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Why Didn't You Test That?

By: Curiosity Software
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  • The Curiosity Software Podcast featuring Huw Price and Richard Jordan! Together, they will share their insight and expertise in driving software design and development in test. Learn how you can improve your journey to quality software delivery, by considering how much do you really understand about your systems, and when things inevitably go wrong, why didn’t you test that? So, here at Curiosity Software 📻 we're super excited to announce our brand new podcast, Why Didn't You Test That?, featuring Huw Price and Richard Jordan! 📻Watch and listen to the first episode here. Additional Info: Check the LinkedIn launch post. Why Didn't You Test That? Available wherever you listen to your podcasts: Why Didn't You Test that?
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Episodes
  • Episode 22: Holistic Approach to Quality

    Episode 22: Holistic Approach to Quality
    Jun 26 2024
    The "Why Don't You Test That" podcast, hosted by James Walker and Ben Riley from Curiosity Software talk about the importance of decoding the software development life cycle to foster a holistic approach to quality. In the concept of core inner loop developer activity and essential outer loop organisational processes, this helps address root causes of inefficiencies rather than relies quick fixes. Quick fixes like automation can exacerbate issues if not coupled with a deep understanding of root causes. Also as the Curiosity team are in preparations for a marathon, they use this to shed light on the importance of early preparation in software development. James Walker refers back to his well received LinkedIn blog post about dissecting the SDLC related to requirements not being good enough. The team also touches on why automation recieves a bad rap, that it’s better to make early actions over reactive measures to shore up quality and to avoid silver bullet fixes. Referring to their training for a marathon they talk about the need to overcoming challenges and painpoints, and liken this to success in software development. Assuring quality is not about speed just to look productive but about laying the foundation for long-term success. Committing to the challenge in the software development journey is about aligning your core developer activity with essential organisations processes. The Curiosity Software Podcast featuring Rich Jordan, Huw Price, James Walker and Ben Riley! Get insight and expertise into what’s driving software design and development. Learn how you can improve your journey to quality software delivery, by considering how much do you really understand about your systems, and when things inevitably go wrong, why didn’t you test that? Spotify | YouTube | iTunes | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Deezer | RSS Feed
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    11 mins
  • Episode 21: Testing & Community-Driven Quality with Mantas Dvareckas

    Episode 21: Testing & Community-Driven Quality with Mantas Dvareckas
    Jun 12 2024
    Welcome to episode 21 of the Why Didn’t You Test That? Podcast. In this episode, the Curiosity team, Ben Riley, Rich Jordan, and Mantas Dvareckas, discuss the value of different methods of testing, community-driven quality and continuous learning. Ben Riley starts the conversation on the “early access” model which many game developers have started to increasingly use, and how it can help improve the quality of software. Early access allows developers to gather feedback, identify issues early and reduce costly post-release fixes, by getting the end user in front of the product as early as possible. Mantas Dvareckas highlights how getting in front of your end user, gathering feedback, and providing software that they actually want, is key to success. As someone new to the software testing and quality space, Mantas shares some of his insights on how skills from other fields, like marketing, can be transferable. These transferable skills can bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to testing, enhancing the overall quality. The recommendation to new testers is to look for existing best practices and resources. This continuous learning helps testers stay updated with the latest techniques, improving their effectiveness. The conversation rounds out to discuss various methods of testing software, comparing the structured approaches in traditional industries with the more community-driven methods in gaming. Community-driven feedback ensures the software meets user expectations and improves satisfaction. Mantas mentions Tekken 8, and how he participated in their alpha and beta testing, which asked players worldwide to provide feedback by playing the game and filling in surveys on their experience, which helped refine the product and improve quality. The team concludes with encouragement for listeners to be curious and proactive in their testing approaches, while not forgetting to apply continuous development principles to our own learning. Oh, and is a muffin a cake? The Curiosity Software Podcast featuring Rich Jordan, Huw Price, James Walker and colleagues! Get insight and expertise into what’s driving software design and development. Learn how you can improve your journey to quality software delivery, by considering how much do you really understand about your systems, and when things inevitably go wrong, why didn’t you test that? Spotify | YouTube | iTunes | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Deezer | RSS Feed
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    12 mins
  • Episode 20: Overcoming Test Quality Challenges with Tom Riglar

    Episode 20: Overcoming Test Quality Challenges with Tom Riglar
    May 29 2024
    Welcome to episode 20 of the Why Didn’t You Test That? Podcast. In this episode, Curiosity Software's Rich Jordan and James Walker, are joined by Tom Riglar, Co-Founder & CEO at Moropo. Together, they discuss the quality, automation and artificial intelligence challenges enterprises are facing, and their potential solutions. To kick off the conversation, our guest, Tom Riglar, highlights one major pain point, the complexity of mobile app testing and automation. Tom and James share their frustrations with tools like Appium and UI Automation, which often lead to high complexity and frequent failures. To address this, they advocate for a more streamlined and user-friendly approach to mobile automation tools. Additionally, they stress the importance of having clear requirements, good test cases, and robust regression test packs. Rich Jordan points out another significant pain point is organizational resistance to change, with many teams reluctant to adopt new testing methodologies. The suggested solution involves fostering a culture that embraces change and emphasizes the importance of quality assurance from the start. This includes educating teams on the benefits of early quality activities, such as static code checking and snapshot testing, which can catch issues earlier in the development cycle. Our hosts also discuss the evolving role of developers, who are increasingly required to balance coding with quality assurance tasks. The proposed solution is to redefine the developers' role to focus more on orchestrating quality activities. This shift can be facilitated by hiring quality engineers who specialize in complex testing tasks, allowing developers to concentrate on delivering business value. Lastly, James highlights the impact of AI on software quality, with the fear that the focus on productivity might compromise standards. To mitigate this, James and Tom propose a balanced approach that incorporates AI tools without neglecting essential quality assurance, ensuring that software meets high standards of reliability and performance. The Curiosity Software Podcast featuring Rich Jordan, Huw Price, James Walker and colleagues! Get insight and expertise into what’s driving software design and development. Learn how you can improve your journey to quality software delivery, by considering how much do you really understand about your systems, and when things inevitably go wrong, why didn’t you test that? Spotify | YouTube | iTunes | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Deezer | RSS Feed
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    41 mins
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