This Week in Quality

“Why are testers so good at delivering bad news?” In Episode 92, we ask a question that hits close to home for many in the testing community: Why are testers so good at delivering bad news? Simon Tomes was joined by contributors Christine Pinto, Aj Wilson, Ujjwal Kumar Singh, Lukas Lindinger, and Emily O'Connor, this episode dives into the emotional labour of quality work — from navigating difficu...

In episode 91 of This Week in Testing, we dive into a very meta but essential topic: how testers document the feedback they receive on their documentation. Hosted by Oleksandr Romanov and Demi Van Malcot, this episode features: Judy Mosely Lukas Lindinger Gary Hawkes Milan Kumar Susanne Abdelrahman We also explore the tester’s role as a quality coach, strategies for knowledge sharing, challenges i...

Rosie Sherry hosts her first solo session alongside Mariem Safi, diving into fresh takes on test management, the role of AI in testing, and why leadership in quality needs more attention. Community voices chime in from around the world; from micromanagement lessons to vibe coding skepticism and hallucinating AI agents. Plus, updates from TestBash, MoT meetups, job-hunting wisdom, and tools testers...

In Episode 89 of This Week in Testing, software testers, QA engineers, and quality leaders come together for an honest, energetic conversation about the realities of job searching, CV writing, and community support in today’s tech industry. Co-hosted by Simon Tomes and Ben Dowen, this voice-only roundtable features insights from: Rosie Sherry Eamon Droko Emily O’Connor Olly Fairhill Oleksandr Roma...

This week in the MoTaverse, we welcome a first-time co-host as Nataliia Burmei joins Demi van Malcot to help unpack the latest updates in the world of software testing and quality engineering. From rare atmospheric events to the rise of AI-powered agents, accessibility legislation, and the enduring mystery of "how many testers are there in the world?" — this episode is packed with reflections, ins...

In Episode 87 of This Week in Testing, we celebrate a unique "breaking news" moment from within the Ministry of Testing community. Hosted by Simon Tomes and Rosie Sherry, with guests Ben Dowen, Mariem SAFI, and Nataliia Burmei, this episode offers practical discussions for testers and quality engineers. Key topics include: Insights from the Katalon Testing Summit: why manual testing remains critic...

Join This Week in Testing Ep 85 as we explore how MCP could power AI Agents, share highlights from SeleniumConf & London meetups, dive into vibe coding chaos, and spot Bugs along the way. Testing in space has never been this fun! 🚀🐞 #SoftwareTesting #QualityEngineering

Join hosts Simon Tomes and Ben Dowen as they chat with Ujjwal Kumar Singh, Aj Wilson, Michael Close (in his first appearance!), and Judy Mosley about all things testing! This week’s conversation kicks off with space ducks and sound effects before diving into quality coaching, job titles that don’t match the work, happy paths vs reality, and reasons to update a pull request template. It’s full of t...

Join hosts Demi Van Malcot and Simon Tomes as they explore pressing questions with Mariem Safi, Amandine Douguedroit, Maneesh Maddala, Emily O'Connor, and MoT founder/CEO Rosie Sherry. From hiring gaps to mentorship, frameworks, and tackling stressful work realities, this episode is packed with honest chat and community insights. As one attendee put it, “It’s a dynamic, energizing session!” Dive i...

Those on Stage: Vivek T Maneesh Maddala Ben Dowen Jesse Berkeley Christine Pinto Demi Van Malcot

Olly Fairhall Christine Pinto Tom Game Don Sharp

Interviews: Diana Dromey – Event Producer at Ministry of Testing, shares thoughts on successful event planning. * Ashutosh Mishra & Danny Dainton – Discuss their experiences, key takeaways, and the amazing food! Rahul Parwal – Talks about launching his new AI-focused course, "Prompting for Testers", and the benefits of community learning. Jenna Charlton – Reflects on the importance of communit...

Those on Stage: Christine Pinto Mariem SAFI James Wadley Demi Van Malcot Asma Muzammil

On the Stage: Maithilee Kothuri Alistair Goodall Suresh Murarishetty Oleksandr Romanov Ben Dowen Christine Pinto

Those on Stage: Neil Taylor Iziren Chima Oleksandr Romanov Paul Maxwell-Walters Maneesah Maddala Olly Fairhall

On the Stage: Vivek T Iziren Chima Basil Akang Maithilee Kothuri Oleksandr Romanov Veeresh Bikkaneti James Wadley Rahul Parwal Mariem SAFI

On the Stage: Christine Pinto Ben Dowen Olly Fairhall Maneesh Maddala Tom Game Muhammad Rizwan Vishnu Somanathakurup Maithilee Kothuri

On the Stage: Al Goodall Ben Dowen Betty Okwedadi Karen Todd Oleksandr Romanov

🎭 On Stage: Ben Dowen Kunal Singla Sumon Dey Jacob Adm Zeliha K. Ashutosh Mishra Maneesh Maddala Lotfi Otai

🎭 On The Stage: Ashutosh Mishra Maneesh Maddala Iziren Chima

On the stage: Vivek T Tammy Lawson Oleksandr Romanov Leigh Rathbone Iziren Chima Madhhu Jha Ashutosh Mishra Amandine Douguedroit

On the stage: Iziren Chima Ashutosh Mishra Divya Teja G Maneesh Maddala

On stage: Greg Paskal Ben Dowen David Shaw Aj Wilson Amandine Douguedroit

On Stage: Sobia Furqan Jesse Berkely Maneesh Maddala Paul McGaw Ben Dowen