Having testers just means the developers start cutting corners - why bother to verify that something works when that's the tester's job? Which means more bugs are reported and the management take that to mean the quality of the product has improved - all thanks to their decision to hire testers. All they've actually done is increase the size and inefficiency of the team.
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Originally posted by VectraMan View PostHaving testers just means the developers start cutting corners - why bother to verify that something works when that's the tester's job? Which means more bugs are reported and the management take that to mean the quality of the product has improved - all thanks to their decision to hire testers. All they've actually done is increase the size and inefficiency of the team.
Its astounding how many teams don't seem able to do a good job yet some always perform superbly.Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Originally posted by zoco View PostWhere exactly do they fit in the pecking order?
Got one here and she's a right little bossy boots. Always referring to us as "my developers".
Gets right on my tits.
The way I see it is that it is us developers that write the jokes....
(..mind you, some of the places I've worked, that statement could be taken literally)"Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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Originally posted by vetran View Postif that happens its time to fire the development team lead.
Its astounding how many teams don't seem able to do a good job yet some always perform superbly.Will work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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Originally posted by VectraMan View PostAnd you now have a lot of testers and a shortage of developers. And how would you know that it was happening?
The good teams are led by people who understand the psychology of those that work for them. The bad teams are where idiot managers have decided everything can be solved by throwing more "resources" at the problem.Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Originally posted by tarbera View PostTesters are like drummers in a rock band - not skilled, love to make a noiseOriginally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostAnd incredibly important.
His personality.Comment
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Originally posted by tarbera View PostWhat does a tester use for contraception?
His personality.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by VectraMan View PostAnd you now have a lot of testers and a shortage of developers. And how would you know that it was happening?
The good teams are led by people who understand the psychology of those that work for them. The bad teams are where idiot managers have decided everything can be solved by throwing more "resources" at the problem.In Scooter we trustComment
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