Best Softwaretesting Podcasts (2025)

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Insights from a Modern Test Manager with Nick Longley 28:37

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In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Nick Longley, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the testing industry. Nick’s journey began at first direct during the web’s early days—back when smartphones were a distant dream. Imagine bug reports meticulously recorded on paper and tucked away in old-fashioned cabinets! Nick …

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Journey into the software testing industry with Jakub Cieslak 32:54

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In this podcast, our guest, Jakub Cieslak, a seasoned Software Engineer in Test, shares his experiences at Jaguar Land Rover and LexisNexis. Jakub’s expertise spans across various types of testing and he has developed innovative automation frameworks. He is known for fostering a collaborative environment and driving continuous improvement. Fluent i…

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2022 Learning Challenge - Would Heu-Risk It 8:58

3 years ago8:58

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Do you work in software development? Do you have strong ideas about how software should be developed and tested? Do you sometimes need a refresher of the things that should be important when testing software? Do you want to hear a suggestion for that? You’re in the right place then. This is the guilty tester podcast Below, you can find links for Le…

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QualityBashUK - Learning Challenge - Month 10 27:40

3 years ago27:40

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Do you work in software development? Do you have strong ideas about how software should be developed and tested? Do you want to know why I think TestBashUK 2022 could have been called QualityBashUK 2022? You’re in the right place then, this is the guilty tester podcast. Here's a bunch of links to some of the presenters mentioned: https://www.linked…

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2022 Learning Challenge - Quality Coaching Book 12:31

3 years ago12:31

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Do you work in software development? Do you have strong ideas about how software should be developed and tested? Are you curious about the role of a quality coach? You’re in the right place then, this is the guilty tester podcast. Anne Marie's book can be found by looking for it on her website: https://www.annemariecharrett.com/ Matt Wynne's Exampl…

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2022 Learning Challenge - Testbash World 2022 24:04

3 years ago24:04

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Do you work in software testing? Do you have strong ideas about how software should be developed and tested? I watched some of the talks from Testbash World 2022. Do you fancy hearing about them in vague and yet painful detail? You've in the right place then. https://www.ministryoftesting.com/dojo/series/testbash-world-2022 Francis Ho: Director of …

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June - The Complete Software Tester - Learning Challenge 2022 8:39

3 years ago8:39

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Do you work in Software Development? Do you have strong ideas about how software should be developed and tested? Do you often think that it's time for you to refresh your basics? You might be in the right place then as we talk about The Complete Software Tester by Kristin Jackvony https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09NGVVCJ9/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_4F81RHPNSPT…

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Podcasts - Month 3 - Part 2 - Learning Challenge 2022 32:28

3 years ago32:28

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Do you work in software development? Do you have strong ideas about how software should be developed and tested? Do you feel guilty because your learning has stagnated? Do you STILL have a testing podcast but rarely listen to technical podcasts? You're in the right place then, this is The Guilty Tester. A list of links for the podcasts mentioned in…

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Podcasts - Month 3 - Part 1 - Learning Challenge 2022 31:48

3 years ago31:48

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Do you work in software development? Do you have strong ideas about how software should be developed and tested? Do you feel guilty because your learning has stagnated? Do you have a testing podcast but rarely listen to technical podcasts? You're in the right place then, this is The Guilty Tester. A list of links for the podcasts mentioned in this …

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Agile Testing - Month 2 - Learning Challenge 2022 13:08

3 years ago13:08

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Do you work in Software Development? Do you have strong ideas about how software should be developed and tested? Are there important testing books that you have only ever read the intro? Do you feel guilty about it? You might be in the right place then. This, is the Guilty Tester Podcast. This is the book I talk about alot in the episode : https://…

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The power of collaborative test generation with Curiosity model based framework 29:53

3 years ago29:53

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Over the years I have seen IT projects being delivered late or having run over budget because of the lack of cross-functional collaboration. In this episode I speak to James Walker the CTO & Co-Founder at Curiosity Software an Open Testing Platform all about their software shift left process and how testers and developers can work in parallel from …

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Cypress - Month 1 - Learning Challenge 2022 13:43

3 years ago13:43

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Do you work in Software Development? Do you have strong ideas about how software should be developed and tested? Do you feel guilty about areas of your skillset that are underdeveloped or rusty? You might be in the right place then.By The Guilty Tester

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New Years Resolution 2022 2:57

