Gary Hawkes
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Software Test Manager, music lover, trombonist, darts player...all over the bloody place really ๐
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Beth Bourdeau Duke
about 1 month ago
Pick your industry, fits 'em all
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Mark Hamill
about 1 month ago
Time to get back to what really matters:
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Mark Hamill
about 2 months ago
I have a very bad feeling about this...
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Seeing this on my run yesterday made me think this person understands Halloween...
about 2 months ago
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Cassandra H. Leung (she / they)
about 2 months ago
I vibe coded an app and learnt exactly what I thought I would. Well, there you go then.
www.cassandrahl.com/blog/i-vibe-...
#AI
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I Vibe Coded an App and Learnt Exactly What I Thought I Would - Cassandra HL
If you read my blogย On No / Low Code and AI for Automation, Testing, and Quality Engineering, then you probably already know how I feel about AI in software production and what the kids call โvibe cod...
https://www.cassandrahl.com/blog/i-vibe-coded-an-app-and-learnt-exactly-what-i-thought-i-would/
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See!
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Michael Spicer
2 months ago
stop thinking right now
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It's Sunday and I still can't get
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out my head from last week. I had a meeting on Friday talking about a prototype and I found another level of attention in my questioning. A life changing experience with an incredible
@ministryoftesting.com
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Simon Tomes
3 months ago
Wrote about guesting on podcasts.
simontomes.com/posts/how-to...
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How to be a courageous podcast guest in your tech community - Simon Tomes
Podcast proliferation. According to Digital Silk, there are approximately 3.55 million podcasts and over 175 million episodes available globally. The podcast format has taken over the world. One of ma...
https://simontomes.com/posts/how-to-be-a-courageous-podcast-guest-in-your-tech-community
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Paul Grizzaffi
3 months ago
The year was 2025. Websites still chastise users for not using dashes when specifying phone numbers. BUT, other sites chastise users for using spaces in CC numbers. AND, other sites chastise users for using dashes in phone numbers
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Gary Hawkes
3 months ago
Our Last Night of the Proms concert -Theatre Royal, Bury St. Edmunds, is nearly sold out. Canโt wait to see you there: ๐๏ธSunday 7th September @ 7pm ๐ทยฃ12-ยฃ22 Tickets are on sale from the Theatre Royal box office-link below
theatreroyal.org/events/bury-...
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Allison Martin โช
3 months ago
screw generative AI, support this instead
youtu.be/TlzO4z7hPg0?...
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120,000 Page Lord of the Rings FLIPBOOK - sneak peek
YouTube video by Andymation
https://youtu.be/TlzO4z7hPg0?si=Y6I2FdkM4D_9IGwo
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4 months ago
Our Last Night of the Proms concert -Theatre Royal, Bury St. Edmunds, is nearly sold out. Canโt wait to see you there: ๐๏ธSunday 7th September @ 7pm ๐ทยฃ12-ยฃ22 Tickets are on sale from the Theatre Royal box office-link below
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Annie Sexton
4 months ago
The only thing that will make me scream LETS GO BRANDON Re: โAI artistโ
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Adi Polak
4 months ago
Software engineering is here to stay. Companies canโt replace expertise with AI.
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Annie Sexton
4 months ago
AI agents explained in one image
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Adam Grant
4 months ago
Feeling embarrassed by your past work is not a sign of incompetence. Itโs a mark of growth. Regretting your prior decisions doesn't reflect poor judgment. It reveals new insight. Cringing at your old opinions doesn't display ignorance. It demonstrates an open mind.
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4 months ago
If you are wondering how our rehearsals are going for the Last Night of the Proms, please view our latest video โBoleroโ. Tickets are on sale from the Theatre Royal box office-link below
theatreroyal.org/book/?show=5...
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It's meeeee!!!! ๐ค
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4 months ago
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Ministry of Testing
4 months ago
Bug congrats to Gary Hawkes for starting Bugs and Hugs, his new blog! Learn more about it on the homepage of the MoTaverse :)
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5 months ago
Donโt miss your chance for a Last Night of the Proms concert at the beautiful Theatre Royal, Bury St. Edmunds ๐๏ธSunday 7th September @ 7pm ๐ทยฃ12-ยฃ22 โYouโll hear all the classics โ Rule, Britannia!, Edward Elgarโs Land of Hope and Glory, Hubert Parryโs Jerusalemโ
theatreroyal.org/book/?show=5...
