Oleksandr Romanov 🇺🇦
@al8xr.bsky.social
Senior SET @ IOHK
Podcast Host @ Testing Minutes
Blog: https://testengineeringnotes.com
Talking about test engineering, blockchain, and distributed systems.
Views are my own.
Podcast Host @ Testing Minutes
Blog: https://testengineeringnotes.com
Talking about test engineering, blockchain, and distributed systems.
Views are my own.
Types of dependencies in distributed systems
July 31, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Types of dependencies in distributed systems
#rust An interesting story on effective usage of Cow and Arc structures. And whether the Bytes crate can be better. blog.veeso.dev/blog/en/rust...
Rust on a Diet
So if you don't know, I also develop on the Solana Validator (but please don't leave, it's about Rust and not blockchain things 😓) mostly mods for Solana RPC…
blog.veeso.dev
June 18, 2025 at 7:47 AM
#rust An interesting story on effective usage of Cow and Arc structures. And whether the Bytes crate can be better. blog.veeso.dev/blog/en/rust...
Here is my talk on modern software testing careers at MoT Tunis www.ministryoftesting.com/talks/softwa...
Software Testing Careers: The Roadmap by Oleksandr Romanov for MoT Tunis
Discover where a testing career can take you!
www.ministryoftesting.com
May 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Here is my talk on modern software testing careers at MoT Tunis www.ministryoftesting.com/talks/softwa...
Last few weeks I focused on learning solely at the Blockchain and Rust.
Focused approach helped me to discover a lot of interesting topics and was an inspiration for project / posts ideas.
Focused approach helped me to discover a lot of interesting topics and was an inspiration for project / posts ideas.
May 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Last few weeks I focused on learning solely at the Blockchain and Rust.
Focused approach helped me to discover a lot of interesting topics and was an inspiration for project / posts ideas.
Focused approach helped me to discover a lot of interesting topics and was an inspiration for project / posts ideas.
I have earned the MoT Community Certificate certificate www.ministryoftesting.com/certificates...
MoT Community Certificate
Achieving 5 or more Community Star badges
www.ministryoftesting.com
March 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I have earned the MoT Community Certificate certificate www.ministryoftesting.com/certificates...
"The closer to the train station, the worse the kebab." Is it true? Here is an engineering proof of this hypothesis by James Pae www.jmspae.se/write-ups/ke...
"The closer to the train station, the worse the kebab" - A "Study" - James Pae
www.jmspae.se
March 14, 2025 at 8:27 AM
"The closer to the train station, the worse the kebab." Is it true? Here is an engineering proof of this hypothesis by James Pae www.jmspae.se/write-ups/ke...
#testing #ai #paper
My review of the "Software Testing Research Challenges: An Industrial Perspective" research paper.
testengineeringnotes.com/posts/2025-0...
My review of the "Software Testing Research Challenges: An Industrial Perspective" research paper.
testengineeringnotes.com/posts/2025-0...
Paper review: Software Testing Research Challenges: An Industrial Perspective
An overview of the current state of software testing and open research questions
testengineeringnotes.com
February 27, 2025 at 9:28 AM
#testing #ai #paper
My review of the "Software Testing Research Challenges: An Industrial Perspective" research paper.
testengineeringnotes.com/posts/2025-0...
My review of the "Software Testing Research Challenges: An Industrial Perspective" research paper.
testengineeringnotes.com/posts/2025-0...
#ai #tools #learning
Let me share my thoughts on a few useful AI tools and how they can kill the learning process testengineeringnotes.com/posts/2025-0...
Let me share my thoughts on a few useful AI tools and how they can kill the learning process testengineeringnotes.com/posts/2025-0...
AI tools and how they kill learning
Pros and cons of using AI tools (for beginners)
testengineeringnotes.com
February 26, 2025 at 9:11 AM
#ai #tools #learning
Let me share my thoughts on a few useful AI tools and how they can kill the learning process testengineeringnotes.com/posts/2025-0...
Let me share my thoughts on a few useful AI tools and how they can kill the learning process testengineeringnotes.com/posts/2025-0...
How NASA writes safety-critical software - 10 Rules. spinroot.com/gerard/pdf/P... It's Quite fascinating to read.
spinroot.com
February 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM
How NASA writes safety-critical software - 10 Rules. spinroot.com/gerard/pdf/P... It's Quite fascinating to read.
I just finished the slides on schools of software testing for an upcoming online conference in March. I hope it will benefit attendees to see the testing world from different angles throughout the time.
February 20, 2025 at 6:32 AM
I just finished the slides on schools of software testing for an upcoming online conference in March. I hope it will benefit attendees to see the testing world from different angles throughout the time.
Check out the latest episode of the Testing Minutes podcast, where I and @grygorenko.bsky.social talked with @simonjprior.bsky.social about testing and quality culture youtu.be/17u0Dd_aEgM?...
Episode 49: Software testing and quality culture for airlines with Simon Prior
YouTube video by Testing Minutes
youtu.be
January 31, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Check out the latest episode of the Testing Minutes podcast, where I and @grygorenko.bsky.social talked with @simonjprior.bsky.social about testing and quality culture youtu.be/17u0Dd_aEgM?...