3 years ago2:57

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Do you work in or near Software Testing? Do you ever think that there's something you should be doing that you aren't doing enough of? Well, you're in the right place then. I make a new year's resolution and encourage you to do so as well. The intro, outro and inbetween is music from the Blue Dot sessions, sourced from freemusicarchive.org…

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The rise of chatbots! No code test automation with Botium 30:55

4 years ago30:55

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Chat bots and AI personal assistants are everywhere these days, from answering your questions online to playing your favourite songs at home with Alexa and Google Assistant. In this episode we speak to Christoph Börner the CEO and Founder of Botium Core. A company which uses codeless automation to test chat bots. This one is not to be missed! Chris…

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Low code and no code software development with Mike Williams 24:23

4 years ago24:23

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Everyone is looking for ways to automate as many things as possible. Codeless solutions are the hot topic in the automation industry today and BuildLab seems to be leading the way. In this episode I speak to Mike Williams, an entrepreneur, CTO and founder of Buitlab a company that builds applications with and without code by using industry leading …

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Journey into the software testing industry with Mukta Sharma Ep.2 20:43

4 years ago20:43

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Everyone has a unique story as to how they got into the software testing industry. There are no direct paths just a passion for testing and problem solving. In this series of episodes we speak to individuals on their journey into software testing and hear their tips and advice for anyone planning on doing the same. This is one not to miss! Mukta Sh…

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Journey into the software testing industry Ep.1 26:18

4 years ago26:18

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Everyone has a unique story as to how they got into the software testing industry. There are no direct paths just a passion for testing and problem solving. In this series of episodes we speak to individuals on their journey into software testing and hear their tips and advice for anyone planning on doing the same. This is one not to miss! Matthew …

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Beth Marshall - Part Two 16:23

4 years ago16:23

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Do you work in or near Software Testing? Are you flexible on most things but have an absolute line that you refuse to cross? Do you ever wonder what other peoples absolute lines are? You’re in the right place then. This is the guilty tester podcast Part Two of my chat with Beth Marshall - https://beththetester.com/ The intro, outro and inbetween is…

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Introduction to UiPath Robotic Process Automation testing tool 20:23

4 years ago20:23

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Robot Process Automation is one of the hottest topics in the software testing industry currently. From the way it can allow non-technical members of a team to automate to the AI processes it is built on. In this exciting episode I speak with Karthik Bethi about UiPath, one of the leading applications in RPA space. You don’t want to miss this one. K…

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Exploring Katalon Recorder (Selenium tests generator) with Balaji Pola 20:25

4 years ago20:25

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Simple recording automation testing tools are becoming more and more popular as continuous development drives the industry. In this episode we speak to Balaji Pola a test automation engineer, coach and online trainer about Katalon recorder browser extension which has been hailed as a potential replacement for the old discontinued Selenium IDE. If y…

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Beth Marshall - Part One 22:18

4 years ago22:18

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Do you ever think that there’s more value in collaboration and admitting your limitations than there is in trying to push a strong agenda or claim you’re the best at everything? You may well be in the right place then, this is the guilty tester podcast. Part One of my chat with Beth Marshall - https://beththetester.com/ The intro, outro and inbetwe…

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Christmas 2020 - Dear Santa 5:24

5 years ago5:24

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Do you work in software development? Do you ever wish that all your software development woes could be solved by a magical man in a red suit with a beard? The intro, outro and inbetween is music from the Blue Dot sessions, sourced from freemusicarchive.org The annoying bell sounds are provided by The Guilty Tester…

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5 Best and 5 Worst things about Software Testing 14:15

5 years ago14:15

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Do you work in software development? Do you have strong ideas about what testing means? Do you ever crave a list of what people enjoy or don't enjoy about testing? You're in the right place then. This is The Guilty Tester. The intro, outro and inbetween is music from the Blue Dot sessions, sourced from freemusicarchive.org…

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Challenges in Test Automation Survey Key Results 17:56

5 years ago17:56

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Katalon conducted a survey to understand and offer evidence on challenges being faced by worldwide test professionals and their organizations with test automation. In this special episode I will be speaking to Rahul Rathore to get his thoughts on this vast survey and we will share ideas on where the software testing industry is heading. You do not …

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What Was I Thinking 4:10

5 years ago4:10

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Do you work in software development? Do you have strong ideas about what testing means? Do you think your definitions of testing have changed over time? You're in the right place then. This is The Guilty Tester. Also, just a reminder that there’s still 40% off all products in all formats at manning.com with the code podguilty20 The intro, outro and…

