#TestActually February meet up with Simon Tomes on exploratory testing

We are back with our usual format! Come join us for an interesting talk, food and drink and a great evening.

WHAT?

"Rediscover the value of exploratory testing and how to inspire your team whilst doing so"

Yet again another development team had convinced me that testing was easy and overrated. “We should just automate everything”.

Deep down I knew this was horribly wrong and I struggled to get my point across. Exploratory testing is incredible. An awesome way to discover what a product actually is and what it might be. I failed time and time again to share its value.

So I jumped head first, developing a tool to support my frustration. The learning-fest had only just begun!

By the end of this talk you’ll discover multiple ways to share the value of exploratory testing. We’ll explore how to share its value and learn a few nifty techniques to make it easier to share discoveries. Word on the street suggests they’ll be a first-time-for-everything surprise exercise guest appearance!

WHO?

The speaker this month is Simon Tomes.

Simon is on a mission to move the product development world forward. He can’t get enough of testing (since 2003!) and has led test and developments teams at popular UK websites. He’s currently developing a tool to support and enhance the lives of people who love exploratory testing. Obsessed with music, learning and helping others he also enjoys daily meditation. Simon believes in simplicity, transparency and collaboration. He shares ideas, thoughts and learnings on his blog (https://www.qeek.co/author/VjuuLCMAACkH2iwj/simon-tomes). You can find him on Twitter (https://twitter.com/simon_tomes), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/simontomes) and the Ministry of Testing Slack (http://www.ministryoftesting.com/slack/)

WHEN?

22nd February 2017 at 6pm.

Arrive for 6pm and we can have some food and drink and then the talk will start at 6:30.

We will go to a pub afterwards.

WHERE?

Brandwatch office
1st Floor, Sovereign House, Church Street, BN1 1UJ