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"You can't manage what you can't measure." — Peter Drucker   In this insightful episode of RESTalk, host Bill Spohn welcomes Scott Doyle, RESNET's Managing Director of Quality Assurance (QA), for a comprehensive update on what's ahead in the world of RESNET QA®. Scott unpacks the most significant changes hitting the registry, Chapter 9 standards, and the QA app—all designed to modernize, streamline, and strengthen the QA process. The conversation delves into how these updates will affect HERS® raters and providers, with a major focus on the ENERGY STAR QA/QC program. Scott outlines the move toward increased documentation, real-time oversight, and the eventual integration of automation and AI into RESNET's workflow. With the industry's expectations for speed and accuracy climbing, these changes aim to ensure trust, defensibility, and better service. He also gives a call to action: start adapting now by reviewing ENERGY STAR Field Checklist Revision 14. Whether you're a provider, QAD, or rater, this episode equips you with both the “why” and the “what's next” behind the QA evolution—and how to stay ahead of the curve. Note: This episode was recorded on May 1, prior to the recent speculation that the Trump administration is planning to eliminate the EPA and ENERGY STAR. RESNET has been active in advocating for the preservation of the 45L tax credit and ENERGY STAR Homes and will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.  Scott's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-doyle-84750823/ Link to RESTalk Episode 134: Boosting Efficiency: How RESNET's QA App Is Transforming the Industry https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/33586437 Energy Star National Field Rater Checklist, Rev 14: https://www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/2025-01/National%20Rater%20Field%20Checklist_Rev%2014.pdf RESNET QA Compliance Specialist Job Postings: https://www.resnet.us/articles/job-posting-resnet-qa-compliance-specialists-regional-positions/ To the RESNET® community, we hear you and want to engage. Learn more at www.RESNET.us. For more info on this topic, contact RESNET at INFO@RESNET.US  

In this episode, Aouda Ouzza is helping us understand when the Regulatory Affairs person is needed during the design phase. The problem that we will uncover here is the fact that in most cases the design team are calling the Regulatory Affairs person on a project when they have finished everything and they need this person to take care of the registration before launch. But this is wrong, and we'll let you know when and why you should involve them earlier. Listen to this episode.  Who is Aouda Ouzzaa?  Aouda Ouzzaa brings over 16 years of expertise in Regulatory Affairs (RA) and Quality Assurance (QA), supporting the entire product lifecycle—from development to post-market surveillance. She has successfully led projects across pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices (EU MDR), cosmetics, and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD).  Her global regulatory knowledge spans EMA, FDA, GCC, and Rest of World (ROW) markets. Aouda has hands-on experience preparing IND, BLA submissions, and securing orphan drug designations.  As a certified GMP and GDP auditor, Aouda has worked closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with international standards while optimizing regulatory interactions. Her methodical approach and deep understanding of complex regulatory environments make her a strategic asset for organizations navigating global compliance challenges.  Whether you're developing a new drug, launching a medical device, or scaling a digital health solution, Aouda Ouzzaa brings the insight and precision needed to achieve regulatory success.    Who is Monir El Azzouzi?  Monir El Azzouzi is the founder and CEO of Easy Medical Device a Consulting firm that is supporting Medical Device manufacturers for any Quality and Regulatory affairs activities all over the world. Monir can help you to create your Quality Management System, Technical Documentation or he can also take care of your Clinical Evaluation, Clinical Investigation through his team or partners. Easy Medical Device can also become your Authorized Representative and Independent Importer Service provider for EU, UK and Switzerland.  Monir has around 16 years of experience within the Medical Device industry working for small businesses and also big corporate companies. He has now supported around 100 clients to remain compliant on the market. His passion to the Medical Device filed pushed him to create educative contents like, blog, podcast, YouTube videos, LinkedIn Lives where he invites guests who are sharing educative information to his audience. Visit easymedicaldevice.com to know more.  Link Aouda Ouzza LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/aouda-ouzzaa-51877a32  SmartQARA website: https://smartqara.com/  Social Media to follow Monir El Azzouzi Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/melazzouzi Twitter: https://twitter.com/elazzouzim Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/easymedicaldevice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/easymedicaldevice Authorized Representative and Importer services:https://easymedicaldevice.com/authorised-representative-and-importer/  

In the latest episode of the Building Better Businesses podcast, hosts Rob Broadhead and Michael Meloche dive into the art of elevator pitch strategies—a crucial tool for entrepreneurs, developers, and business owners looking to set themselves apart from the competition. This episode explores how to craft a compelling narrative, niche down your audience, and refine your pitch strategies for maximum impact. Why Elevator Pitch Strategies Matter The episode begins with a candid discussion between Rob and Michael about the challenges of entrepreneurship, including finding the balance between good and bad days. They acknowledge the importance of persistence and the ability to adapt—both of which are key when it comes to perfecting your elevator pitch strategies. As Rob puts it, an elevator pitch is more than just explaining what you do—it's about creating a story that resonates. Many developers struggle to answer the question, What do you do? in a way that's engaging and memorable. Too often, the response is a flat, I write code. Instead, they should focus on painting a picture of the value they bring to clients and customers. What Are Elevator Pitch Strategies? Elevator pitch strategies are techniques used to craft a brief and persuasive speech that sparks interest in what you or your business does. Ideally, it should be concise enough to deliver in the time it takes to ride an elevator—around 30 seconds. The goal is to be clear, compelling, and memorable. Why Your Business Needs Strong Elevator Pitch Strategies Your pitch serve multiple purposes: Quickly communicate your unique value proposition Help you stand out in networking situations Can be used in job interviews, sales calls, or investor meetings Ensure you're prepared to talk about your business at any moment Crafting Effective Elevator Pitch Strategies Rob and Michael discuss several key elements of a strong pitch: Focus on the Problem You Solve Instead of stating what you do, articulate what problem you solve. For example, instead of saying, I develop software solutions, say I help businesses streamline their operations by automating their most time-consuming tasks. Keep It Simple and Clear Your pitch should be easy to understand, even for someone outside your industry. Avoid jargon that only insiders would recognize. Make It Memorable Storytelling is a powerful way to create a lasting impression. Use analogies or real-world examples to make your pitch stick in people's minds. Differentiate Yourself What sets you apart from the competition? This could be your approach, your unique expertise, or the specific market you serve. Practice and Refine The best way to perfect your elevator pitch strategies is to practice in front of a mirror, with friends, or even record yourself. Adjust your wording, tone, and body language to ensure confidence and clarity. How Elevator Pitch Strategies Help You Target the Right Audience One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make is trying to appeal to everyone. Rob emphasizes that focusing on a specific audience makes your elevator pitch strategies stronger and more effective. For example, a software developer might start with, I develop custom web applications. But a more refined version could be, I build automation tools for small businesses looking to streamline inventory management and reduce manual errors.The second version is much more targeted and likely to attract the right customers. Real-World Examples of Elevator Pitch Strategies Michael shares his own journey of improving his pitch. Initially, his approach to Quality Assurance (QA) services was too broad, making it difficult to sell. Over time, he refined it to focus on a test-driven QA approach tailored to businesses that prioritize reliability and user experience. Similarly, major brands like Apple have used simple yet powerful pitch, such as 1000 songs in your pocket to describe the iPod. They didn't get bogged down in technical details but instead focused on the experience and value. The Challenge: Create Your Own Elevator Pitch Strategies At the end of the episode, Rob and Michael challenge listeners to refine their own elevator pitch strategies. The challenge is simple: Write down what you do in a single sentence. Identify the key problem you solve for your ideal client. Revise your pitch to focus on value and storytelling. Practice in front of a mirror or with friends. Share with the community for feedback. This exercise helps you hone in on your messaging and ensures that when the opportunity arises, you'll be ready with compelling and memorable elevator pitch strategies. Bonus Tips for Delivering Elevator Pitch Strategies Effectively Engage with your audience – Make eye contact and be personable. Tailor your message – Adjust your approach depending on who you're speaking to. Use a hook – Start with a question or statement that immediately grabs attention. End with a call to action – Provide a way for people to follow up, whether it's a business card, website, or social media. Final Thoughts Strong elevator pitch strategies can open doors and create opportunities. It's not just about selling a product or service—it's about making meaningful connections. Whether you're a developer, entrepreneur, or business owner, investing time in refining your pitch will pay off in the long run. Want to hear more about how to build a better business? Tune into the Building Better Businesses podcast and join the conversation! Stay Connected: Join the Develpreneur Community How are your elevator pitch strategies shaping up? Share your thoughts in the comments or reach out on social media—we'd love to hear your take! We invite you to join our community and share your coding journey with us. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, there's always room to learn and grow together. Contact us at info@develpreneur.com with your questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes. Together, let's continue exploring the exciting world of software development. Additional Resources Pitching Your Services To Your Customers Niche Broad vs. Deep Expertise Launch Your Business – Turn the Revenue Machine On Personal Brand Building – You are the Brand Building Better Businesses – With Bonus Content

In this episode, Maria Diez from CMGMedDev is explaining to us the PCCP tool for SaMD and why it can help a lot. We will also review US vs EU regarding changes to SaMD.  Who is Maria Diez?  María Diez is a seasoned expert in Quality Assurance (QA) and Regulatory Affairs (RA) for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices (IVDs), with over a decade of professional experience in the field. Holding a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, María has specialized in developing and maintaining Quality Management Systems (QMS) in compliance with standards such as ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and IEC 62304. She also brings extensive expertise in ensuring compliance with international medical device regulations, including those of the FDA, MDR, and IVDR. Additionally, María has significant experience in integrating advanced technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, into medical device software (MDSW) and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD).  Currently, María serves as a QA/RA Consultant at CMG MedDev, where she assists medical device manufacturers in bringing safe and effective products to market. Her expertise includes preparing technical documentation for CE marking, managing regulatory submissions for non-European markets, and helping companies navigate evolving global regulatory landscapes. María's passion for education and innovation drives her active participation in industry conferences, where she shares her knowledge on AI-based MDSW/SaMD development and her experiences as a PRRC during the certification process.  Who is Monir El Azzouzi?  Monir El Azzouzi is the founder and CEO of Easy Medical Device a Consulting firm that is supporting Medical Device manufacturers for any Quality and Regulatory affairs activities all over the world. Monir can help you to create your Quality Management System, Technical Documentation or he can also take care of your Clinical Evaluation, Clinical Investigation through his team or partners. Easy Medical Device can also become your Authorized Representative and Independent Importer Service provider for EU, UK and Switzerland.  Monir has around 16 years of experience within the Medical Device industry working for small businesses and also big corporate companies. He has now supported around 100 clients to remain compliant on the market. His passion to the Medical Device filed pushed him to create educative contents like, blog, podcast, YouTube videos, LinkedIn Lives where he invites guests who are sharing educative information to his audience. Visit easymedicaldevice.com to know more.  Link Maria Diez LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/maría-diez-zaera-46460323  CMGMedDev website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cmgmeddev/posts/  PCCP guidance US:   https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/marketing-submission-recommendations-predetermined-change-control-plan-artificial  https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/predetermined-change-control-plans-medical-devices  Social Media to follow Monir El Azzouzi Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/melazzouzi Twitter: https://twitter.com/elazzouzim Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/easymedicaldevice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/easymedicaldevice