Together with @grygorenko.bsky.social , we are back with a new episode of the Testing Minutes podcast. This time, we talked with Mark Winteringham about Software Testing in the Age of Generative AI.
youtu.be/Pc1qSZVez9Q?...
youtu.be/Pc1qSZVez9Q?...
Episode 46: Software Testing in the Age of Generative AI with Mark Winteringham
YouTube video by Testing Minutes
youtu.be
January 10, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Together with @grygorenko.bsky.social , we are back with a new episode of the Testing Minutes podcast. This time, we talked with Mark Winteringham about Software Testing in the Age of Generative AI.
youtu.be/Pc1qSZVez9Q?...
youtu.be/Pc1qSZVez9Q?...
For those who want to learn some Java youtu.be/yup8gIXxWDU?...
NANOWAR OF STEEL - HelloWorld.java (Source Code Video) | Napalm Records
YouTube video by Napalm Records
youtu.be
December 9, 2024 at 8:48 AM
For those who want to learn some Java youtu.be/yup8gIXxWDU?...
Today I learned:
Quick link to show all pull requests that you have been assigned as a reviewer (in all repositories) - github.com/pulls/review...
Quick link to show all pull requests that you have been assigned as a reviewer (in all repositories) - github.com/pulls/review...
github.com
December 6, 2024 at 11:04 AM
Today I learned:
Quick link to show all pull requests that you have been assigned as a reviewer (in all repositories) - github.com/pulls/review...
Quick link to show all pull requests that you have been assigned as a reviewer (in all repositories) - github.com/pulls/review...
#blockchain #testing
I am collecting resources on blockchain testing. Today, I've added materials on blockchain performance and reworked the overall content structure.
If you are interested in testing blockchains and blockchain-based Web3 apps - check this resource - github.com/alexromanov/...
I am collecting resources on blockchain testing. Today, I've added materials on blockchain performance and reworked the overall content structure.
If you are interested in testing blockchains and blockchain-based Web3 apps - check this resource - github.com/alexromanov/...
December 3, 2024 at 11:47 AM
#blockchain #testing
I am collecting resources on blockchain testing. Today, I've added materials on blockchain performance and reworked the overall content structure.
If you are interested in testing blockchains and blockchain-based Web3 apps - check this resource - github.com/alexromanov/...
I am collecting resources on blockchain testing. Today, I've added materials on blockchain performance and reworked the overall content structure.
If you are interested in testing blockchains and blockchain-based Web3 apps - check this resource - github.com/alexromanov/...
🛝 Making your slides better
#speaking
I give talks at conferences or webinars from time to time and share my knowledge at work. So I need to make slides.
🪚 Google Slides is the default option for a quick slide deck. It's fast and has enough functionality for me. 👇
#speaking
I give talks at conferences or webinars from time to time and share my knowledge at work. So I need to make slides.
🪚 Google Slides is the default option for a quick slide deck. It's fast and has enough functionality for me. 👇
November 19, 2024 at 12:28 PM
🛝 Making your slides better
#speaking
I give talks at conferences or webinars from time to time and share my knowledge at work. So I need to make slides.
🪚 Google Slides is the default option for a quick slide deck. It's fast and has enough functionality for me. 👇
#speaking
I give talks at conferences or webinars from time to time and share my knowledge at work. So I need to make slides.
🪚 Google Slides is the default option for a quick slide deck. It's fast and has enough functionality for me. 👇
🤓 Stop writing too much ... in your messages
We are writing and communicating a lot at work. From messages in Slack or MS Teams to documents, EDRs, reports, etc. Latter can't be small. But messages - should be.
Here are few tips that help me to get better at writing shorter messages: 👇
We are writing and communicating a lot at work. From messages in Slack or MS Teams to documents, EDRs, reports, etc. Latter can't be small. But messages - should be.
Here are few tips that help me to get better at writing shorter messages: 👇
November 15, 2024 at 10:05 AM
🤓 Stop writing too much ... in your messages
We are writing and communicating a lot at work. From messages in Slack or MS Teams to documents, EDRs, reports, etc. Latter can't be small. But messages - should be.
Here are few tips that help me to get better at writing shorter messages: 👇
We are writing and communicating a lot at work. From messages in Slack or MS Teams to documents, EDRs, reports, etc. Latter can't be small. But messages - should be.
Here are few tips that help me to get better at writing shorter messages: 👇
When you start your career in testing - it can be hard to understand where to grow.
So I wanted to share my thoughts on career opportunities available for QA engineers at Ministry of Testing and I wrote an article.
👉 www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/sof...
So I wanted to share my thoughts on career opportunities available for QA engineers at Ministry of Testing and I wrote an article.
👉 www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/sof...
Software testing careers: Many paths to success
Explore multiple career paths in software testing to find the role that aligns with your passions and goals
www.ministryoftesting.com
November 14, 2024 at 3:44 PM
When you start your career in testing - it can be hard to understand where to grow.
So I wanted to share my thoughts on career opportunities available for QA engineers at Ministry of Testing and I wrote an article.
👉 www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/sof...
