PythonWA Meetup October - Learning from MVPs and System Testing with Python

Learning from MVPs: Startup Secrets for Enterprises
by Jesse Hill

One of the most misunderstood concepts in the startup world is the MVP or Minimum Viable Product. But what does a real MVP look like, and how can it help your business succeed? Jesse Hill will demystify the true MVP process and show you how to apply it effectively within your organisation to drive innovation. Discover how focusing on the quickest and simplest ways to test assumptions can lead to more impactful, efficient projects. He'll explore common pitfalls, share practical tips, and dive into real-world examples that highlight the importance of validated learning in product development.
3 Main Outcomes/Learnings:
• Learn the true definition of a Minimum Viable Product.
• Discover methods to validate your product ideas through practical and cost-effective MVP approaches.
• Gain insights into the common mistakes enterprises make when skipping the MVP process.

Jesse Hill is a director and co-founder of Horizon Digital. He has over a decade of experience in the Western Australian technology sector. Jesse has held executive roles within leading software development agencies and consulting firms and has deep understanding of corporate operations, combined with extensive experience in the startup ecosystem.

Python and Its Application to Component and System Testing
by Gavin Corfield

Gavin Corfield will talk about using Python for component and system testing of distributed multi-component applications:
• What are system and component testing?
• Introducing the application space
• Controlling the application space
• Determining the state of the application space
• Test Frameworks

Gavin is a QAQC manager for Rio Tinto with over 20 years of experience in in the testing automation space. He worked on large autonomous mining equipment testing and is inventor on 2 patents including one for test automation configuration management.