In this Mob Mentality Show episode, we dive into the journey of Jeff “Cheezy” Morgan, a coach in Continuous Delivery (CD) and lean thinking. Known for his role in advocating for CD within companies, Jeff shares how his experiences with software development and his recent shift into the café business have shaped his philosophy on people and just-in-time. This discussion explores how Jeff's approach to Agile and CD evolved, his journey into Extreme Programming (XP), and how mob programming impacted his perspective on teamwork and Continuous Integration (CI).  **Jeff's Agile and CD Journey** We start with Jeff's introduction to Agile, discussing the early days of his career when dev practices didn't include CD and the impact of adopting CD in high-stakes projects like Y2K. Jeff describes how learning from Thoughtworks influenced his views on XP and CD, and how he became an advocate, eventually taking CD to different organizations. He also shares what it was like discussing with Woody Zuill and Llewellyn Falco and reflects on the transformative role mob programming has played in his career. **From Pairing to Mobbing**   For Jeff, mob programming was not initially appealing, but over time it became his preferred approach for helping teams. We explore how mobbing enhances CI, tightens communication, and fosters collective learning. Jeff explains how mobbing enables "just-in-time" discussions that align teams on what to build and how it allows real-time feedback on other team members' learning. Jeff also examines the transition from pairing to mobbing, the challenges of mob programming with CI/CD, and why mobbing helps him “get the whole system in the room” for tackling complex problems. **Quality Without QA?**   We dive into the controversial idea of achieving high quality without traditional Quality Assurance (QA). Jeff opens up about years spent wrestling with the role of QA in Agile/CD environments and shares experiments with “test-infected” developers—who took full ownership of quality. He reflects on the pitfalls of relying on “heavyweight” traditional QA processes and automated tests, which often create lean waste, add handoffs, and introduce brittle, flakey tests. Jeff and hosts Austin and Chris discuss whether “shift left” is merely a shift away from QA, the Deming Red Bead experiment's relevance, and whether there's a happy journey for QA professionals on CD teams. **Applying Lean to Cafés**   Outside the tech world, Jeff has found a second passion—running cafés. We discuss how owning two cafés influenced Jeff's perspective on Lean thinking and Agile principles. From supply chain issues during COVID to needing backup suppliers, Jeff discusses if “just-in-time” challenges in the café world mirror software development. He shares valuable insights about hiring, managing consistent delivery, and applying Lean principles to run a resilient business. Additionally, Jeff and Chris exchange stories on chip shortages and if Lean can help address real-world supply chain issues. **More from Jeff**   Finally, we tackle some big questions: What does DevOps mean in today's Agile world? Should “DevOps” be responsible for shielding organizations from developers? How does Test-Driven Development (TDD) factor into DevOps scripts, and can mobbing help break down silos that traditionally separated devs, ops, and QA? Join us for this wide-ranging conversation with Jeff “Cheezy” Morgan to uncover actionable insights for anyone involved in Agile, CD, DevOps, or Lean. Whether you're in software, QA, or running a small business, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways on quality, learning, and resilience.  Video and Show Notes: https://youtu.be/OJ5d6qLIQRY   

Next to how much you produce, the quality of products is an equally important side of the coin in manufacturing. Quality assurance serves as the process of maintaining consistency, preventing defective products, and adhering to industry regulations in manufacturing goods. You can learn more about it from this episode or read about it on our blog More information about MRPeasy software at our website mrpeasy.com

This week, we are pleased to have Stewart Fossceco, Head of Non-Clinical and Diagnostics Statistics at Zoetis and an expert in pharmaceutical manufacturing, join us on the Data in Biotech podcast. We sat down with Stewart to discuss implementing and improving Quality Assurance (QA) processes at every stage of biotech manufacturing, from optimizing assay design and minimizing variability in early drug development to scaling this up when moving to full production. Stewart talks from his experiences on the importance of experimental design, understanding variability data to inform business decisions, and the pitfalls of over measuring.  Along with host Ross Katz, Stewart discusses the value of statistical simulations in mapping out processes, identifying sources of variability, and what this looks like in practice. They also explore the importance of drug stability modeling and how to approach it to ensure product quality beyond the manufacturing process. Data in Biotech is a fortnightly podcast exploring how companies leverage data innovation in the life sciences. --- Chapter Markers [1:39] Stewart starts by giving an overview of his career in biotech manufacturing. [3:54] Stewart talks about optimizing processes to control product quality in the early stages of the drug development process. [7:27] Ross asks Stewart to speak more about how to optimize and minimize the variability of assays to increase confidence in clinical results. [12:11] Stewart explains the importance of understanding how assay variability influences results and how to handle this when making business decisions. [14:13] Ross and Stewart discuss the issue of assay variability in relation to regulatory scrutiny. [17:07] Stewart walks through the benefits of using statistical simulation tools to better understand how an assay performs. [19:49] Stewart highlights the importance of understanding at which stage sampling has the greatest impact on decreasing variability [22:09] Stewart answers the question of how monitoring processes change when moving to full production scale. [26:39] Stewart outlines stability modeling and the importance of stability programs in biotech manufacturing. [30:38] Stewart shares his views on the biggest challenges that biotech manufacturers face around data. --- Download our latest white paper on “Using Machine Learning to Implement Mid-Manufacture Quality Control in the Biotech Sector.” Visit this link: https://connect.corrdyn.com/biotech-ml

Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC) and commissioning are three crucial steps in the construction process. Often these steps are seen by only a few people involved in a project, so we are shedding some light on what they are, how they work, and why they are so important.  We are joined by Andrew Bleackley from Wood Group, to walk us through the basics of QA, QC, and Commissioning.Support the showConnect with us on Instagram or Facebook - @wattsthewordpodcast

Heath has been in private practice mental health since 1993 and holds a dual Ph.D. in Neuropsychology and Forensic Psychology.  He has consulted across the United States on designing and operating psychiatric units and worked with a medical team providing Quality Assurance (QA) surveys and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) training.  He spent over a decade training first responders, military, and law enforcement on crisis & hostage negotiation techniques and best practices.He currently manages a boutique private practice clinic supervising a team of clinicians and providing coaching services in the U.S. and abroad in the areas of business, relationships, mindfulness, and mindset.  He hosts the weekly psychology self-help podcast, TherapyBites, now on its 82nd episode.  He hosts The Question-in-Question jeopardy-style psychological gameshow podcast and Executive Espresso: Caffeinated Conversations, both of which air twice weekly and livestream via the Twitter/X platform @therapy_bites and on Youtube @therapybites.His work with coaching clients is built on a cognitive & existential psychology model of identifying schemas (ways of thinking) that tend to sabotage chances of success in business, relationships, and life.  He then collaborates with clients on readily actionable techniques to restructure with more adaptable, success-promoting programming.How to Be Balanced, Beautiful and Abundant?For more information go to…https://www.rebeccaelizabethwhitman.com/Https://linktr.ee/rebeccaewhitman This is The Quickest & Easiest Way To Your Own Side Hustle!Show me how----->https://balancedbeautifulabundant.com/

In this episode, our host, Michael Brooks, welcomes a special guest, Jay, the CEO of Automating Things, a leader in the world of Quality Assurance (QA) and automation. Jay shares insights into the dynamic world of QA and how it's a game-changer for businesses.Key Takeaways:- Jay emphasizes the significance of automation in every aspect of business. It's not about doing everything automatically but finding the right balance between automation and human intervention.- Automating Things specializes in helping companies scale rapidly. Jay shares a remarkable success story of a client who grew from 25 to 250 employees with their support.- QA is essential for software development, ensuring that applications work flawlessly. Jay discusses the ideal QA-to-developer ratio and how his team blends automation and manual QA for optimal results.- Jay's company also offers security services, including penetration testing, to safeguard businesses from cyber threats and phishing attempts.- Custom software development companies and SaaS startups looking to enhance their QA processes find value in partnering with Automating Things.Don't miss this insightful conversation about the future of QA and automation in the business world. If you're an entrepreneur or part of a tech-driven company, this episode is a must-watch! Subscribe to Scaling Edge for more game-changing discussions with industry leaders.#QA #Automation #ScalingEdge #BusinessGrowth #PenetrationTesting #Entrepreneurship #TechTalk #QualityAssurance #SaaS #scalability

Dive into the world of Agile software development, quality assurance, and testing in this knowledge and experience-packed podcast episode! Join a former QA Manager turned Product Manager and an Enterprise Agility Coach as we explore key topics around agile development and testing!#AgileDevelopment #QualityAssurance #TestingInAgile #SoftwareQuality #TechDebt #CrossFunctionality #AutomationTesting #ShiftLeft #ScrumGuide #TechnicalProductPeople #SoftwareBugs #ReleaseProcesses #PodcastDiscussion #AgileMindset #EngineeringMindset #podcast 0:00 Topic Intro: Testing and Agile0:16 Quality in the Scrum Guide2:44 Tech Debt4:15 Cross Functionality6:23 Analytical & Engineering Mindset10:29 Testing Mindset11:25 Unburdening Development14:50 Aligning Product and Quality18:18 Technical Product People22:01 Experiences with Bugs26:15 Grades of Service29:22 Shift Left34:07 Automation37:15 Advanced Release Processes43:01 Wrap-Up= = = = = = = = = = = =Watch it on YouTubePlease Subscribe to our YouTube Channel= = = = = = = = = = = =Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596Google Podcasts:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNzgxMzE5LnJzcwSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ee3506fc-38f2-46d1-a301-79681c55ed82/Agile-Podcast= = = = = = = = = = = = 

Michael McSweeney - Career Technical Education CoordinatorMichael provides resources and support for Donald Chaiken Building Industry Technology Academy instructors and students. He represents the construction industry by educating school districts, counselors and parents on the growing demand for skilled craftspeople and viable career paths construction has to offer. He has 35 years experience as a General Contractor and served as Sr. Housing Policy Advisor for the San Diego BIA. Michael joined BITA in 2021.Email: mmcsweeney@mychf.orgCall: (619) 884-5354AboutPublic affairs professional leveraging over 20 years of experience specializing in representing the interests of relevant businesses, organizations or associations. Demonstrates expertise in identifying and developing strategic opportunities for engagement and/or partnership to cultivate and build relationships and open communication channels in support of concerns and investments. Extensive experience with long-range planning encompassing land use, housing, transportation, and water planning. Tenacious communicator and trusted advisor to convey complex concepts and information well with internal and external stakeholders, customers, and the public. Proven track record planning, managing, and participating in the work of teams engaged in developing, implementing, testing, and evaluating programs or projects of significant impact in terms of cost and service impact.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS— Represented the interests of the almost 700 member companies and their 40,000 employees on a wide range of public policy issues, which affect their businesses and livelihoods.— As part of the local BIA's legislative efforts, advocates for legislation, candidates, and positions in North San Diego County that are compatible with Building Industry Association of San Diego County legislative priorities.— Established and built business from start up to generate $600K figure sales annually. Sold services to residential homeowners and produced 100% of all new business through referrals. Fostered relationships by building trust and rapport with customers.— Prepared and produced construction estimates for projects averaging $650K and 6-9 months in duration, developed and managed full scope of work, acquired permits, and provided Quality Assurance (QA).  

