 2020 Although technical skills will always be essential for testers, this should be the year we also have a collective responsibility to focus on two softer aspects: being realistic about goals for quality, and bringing back simplicity into the software engineering discipline. Here's how these goals can bring value in 2020. |
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Top 10 TechWell Insights Stories of 2019 Career development was on many software practitioners' minds in 2019, as some of our top stories were about having a technical lead on a Scrum team and making the switch from quality assurance to quality engineering. Stories about new ideas such as DevOps and continuous testing also ranked high. Check out the roundup. |
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Use Self-Evaluation to Stay on the Right Career Track Employer evaluations measure your performance against expected objectives, evaluate you against other employees, and aim to keep you relevant in your company. But it’s also a good idea to perform a self-examination in relationship to your place of employment, to ensure you stay attractive to potential future employers. |
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How to Make the Most of Your Conference Experience You researched the conference you want to attend and gained approval to go—now what? These tips will ensure you make the most of your conference experience, from planning who and what you want to see while you're there, to starting to network ahead of time, to making sure you bring back the most valuable information. |
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Testing, Today and Tomorrow: Slack Takeovers with Arthur Hicken and Aprajita Mathur Thought leaders from the software community are taking over the TechWell Hub to answer questions and engage in conversations. Arthur Hicken and Aprajita Mathur each recently hosted Slack takeovers, and they talked about keeping IoT devices secure, onboarding new test team members, and what skills we should be learning. |
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Creating a Community of Testers Many teams are divided by product or feature, with only one dedicated tester per team. How do you learn and grow in your career when you’re disconnected from your peers? One solution is to create your own community of testers that spans the organization. Here are some ideas to start and facilitate a Quality Guild. |
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Transitioning to Testing: The Qualities We Should Be Looking For Testing is an accessible career choice for people who don't come from the typical paths into a tech job. Previous jobs and formal education should matter less than the abilities to observe, identify risks, and report that information. How can we change our interview processes to highlight these skills and mindset? |
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Career Options for Testers in the Age of Agile and DevOps Software testing expertise is still a critical need. But as we enter the age of agile and DevOps, the industry is changing. If you’re in a software quality or testing role now as a direct contributor or leader, how should you prepare? What’s your next career step? Here's how you should equip yourself for the future. |
