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I’m Nicola Lindgren, the author of Starting Your Software Testing Career, a co-author of How Can I Test This? and a co-author of The Software Tester's Journey.

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Here are a few of my most popular blog posts.

Oredev Conference - Highlights from Day 1 2024

Here are my highlights from Day 1 of the Öredev conference. Aside from some key takeaways from the talks, I include useful resources that the speakers recommend.

Reflections on Being a Manager for (Almost) 2 Years

Here I share my reflections on being a manager for almost 2 years.

The Importance of Perception in Software Testing

Here I explore how perception shapes software testing effectiveness and one's credibility as a software tester.

Book Review: Lessons Learned in Software Testing

Here is my book review on Lessons Learned in Software Testing by James Bach, Bret Pettichord, and Cem Kaner - I share what I thought about it overall and highlight some of the lessons that stood out to me.

Book Review: Engineering Management for the Rest of Us

Book review of Engineering Management for the Rest of Us by Sarah Drasner

Key Takeaways from the Simple Tests for Accessibility Webinar

Ady Stokes did a webinar on some simple tests for accessibility, with easy to apply ideas.

How can ChatGPT help me as a software tester?

I used ChatGPT to come up with ways in how ChatGPT can help testers.

Is It Ready For Test?

Questioning the definition of ready for test and getting into the importance of short feedback loops.

Learning How to Create an Environment of Psychological Safety

I share how I'm learning to try and create an environment of psychological safety in my team.

How to Test Before Code is Written

I share what I have learned when it comes to testing before code is written, here I share advice on how to test early - shift left.

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