In 2010 I read a blog post about it takes like 10.000 hours of practice in a profession to become a master in it. This quote seems to be taken from the Book „Outliers“ from Malcom Gladwell. This instigated me to form a special kind of New Year resolution for 2011; that is to track […]
Self-Education: The R.S.W.P. heuristic Read More »
This heuristic can be used for all devices which makes use of orientation modes. Do you know PAOLO? He is a nice guy, as long as you don’t interfere with his expectations: (Update: Also have a look at his brother: PACO) Portrait, Audio, Objects , Landscape, Overlay Portrait: Does it support different display modes? How
PAOLO heuristic for iPad Read More »
For me, who is always easy to confuse with “global” times, I need an overview in a sorted way. So I created this Excel table for myself and share it here; maybe it could be useful for others as well. The information are not complete yet, need some time to ask Ajay or Pradeep for
Overview about Weekend Testing chapter and their timings Read More »
As one of my intentions for 2011, I want to restart with Weekend Testing. Summer 2010 was not a good time for being indoors at the weekend, so I stopped participating. I prefer the “Original” WT, which conveniently is around 9.30 AM local German time. Often I am just back from walking the dog and
50th Weekend Testing session and „Pairing“ Read More »
I was talking with a friend of mine after a little Selenium introduction session and we came to the topic of QR codes and how they use it in his company. Basically an encoded image is created, which allows you to download something. My friend pointed his HTC mobile with the “Barcoo” app to my
QR Code – Blink heuristic Read More »
While I read and commented about Pradeeps latest post I recognised that my comment became very long and turned in another direction, so I decided to write the whole story here (I am sure, there are similar stories out there, but I will add my 2 cents anyway). A few years ago I was working
The “Imposing” Mentality Read More »
“Aye, and I saw Sisyphus in violent torment, seeking to raise a monstrous stone with both his hands. Verily he would brace himself with hands and feet, and thrust the stone toward the crest of a hill, but as often as he was about to heave it over the top, the weight would turn it
Sisyphos as a tester Read More »
While the competition of TeamSTAR 2010 has just opened and is still going on, i already can lean back and reflect, what i learned from this lesson: I am impressed with most of the finalists. I like their approach as much as their professional videocut. Makes me wish in hindsight to have spent some more
Insight and Reflextion on TeamSTAR 2010 Read More »
Last week i saw the TeamSTAR news on the EuroSTAR website. A Team of four people could make a small (2 min) video entry, upload it to Youtube and get the chance to win the team tickets for the testing conference. With a price tag from 850 to 2200 Euro, i thought to myself to
EuroSTAR 2010 – TeamSTAR competition Read More »
Today i used BBTestAssistant to record some sessions. I put my notes directly into the tool to make best use of the integrated timestamp and the option to jump directly to the scene in the movie. (HINT: Move mouse to bottom of screen and the notes window pops up and pauses the recording). At the
Bug reporting “on the fly” or with “timely distance” ? (Focus – Defocus) Read More »