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Misconceptions Of Automation Testing 13:03

5 years ago13:03

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Do you work in Software Development? Do you ever feel guilty for not meeting the standards set by others in the Software Testing community? Do you ever have very strong opinions about replacing manual regression tests with front end automation? Okay, you are in the right place then. Earlier in the year @SanjayKumaarr asked on twitter: "What are the…

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Scrum and Agile software testing with Neeraj Singh 25:56

5 years ago25:56

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Agile have changed the way we all work. A few years ago projects used an old waterfall method where the requirements came in and it was worked on until completion. But today in an ever changing world that was not fit for purpose and Agile was created. In this episode Neeraj Singh goes through how an Agile and Scrum team operates in today's industry…

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Useless Skills 11:32

5 years ago11:32

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Do you work in Software Development? Do you ever wonder if you’ve got the right skills for your job, or maybe too many skills, or maybe some of the wrong skills? Okay, you are in the right place then. In this episode I ponder on a question which @Beth_AskHer posed: "I hear a lot about the seemingly endless plethora of tech skills testers “must have…

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Mikolaj Pawlikowski - Chaos Engineering 37:51

5 years ago37:51

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Do you work in Software Development? Do you ever feel guilty for not keeping up with all the newer ideas and practices you hear other people talking about? Okay, you are in the right place then. I talk to Mikolaj Pawlikowski (@mikopawlikowski) about Chaos Engineering, we chat about the things it has in common with what I think of as Software Testin…

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Discover katalon studio for test automation 21:24

5 years ago21:24

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Everyone is looking for ways to automate as many things as possible. Codeless solutions are the hot topic in the automation industry today and Katalon Studio seems to be leading the way. In this episode, Rahul Rathore, an automation testing expert, gives us an insight into Katalon Studio and what it can do for your automation testing efforts. Liste…

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Works For Me 13:09

5 years ago13:09

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Do you ever feel guilty for not meeting the standards set by others in the Software Testing community, or even the standards you are setting for yourself? Okay, you are in the right place then. I talk about my relationship with the phrase Works For Me and why it says a lot about my history as a Software Tester. Also I say the phrase more times than…

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Software testing starter kit using ISTQB foundation 23:56

5 years ago23:56

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Learning and understanding software testing can seem challenging. From its processes to terminologies and the main part is how to implemented testing into a real working environment. In this episode, Neeraj Singh a global testing consultant and ISTQB advance certified professional, shares his knowledge on ISTQB foundation certification training as …

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Do The Things You Like More 14:15

5 years ago14:15

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Do you ever feel guilty for not meeting the standards set by others in the Software Testing community, or even the standards you are setting for yourself? Okay, you are in the right place then. I felt guilty about not doing much coding any more and not knowing much about the trendy testing frameworks. What have I done to cope with this guilt? That'…

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Testbash Manchester Unexpo 2019 Part 3 17:04

5 years ago17:04

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In October 2019 I went to Testbash Manchester and had an Unexpo stand where I talked about guilt in software testing and collected things that people felt guilty about. Here's the third part of me reflecting on some of the things that people wrote down. The intro, outro and inbetween is music from the Blue Dot sessions, sourced from freemusicarchiv…

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Run Another Test 2:13

5 years ago2:13

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Imagine this is that voicemail left on the product owner or delivery managers mobile. I'm sorry, to anyone who listened to this and to Tony Mortimer. The intro, outro and inbetween is music from the Blue Dot sessions, sourced from freemusicarchive.orgBy The Guilty Tester

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The Guilty Tester - Episode 13 - Testbash Manchester Unexpo 2019 Part 2 18:25

6 years ago18:25

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In October 2019 I went to Testbash Manchester and had an Unexpo stand where I talked about guilt in software testing and collected things that people felt guilty about. Here's the second part of me reflecting on some of the things that people wrote down. The intro, outro and inbetween is music from the Blue Dot sessions, sourced from freemusicarchi…

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The Guilty Tester - Episode 12 - Testbash Manchester Unexpo 2019 Part 1 15:37

6 years ago15:37

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In October 2019 I went to Testbash Manchester and had an Unexpo stand where I talked about guilt in software testing and collected things that people felt guilty about. Here's the first part of me reflecting on some of the things that people wrote down. The intro, outro and inbetween is music from the Blue Dot sessions, sourced from freemusicarchiv…

