Pinta Education Blog

Let us remind ourselves about the distinction between a defect and a failure – the failure is what we observe in testing; the defect may be the cause of the failure. If we are testing a document (in our context either a requirement of some kind, or source code), then we find the defect at source...

For many people, testing means pressing buttons to see if something works. This is clearly a part of testing, but to get there requires much more preparation. As a part of software testing we check that: - The requirements that we are using to carry out our testing against are properly defined...

Firstly, testing is natural. From the time we are born, we are subject to testing – the first slap for the first cry – sound is good. The successful delivery of the baby of course takes a whole lot of planning and coordination, by parents and medical staff alike. So too with any other form of te...

Move more, burn less. This of course is not the exercise mantra of the eighties, but as energy prices dominate headlines, it seems to me that there may be some use to it after all. The virtuous cycle could be – exercise more – generate your own heat – move to your own beat. Instead of rising pri...

I often hear people talk about 'me time'. From the conversations, this appears to be viewed as a time where you discharge your responsibilities to others, and take heed of your own needs. For me, this is unrealistic. My mental health is dependent on being a part of so much more than me - the peo...

I have been struck by the continual reporting of the unjust treatment of sub postmasters wrongly accused of defrauding the Post Office. I have heard many reporters speak on the subject.  I have heard from the victims; the politicians and thankfully, the law.  What struck me was the la...

Having now run our courses as virtual classes for more than a year, we find as ever, that there is a balance to be struck.  Commuting and time away from our families, pitched against the buzz of the classroom. We have done our own testing, and have found that classes with 7 or fewer all...

As we go through the 'should we, shouldn't we' questions on the edges of our minds, adopting a work mindset can help. Yes, we do want to go out, but how necessary is the trip? In the end, it is all about risk.  In testing, we know about dealing with risks. We assess, prioritise, then we miti...