Notes on testing, automation, and software craft.
Mostly Harmless, I've talked and written about randomisation as a technique in software testing several times over the last few years. It's great to see people's eyes light up when they grok the concept and its potential. The idea that they can create random test data on the fly… more »
Can you see the 74? This is an Ishihara Color Test. Its used to help diagnose colour blindness, people with certain forms of colour blindness would not be able to read the text contained in the image. The full set of 38 plates would allow a doctor to accurately diagnose the… more »
I recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy Tab and an iPad2. Unlike many of my previous gadget purchases, these new gadgets have become very much part of the way I now work and play. One thing I like about them, is their tactile nature. You have a real sense that their is less… more »
There's a story about air force scientists during world war 2, that reflects an interesting concept about the things we see and how they can alter our assumptions. The story goes that the allied bombers were suffering great losses during their air raids of continental europe.… more »
I'm watching my son, a toddler, at play. He picks up his toy train, a hefty piece of wind up fisher price esque technology, and hurls it at the water bottle. I'll not pass judgement but suffice to say the bottle is still standing several other objects in the room are not. He… more »