This week, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, join host Kimberly Rhodes to answer listener questions from the recent episode about Two-Person Teams. They tackle topics ranging from two-person team collaboration techniques to their innovative approach to team cooldown periods and the benefits for individuals and the overall project workflow. Listen in as they discuss their journey in refining the on-call process and the power of "spring cleaning" to address unresolved issues. Tune in to this episode for valuable advice based on questions asked by listeners like you.Show Notes: [00:00] - Kimberly dives into today's episode with more listener questions sourced from various platforms beginning with Kenneth from LinkedIn and his question about how a two-person team can be resilient to vacation, sickness, and turnover.  [00:42] - Jason shares how having multiple two-person teams and time-boxed cycles allows for handling absences. [02:52] - "Scope is this magical flexible bubble of energy that you can squeeze into different size containers."[04:24] - A viewer on YouTube responds to David's remarks about trust in teams by asking if there are any prerequisites for trustworthy individuals. [04:51] - The critical foundation of a long-term collaboration: David shares why trusting employees is a worthwhile investment and how to establish the right boundaries within your organization to build trust.[08:30] - How the concept of the "trust battery" (introduced by Toby from Shopify) helps in understanding the dynamics of trust and its impact on relationships and perceptions.[10:02] - Trust is a gradual process that allows individuals to gain confidence and demonstrate their readiness for higher levels of responsibility.[11:23] - The next question comes from a voicemail inquiring about how Quality Assurance (QA) and testing are handled at 37signals and the interaction between QA and the six-week cycles of the Shape Up paradigm.[12:16] - David reveals the priorities of 37signal's recently revamped QA approach with two QA team members and no more reliance on external vendors.[13:12] - The importance of customer data using the example of the launch of a card table feature in Basecamp.[16:27] - You are responsible for your own work; the QA team is there to find the edge cases, not the other way around.[17:18] - QA (like many things) is everyone's job: how the 37signals model helps individuals level up more quickly AND ensures that the quality is right when things ship. [18:26] - Justice, a fan of Jason and David's books and products, emailed a question about how 37signals handles bugs, smaller tasks, and standalone features that vary in time requirements.[19:10] - Clearing up the confusion about the 6-week rule. The distinction between proactive and reactive work and ensuring efficient project handling.[21:49] - The 37signals "spring cleaning" approach to tackling non-critical but lingering issues, allowing for dedicated time for focused resolution while preventing constant interruptions in delivering ambitious goals.[24:11] - Cleaning up your own s***! An explanation of 37signals two-tier code system for handling issues [25:41] - How the on-call rotation works at 37signals.[25:51] - The on-call rhythm: a chance to stretch problem-solving muscles for a period. [27:37] - The vital role of the cooldown at 37signals: empowering developers and designers to recharge and fostering a balance between ambition and reflection.[31:41] - Do you have questions for David and Jason about a better way to work and run your business? Leave your voicemails at 708-628-7850 or send an email. Remember, you can find show notes and transcripts on our website. Links and Resources:Two-Person Teams | REWORK Sign up for a 30-day free trial at Basecamp.comHEY World | HEY Dev.37signals37signals on YouTubeThe REWORK podcastThe 37signals Dev Blog@reworkpodcast on Twitter@37signals on Twitter 

Episode 008:  Harsh Thakkar  (@harshvthakkar)  interviews Hemish Ilangaratne (@hemish-ilangaratne), the founder of Rx-Group.io,  a recruitment firm focused on the quality assurance space in the US and Europe.In this episode, Hemish shares his insights on building a company culture around quality, the importance of references in job applications, and tips for job seekers who have recently been laid off.-----Links:* Rx-Group.io on LinkedIn* Do you love LS 360 and want to see Harsh's smiling face? Subscribe to our YouTube channel.------Show Notes:(5:47) - Common challenges when hiring for QA roles(9:32)- Top traits of a strong candidate for a QA role(12:42)- How can companies be more creative with hiring?(25:12)- Importance of quality culture and QA leaders in an organization(30:22)- 30-60-90 days plan for QA folks who have been laid off -----For more, check out the podcast website - www.lifesciencespod.com

IWD Agency - Visit Our Website Contact Us:  hi@iwdagency.com Blog Post Marketing Services   Wondering what goes into the process of designing an ecommerce store? In this episode, we discuss all the steps you can expect, working with an ecommerce agency. Here's how we build for high conversions!   ==============================================================   BOOKMARKS: 00:00 - Designing a High Converting eCommerce Store 00:50 - Onboarding Call 01:11 - Client Questionnaire 01:38 - Choosing the Right Platform 02:37 - Product Types, Product Configuration 03:05 - Brand Style Guides and Alternative Solutions 04:32 - Competitor Analysis: Direct & In-Direct Competitors 05:08 - Customer Demographics 05:26 - Product Catalogs, Product Pages, Category Pages 05:47 - Designing for eCommerce: Functional Design 06:21 - Low-Fidelity Wireframes and User Experience (UX) 09:27 - Design Process 12:13 - Product Configurations, Extensions, and Customization 13:05 - Designing for Mobile & Desktop 13:40 - Client Feedback and Revisions 14:48 - Going into the Development Stage 15:52 - Responsive Design: Design Breakpoints 16:35 - Quality Assurance (QA) and Testing 17:40 - Delivering to the Client, Going Live 18:20 - Site Optimization   ============================================================== Other eCommerce Resources:   What's New in Adobe Commerce 2.4? Magento 2 Upgrade (Adobe Commerce) Guide: Best Practices, Frequency & Cost Proven Metrics for Your eCommerce Success Using AOV & CRO The Rise & Fall of Peloton Shopify Plus VS. Adobe Commerce Adobe Commerce: Open Source VS. Commerce Adobe Commerce Pricing 10 Best Adobe Commerce B2B Features What is Adobe Analytics? Walmart Shares eCommerce Technologies with Adobe Commerce What is Adobe Experience Manager?     ============================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel   IWD Agency offers online business solutions that help maximize the retailer's consumer base with a professional website, online branding, marketing, and optimizing the overall customer retail experience. Discover the true value of your brand with professional solutions offered by experts in the online retail industry. IWD Agency YouTube channel is focused on providing quality content information, news, tips, tricks, and much more. On our YouTube channel, you'll find all the necessary information that you need to maximize your eCommerce biz. So, make sure to follow our content, share these videos, give us a thumbs up, and leave a comment below.   ============================================================== Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Linkedin Pinterest Twitter  While you're at it, check out our blogs. ===========================================================

Vill du hålla koll på den senaste utvecklingen inom Quality Assurance och mjukvarutestning? Den 14:e upplagan av World Quality Report är ute. Ta reda på mer om trender, globalt, per sektor och region på detta webbseminarium. Du kan få nya insikter om ditt företag och se hur du klarar dig mot konkurrenterna, allt detta tack vare denna rapport. Webinar med Jonas Jaani, Magnus Loveman, Daniel Lindström och Johan Lasson. Om du är intresserad av att ladda ner hela rapporten, gå till https://www.sogeti.se/utforska/rapporter/WQR-22-23/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jaani/message

Welcome to ERUPT, the home for how businesses can scale and transform. Throughout this podcast, we aim to inspire and educate to help you and your business to thrive. Within this series in partnership with A1QA, Randyl discusses what role Quality Assurance (QA) plays as a means for successful digital transformation and how you embed QA throughout a digital transformation project.

Welcome to ERUPT, the home for how businesses can scale and transform. Throughout this podcast, we aim to inspire and educate to help you and your business to thrive. Within this series in partnership with A1QA, Deepak discusses software quality and what it is for different companies as well as how narrow-focused Quality Assurance (QA) specialists make the project more effective than cross-functional QA engineers.

This week, Nigel and Tazziii welcome Producer Mike Anderson to talk about his journey into the video games industry. We have a deep conversation as Mike discusses the path that led him from Quality Assurance (QA) through to his current role at the London-based indie game studio Ustwo Games. He breaks down what is involved in being a Producer as he recaps what made their breakout hit Monument Valley such a success. Mike is also an advocate for improved representation in games and talks about the case for diversity in the industry and the work he does with the POC In Play organisation. We also get into what makes the Nintendo DS such a great console! Show notes: https://mayamada.com/story-x-story-114-behind-the-story-with-mike-anderson-video-games/

What's the best way to develop world-class Quality Assurance (QA)  professionals in the clinical trials industry? That's one of the key questions explored during Linda Sullivan's interview with David Fryrear, Executive Vice President and Head of Quality Assurance at Astellas Pharma, Inc. Clinical QA was first defined as “auditing,” says Fryrear, but it has morphed into a critical element in Quality Management Systems and is continuing to transform itself today. In addition, Fryrear notes, QA is now a resource for business partners and is a key contributor and independent voice in critical decision-making in the clinical trials process. Today, Fryrear says, top-notch QA professionals must demonstrate an ability to go beyond simply being well versed in regulatory and compliance issues, but must have different competencies, including an understanding of risk management, the ability to interpret data and apply critical thinking to solve problems as well as communicate effectively with peers and business partners. Fryrear notes that Astellas has mapped out the core competencies needed and provides employees with opportunities to work closely with experienced staff to learn about and broaden their knowledge and expertise. “Quality is not the responsibility of QA – it is something that everyone needs to get involved in,” says Sullivan. Want to suggest a topic for CTO? Just email Linda Sullivan at lsullivan@wcgclinical.com

Seja qual for a função dentro de um squad da NTT DATA Brasil, estudar tem que fazer parte da rotina. Neste episódio, você vai descobrir como uma empresa gigante se organiza para atender a diferentes empresas, na voz da galera que tem a mão na massa e a antena ligada. Gabs Ferreira, Desenvolvedor, Instrutor e Criador de conteúdo, convida três profissionais que revelam os bastidores do trabalho e falam sobre os principais desafios e fatores que garantem boas entregas e um clima muito legal. São eles Eduardo Martins, Test Consultant na NTT DATA Brasil, Eloi Silvestre Coelho, Test Analyst na NTT DATA Brasil e Victoria Gonçalves Lopes Farias, QA Sênior na NTT DATA Brasil.

