Melbourne Software Testing Meetup Group (MST)

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If You Thought the Speed of Writing Code Was Your Problem, You Have Bigger Problems

Is writing code faster really the key to becoming a better software engineer?
Join MST Melbourne for an engaging online session with Andrew Murphy, exploring the challenges that matter most in modern software development.
For software testers and automation engineers, this "speed" often translates to overwhelming code debt, unstable environments, and massive downstream bottlenecks. The real delay in software delivery isn't how long it takes an engineer to type out code—it is the idle time spent waiting for requirements, clogged review queues, and disconnected feedback loops.

🚀 What we'll explore

• Problem-solving beyond simply writing code
• The Velocity Illusion: Why faster coding doesn't equate to faster deployment, and how it impacts QA.
• Engineering judgement and making better technical decisions
• Building high-quality software that solves real problems
• Why coding faster doesn't always mean developing better software

🎤 About the speaker: Andrew Murphy
Software Engineer | Speaker | Mentee
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewamurphy/

📅 Date: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Melbourne time
💻 Location: Online via Google Meet https://meet.google.com/dav-hmia-kyv

👥 Who should attend?

Whether you are a Test Automation Specialist, QA Lead, or Delivery Manager, this talk will give you the language and tools to stop chasing fake speed and start building an efficient, sustainable quality pipeline. Come along for practical insights, great local networking, and a fresh perspective on what "velocity" really means.

This session is open to all students, aspiring developers, software engineers, and tech enthusiasts interested in improving how they approach software development.
Whether you're just starting out or already building software, come along to challenge your thinking, learn something new, and connect with the tech community.

Hosted by STAG Melbourne — Software Test Automation Group.
We look forward to seeing you there!