Guides
How to run workshops, test software, and have better technical conversations.
These guides turn ideas from the blog into things you can try with your team.
They draw on my experience with testing, facilitation, and technical leadership.
7 practical guides / Workshops, testing & facilitation
March 15, 2019
A comprehensive guide to JavaScript unit testing in 2019, covering Jest and modern testing practices. Learn how the landscape has evolved since 2014 with integrated frameworks and improved developer experience.
Read guide February 19, 2015
Learn how to conduct a 'peri-mortem' meeting before leaving a team to minimize stress, identify knowledge gaps, and ensure smooth transitions. A proactive approach to departure planning that benefits everyone.
Read guide October 16, 2014
Key insights from facilitating technical workshops, covering preparation strategies, audience engagement, and practical tips for successful knowledge transfer. Learn from real experience teaching Selenium WebDriver and automation concepts.
Read guide August 15, 2014
Prepare and facilitate a retrospective that gives a team room to reflect and act on what it learns.
Read guide April 14, 2014
A practical framework for assessing a trainer’s experience, teaching approach, and fit for your learning goals.
Read guide March 10, 2014
Using test session methodology to structure research investigations - treating knowledge domains as testable systems and documenting the exploration process.
Read guide January 18, 2014
Practical ways to develop testing skills, learn from the community, and build a career in software testing.
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