In this episode, we dive into the world of exploratory testing and explore how testers can develop the skills necessary to become effective exploratory testers. We also discuss the most common misconception about exploratory testing that can be detrimental to its success. Our guest speakers share their insights and experiences, providing practical tips and advice for testers looking to improve their exploratory testing skills and debunking myths about this important testing strategy. Tune in to learn how to become a more effective exploratory tester and avoid falling victim to common misconceptions.




About Speaker:


Dr Lee Hawkins, Test Practice Lead at SSW




In the IT industry since 1996, Lee has spent most of his career helping software development teams across the world to improve the way they build, test and deliver software. He currently helps SSW ⁠https://www.ssw.com.au⁠ and their clients to improve their testing and quality practices in his role as Test Practice Lead.


Lee was the co-founder of the TEAM meetup in Melbourne, co-organized Australian Testing Days 2016, co-founded the EPIC TestAbility Academy for young adults on the autism spectrum, is a frequent speaker at international testing conferences, and blogs on testing at Rockin’ And Testing All Over The World. ⁠https://therockertester.wordpress.com/⁠


He has been deeply involved with the Association for Software Testing for many years, notably as Program Chair for the CASTx18 and co-organizer of Testing in Context Conference Australia 2019. He is the author of An Exploration of Testers ⁠https://leanpub.com/anexplorationoftesters⁠ and co-ordinates the crowd-sourced Navigating the World as a Context-Driven Tester ebook. ⁠https://github.com/associationforsoftwaretesting/navigating/blob/main/navigatingcdt.md⁠


LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-hawkins-3574148/⁠




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