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I’m a data-centric person. I’ve spent years working with data. Data is frequently one of the most valuable resources I have. So warning, this post may qualify as a rant. I think of all the ways I’ve worked with data … Continue reading →

This past fall, I was working on an e-learning system and a seasoned executive I was working with used the expression the teachable moment. I was intrigued by the expression and asked him what it meant and this is what … Continue reading →

In Windows Vista, there’s a utility known as the Snipping tool – for whatever reason the tool is fairly hidden unless you go digging. Type in Snipping at Start and the utility loads up. Snipping is helpful for capturing screens. … Continue reading →

I have my own style of exploratory testing (ET) I’ve been using for years. I thought I’d use this blog entry to outline how I test. I find it interesting that no one has asked me how I test when … Continue reading →

Yesterday I was looking at a project plan for testing ideas when it occurred to me to share this tip with other testers. I use project plans as a tester which is different than how I use project plans when … Continue reading →

Recently I’ve been asked to share some personal details about myself and while I vowed when I started blogging that I would keep personal drivel out of my blog, I decided the best way to respond was to write a … Continue reading →

Often the first request I make when starting work on a new application, is to request the database schema. I thought (somehow) that this was a fairly typical tester’s first step but recently working with other testers I came to … Continue reading →

If you’re interested in data analysis and/or want to improve your Excel skills, check out this podcast. Bill Jelen, the self-proclaimed, MrExcel, offers a free daily 2 minute podcast. His podcasts are well-labeled so you can locate the topics you’re … Continue reading →

I started blogging one year ago and the last couple of weeks I’ve been reflecting on my blogging. These are some of my assorted thoughts in no particular order. I feel that blogging is like attending a cocktail party. It’s … Continue reading →

A few months ago, I recorded a webcast for Tech Target. Today the webcast went live, you can find it here. I thought I’d share this story about the experience. So … I was nervous about the recording and wanted … Continue reading →