Chronicles Of Testing

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...

CAST2014 An experience report by a first time CAST attendee. A year ago, when I was introduced to the software testing committee I made a list of things to do. CAST conference was on my wishlist, a Mecca for the software testers. And I am glad to have made it to the 9th annual Conference by the Association of Software Testing organization this year held at the Kimmel Center in the picturesque city of New York. I witnessed the ongoings first hand, thanks to the AST BOD and I have here made an attempt to present the learnings to you. My journey began with the volunteers meet on August 10th Sunday evening. The volunteers and the board of directors of the Association of Software Testing(AST) met to discuss about the volunteering work. The proceedings are an after effect of this meeting. Thanks Anna for leading the way. Volunteer’s at CAST: Anna Royzman (BOD) Keith Klain (BOD) Richard Robinson Smita Mishra Paul Holland Bernie Berger Paul Holland (BOD) ...