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Show Stopper – I can never get home on time…

Published on April 10, 2011 in Archive

I can never get home on time. There are too many test cases to execute and constant pressure to raise bugs and close bugs. I like testing but I can’t cope with the stress. Answer: Michael Larsen My first question would be “who has set this expectation?” If it’s management, then you may ned to [...]

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Show Stopper – Our developer takes bug reports ever so personally, how should I deal with him?

Published on April 10, 2011 in Archive

Answer: Michael Larsen When bug reports are written as personal, then it’s possible that they will take them as such. While it’s tempting to look and say “oh, grow up, already”, that’s rarely a helpful course of action. Where possible, word your bugs to where you are focusing on the issue, and show that you [...]

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Show Stopper – How can I begin a career in testing?

Published on April 10, 2011 in Archive

I’m a mid age immigrant, former rocket scientist, a failed rockstar – how can I begin a career in testing? How do I know I have what it takes? Answer: Michael Larsen Wow, with that background, it sounds like you have the perfect credentials to be a tester (ability to look at situations with varying [...]

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