About testing conferences - Part 1
The beginning It all began in the year 2012, when I was googling for software testing related learning materials. I recollect the intent of this search, I wished to learn from knowledge sources other than the ones that I was exposed to in the confinement of my work place. Being bogged down by listening to the process obsessed people, it finally pushed me to look for other learning sources. This search lead me to http://crisys.cs.umn.edu/issta2012/ link to ISSTA 2012 software testing conference. I began my learning by researching on how to apply, what to fill in, and to do my best and hope for the best. Post this preparation and submitting my statement on why I wish to attend ISSTA 2012, this happened - an email from General Chair of ISSTA’12, Mats Heimdahl landed in my inbox. It was my first attempt at applying for any conference and this response was treasured. The awardees for the Google ISSTA'12 Diversity Grant have been selected ! I read and re-rea...