DGQA- This organization is more than a hundred years old and provides Quality Assurance (QA) cover for the entire range of Arms, ammunition, Equipment, and Stores supplied to Armed Forces. Apart from QA activities, the organization is responsible for import substitution and associates with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in the development projects. It also ensures Documentation, Codification, and Standardisation Action for minimizing the variety of components / equipments. The other services rendered are promotion of small-scale industries, Post procurement services, Defect Investigations, and Technical Consultancy to the users, Ministry and the Production Agencies. How does DGQA help keep Defense Services to be strong fighting machine ? Tune into know about all of about this premier institute . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're pleased to introduce a new segment that will be coming to The Agile CTO podcast that will focus on quality assurance (QA) and automated testing.  On this episode, we talk with the co-hosts of the new segment, Clint Hill and Ross Coetzee, to find out what will be discussed.  Join us as we discuss: -Why we're bringing new voices onto the podcast -The backgrounds of Clint and Ross -What the new segment will be about Keep connected with The Agile CTO at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for The Agile CTO in your favorite podcast player.

“Most decisions are not binary, and there are usually better answers waiting to be found  if you do the analysis and involve the right people.” -Jamie Dimon    The topics of real time data and data analytics are discussed in many businesses circles these days. As the RESNET Board and Quality Assurance (QA) team charts a path to move RESNET QA from the gold standard to platinum, data analytics will pay a large role.What strategic initiatives are being considered to advance the QA function? We welcome back RESNET's multifaceted QA Team - Laurel Elam, Billy Giblin, and Scott Doyle for an interactive overview of the QA team's activities, achievements, and plans. We learn how they are looking at data to help determine how much quality assurance is required as well as to track rating activity more easily in the RESNET National Registry. We hear of efforts to convert the Quality Assurance Review Checklist into an online form/app to make updates to the RESNET National Registry more easily available through continuous maintenance. Also underway is the creation of a system to track the entire chain of custody among HERS Raters, RFIs and Energy Modelers in the RESNET National Registry. The RESNET QA Team will also carry out an educational campaign aimed at the industry, builders, and program sponsors to continue to improve consistency through quality assurance oversight. The team closes the conversation by commending the spirit of the people in the industry who continued to get the job done in 2021. The RESNET QA Team remains available for technical assistance and technical questions at the following email addresses: Laurel@RESNET.US Scott@RESNET.US Billy@RESNET.US   RESTalk: To the RESNET community, we hear you and want to engage. Learn more at www.RESNET.us Or for more info on this topic contact RESNET at INFO@RESNET.US

Ahoy visitante, entre sem deixar a porta da Taverna bater! No episódio de hoje, convidamos a Maria Clara e a Taís para falarem sobre o Universo de Quality Assurance (QA). Abordamos sobre o que é a área, como funciona o trabalho delas e como são as relações (e os embates) com a galera dev. Então, … Read Article Read More O conteúdo EP030 – Universo QA aparece primeiro em Taverna da Programação.

We get this question pretty often, especially when speaking at conferences: I'm a tester or quality assurance (QA) specialist at a company that just adopted Scrum, am I now out of a job? The quick answer is: Of course not, but there are likely some changes coming your way. Quality isn't optional in Scrum. Software testing is a much-needed skill on a Scrum Team. Ryan and Todd take the question head-on in today's video. This is one of those Scrum Master interview questions about the Scrum Events that can throw you off. Do you understand how a Scrum Team makes sure that they deliver high-quality products? These Scrum Master day in the life questions can be tricky. The backlog refinement meeting is important. Perhaps some Scrum Master training could help? Want to learn more about Scrum? Buy Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems - https://amzn.to/3fMpH5a Join Ryan and Todd in a Professional Scrum Master course: https://www.scrum.org/agile-humans And make sure you subscribe to the channel! DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide, I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge for you! Thank you for supporting the channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week! FTC DISCLAIMER: This video is not sponsored by anyone. Sharing Scrum knowledge to help you grow as a Scrum Practitioner and to solve complex problems. #scrum #agile #professional scrumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you want insight into what is important to consider for your QA process? In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about: - QA considerations for your eLearning projects. - How to write an effective facilitator guide. - Dealing with difficult stakeholders. Here are the resources mentioned: - eLearning Style Guide: https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/elearning-style-guide Our intent with Belvista Studios' Insights is to support others in the industry to take their instructional design and eLearning skills to the next level by sharing raw insights into what we are learning as a team at Belvista Studios.

In today's Business Analyst training we are talking about workflow statuses in Jira! If you are a Business Analysts, Product Owner, Product Manager, IT Project Manager, Quality Assurance (QA) engineer, scrum master or just anyone working in Jira - you will find this helpful!! In this video I will walk you through how I have my Jira project setup to use workflows. You will see the different statuses I have created and how I use these Jira workflow statuses to help me manage my user stories and backlog. This is great for those who have to manage an agile team and provides an insight into a real world agile processes. -------///----- Hi I'm Karaleise and I have over 10 years experience working as a business analyst and I help people to start and grow their business analyst careers. Get the Business Analyst Job Market Report Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3p9sM2m Schedule an appointment with me here: https://karaleise.com/book-a-call/ Get more resources on my website at: www.karaleise.com ---//--- This podcast the Business Analyst career in a real world way. You can find help here on Business Analyst interview questions and answers https://youtu.be/-VoLohvGliw Get a look into Business Analyst day in the life https://youtu.be/ObCOPm-7SmY Find out about Business Analyst roles and responsibilities https://youtu.be/uVaEjQMUXXg https://youtu.be/RRahCq3mWmw https://youtu.be/f2kgRIhr6Vs You can also answer questions on business analysis skills and job opportunities: https://youtu.be/f2kgRIhr6Vs I have done videos that help you prepare for the business analyst interview by giving you the questions likely to be asked when looking for a business analyst job. https://youtu.be/zKE20HRdpio https://youtu.be/JlYRRlw3Qug There is resume help so you can refine your Business Analyst resume https://youtu.be/bPMlT46p7-8 Also business analysis case studies and how to take a problem and apply your business analysis skills to solve it https://youtu.be/rNIuLecOY7Y https://youtu.be/O1-ow6yyGKk And a whole lot more... Thanks for listening Real World Business Analysis with Karaleise! --//-- Business analysis business analyst jira agile methodology business requirements documents Karaleise a day in the life of a business analyst what does a business analyst do what does a business system's analyst do Karaleise bsuiness analyst training karaleise business analyst karaleise business analysis karaleise business analyst interview questions and answers karaleise writing user stories --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/karaleise-wahrmann/support

Modern businesses run on code - and ensuring code quality is crucial to success.  To get the inside scoop on Quality Assurance (QA), Dan Lines talks with Erika Chestnut, Head of QA at Calendly at what you need to do to set up QA that works for your business needs, how to socialize the right values for your team, what not to do, and how to adapt these processes when necessary. Join the Dev Interrupted Discord Community: https://discord.gg/QMZv8QVfCK Visit the Dev Interrupted Website: https://devinterrupted.com/Get in touch with Erika: https://www.erikachestnut.com/Have 60 seconds? Review the show on Apple Podcasts

Quality Assurance (QA) testing is often done at the end of the software development process. On this episode of Dynamic Developer​, host Bill Detwiler speaks with Deborah Lewis, a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer at Red Ventures, about why this is a bad idea. The pair discusses the importance of QA, how QA engineers can work effectively with other teams involved in the developer process (developers, product managers, etc.) and how technologies like automation are changing software testing. Deborah has held roles as both a scrum master​ and a project manager​. She's also a co-worker of mine. Spotify: https://tek.io/34Vo2mT Stitcher: https://tek.io/2KkwjHG Apple Podcasts: https://tek.io/2xQUSt5 Google Play: https://tek.io/3btMluL Follow Bill Detwiler: https://twitter.com/billdetwiler Watch more TechRepublic videos: https://www.youtube.com/techrepublic TechRepublic on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechRepublic/ TechRepublic on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TechRepublic/ TechRepublic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techrepublic/ TechRepublic on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techrepublic/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Insurance Insights, we speak with Jason Benfield, Director, Product Management, Micro Focus and Panchal Barua, Director, Quality Engineering, Capgemini Financial Services, about how financial services firms are approaching the role of Quality in development and testing. How is Quality Engineering (QE) different from Quality Assurance (QA), and what are the benefits of integrating it with a DevOps methodology? Tune in to learn more.

In this episode, we speak with Jason Benfield, Director, Product Management, Micro Focus and Panchal Barua, Director, Quality Engineering, Capgemini Financial Services, about how financial services firms are approaching the role of Quality in development and testing. How is Quality Engineering (QE) different from Quality Assurance (QA), and what are the benefits of integrating it with a DevOps methodology? Tune in to learn more.

A Mesa Redonda da Quality Engineering Unit reuniu-se para discutir da transição do Quality Assurance (QA) para o Quality Engineering (QE) https://qeunit.com Subscreva ao podcast para seguir os próximos episódios

A Mesa Redonda da Quality Engineering Unit reuniu-se para discutir da transição do Quality Assurance (QA) para o Quality Engineering (QE) https://qeunit.com Subscreva ao podcast para seguir os próximos episódios

A Mesa Redonda da Quality Engineering Unit reuniu-se para discutir da transição do Quality Assurance (QA) para o Quality Engineering (QE) https://qeunit.com Subscreva ao podcast para seguir os próximos episódios

