Maverick Tester – software tester

Do your bugs only glow when its dark?

Posted on 29. Jul, 2009 by Anne-Marie Charrett.

Have you ever been in the situation where no-one else can find and repeat the bugs you find? Perhaps you have a canny knack of finding unusual bugs, or maybe it’s time to improve and update how you write bug reports!

I do a lot of offsite exploratory testing in very aggressive timelines and consequently I [...]

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If you want to be a millionaire – phone a friend

Posted on 16. Aug, 2008 by Anne-Marie Charrett.

 
I was asked to quote for a job recently on some testing in an area that I had little experience in. After confidently replying to the customer “no problem, I’ll have a quote to you by the end of the day…”, I started googling furiously, trying to gain some understanding of at least what I [...]

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How I setup a software testing consultancy

Posted on 10. Feb, 2008 by Anne-Marie Charrett.

One question that keeps popping up into my inbox is …..I want to setup a software testing consultancy…any advice?
Ohhh yes. Heaps of advice. I don’t know if it will do anyone any good, but I have heaps of advice. However before I start down that path, I thought a far better and honest approach [...]

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Freelance Testers – a smarter, cost effective way for startups

Posted on 28. Oct, 2007 by Anne-Marie Charrett.

ITnews had an article recently on startups. It examines what to look for in a startup, and also how to minimise the risks. Here’s an excerpt:
‘A startup’s immaturity will be reflected in the quality and capabilities of its product. As you would when considering an established vendor, a CIO must conduct technical due diligence….You can [...]

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How to kickstart a freelance software testing project

Posted on 16. Oct, 2007 by Anne-Marie Charrett.

Starting a freelance software testing project is similar in many ways to any other project. It requires rigorous planning, well thought out tests, and excellent communication. As a freelancer however, you may feel more responsible in making sure that your client is happy with your work. This way, you have a better chance of getting [...]

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