Test mentality - adjusting how we see the world in these times of pandemic
Recruiting software testers into my previous organizations, I have always taken pride in identifying those with excellent test skills whether it be automation, customer validation, test planning, or any other skill required in a well-rounded test organization. And believing I had a decent handle on those characters who may be suited for other technical positions but didn't have the drive and spine for my test org. In my view, testers need to see things as broken and have a sense for when they see weakness there could be bigger problems ahead. The water in that glass is 49.6% full and evaporating quickly!
In contrast, software developers are notorious for believing all is good and no need to test in my code. "If it compiles, ship it." That glass is at least 60% full!
Clearly, the intersection of these viewpoints are brought together and everyone is asked to bring DATA for reality.
Many jobs take a certain mindset and personality while on the job. BUT these mindsets and hopefully those personality traits can be adjusted off the job. Do follow the data - and feel free to not believe all data as you consider the sources. In these trying times, I pray everyone can stay positive and have time away from their jobs to enjoy their families. I especially pray for our healthcare and emergency response professionals. We do need experts who follow the data and find solutions, and we do need leaders who understand the data and the situation but also have the sense to how we proceed through to the better times that are ahead.
In contrast, software developers are notorious for believing all is good and no need to test in my code. "If it compiles, ship it." That glass is at least 60% full!
Clearly, the intersection of these viewpoints are brought together and everyone is asked to bring DATA for reality.
Many jobs take a certain mindset and personality while on the job. BUT these mindsets and hopefully those personality traits can be adjusted off the job. Do follow the data - and feel free to not believe all data as you consider the sources. In these trying times, I pray everyone can stay positive and have time away from their jobs to enjoy their families. I especially pray for our healthcare and emergency response professionals. We do need experts who follow the data and find solutions, and we do need leaders who understand the data and the situation but also have the sense to how we proceed through to the better times that are ahead.
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