An interesting experience of an individual who drew inspirations from other disciplines in his journey to become a test craftsman.

1. Becoming a test craftsman
Inspiration from other disciplines
T Ashok, Founder & CEO
STAG Software Private Limited
ash@stagsoftware.com

2. To reflect, be inspired
to realize the infinite potential
that each one of us have.
Go beyond the typical routine of work.
This is about becoming a craftsman,
a master who delivers objects-de-art.
Here I share my inspirations from other
other disciplines in my journey
to becoming a craftsman.
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3. Inspirations from my dog - “Taggy”
I had a beautiful and adorable dog –
a black cocker spaniel (“Taggy”).
A wonderful medium-sized dog with
lovely drooping ears, she loved to be
in the midst of us.
Being a house-dog, I had a big
challenge in ensuring that she had
no ticks/fleas.
Tick Flea
Inspirations from de-ticking
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4. Removing these bugs from a dog, particularly a hairy one, is indeed
a very daunting task. You never really know the number of bugs
present and it’s always a challenge to know if you did indeed do a
good job.
As a test practitioner, I was curious to learn from this activity to
improve my skills to detect “software bugs”.
Reasons for bugs Areas to look in
Types of bugs
1. Pickup from 1.Between digits
1. Ticks
other dogs 2. Underbelly
2. Fleas
2. ‘Breeding’ 3. Clammy areas...
How to de-tick
1. Flea collar
2. Diet control
3. Brushing
4. Shots/Pill
5. Medicine bath
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5. Interesting observations
Parting hair in opposite direction made the “bugs” stand out
Water on coat made hairs stick making the “bugs visible” & immobile
Learnings
Intelligent detection My dog has been my mirror, she
helped me reflect on software
> types of bugs, areas testing.
> methods of detection
(external, internal) I am in search for the “pill” and
the “coat” that can “kill” and
>diligent observations of
“shake” out defects.
symptoms - itching, rash
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6. Inspirations from
“Sherlock Holmes”
Deductive reasoning
Smart work instead of hard work
Hypothesizing “potential defect types”
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Inspiration from Doctors
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8. Inspirations from Japanese
“Bento” Test cases
(HBT)
Attention to details
Form & Structure
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9. Inspirations from Kids
Experimentation
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10. Inspirations from Artists
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11. Get inspired from
all things around
you...
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12. Be the master.
Enjoy. Have fun.
Thank you!