Summary

In this episode of Quality Talks, hosts Stu Day and Chris Henderson welcome Christine Pinto, co-founder of Epic Test Quest. Christine shares her journey from a tech career to politics and back, emphasising the importance of quality in software testing.

The conversation explores the challenges faced by testers, the role of AI in improving testing processes, and the significance of community engagement. Christine advocates for a quality mindset in tech and the need for fun and gamification in testing.

The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to join the Epic Test Quest community and contribute to the development of a tool that aims to enhance the testing experience.

Show Links:

1. Epic Test Quest Website: ⁠https://www.epictestquest.com/⁠

2. Epic Test Quest Slack Community: ⁠https://join.slack.com/t/etqcommunity/shared_invite/zt-31z6yv89i-62eixB9hqdpO0tXBhyQvxQ⁠

3. Epic Test Quest LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/epictestquest⁠

4. Christine's Motivational Song: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/1SXQfd8f-o0?si=ea41f2gZ1tivMZyF⁠⁠

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Podcast

02:14 Christine Pinto's Background and Journey

04:51 Transition from Politics to Tech

08:25 Lessons Learned from Politics

14:06 The Birth of Epic Test Quest

22:14 Prototyping and Community Engagement

26:19 Quality Mindset in Entrepreneurship

30:09 Bridging Communication Gaps in Testing

33:01 The Importance of Quality Mindset

35:17 Leveraging Community for Product Development

38:39 Transforming Quality into a Collaborative Mindset

42:12 Gamification and Fun in Quality Assurance

46:18 Visualizing Quality through Engagement

55:45 Emotional Connections in Testing and Development

56:36 Starting the Conversation: Understanding Pain Points

59:54 Creating Accessible Tools for Testers

01:01:40 Leveraging AI for Quality Assurance

01:05:56 The Importance of Quality in Software Development

01:10:39 Emotional Impact of Quality Assurance

01:16:47 Building a Community for Feedback and Growth

01:21:38 End

Takeaways

1. Christine Pinto emphasizes the importance of community in software testing.
2. The transition from politics to tech provided valuable networking and communication skills.
3. Quality is a team responsibility and should be prioritized in tech.
4. Gamification can make testing more engaging and fun.
5. AI tools need to be trained on quality data to be effective.
6. Emotional connections with customers are crucial for understanding quality impact.
7. The importance of communication in tech is often overlooked.
8. Test case creation is a common pain point for many testers.
9. Christine aims to create a tool that is accessible for all testers.
10. Feedback from the community is essential for the success of Epic Test Quest.