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  • Not where we are – but where we’re going

    Not where we are – but where we’re going

    February 16, 2026

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    3–4 minutes

    The number of states does not tell us much. Only where we are at this point in time.…

  • Intentionally Loose Test Planning

    Intentionally Loose Test Planning

    January 25, 2026

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    3–5 minutes

    don’t take my loose planning as a lack of planning – it’s intentionally loose.

  • Days Since it Was …

    Days Since it Was …

    January 5, 2026

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    3–5 minutes

    Network and DNS. Zero. But generally network and integrations are the key issues in the transition projects I…

  • Understanding the System of Quality

    Understanding the System of Quality

    January 1, 2026

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    3–4 minutes

    No matter the format of the testing activity and no matter the form of testing. Systems of quality…

  • STEC – Software Testing Essentials Certificate

    STEC – Software Testing Essentials Certificate

    September 8, 2025

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    2–3 minutes

    An up-to-date training course into the realm of software testing. A welcoming place to begin and build from.…

  • Lessons in Testing Same-Same, Just Different Projects

    Lessons in Testing Same-Same, Just Different Projects

    August 26, 2025

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    6–9 minutes

    Three key lessons for testing enterprise lift & shift programs. It’s same-same to classic testing, yet very different…

  • The next shift-left: Compliance

    The next shift-left: Compliance

    August 18, 2025

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    3–5 minutes

    With the increase in IT security regulations, Data Governance laws many companies face the challenge, that they have…

  • Test Stubs as a Strategic Choice

    Test Stubs as a Strategic Choice

    June 22, 2025

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    4–6 minutes

    A test stub is a simulator for an external system that you are not in charge of. It…


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