Nicola Lindgren

Is It the Relationship or the Idea that's the Problem? I share some mental models I have on relationships, ideas and how I think people view others. These can be useful when introducing new ideas.

Maybe you have a good idea but you need to work on that relationship first

I wrote about this in my latest blog post:

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Is It the Relationship or the Idea that's the Problem? I share some mental models I have on relationships, ideas and how I think people view others. These can be useful when introducing new ideas.

Maybe you have a good idea but you need to work on that relationship first

I wrote about this in my latest blog post:

nicolalindgren.com/is-it-the-re...

Book Review: Contract Testing in Action Comprehensive review of 'Contract Testing in Action' by Marie Cruz and Lewis Prescott. Learn how developers and testers can successfully utilise Contract Testing in their work environments.

⭐ Useful examples, clear explanations and pragmatic approaches to challenges you may when introducing Contract Testing. ⭐

That's what Marie Cruz and Lewis Prescott's Contract Testing in Action book is full of.

Check out the review below

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How to Get Developers in Your Team to Contribute to Your Test Automation Here are some ideas and what to be aware of if you want developers to contribute to your test automation.

Wrote most of a blog post almost a year ago then forgot about it. 😅

Finally published it.

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Oredev Conference 2025 - Day 2 Here are my highlights from the second day of the 2025 Öredev Conference. Aside from some key takeaways from the talks, I include useful resources that the speakers recommend.

Day 2:
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What I learned at Öredev:

Day 2:
- navigating Complex software systems @jitgos.bsky.social
- dark patterns
- visualising test coverage & quality criteria @martin-n.bsky.social
- CTO guide to presenting at the board

Day 3:
- live exploratory testing
- access points in testing
- test ops

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I should’ve told her that I’ve met all the dinosaurs and we used to hang out.

Instead I just looked at her confused then smiled.

I know a few people where I’m pretty sure looking 10-15 years older helped how they were perceived eh (this is when they were like 23/24)

a man says i 'm older than i look in a netflix ad ALT: a man says i 'm older than i look in a netflix ad

Meanwhile this weekend, my daughter asked me if, before she and her brother were born, if there were dinosaurs around when I was younger.

I mean, I've had people make comments where they think I don't have enough experience to know what I'm talking about. They think I just started my testing career.

Also had some consultants in my team think I was younger than them... when I had a good few years on them. 😅

Oredev Conference 2025 - Day 1 Here are my highlights from the first day of the 2025 Öredev Conference. Aside from some key takeaways from the talks, I include useful resources that the speakers recommend.

Wrote what I learned in my 1st day at @oredev.org

I attended sessions on:
- Synthetic Monitoring
- What testers are afraid to say
- Collective Risk Management

And More.

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cc @jrosaproenca.bsky.social @testerfromleic.bsky.social @joshuakerievsky.bsky.social

I liked how @martin-n.bsky.social encourages his team to use Quality Criteria to categorises bugs and test cases.

Useful for teams to see what types of risks are being addressed (and in turn what are not covered).

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Also highly recommend you check out @jitgos.bsky.social ’s newsletter if you care about building high quality software.

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Really enjoyed listening to @jitgos.bsky.social talk about managing uncertainty in complex systems - and how to handle this.

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Heaps of gems in Katrina’s talk from Tester to CTO.

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If you missed it, it’s your loss.

Sorry, I mean you can also check put her next session when she talks about presenting to boards.

Need to talk to my husband about what I learned at @jrosaproenca.bsky.social ’s talk, as I think he would be find this super interesting.

Not as much relevant for me in my current role but taking notes so I can try tell him as much as possible.

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I feel the same way about flaky tests.

@jrosaproenca.bsky.social giving a great talk at @oredev.org

@testerfromleic.bsky.social kicking ass at his talk at @oredev.org today 💪

Excited about 3 days of learning at @oredev.org

Few sessions in, so far so good!

@joshuakerievsky.bsky.social

Øredev 2025: Call for Papers Øredev has its origins in, and focuses on the software development process, from programming to project management. We aim to create an event based on...

⏰ Only 3 days left to submit your talk for Öredev! ⏰

Maria Kedemo and I look forward to your submissions for the Quality/Test track.

Submit here:

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Blazingly Simple Guide To Submitting To Conferences There are many people who would like to speak at a conference but have a variety of reasons why they aren't doing it. I know I found it almost impossible to stand up in front of a group of people with...

Also check out this guide to submitting to conferences :)

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Øredev 2025: Call for Papers Øredev has its origins in, and focuses on the software development process, from programming to project management. We aim to create an event based on...

Have you applied to speak at @oredev.org conference yet?

Don’t worry there’s still time!

I am one of the track chairs for Quality and Test this year and I am looking at YOU!

Apply here:
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🥳 The CFP for Øredev is now open! 🎉

@mariakedemo and I are in charge of the Quality and Test track this year and we look forward to your submissions.

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Great careers advice for testers – A Review of The Software Testers Journey by Nicola Lindgren and Vernon Richards This book offers useful advice to testing professionals on how to build their careers. The advice in the book includes examples from testers on how they progressed in their careers.  There are…

Blogged: Great careers advice for testers - A Review of The Software Testers Journey by @nicolalindgren.bsky.social and @testerfromleic.bsky.social

#ChristmasPresentsforTesters #SoftwareTesting

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Quality Talks Podcast - Ep8 - The Software Testers Journey with Vernon Richards & Nicola Lindgren

@testerfromleic.bsky.social and I were recently interviewed to talk about our book: The Software Tester’s Journey.

Check out the podcast episode here.
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YouTube video by Software Testing by Daniel Knott The Software Tester’s Journey - Testing Chat with Vernon Richards

@testerfromleic.bsky.social sharing pearls of wisdom on @dnlkntt.bsky.social ‘s YouTube channel.

Check it out!

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book cover of team guide to software testability

If you work with software development I think you should buy Ash Winter and Robert Meaney's book Team Guide to Software Testability.

The longer version of my review can be found here.
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Take care!

Makes me think of Christmas markets!! 🤩