Making testing fun | Andy Zaidman | TEDxDelft

“My two-year old son is the best tester in the world. He drops stuff on the floor, throws it against the wall and he watches what happens,” Andy Zaidman says. Though it might seem like a playful attitude, it is the thought behind it that counts and what he feels has been largely lost nowadays.
Testing software before its release is important, but undervalued by many. This could lead to costly errors such as the Ariane space vehicle blowing up within seconds after its launch or medication being applied in wrong doses. “It has become an intrinsic part in our lives, whether it is to pay at the cash register or to keep up with our social lives online,” Zaidman says. So why not test software?
Zaiman’s interest in software started with his fascination for computers as a teenager. “It seemed only logical for me to study computer science. In the course of actually studying the subject, I realized how complex it was. I feel it’s strange that we haven’t found a way to make the process of testing complex programs more interesting.” As part of his talk, he will explore examples of high profile projects that went wrong due to software bugs.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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"A general lack of interest in making things work well". Been battling that from childhood up until now and I still fail to understand why this lackluster stance is often randomly chosen over intentionally going for the beauty of quality. Doing something right for it's own sake.

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So..... where’s the “fun” part in it? I watched the speech but still haven’t found the answer 🙄

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I don't know what the target audience was but I didn't learn anything useful here (I'm a developer). idk...

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