This week, the crew sits down to talk about interviewing, both from the side of the interviewer and from the side of interviewee. What are we looking for? What are the red flags? What kinds of questions should we be asking? Are we putting too much faith in the sanctity of the interview process? And, why the heck does Zappos offer to pay you $2,000 not to work there ( https://www.businessinsider.com/zappos-tony-hsieh-paid-new-workers-to-quit-the-offer-2020-11 ) ?! This discussion is particularly insightful because Carol shares her perspective as a female which includes things most men will have never considered. For example, did you know that you can ask ahead of time who will be interviewing you? And, that it's even OK to ask for a woman to be present on the interview panel? This underscores the importance of creating and hiring for a diverse team: everyone's perspective is different; and, everyone's perspective is valuable. And, when we only hire people that look and act like us, we only see the human experience through a small window. Each week, our top Patreon supporters get a sponsored shout-out. And, today's shout-out goes to Girls Who Code ( https://girlswhocode.com/ ) , an organization who's mission it is to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. Triumphs & Failures ------------------- * Adam's Triumph - In 2014, he wrote REST Assured ( https://restassuredbook.com/ ) , a no-nonsense ebook about architecting RESTful APIs. Now in 2021 - by popular demand - this digital work is finally coming to a paperback near you! And of course, we're all demanding signed copies! * Ben's Failure - this past week just left him feeling destroyed. Between the "Spring forward" clock change, an absurd number of meetings, and the abysmal performance of his ColdFusion custom tag DSL inside a Docker container, this whole week has felt like a kick in the gut. Not every week is going to be a winner; and, he just hopes that next week is better! * Carol's Triumph - she bought a daily-planer to help her keep track of what she's done today ; and, what she needs to get done tomorrow. Part optimization, part self-care, writing everything down allows her to see a clear record of what she's accomplished; which, in turn, allows her to embrace her own success and feel good about stepping away from her desk when she needs to take a break. * Tim's Triumph - his plan is really coming together! After months-and-months of consulting with customers, writing business plans, organizing marketing campaigns, collecting testimonials, obtaining budgets, running things by Legal, and working with Quality Assurance (QA), all the pieces are falling into place. And, for him, it's been a truly humbling experience. As engineers, we can be lulled into thinking that we are the center of the universe ; but, when one see just how many people are involved in bringing a product to market, it becomes clear that we are just small cogs in a massive, harmonious machine. Notes & Links ------------- * The MEGA Interview Guide ( https://github.com/danieldelcore/mega-interview-guide ) - a humble guide to give developers the tools they need to nail technical interviews! * Awesome Interview Questions ( https://github.com/DopplerHQ/awesome-interview-questions ) - a curated list of lists of technical interview questions. * Cracking the Coding Interview ( https://github.com/careercup/CtCI-6th-Edition ) - the 6th edition of the book's crowd-sourced solutions guide. * MOVA ( https://www.theregister.com/2021/03/10/fake_mova_programming ) - a fake programming language created to help weed-out nefarious recruiters and engineers. * How to Deal with Difficult People on Software Projects ( https://www.howtodeal.dev/ ) - a breakdown of different work personalities and how to work effectively with them. Follow the show! Our website is workingcode.dev ( https://workingcode.dev/ ) and we're @WorkingCodePod on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/WorkingCodePod ) and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/workingcodepod/ ). New episodes weekly on Wednesday. And, if you're feeling the love, support us on Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/workingcodepod ).

With the latest buggy debacle that was the Cyberpunk 2077 release, Penguin & Termite are inspired to talk about video game testing and Quality Assurance (QA). What does this process look like? What are the relationships between testers, development studios, and publishers? How has testing changed over the years? All this and more... Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-QInzlg Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website. Julio is a Quality Assurance (QA) engineer, so we discuss what does it mean to be a successful QA engineer in a Scrum/Agile team. In this conversation, we talk about the need to help the whole team feel responsible for the quality of their deliverable. In other words, we talk about how to get the whole team to think like a QA engineer.  We also talk about the focus on this episode: success as a Scrum Master. In this regard, Julio shares how Scrum Masters can work with QA engineers specifically, to help them improve, and work better with the rest of the team. In this segment, we also discuss some of the pitfalls of estimation. Featured Retrospective Format for the Week: People, Process and Technology Julio’s preferred formats revolve around the triad of improvement: people, processes, and technology. He describes how he usually organizes retrospectives around these three topics, and how teams reacted when he deviated from these 3 topics.    Do you wish you had decades of experience? Learn from the Best Scrum Masters In The World, Today! The Tips from the Trenches - Scrum Master edition audiobook includes hours of audio interviews with SM’s that have decades of experiences: from Mike Cohn to Linda Rising, Christopher Avery, and many more. Super-experienced Scrum Masters share their hard-earned lessons with you. Learn those today, make your teams awesome!    About Julio de Lima Julio is a Principal QA Engineer working for Capco that believes in the Culture of QA. He has been sharing professional insights and experiences on a daily basis and has more than 4500 students in his 4 online courses. In 2020, he was elected the Brazilian Testing reference practitioner.  You can link with Julio de Lima on LinkedIn and connect with Julio de Lima on Twitter.

Intro to QA We cover what QA engineer does. First by explaining the differences between manual vs automated testing, and how this is used in…

On this episode of Labs Live, Dan and Tobi welcome Katrina Ohlemacher and Jon Guest, Quality Engineers at Detroit Labs. They’ll discuss the role of Quality Assurance (QA) at Labs, the myth that the QA's job is to break things, and how QA's role leads to superior product experiences.

In Part 2 of this 3 part series, Paul, Rich & Postlight Managing Partner Chris LoSacco talk about two more mistakes you’re making with your product, neglecting your tooling and single sourcing your Quality Assurance (QA). We discuss how you can optimize your tooling setup to be more productive and catch errors early in the development process. We also talk about how product managers can help select the right tools and why QA should be baked into the whole process.  Links:  Clubhouse  Basecamp

Often, the last line of defense to make sure your feature meets quality standards before you deploy your code is QA. In this episode, I invited a QA engineer to talk shop. We talked about what it's like to work with QA, and more importantly, what the expectations of both the developer and QA are to have a positive relationship.-----------------

Today’s it’s my pleasure to welcome John Thies as my guest on the show!   Today John and I are talking all about the pre-send process and making sure you have a solid QA process in place. QA stands for Quality Assurance and is essentially making sure that everything is right and as it should be before you hit the send button – something that for many marketers is still a source of great stress and worry each and every time! But a great QA process will help to alleviate some of that and give you the confidence in your campaigns. Now of course, that doesn’t mean that mistakes are never going to happen, we’re all human! But it will help to reduce the likelihood of them occurring. But, when they do, don’t panic! Just make sure you have a solid plan in place to deal with those mistakes.   All emails should go through a Quality Assurance (QA) process before being broadcast; This process not only needs to test and produce error-free emails but do it as quickly as possible.     In this episode John and I discuss…   What to do if you do make a mistake   Why its so important to have a solid QA process and what makes a good one?   Some of the important elements in a good QA process? You can also download our checklist here > https://e-focusmarketing.com/free-guides/pre-send-checklist/   How do you manage the process on your own and  when there’s multiple people involved?   Why you need to check every email nowadays and not just your main template   Is spam testing still a thing we need to worry about?!   Find more show notes and resources here: https://e-focusmarketing.com/podcast/episode14/  

When it comes to hiring and processes, we need to know where to find capable staff, define their roles and make sure they have a process to follow. At what point should you be looking to hire people? Maybe at the $500k/year OR 30 SKUS mark.  Project Manager When do you need one? A number of SKUs/complexity determines this.  $500K/30 SKUs - need a project manager - too much for one person So maybe hire a part-time project manager.  What does a project manager need to do? Don't have to be an Amazon specialist. Their job is like lean manufacturing: deal with bottlenecks and mistakes. They make sure jobs are done and done correctly. It's better to order a “lean” expert or a “sigma-6 green belt”. Out of 700 processes maybe 72-100 are Amazon specific. Rest is things like:  How do you hire someone? What is the email sequence? What is “sigma-6 ”? It's a ready-made control quality and system development process. What is the difference between Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC)? A quality Assurance manager develops and maintains the processes. They do periodic audits of the system. The Quality Control Inspector inspects and then reports on the staff's use of the processes. Your “C” level or CEO or COO will be QC inspector when it's a really small company. For slightly larger companies, the project manager typically plays the role of  Quality Control Inspector. But once you get over 15-20 people, you'll need to have a specific Control Control Inspector -they would be the Amazon experts in TOS/legal compliance when hiring and processes are in place. How do you hire a part-time Project Manager? There are numerous places - don't look for an Amazon specialist; look for a project management specialist. The PM (Project Manager) is there trying to locate the bottlenecks and mistakes for the QC inspector to give you feedback and then they implement the fixes when hiring and processes are involved. In the online world, you need to make sure they are proficient in the practice of choice. E.g. familiar with sigma 6 -and proficient in the tools of choice. onlinejobs.ph is good but they are tabbed out - not enough people to fill roles. If they were any good, they'd already had a job. Hiring a PM in-house is ideal. GoHire () software does a bunch of things - it's for North America. Look in the real world! Reed uses Gohire programme - it goes out to ZipRecruiter etc. There are systems out there to spread it out for you. The key is the actual HR process. Asking the right questions. You're the visionary, not the HR person. Defining Roles in hiring and Processes  Define the role - maybe it's something you as the founder want to have a hand in. Project managers need to be more problem-solving. Broad recruiting Process: Job Role Job ad Send it out Interviews Job offers/contract Company email address Onboarding Process after hiring Initially, they hired someone but didn't have an onboarding process. It made issues down the line. You need to help them to succeed at the beginning. ecomprocess itself Started early 2018. The company's employees are “certified” by Amazon and the employees have to take tests that are certified by Amazon.  1 test is publicly available but access to another four tests is limited to Reed's company. What is the agency/consulting all about? Special selling point - relationship with Amazon - safer suspension protection (know the Amazon  TOS). If you're not on the list, Amazon will start revoking the permissions. Vendor Central market - if you're not making around $10m a year, you're getting kicked out. How to hire more lower-level staff A generalist is a difficult beast to find. If you find them, they'll move up to a project manager role. If you can internally bring people up to higher roles, that's always best. You need to look for people who

When it comes to hiring and processes, we need to know where to find capable staff, define their roles and make sure they have a process to follow. At what point should you be looking to hire people? Maybe at the $500k/year OR 30 SKUS mark.  Project Manager When do you need one? A number of SKUs/complexity determines this.  $500K/30 SKUs - need a project manager - too much for one person So maybe hire a part-time project manager.  What does a project manager need to do? Don’t have to be an Amazon specialist.  Their job is like lean manufacturing: deal with bottlenecks and mistakes.  They make sure jobs are done and done correctly.  It’s better to order a “lean” expert or a “sigma-6 green belt”.  Out of 700 processes maybe 72-100 are Amazon specific.  Rest is things like:  How do you hire someone? What is the email sequence? What is “sigma-6 ”? It’s a ready-made control quality and system development process.  What is the difference between Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC)? A quality Assurance manager develops and maintains the processes. They do periodic audits of the system.  The Quality Control Inspector inspects and then reports on the staff’s use of the processes.  Your “C” level or CEO or COO will be QC inspector when it’s a really small company. For slightly larger companies, the project manager typically plays the role of  Quality Control Inspector.  But once you get over 15-20 people, you’ll need to have a specific Control Control Inspector -they would be the Amazon experts in TOS/legal compliance when hiring and processes are in place. How do you hire a part-time Project Manager? There are numerous places - don’t look for an Amazon specialist; look for a project management specialist.  The PM (Project Manager) is there trying to locate the bottlenecks and mistakes for the QC inspector to give you feedback and then they implement the fixes when hiring and processes are involved.  In the online world, you need to make sure they are proficient in the practice of choice. E.g. familiar with sigma 6 -and proficient in the tools of choice.  onlinejobs.ph is good but they are tabbed out - not enough people to fill roles.  If they were any good, they’d already had a job.  Hiring a PM in-house is ideal.  GoHire (https://gohire.io/) software does a bunch of things - it’s for North America.  Look in the real world! Reed uses Gohire programme - it goes out to ZipRecruiter etc.  There are systems out there to spread it out for you.  The key is the actual HR process. Asking the right questions.  You’re the visionary, not the HR person.  Defining Roles in hiring and Processes  Define the role - maybe it’s something you as the founder want to have a hand in.  Project managers need to be more problem-solving.  Broad recruiting Process: Job Role Job ad Send it out Interviews Job offers/contract Company email address Onboarding Process after hiring Initially, they hired someone but didn’t have an onboarding process.  It made issues down the line. You need to help them to succeed at the beginning.  ecomprocess itself Started early 2018.  The company’s employees are “certified” by Amazon and the employees have to take tests that are certified by Amazon.  1 test is publicly available but access to another four tests is limited to Reed’s company.  What is the agency/consulting all about? Special selling point - relationship with Amazon - safer suspension protection (know the Amazon  TOS).  If you’re not on the list, Amazon will start revoking the permissions.  Vendor Central market - if you’re not making around $10m a year, you’re getting kicked out.  How to hire more lower-level staff A generalist is a difficult beast to find. If you find them, they’ll move up to a project manager role.  If you can internally bring people up to higher roles, that’s always best. 

