{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63f8efe89cef06001133e36b/64c2921f8ab13d0012c60abd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S01 EP03 - Paul Gerrard","description":"<p>I chat with Paul Gerrard, the author, long-term software engineering influencer and general Testing thought-leader, about Engineering, Professionalism, Bluetooth Toothbrushes, Chartered Engineer status for Testers, community, how testers use mental modeling, systems thinking, and many more things.</p><p><br></p><h2>Paul's Book Recommendations</h2><ol><li><a href=\"https://leanpub.com/testerspocketbook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Tester's Pocket Book</a> by Paul Gerrard</li><li>The Art of Software Testing by Glenford Meyers <em>(I suggest you search online for cheap secondhand copies)</em></li><li>Software Testing Techniques by Boris Beizer</li><li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Systems-Thinking-Practice-Year-Retrospective/dp/0471986062/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1690473597&amp;refinements=p_27%3APeter+Checkland&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Systems Thinking, Systems Practice</strong></a> by Peter Checkland</li></ol><p><br></p><h2>Paul's Links</h2><p><a href=\"https://gerrardconsulting.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://gerrardconsulting.com/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/c/PaulGerrardTestingAnything\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Paul's Youtube Channel</a></p><p><br></p><p>This is the podcast of The Scottish Testing Group.</p><p><br></p><p>In each episode we will talk to a key figure in the software quality industry about themselves and their thoughts on the whole field. Those guests will include QA Directors, Award-winning testers, Authors, renowned Quality Gurus, researchers into new technologies, Agilists, futurists, thinkers, do-ers, old hands, and rising new stars.</p><p><br></p><p>This series of conversations is intended to be a safe space where subjects can be explored in a curious and open-minded way, always remaining friends, no matter how controversial it may get. This will be an amicable and convivial learning experience for all parties, especially the listener.</p><p><br></p><p>The Scottish Testing Group was set up to connect those people working in the field of software and systems testing across Scotland.&nbsp;However, as software affects all of us globally anyone is welcome to join and contribute to the conversation. Networking, mutual support, education, and feeding our curiosity are the primary purpose of STG.</p><p><br></p><p>The music is <strong>The Beat of Nature</strong> by <strong>Lesfm, Olexy</strong>. Available on Spotify.</p>","author_name":"Bryan Jones"}