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The Guilty Tester - Episode 11 - Seven Ways I Sabotaged Myself As A Tester 25:55

6 years ago25:55

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Seven different ways I have sabotaged myself as a tester. Also, how I think I have learnt from those mistakes and why they were mistakes in the first place. The talk I mention was from Claire Goss : @ClaireMGoss The intro, outro and inbetween is music from the Blue Dot sessions, sourced from freemusicarchive.org…

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The Guilty Tester - Episode 10 - All By Myself 26:09

6 years ago26:09

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I answer questions about surprises in testing, courage and imperfect release cycles. Perfect Guilty Tester fodder. Questions from: Stuart Crocker - @StooCrock . Paradith - @AjParadith . Nork - @plankovski . The intro, outro and inbetween is music from the Blue Dot sessions, sourced from freemusicarchive.org…

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The Guilty Tester - Episode 9 - Frozen When Your Codes Not Open 50:47

6 years ago50:47

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Do you work in Software Development? Do you struggle with the concept of Release Freezes? You're in the right place then. In this Second slightly festive related episode I talk again to the three guests from episode 8 Gem Hill - @Gem_Hill - from https://letstalkabouttests.xyz/ and https://innerpod.co.uk/ Matthew Bretten - @matthewbretten - bestofth…

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The Guilty Tester - Episode 8 - When A Bug Is Born 32:46

7 years ago32:46

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Do you work in Software Development? Do you want to hear about other peoples Christmas related software problems so you feel better about your own? You're in the right place then. In this first festive related episode I talk to Gem Hill ( @Gem_Hill), Matthew Bretten (@matthewbretten) and Ross Wilson (@rossalexwilson). The intro is music from the Bl…

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The Guilty Tester Episode 7 - Jesper Ottosen -With A Little Help From New Friends 26:56

7 years ago26:56

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Do you ever feel guilty for not meeting the standards set by others in the Software Testing community? You're in the right place then. In this episode I talk to Jesper Ottosen. We discuss traditions, open questions and how to work within contracts which are specifically requesting traditional test practices based on large numbers of test cases. His…

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The Guilty Tester Episode 6 - Stuart Crocker - Crazy Little Thing Called Live 42:20

7 years ago42:20

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Do you ever feel guilty for not meeting the standards set by others in the Software Testing community? You're in the right place then. In this episode I talk to Stuart Crocker. We discuss testing in production, what happens when your ideas are challenging to others, and of course have a little discussion about acting as a gatekeeper. The blogpost w…

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The Guilty Tester Episode 5 - On My Own 20:46

7 years ago20:46

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Do you ever feel guilty for not meeting the standards set by others in the Software Testing community, or even the standards you are setting for yourself? Okay, you are in the right place then. On my own Pretending there's a guest here All alone I talk about my testing Without them I fear there is no point here And yet I make this thing I put it ou…

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The Guilty Tester Episode 4 - Maaret Pyhajarvi - Working Together Is Hard 26:15

7 years ago26:15

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Do you ever feel guilty for not meeting the standards set by others in the Software Testing community? Okay, let's talk about that then. In this episode I talk to Maaret Pyhajarvi. We discuss pairing, mobbing and the futility of forcing people to do things they don't want to do. In amongst a whole host of other topics largely concerned with collabo…

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The Guilty Tester Episode 3 - Christopher Lampert - Not Signing Stuff Off 18:22

7 years ago18:22

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Do you ever feel guilty for not meeting the standards set by others in the Software Testing community? Okay, let's talk about that then. In this episode I talk to Christopher Lampert https://nevertrustadeveloper.wordpress.com. We discuss his software principles including his reluctance to sign work off and how principles which seem easy to keep are…

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The Guilty Tester Episode 2 - Neil Studd - Bugs 30:28

7 years ago30:28

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Do you ever feel guilty for not meeting the standards set by others in the Software Testing community? Okay, let's talk about that then. In this episode I talk to Neil Studd www.neilstudd.com . We discuss his software principles concerning bugs and the things that seem simple in theory are often far from simple in practice. The intro and outro is m…

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1. The Pilot Episode 4:43

7 years ago4:43

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Do you ever feel guilty for not meeting the standards set by others in the Software Testing community? Okay, let's talk about that then. In this pilot episode I explain what I'm trying to do and why. The intro and outro is music from the Blue Dot sessions, sourced from freemusicarchive.org