Quality control and quality assurance are two components of quality management Quality assurance and Quality control are often misunderstood for being the same Many people assume that QA and QC are similar in some way But sometimes QA and QC creates a bit of a confusion about the very fine line in difference between quality assurance and quality control Continue Reading Difference between Quality Assurance QA and Quality Control QC

I know so many testers who think that they are QA engineers. They are so wrong that I decided to record a video about that. Testing is about breaking the software and finding bugs. QA is about watching the entire software development process and improving its quality indicators. They are two absolutely different activities. The full video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp4PL0AJAVo

Pull Request #73 - 13 Jan 2019 - Looked Good to Me! ▶ STILL IN DEVELOPMENT - we're still refactoring the show, so here's another light episode! THIS WEEK – The World of Quality Assurance (QA) - what it is, best practices, how to automate, etc. PLUS - The secret fibre optic cable hidden in the Holland Tunnel! More Canarsie Tunnel michegas! BUT, QUITE POSSIBLY - Theresa May murders the Internet! AND, FINALLY – Remembering 20th-Century singers who tried to sound Black + Eric Newman, Wayne Cheng, & Michael Swiss

Panel: Dave Kimura Eric Berry Nathan Hopkins David Richards Special Guest: Jason Swett In this episode of Ruby Rogues, the panel talks with Jason Swett who is a host of the podcast show, Ruby Testing! Jason also teaches Rails testing at CodeWithJason.com. He currently resides in the Michigan area and works for Ben Franklin Labs. Check-out today’s episode where the panelists and the guest discuss testing topics. Show Topics: 0:00 – Sentry.IO – Advertisement! Check out the code: DEVCHAT @ Sentry.io. 1:07 – I am David Kimura and here is the panel! Tell us what is going on? 1:38 – Jason: I started my own podcast, and have been doing that for the past few months. That’s one thing. I started a new site with CodeWithJason.com. 2:04 – You released a course? 2:10 – Jason: Total flop and it doesn’t exist, but I am doing something else. 2:24 – I bet you learned a lot by creating the course? 2:34 – Jason: The endeavor of TEACHING it has helped me a lot. 2:50 – Tell us why we should drink the Koolaid? 3:02 – Jason: What IS testing? Good question. Whether is it is manual testing or automated testing. We might was well automate it. 3:25 – If we are testing our code what does that look like? 3:34 – Jason: Not sure what you mean, but I am doing tests at a fine grain vs. coarser grain. 4:00 – Show of hands who has...? 4:19 – What different tests are there? 4:20 – Jason: Good question. One term that one person uses is different to a different person. Let’s start with unit tests vs. integration tests. Jason dives into the similarities and differences between these 2 tests (see above). There are different tests, such as: featured tests, acceptance tests, etc. 5:45 – What tests are THE best? 5:50 – Jason: Good question. The kind of tests you are writing depends on what type of coverage you are going for. If I had a sign-up page for a user, I would... 7:36 – What anti-patterns are you seeing? What is your narrative in teaching people how to use them? 8:07 – Jason talks first about his background and his interaction with one of his colleagues. 8:58 – Question. 9:00 – Jason continues with his answers from 8:07. 9:32 – Jason: Feel free to chime-in. What have you done? 9:42 – I often ignore it until I feel bad and then I say: wait-a-minute I am a professional. Then I realize I ignored the problem because I was acting cowardly. 10:29 – For me it depends on the test that it is. One gem that I found is: RSpec RETRY. 11:16 – Jason: The test is flapping because of something is wrong with the database or something else. Since you asked about anti-patterns let’s talk about that! Rails and Angular are mentioned. 13:10 – Do you find that you back off of your unit testing when you are using integration? 13:22 – Jason: It depends on the context we are talking about. Jason talks about featured testing, model-level testing, and more. 13:58 – What is your view on using MOCKS or FAKES. What should we be doing there? 14:10 – Jason: Going to the Angular world I understand Mocks better than now. There was a parable that I think is applicable here about the young and the old fish. 16:23 – Jason continues talking about testing things in isolation. 16:36 – Question.  16:39 – I have been looking for an area to specialize in and I wrote an eBook. (Check out here to see the articles and books that Jason has authored.) Then I was looking around and I wanted to see what people’s issues are with Rails? They have a hard time with testing. I wanted to help them feel competent with it. 18:03 – In your course you have how to choose a framework. I know Ruby has several options on that front – how do you choose? 18:24 – Jason: There are 2 factors to consider. Jason tells us what those two factors are. Jason: Angular, React and Vue. 19:52 – Panelist: I had a conversation with a beginner and we were talking about the different tests. He said the DSL really appealed to him. The surface area of the AI made it approachable for him. 20:27 – Jason: I wished I had figured out DSL out a little better. Understanding the concept of a block. The IT is just a function and you can put parentheses in different areas and... 21:01 – That makes sense. Let’s revisit the Tweet you wrote. 21:35 – Jason: There are certain use cases where it makes sense. Where Gmail was the thing out there. At some point the Internet formed the opinion that... 22:39 – Old saying: Nobody gets fired for using Microsoft and then it was IBM. Nothing wrong with those things if that’s what you are trying to do. Sometimes we make decisions to not be criticized. We try to grab big frameworks and big codes so we are not criticized for. 23:48 – Jason: I think developers have this idea that OLD is OUTDATED. Not so. I think it’s mature, not necessarily outdated. I think it’s a pervasive idea. 24:31 – I think it suffers a bit when all the mind shares get lumped into one thing. The panelist continues... 24:53 – Jason: I don’t know if I like this analogy. 26:00 – I agree with that sentiment. It’s crazy that the complexity has become so pervasive. 26:18 – I think of SPAs as... 26:37 – Jason: Going back to the Tweet I wrote, I am pulling in JavaScript but I am preferring to sprinkle Java into Rails. 27:02 – Absolutely. I think that’s where we agree on. Late in 2017 we had the guest... “Use JavaScript sprinkles.” 27:49 – Panelist chimes-in. 28:37 – Jason: That make sense. Use your preexisting... I am afraid of committing to a single framework. I don’t have anything against JavaScript but I am afraid of using only one thing when something else becomes fashionable. 29:30 – Have you found that Java sparkle approach is easy to test? 29:38 – Jason: I think it’s easier. Client server architecture... 30:10 – Advertisement: Get A Coder Job! 30:41 – Shout-out to the Rails team! What other testing frameworks are there? What if you are not the developer but you are the Quality Assurance (QA) person. They have been given the task of testing on the application. 31:30 – Jason: So someone who is not a developer and they want to test the application. I don’t want to get out of my role of expertise. I did talk to a QA engineer and I asked them: What do you do? All of his tests are manual. He does the same stuff as a Rails developer would do. 32:52 – Panelist talks about pseudo code. 34:07 – Jason: I am curious, Dave, about the non-programmer helping with tests what is the team structure? 34:23 – Dave: You will have one QA per three developers. 34:44 – Jason: If you have a QA person he is integrated within the team – that’s what has been the case for me. 35:02 – Dave: It’s a nice thing to have because we need to crank out some features and we have a good idea what is wrong with the app. We can go in there and see if our application is good, but they are combining different scenarios to do the unit tests and see what they are lacking. They are uncovering different problems that we hadn’t thought of. 36:07 – The organization has to have the right culture for that to work. 36:35 – If it’s a small team then it will help to see what everyone is doing – it’s that engagement level. If the team is too large then it could be a problem. 37:15 – Jason: Engagement between whom? 37:27 – Both. Panelist goes into detail about different engagement levels throughout the team. 38:10 – Jason: Yeah that’s a tough thing. 38:49 – It’s interesting to see the things that are being created. Testing seems to help that out. We are getting bugs in that area or se didn’t design it well there... We see that we need some flexibility and getting that input and having a way to solve the problems. 39:32 – Jason: Continuous deployment – let’s segue into this topic. 41:17 – Panelist: Do you have recommendations on how often we should be deploying in that system per day/week? 41:40 – Jason: We would deploy several times a day, which was great. The more the better because the more frequently you are deploying the fewer things will go wrong. 42:21 – More frequently the better and more people involved. 42:45 – Jason continues this conversation. 42:51 – Panelist: Continuous integration – any time you were say to forgo tests or being less rigid? 43:14 – Jason: I don’t test everything. I don’t write tests for things that have little risks. 43:56 – I think it is a good segue into how you write your code. If you write a code that is like spaghetti then it will be a mess. Making things easier to test. 44:48 – Jason: This is fresh in my mind because I am writing an app called Green Field. 46:32 – Uniqueness Validations, is mentioned by Jason. 47:00 – Anything else to add to testing a Rails application? 47:08 – Jason: Let’s talk about 2 things: walking skeleton and small stories. This book is a great resource for automated testing. Last point that I want to talk about is small stories: continues deployment and continuous delivery. If you make your stories smaller then you are making your stories crisply defined. Have some bullet points to make it really easy to answer the question. Answer the question: is this story done or not done? Someone should be able to run through the bullet points and answer that question. 50:02 – I am in favor of small stories, too. Makes you feel more productive, too. 50:14 – Work tends to lend itself to these types of stories and running a sprint. 51:22 – You don’t have to carry that burden when you go home. You might have too big of a chunk – it carries too much weight to it. 51:47 – Book the Phoenix Project. Work in progress is a bad thing. That makes sense. You want to have fewer balls in the air. 52:17 – Anything else? 52:22 – Jason: You can find me at: CodewithJason.com also Twitter!  52:45 – Advertisement – Fresh Books! 1:01:50 – Cache Fly! Links: Get a Coder Job Course Erlang Ruby Ruby Motion Ruby on Rails Angular Single Page Application (SPA) RSpec – Retry Ruby Testing Podcast The Feynman Technique Model Book: Growing Object-Oriented Software, Guided by Tests (1st edition) Jason Swett’s Twitter Jason Swett’s LinkedIn Parable: Young Fish and Old Fish – What is Water? Jason’s articles and eBook Jason’s Website Sponsors: Sentry Get a Coder Job Course Fresh Books Cache Fly Picks: David This is Water The Feynman Technique Model Nate Taking some time off Pry Test Eric Fake App Ruby Hack Conference Dave Brooks Shoes Jason The Food Lab Growing Object-Oriented Software

