In 2010, I went on a pre-marriage course. My now wife and I were engaged to be married that summer, and the course had been recommended to us as a way of exploring some of the things we perhaps had…

“The possibility of tomorrow shouldn’t become an excuse for avoiding the responsibility of today.” We’ve become remarkably good at building software that can change. I&#8217…

Hello there!! Last year, in the spirit of all things Festive and in wanting to celebrate the good people in the craft of software quality and testing, I ran a daily themed shoutout to some wonderful ...

We at 9 out of 10 testers like to share our pet peeves and rant about the things we hate. On our platform it goes down well enough, but in a different context, a grumble might lead to a disagreement. ...

A successful Quality Engineering Framework Adoption is not a one-time initiative but a continuous journey of validation and refinement. Ensuring quality remains a strategic enabler that requires st…

A strong Quality Engineering Strategy extends beyond testing; it integrates quality into every stage of the SDLC, shaping how teams collaborate, design, develop, and deliver software. It is not a s…

Quality isn’t improved in isolation. Structured, collaborative discussions are essential for aligning teams on expectations, risks, and shared ownership. Discovery sessions provide the foundation f…

These sessions are always so much fun. I'm gutted to not be there this time, but please join the other 4 out of 5 of the 9 out of 10 testers tomorrow at 11:45 BST/12:45 CEST What a topic too, &...

With a solid understanding of culture and stakeholder expectations, it is time to assess technical practices. Quality engineering is not only about testing; it encompasses how well the entire syste…

A well-engineered approach to quality isn’t just about processes and tools; it’s about people. Culture plays a significant role in shaping how quality is perceived, prioritised, and embedded into a…

Once the current state of quality within an organisation is understood, the next step is to engage with stakeholders to uncover their perspectives, challenges, and expectations. Quality is not owne…

Before proposing meaningful improvements related to quality engineering within an organisation, it is essential to clearly understand where things currently stand. This first step is about defining…

Establishing the Context Quality Engineering is not a synonym for testing or QA. It encompasses the entire lifecycle of software development, from design and requirements engineering through to rel…

I’ll be honest, I still don’t think we really know what we’re doing here at PeersHQ, but I do know that we put our hearts and souls into the PeersCon event. I hope here to offer a…