Truths about technical testing

Most of us in software testing have heard leaders — or read articles about “technical testers”. Of course, technical knowledge is critical for testing success, but while most talk of technical testing is about taking on the challenge of test automation, there are almost always more valuable applications of technical know-how where testers can focus. In this keynote session, long-time tester Alan Page shares his take on technical testing, why he is asking his own teams to write less automation, and how testers can provide their technical background to provide massive value to their teams. Along with the rants, Alan will share examples of some of his favorite and most practical testing tools and discuss the power of building a broad tester toolbox.