Panel: Dave Kimura Eric Berry Nathan Hopkins David Richards Special Guest: Jason Swett In this episode of Ruby Rogues, the panel talks with Jason Swett who is a host of the podcast show, Ruby Testing! Jason also teaches Rails testing at CodeWithJason.com. He currently resides in the Michigan area and works for Ben Franklin Labs. Check-out today’s episode where the panelists and the guest discuss testing topics. Show Topics: 0:00 – Sentry.IO – Advertisement! Check out the code: DEVCHAT @ Sentry.io. 1:07 – I am David Kimura and here is the panel! Tell us what is going on? 1:38 – Jason: I started my own podcast, and have been doing that for the past few months. That’s one thing. I started a new site with CodeWithJason.com. 2:04 – You released a course? 2:10 – Jason: Total flop and it doesn’t exist, but I am doing something else. 2:24 – I bet you learned a lot by creating the course? 2:34 – Jason: The endeavor of TEACHING it has helped me a lot. 2:50 – Tell us why we should drink the Koolaid? 3:02 – Jason: What IS testing? Good question. Whether is it is manual testing or automated testing. We might was well automate it. 3:25 – If we are testing our code what does that look like? 3:34 – Jason: Not sure what you mean, but I am doing tests at a fine grain vs. coarser grain. 4:00 – Show of hands who has...? 4:19 – What different tests are there? 4:20 – Jason: Good question. One term that one person uses is different to a different person. Let’s start with unit tests vs. integration tests. Jason dives into the similarities and differences between these 2 tests (see above). There are different tests, such as: featured tests, acceptance tests, etc. 5:45 – What tests are THE best? 5:50 – Jason: Good question. The kind of tests you are writing depends on what type of coverage you are going for. If I had a sign-up page for a user, I would... 7:36 – What anti-patterns are you seeing? What is your narrative in teaching people how to use them? 8:07 – Jason talks first about his background and his interaction with one of his colleagues. 8:58 – Question. 9:00 – Jason continues with his answers from 8:07. 9:32 – Jason: Feel free to chime-in. What have you done? 9:42 – I often ignore it until I feel bad and then I say: wait-a-minute I am a professional. Then I realize I ignored the problem because I was acting cowardly. 10:29 – For me it depends on the test that it is. One gem that I found is: RSpec RETRY. 11:16 – Jason: The test is flapping because of something is wrong with the database or something else. Since you asked about anti-patterns let’s talk about that! Rails and Angular are mentioned. 13:10 – Do you find that you back off of your unit testing when you are using integration? 13:22 – Jason: It depends on the context we are talking about. Jason talks about featured testing, model-level testing, and more. 13:58 – What is your view on using MOCKS or FAKES. What should we be doing there? 14:10 – Jason: Going to the Angular world I understand Mocks better than now. There was a parable that I think is applicable here about the young and the old fish. 16:23 – Jason continues talking about testing things in isolation. 16:36 – Question.  16:39 – I have been looking for an area to specialize in and I wrote an eBook. (Check out here to see the articles and books that Jason has authored.) Then I was looking around and I wanted to see what people’s issues are with Rails? They have a hard time with testing. I wanted to help them feel competent with it. 18:03 – In your course you have how to choose a framework. I know Ruby has several options on that front – how do you choose? 18:24 – Jason: There are 2 factors to consider. Jason tells us what those two factors are. Jason: Angular, React and Vue. 19:52 – Panelist: I had a conversation with a beginner and we were talking about the different tests. He said the DSL really appealed to him. The surface area of the AI made it approachable for him. 20:27 – Jason: I wished I had figured out DSL out a little better. Understanding the concept of a block. The IT is just a function and you can put parentheses in different areas and... 21:01 – That makes sense. Let’s revisit the Tweet you wrote. 21:35 – Jason: There are certain use cases where it makes sense. Where Gmail was the thing out there. At some point the Internet formed the opinion that... 22:39 – Old saying: Nobody gets fired for using Microsoft and then it was IBM. Nothing wrong with those things if that’s what you are trying to do. Sometimes we make decisions to not be criticized. We try to grab big frameworks and big codes so we are not criticized for. 23:48 – Jason: I think developers have this idea that OLD is OUTDATED. Not so. I think it’s mature, not necessarily outdated. I think it’s a pervasive idea. 24:31 – I think it suffers a bit when all the mind shares get lumped into one thing. The panelist continues... 24:53 – Jason: I don’t know if I like this analogy. 26:00 – I agree with that sentiment. It’s crazy that the complexity has become so pervasive. 26:18 – I think of SPAs as... 26:37 – Jason: Going back to the Tweet I wrote, I am pulling in JavaScript but I am preferring to sprinkle Java into Rails. 27:02 – Absolutely. I think that’s where we agree on. Late in 2017 we had the guest... “Use JavaScript sprinkles.” 27:49 – Panelist chimes-in. 28:37 – Jason: That make sense. Use your preexisting... I am afraid of committing to a single framework. I don’t have anything against JavaScript but I am afraid of using only one thing when something else becomes fashionable. 29:30 – Have you found that Java sparkle approach is easy to test? 29:38 – Jason: I think it’s easier. Client server architecture... 30:10 – Advertisement: Get A Coder Job! 30:41 – Shout-out to the Rails team! What other testing frameworks are there? What if you are not the developer but you are the Quality Assurance (QA) person. They have been given the task of testing on the application. 31:30 – Jason: So someone who is not a developer and they want to test the application. I don’t want to get out of my role of expertise. I did talk to a QA engineer and I asked them: What do you do? All of his tests are manual. He does the same stuff as a Rails developer would do. 32:52 – Panelist talks about pseudo code. 34:07 – Jason: I am curious, Dave, about the non-programmer helping with tests what is the team structure? 34:23 – Dave: You will have one QA per three developers. 34:44 – Jason: If you have a QA person he is integrated within the team – that’s what has been the case for me. 35:02 – Dave: It’s a nice thing to have because we need to crank out some features and we have a good idea what is wrong with the app. We can go in there and see if our application is good, but they are combining different scenarios to do the unit tests and see what they are lacking. They are uncovering different problems that we hadn’t thought of. 36:07 – The organization has to have the right culture for that to work. 36:35 – If it’s a small team then it will help to see what everyone is doing – it’s that engagement level. If the team is too large then it could be a problem. 37:15 – Jason: Engagement between whom? 37:27 – Both. Panelist goes into detail about different engagement levels throughout the team. 38:10 – Jason: Yeah that’s a tough thing. 38:49 – It’s interesting to see the things that are being created. Testing seems to help that out. We are getting bugs in that area or se didn’t design it well there... We see that we need some flexibility and getting that input and having a way to solve the problems. 39:32 – Jason: Continuous deployment – let’s segue into this topic. 41:17 – Panelist: Do you have recommendations on how often we should be deploying in that system per day/week? 41:40 – Jason: We would deploy several times a day, which was great. The more the better because the more frequently you are deploying the fewer things will go wrong. 42:21 – More frequently the better and more people involved. 42:45 – Jason continues this conversation. 42:51 – Panelist: Continuous integration – any time you were say to forgo tests or being less rigid? 43:14 – Jason: I don’t test everything. I don’t write tests for things that have little risks. 43:56 – I think it is a good segue into how you write your code. If you write a code that is like spaghetti then it will be a mess. Making things easier to test. 44:48 – Jason: This is fresh in my mind because I am writing an app called Green Field. 46:32 – Uniqueness Validations, is mentioned by Jason. 47:00 – Anything else to add to testing a Rails application? 47:08 – Jason: Let’s talk about 2 things: walking skeleton and small stories. This book is a great resource for automated testing. Last point that I want to talk about is small stories: continues deployment and continuous delivery. If you make your stories smaller then you are making your stories crisply defined. Have some bullet points to make it really easy to answer the question. Answer the question: is this story done or not done? Someone should be able to run through the bullet points and answer that question. 50:02 – I am in favor of small stories, too. Makes you feel more productive, too. 50:14 – Work tends to lend itself to these types of stories and running a sprint. 51:22 – You don’t have to carry that burden when you go home. You might have too big of a chunk – it carries too much weight to it. 51:47 – Book the Phoenix Project. Work in progress is a bad thing. That makes sense. You want to have fewer balls in the air. 52:17 – Anything else? 52:22 – Jason: You can find me at: CodewithJason.com also Twitter!  52:45 – Advertisement – Fresh Books! 1:01:50 – Cache Fly! Links: Get a Coder Job Course Erlang Ruby Ruby Motion Ruby on Rails Angular Single Page Application (SPA) RSpec – Retry Ruby Testing Podcast The Feynman Technique Model Book: Growing Object-Oriented Software, Guided by Tests (1st edition) Jason Swett’s Twitter Jason Swett’s LinkedIn Parable: Young Fish and Old Fish – What is Water? Jason’s articles and eBook Jason’s Website Sponsors: Sentry Get a Coder Job Course Fresh Books Cache Fly Picks: David This is Water The Feynman Technique Model Nate Taking some time off Pry Test Eric Fake App Ruby Hack Conference Dave Brooks Shoes Jason The Food Lab Growing Object-Oriented Software