So I wanted to share my thoughts on career opportunities available for QA engineers at Ministry of Testing and I wrote an article.
👉 www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/sof...
Reposted by Oleksandr Romanov 🇺🇦
Probabilistic Uncertainty xkcd.com/3007
November 5, 2024 at 3:10 AM
Probabilistic Uncertainty xkcd.com/3007
Just wanted to share my small blog post series on Blockchain for Testers. testengineeringnotes.com/posts/2022-0...
Blockchain for Test Engineers: Roadmap
Blockchain roadmap for test engineers
testengineeringnotes.com
November 1, 2024 at 1:13 PM
Just wanted to share my small blog post series on Blockchain for Testers. testengineeringnotes.com/posts/2022-0...
#python #interview
Fibonacci sequence is a popular interview question to check your coding skills.
But how to solve this task?
testengineeringnotes.com/posts/2024-0...
Fibonacci sequence is a popular interview question to check your coding skills.
But how to solve this task?
testengineeringnotes.com/posts/2024-0...
50 shades of Fibonacci - Solving popular interview question
Multiple approaches to solve popular interview question
testengineeringnotes.com
October 26, 2024 at 9:24 AM
#python #interview
Fibonacci sequence is a popular interview question to check your coding skills.
But how to solve this task?
testengineeringnotes.com/posts/2024-0...
Fibonacci sequence is a popular interview question to check your coding skills.
But how to solve this task?
testengineeringnotes.com/posts/2024-0...
#howitworks #testing #security
Testers are not needed! Why bother quality and security?
As a result, we can get situation, like ... opening KIA cars remotely with a sequence of HTTP POST requests. samcurry.net/hacking-kia (Stealing user's personal data as well)
Testers are not needed! Why bother quality and security?
As a result, we can get situation, like ... opening KIA cars remotely with a sequence of HTTP POST requests. samcurry.net/hacking-kia (Stealing user's personal data as well)
Hacking Kia: Remotely Controlling Cars With Just a License Plate
On June 11th, 2024, we discovered a set of vulnerabilities in Kia vehicles that allowed remote control over key functions using only a license plate. These attacks could be executed remotely on any ha...
samcurry.net
October 25, 2024 at 7:09 AM
#howitworks #testing #security
Testers are not needed! Why bother quality and security?
As a result, we can get situation, like ... opening KIA cars remotely with a sequence of HTTP POST requests. samcurry.net/hacking-kia (Stealing user's personal data as well)
Testers are not needed! Why bother quality and security?
As a result, we can get situation, like ... opening KIA cars remotely with a sequence of HTTP POST requests. samcurry.net/hacking-kia (Stealing user's personal data as well)
The new episode of the Testing Minutes podcast is already here. This time, I and @durshlag.com talked with @lisacrispin.bsky.social about holistic testing youtu.be/0BE9s6avA3Y?...
Episode 33: The one where the test engineer explores holistic testing with Lisa Crispin
☕Support podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/testingminutesAbout the episode:Many testers have already read "Agile Testing" books. But can we see testing e...
youtu.be
July 26, 2024 at 10:17 AM
The new episode of the Testing Minutes podcast is already here. This time, I and @durshlag.com talked with @lisacrispin.bsky.social about holistic testing youtu.be/0BE9s6avA3Y?...
I am researching software quality metrics and how they affect project delivery.
So, I am kindly asking you to fill out this anonymous survey. forms.gle/HvSoXfJeW5hX...
Do not hesitate to fill it out even if you are not a tester but a lead, manager, or developer. Thanks!
So, I am kindly asking you to fill out this anonymous survey. forms.gle/HvSoXfJeW5hX...
Do not hesitate to fill it out even if you are not a tester but a lead, manager, or developer. Thanks!
Software Quality Metrics for Project Delivery Survey
Hi, my name is Oleksandr Romanov.
I am working on the research study on relationship between software quality metrics and project delivery. As a part of my research I want to gather information amon...
forms.gle
May 24, 2024 at 9:18 AM
I am researching software quality metrics and how they affect project delivery.
So, I am kindly asking you to fill out this anonymous survey. forms.gle/HvSoXfJeW5hX...
Do not hesitate to fill it out even if you are not a tester but a lead, manager, or developer. Thanks!
So, I am kindly asking you to fill out this anonymous survey. forms.gle/HvSoXfJeW5hX...
Do not hesitate to fill it out even if you are not a tester but a lead, manager, or developer. Thanks!
As you may know, @durshlag.com and I record a podcast about testing - "Testing Minutes". It's mostly in Ukrainian, but last week we had a wonderful conversation about building communities with @simontomes.com youtu.be/ElvQbeJbi2g?...
Episode 27: The one where the test engineer builds a community with Simon Tomes
☕Support podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/testingminutesAbout the episode:Sometimes it is good to concentrate and work on your own. But sometimes you ne...
youtu.be
March 4, 2024 at 8:40 AM
As you may know, @durshlag.com and I record a podcast about testing - "Testing Minutes". It's mostly in Ukrainian, but last week we had a wonderful conversation about building communities with @simontomes.com youtu.be/ElvQbeJbi2g?...