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Jessica Kerr
5 months ago
Tests tell us our software can work. Observability tells us our software IS working.
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5 months ago
Seats are going quick. Donโt miss your chance for a Last Night of the Proms concert at the beautiful Theatre Royal, Bury St. Edmunds which is protected by National Trust. Canโt wait to see you there: ๐๏ธSunday 7th September @ 7pm ๐ทยฃ12-ยฃ22
theatreroyal.org/book/?show=5...
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Book | Theatre Royal
https://theatreroyal.org/book/?show=528843AQCKQCLQQLKMHCHDRPDJTVLHDGM&event=13778
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5 months ago
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I'm ready Alanis, are you?
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An important part of a trip to London for a gig...Italian beer ๐๐...after a stressful journey in a packed train surrounded by younguns playing music, games and shouting "hello! Hello! Fkn signal!!"...to qualify as a youngun, you have to be under 35...fact.
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I was reminded yesterday when my daughter was doing her maths homework and asked "Dad, can you do Angles?" I said "Certainly....ahem....๐ถand through it aaaaalll she offers me protection..." To this day, it's still my best dad joke ๐
5 months ago
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Ministry of Testing
5 months ago
Every Friday we gather and talk quality testing. We call it This Week in Testing, or TWiT. Join us. On stage. Lurk. Text chat. Can't make it? No problem, it's available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube too.
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This Week in Testing
Debrief the week in testing via a radio show
https://www.ministryoftesting.com/this-week-in-testings/this-week-in-testing-180725
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Ministry of Testing
5 months ago
We're gathering quality leaders to help us navigate the future of quality engineering. Come and build your supportive network for life, together.
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Leading with Quality
A one-day educational experience to help expand quality engineering and testing practices across businesses
https://www.ministryoftesting.com/events/leading-with-quality
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Ministry of Testing
6 months ago
TestBash is about connecting before, during and after the conference. Here are some good people introducing themselves, get to know them and give them a follow in the MoTaverse! ๐ซถ
https://www.ministryoftesting.com/collections/hello-my-name-is-testbash-2025
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Mark Hamill
6 months ago
Wait for the..... <fist-bump>.
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Ministry of Testing
6 months ago
There are so many important things that need our attention, and there are so many awesome things happening in the Ministry of Testing community! What's a Tester to do? Thanks for the meme, Judy Mosley!
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6 months ago
If you liked our concert at National Trust Ickworth Estate , why not join the Band on Sunday 7th September at 7pm for a Last Night of the Proms concert- Theatre Royal, Bury St. Edmunds. Tickets link below โฌ๏ธ
theatreroyal.org/book/?show=5...
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Mark Hamill
6 months ago
#HappyPride
for the next 335 days, too.
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Gig Pics from Culford Centenary Hall on 29th June. Bloody hot but bloody brilliant ๐
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Me, a trombone and a Sombrero in 30 degree heat with my fellow trombonicators ๐๐ถ
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Ickworth House rehearsal for our concert tonight. It's fkn hot baby!!!! ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
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DJ Mac ๐
6 months ago
Thought for the Dayโฆ
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Dr Peter Prinsley MP
6 months ago
Just a reminder - entries for the โI Love My Community" Photo Competition close this Sunday at 5pm! All ages welcome. The winning photos will be proudly displayed in my parliamentary office. ๐ธ Show what makes Bury St Edmunds & Stowmarket special to you: ๐
peterprinsley.org/photo-competition
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Ministry of Testing
7 months ago
In this lively ep of This Week in Testing, Oleksandr, Demi, Judy, Lukas, Gary, Milan & Susanne explore the art of documentation, feedback loops, test automation, and community conversation.
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This Week in Testing
Debrief the week in Testing via a community radio show hosted by Simon Tomes and members of the community
https://www.ministryoftesting.com/podcasts/this-week-in-testing?wchannelid=czgwdadw2c&wmediaid=oigqrlu1kd
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Annie Sexton
7 months ago
how to be a man in tech
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First ever MOT Name check ๐๐ช
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8 months ago
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Oregon ๐๐ฒ
8 months ago
Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen
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Goodbye twitter, hello bluesky! ๐ A proper reset and self rebrand ๐
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