Panel: Dave Kimura Eric Berry Nathan Hopkins David Richards Special Guest: Jason Swett In this episode of Ruby Rogues, the panel talks with Jason Swett who is a host of the podcast show, Ruby Testing! Jason also teaches Rails testing at CodeWithJason.com. He currently resides in the Michigan area and works for Ben Franklin Labs. Check-out today’s episode where the panelists and the guest discuss testing topics. Show Topics: 0:00 – Sentry.IO – Advertisement! Check out the code: DEVCHAT @ Sentry.io. 1:07 – I am David Kimura and here is the panel! Tell us what is going on? 1:38 – Jason: I started my own podcast, and have been doing that for the past few months. That’s one thing. I started a new site with CodeWithJason.com. 2:04 – You released a course? 2:10 – Jason: Total flop and it doesn’t exist, but I am doing something else. 2:24 – I bet you learned a lot by creating the course? 2:34 – Jason: The endeavor of TEACHING it has helped me a lot. 2:50 – Tell us why we should drink the Koolaid? 3:02 – Jason: What IS testing? Good question. Whether is it is manual testing or automated testing. We might was well automate it. 3:25 – If we are testing our code what does that look like? 3:34 – Jason: Not sure what you mean, but I am doing tests at a fine grain vs. coarser grain. 4:00 – Show of hands who has...? 4:19 – What different tests are there? 4:20 – Jason: Good question. One term that one person uses is different to a different person. Let’s start with unit tests vs. integration tests. Jason dives into the similarities and differences between these 2 tests (see above). There are different tests, such as: featured tests, acceptance tests, etc. 5:45 – What tests are THE best? 5:50 – Jason: Good question. The kind of tests you are writing depends on what type of coverage you are going for. If I had a sign-up page for a user, I would... 7:36 – What anti-patterns are you seeing? What is your narrative in teaching people how to use them? 8:07 – Jason talks first about his background and his interaction with one of his colleagues. 8:58 – Question. 9:00 – Jason continues with his answers from 8:07. 9:32 – Jason: Feel free to chime-in. What have you done? 9:42 – I often ignore it until I feel bad and then I say: wait-a-minute I am a professional. Then I realize I ignored the problem because I was acting cowardly. 10:29 – For me it depends on the test that it is. One gem that I found is: RSpec RETRY. 11:16 – Jason: The test is flapping because of something is wrong with the database or something else. Since you asked about anti-patterns let’s talk about that! Rails and Angular are mentioned. 13:10 – Do you find that you back off of your unit testing when you are using integration? 13:22 – Jason: It depends on the context we are talking about. Jason talks about featured testing, model-level testing, and more. 13:58 – What is your view on using MOCKS or FAKES. What should we be doing there? 14:10 – Jason: Going to the Angular world I understand Mocks better than now. There was a parable that I think is applicable here about the young and the old fish. 16:23 – Jason continues talking about testing things in isolation. 16:36 – Question.  16:39 – I have been looking for an area to specialize in and I wrote an eBook. (Check out here to see the articles and books that Jason has authored.) Then I was looking around and I wanted to see what people’s issues are with Rails? They have a hard time with testing. I wanted to help them feel competent with it. 18:03 – In your course you have how to choose a framework. I know Ruby has several options on that front – how do you choose? 18:24 – Jason: There are 2 factors to consider. Jason tells us what those two factors are. Jason: Angular, React and Vue. 19:52 – Panelist: I had a conversation with a beginner and we were talking about the different tests. He said the DSL really appealed to him. The surface area of the AI made it approachable for him. 20:27 – Jason: I wished I had figured out DSL out a little better. Understanding the concept of a block. The IT is just a function and you can put parentheses in different areas and... 21:01 – That makes sense. Let’s revisit the Tweet you wrote. 21:35 – Jason: There are certain use cases where it makes sense. Where Gmail was the thing out there. At some point the Internet formed the opinion that... 22:39 – Old saying: Nobody gets fired for using Microsoft and then it was IBM. Nothing wrong with those things if that’s what you are trying to do. Sometimes we make decisions to not be criticized. We try to grab big frameworks and big codes so we are not criticized for. 23:48 – Jason: I think developers have this idea that OLD is OUTDATED. Not so. I think it’s mature, not necessarily outdated. I think it’s a pervasive idea. 24:31 – I think it suffers a bit when all the mind shares get lumped into one thing. The panelist continues... 24:53 – Jason: I don’t know if I like this analogy. 26:00 – I agree with that sentiment. It’s crazy that the complexity has become so pervasive. 26:18 – I think of SPAs as... 26:37 – Jason: Going back to the Tweet I wrote, I am pulling in JavaScript but I am preferring to sprinkle Java into Rails. 27:02 – Absolutely. I think that’s where we agree on. Late in 2017 we had the guest... “Use JavaScript sprinkles.” 27:49 – Panelist chimes-in. 28:37 – Jason: That make sense. Use your preexisting... I am afraid of committing to a single framework. I don’t have anything against JavaScript but I am afraid of using only one thing when something else becomes fashionable. 29:30 – Have you found that Java sparkle approach is easy to test? 29:38 – Jason: I think it’s easier. Client server architecture... 30:10 – Advertisement: Get A Coder Job! 30:41 – Shout-out to the Rails team! What other testing frameworks are there? What if you are not the developer but you are the Quality Assurance (QA) person. They have been given the task of testing on the application. 31:30 – Jason: So someone who is not a developer and they want to test the application. I don’t want to get out of my role of expertise. I did talk to a QA engineer and I asked them: What do you do? All of his tests are manual. He does the same stuff as a Rails developer would do. 32:52 – Panelist talks about pseudo code. 34:07 – Jason: I am curious, Dave, about the non-programmer helping with tests what is the team structure? 34:23 – Dave: You will have one QA per three developers. 34:44 – Jason: If you have a QA person he is integrated within the team – that’s what has been the case for me. 35:02 – Dave: It’s a nice thing to have because we need to crank out some features and we have a good idea what is wrong with the app. We can go in there and see if our application is good, but they are combining different scenarios to do the unit tests and see what they are lacking. They are uncovering different problems that we hadn’t thought of. 36:07 – The organization has to have the right culture for that to work. 36:35 – If it’s a small team then it will help to see what everyone is doing – it’s that engagement level. If the team is too large then it could be a problem. 37:15 – Jason: Engagement between whom? 37:27 – Both. Panelist goes into detail about different engagement levels throughout the team. 38:10 – Jason: Yeah that’s a tough thing. 38:49 – It’s interesting to see the things that are being created. Testing seems to help that out. We are getting bugs in that area or se didn’t design it well there... We see that we need some flexibility and getting that input and having a way to solve the problems. 39:32 – Jason: Continuous deployment – let’s segue into this topic. 41:17 – Panelist: Do you have recommendations on how often we should be deploying in that system per day/week? 41:40 – Jason: We would deploy several times a day, which was great. The more the better because the more frequently you are deploying the fewer things will go wrong. 42:21 – More frequently the better and more people involved. 42:45 – Jason continues this conversation. 42:51 – Panelist: Continuous integration – any time you were say to forgo tests or being less rigid? 43:14 – Jason: I don’t test everything. I don’t write tests for things that have little risks. 43:56 – I think it is a good segue into how you write your code. If you write a code that is like spaghetti then it will be a mess. Making things easier to test. 44:48 – Jason: This is fresh in my mind because I am writing an app called Green Field. 46:32 – Uniqueness Validations, is mentioned by Jason. 47:00 – Anything else to add to testing a Rails application? 47:08 – Jason: Let’s talk about 2 things: walking skeleton and small stories. This book is a great resource for automated testing. Last point that I want to talk about is small stories: continues deployment and continuous delivery. If you make your stories smaller then you are making your stories crisply defined. Have some bullet points to make it really easy to answer the question. Answer the question: is this story done or not done? Someone should be able to run through the bullet points and answer that question. 50:02 – I am in favor of small stories, too. Makes you feel more productive, too. 50:14 – Work tends to lend itself to these types of stories and running a sprint. 51:22 – You don’t have to carry that burden when you go home. You might have too big of a chunk – it carries too much weight to it. 51:47 – Book the Phoenix Project. Work in progress is a bad thing. That makes sense. You want to have fewer balls in the air. 52:17 – Anything else? 52:22 – Jason: You can find me at: CodewithJason.com also Twitter!  52:45 – Advertisement – Fresh Books! 1:01:50 – Cache Fly! Links: Get a Coder Job Course Erlang Ruby Ruby Motion Ruby on Rails Angular Single Page Application (SPA) RSpec – Retry Ruby Testing Podcast The Feynman Technique Model Book: Growing Object-Oriented Software, Guided by Tests (1st edition) Jason Swett’s Twitter Jason Swett’s LinkedIn Parable: Young Fish and Old Fish – What is Water? Jason’s articles and eBook Jason’s Website Sponsors: Sentry Get a Coder Job Course Fresh Books Cache Fly Picks: David This is Water The Feynman Technique Model Nate Taking some time off Pry Test Eric Fake App Ruby Hack Conference Dave Brooks Shoes Jason The Food Lab Growing Object-Oriented Software

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Welcome to episode #018 of Custom Made and today I’m joined by two guests from Dialexa - Sarah Reid, Vice President of Design Research and Quality Assurance Engineer, David Ferguson. Sarah has become a regular on Custom Made discussing topics on User Research and User Experience Design. Sarah’s fascination with how design and psychology interact has led her on a relentless pursuit to shape user experiences that enable elegant solutions to complex problems. Her specialties in web and UX design include layout, interaction and aesthetic design for websites and software products. David is a tenacious Quality Engineer and knowledge seeker at Dialexa, with over a decade of experience focused on quality and scrum methodologies. His background includes leading quality and support initiatives in projects spanning financial, automotive and real-estate industries. Here at Dialexa, David believes in quality as an initiative that should be implemented through varying involvement throughout the lifecycle of a software project, from research and problem-solving to delivery and handoff. By being involved in a project early and often, David and the Quality Assurance team are able to identify the customer and sustain empathy for the customer's needs, concerns, and goals, becoming the voice of the customer throughout the software development lifecycle. During development, David believes in working alongside the development team and project leads. David's goal is to minimize the need for expensive manual testing and implement quality initiatives that are repeatable and sustainable as a platform or application scales and matures. On this weeks episode Sarah, David and myself are discussing what is required during product development to ensure that your product has the best possible chance of being successful - providing a better user experience, increasing adoption and usage, and ultimately delivering positive ROI to your business. By having Quality Assurance (QA) and the end users represented throughout the product design and development process, rather than have QA as a silo’d team that does software checks towards the end of development, you can ensure that quality is built into your new product. After all what might appear to be a bug once the product is deployed, could actually be software working as intended, but not actually designed and developed with the user’s actual needs in mind. Be sure to tweet at me (https://twitter.com/dougplatts) and let me know what you think of the show. Follow Dialexa on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dialexa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dialexa/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dialexa Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/custom-made-dialexa iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/custom-made/id1332213517?mt=2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/dialexa Medium: https://medium.com/back-to-the-napkin Podcast: https://by.dialexa.com/topic/custom-made YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Dialexa Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for our latest content and top weekly reads here: https://by.dialexa.com/newsletter-signup

Olá pessoal e sejam bem-vindos à mais um episódio do Castálio Podcast! Hoje trazemos um episódio temático para falar sobre Engenharia de Qualidade. Pretendemos fazer uma série com vários episódios sobre o assunto. À medida que formos progredindo pretendemos abordar diferentes conceitos e trazer na prática como são implementados. Fiquem ligados, pois estamos apenas o começo. O foco de hoje será a diferença entre os termos Engenheiro de Qualidade (Quality Engineer ou QE) e Quality Assurance (QA) e porque alguém interessado em trabalhar na área de qualidade deveria almejar ser um Engenheiro de Qualidade. Claro que todo o conteúdo é baseado em nossas experiencias e portanto se você tem uma visão diferente, te convidamos a deixar um comentário expondo seu ponto de vista.