You've Messed Up Your Code Is Terrible - Tony Bruce

22nd March 2013
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Talk Description

I’ve noticed a trend, a trend in negativity. It seems like a number of testers feel the way they can add value is to pick at people, point out mistakes, and pick at flaws.

Have I missed the boat?

I thought I was a problem solver and worked with other problem solvers. I approached it from one angle and they approached it from another angle and together we worked on solving the problem.

I’d like to discuss which is the better approach and why.

By the end of this session, you'll be able to:

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Tony is a professional, constantly learning, coaching and teaching agile team member who specialises in Testing and people.

He works in an exploratory style with agile techniques and testing with different perspectives; ranging from functional testing through to performance testing, using appropriate tools. He believes there is a need to effectively communicate progress and provide information on testing performed and keep a constant stream of information flowing through the team.

He has worked in various industries with organisations such as Skillsmatter, Channel 4, Ernst & Young, LMAX and The Children’s Society. He is an active member of the Testing community, he hosts the London Tester Gathering and speaks at conferences all over the world.

And in case his accent has you confused, it’s 1-part Aussie, 1-part English and 1-part American.

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