Jens Höft
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"There was never a good war, or a bad peace." (Benjamin Franklin)
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Since it just received another small update: days-until-agiletd.herokuapp.com ➙ OMG it's only 10 (ten!) days to go.
If you go there: What are your plans?
#agileTD
If you go there: What are your plans?
#agileTD
Days Until Agile Testing Days
days-until-agiletd.herokuapp.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Since it just received another small update: days-until-agiletd.herokuapp.com ➙ OMG it's only 10 (ten!) days to go.
If you go there: What are your plans?
#agileTD
If you go there: What are your plans?
#agileTD
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The Testing Experience is out!
Thanks to Tariq King, Irina Gorkunova, Toyer Mamoojee, Thomas Steirer, Rahul Verma, Advait Avinash Sowale, Vero Betzel, Lisa Crispin, Anne-Marie Charrett, Sara Martínez Giner, Tobias Wettstein and Olexandr Andriyenko for the great articles.
testingexperience.media
Thanks to Tariq King, Irina Gorkunova, Toyer Mamoojee, Thomas Steirer, Rahul Verma, Advait Avinash Sowale, Vero Betzel, Lisa Crispin, Anne-Marie Charrett, Sara Martínez Giner, Tobias Wettstein and Olexandr Andriyenko for the great articles.
testingexperience.media
November 6, 2025 at 8:07 AM
The Testing Experience is out!
Thanks to Tariq King, Irina Gorkunova, Toyer Mamoojee, Thomas Steirer, Rahul Verma, Advait Avinash Sowale, Vero Betzel, Lisa Crispin, Anne-Marie Charrett, Sara Martínez Giner, Tobias Wettstein and Olexandr Andriyenko for the great articles.
testingexperience.media
Thanks to Tariq King, Irina Gorkunova, Toyer Mamoojee, Thomas Steirer, Rahul Verma, Advait Avinash Sowale, Vero Betzel, Lisa Crispin, Anne-Marie Charrett, Sara Martínez Giner, Tobias Wettstein and Olexandr Andriyenko for the great articles.
testingexperience.media
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I'm brainstorming with the help of Claude on things to discuss with workshop participants, what questions to ask.
Interestingly, it doesn't headline them "Questions", "Points to discuss" or the like, but "Prompts". Is it assuming my participants will be LLMs? 🤔
Interestingly, it doesn't headline them "Questions", "Points to discuss" or the like, but "Prompts". Is it assuming my participants will be LLMs? 🤔
November 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM
I'm brainstorming with the help of Claude on things to discuss with workshop participants, what questions to ask.
Interestingly, it doesn't headline them "Questions", "Points to discuss" or the like, but "Prompts". Is it assuming my participants will be LLMs? 🤔
Interestingly, it doesn't headline them "Questions", "Points to discuss" or the like, but "Prompts". Is it assuming my participants will be LLMs? 🤔
A great day out! Today we were really happy surfing in Caswell/South Wales! In the late afternoon it got a bit crowded - but all surfers were friendly and seemed to enjoy the waves in the golden evening sun! 🏄♂️🌊🤙😀
#surfing #wales #stunning-landscape
#surfing #wales #stunning-landscape
October 20, 2025 at 9:47 PM
A great day out! Today we were really happy surfing in Caswell/South Wales! In the late afternoon it got a bit crowded - but all surfers were friendly and seemed to enjoy the waves in the golden evening sun! 🏄♂️🌊🤙😀
#surfing #wales #stunning-landscape
#surfing #wales #stunning-landscape
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Random thought: Lots of people have different understanding of the same terms. Working in a team, we sooner or later (hopefully) come to common understanding of the terminology used.
In a conference talk, explaining what you mean by certain terms is crucial so the audience understands your message!
In a conference talk, explaining what you mean by certain terms is crucial so the audience understands your message!
October 15, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Random thought: Lots of people have different understanding of the same terms. Working in a team, we sooner or later (hopefully) come to common understanding of the terminology used.
In a conference talk, explaining what you mean by certain terms is crucial so the audience understands your message!
In a conference talk, explaining what you mean by certain terms is crucial so the audience understands your message!
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#Inktober2025, Day 16: Prompt word: #Blunder
Blunder, also known as debacle, fiasco or error.
Therefore: Do not try this on your (Unix-like) OS.
Really: DON'T!
Kaweco fountain pen & ink
#Inktober
Blunder, also known as debacle, fiasco or error.
Therefore: Do not try this on your (Unix-like) OS.
Really: DON'T!
Kaweco fountain pen & ink
#Inktober
October 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
#Inktober2025, Day 16: Prompt word: #Blunder
Blunder, also known as debacle, fiasco or error.
Therefore: Do not try this on your (Unix-like) OS.
Really: DON'T!
Kaweco fountain pen & ink
#Inktober
Blunder, also known as debacle, fiasco or error.
Therefore: Do not try this on your (Unix-like) OS.
Really: DON'T!
Kaweco fountain pen & ink
#Inktober
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The best—and most fun to do—interviews are conversations. Keith Klain interviewed me yesterday for his Quality Remarks podcast
qualityremarks.com/qr-podcast-f...
qualityremarks.com/qr-podcast-f...
QR Podcast – Fiona Charles | Quality Remarks Keith Klain
Fiona Charles is an absolute legend in the software testing world and I had the honor of sitting down with her to discuss tech ethics, the human side of technology, her adventures with Jerry Weinberg,...
qualityremarks.com
October 16, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The best—and most fun to do—interviews are conversations. Keith Klain interviewed me yesterday for his Quality Remarks podcast
qualityremarks.com/qr-podcast-f...
qualityremarks.com/qr-podcast-f...
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In 2025, I've had a steep increase in reports from clients about AI voice clone phone calls asking for money, passwords or codes.
I give it about 12 months before criminals increase use of live video call deepfakes in their scams.
Get your folks & team prepared to catch it now.
I give it about 12 months before criminals increase use of live video call deepfakes in their scams.
Get your folks & team prepared to catch it now.
October 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
In 2025, I've had a steep increase in reports from clients about AI voice clone phone calls asking for money, passwords or codes.
I give it about 12 months before criminals increase use of live video call deepfakes in their scams.
Get your folks & team prepared to catch it now.
I give it about 12 months before criminals increase use of live video call deepfakes in their scams.
Get your folks & team prepared to catch it now.
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Locutus efficiency tip: We all need to regenerate.
October 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Locutus efficiency tip: We all need to regenerate.
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www.thestack.technology/jeep-softwar...
I’ve seen several posts recently about a general decline in sw quality. True? I dunno. I do know from decades of experience why big bang software releases are a really lousy idea. (Also I’m happy to have an 11-yr-old car that never gets sw updates.)
I’ve seen several posts recently about a general decline in sw quality. True? I dunno. I do know from decades of experience why big bang software releases are a really lousy idea. (Also I’m happy to have an 11-yr-old car that never gets sw updates.)
Jeep software update bricks vehicles
“Please exercise extreme caution”
www.thestack.technology
October 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
www.thestack.technology/jeep-softwar...
I’ve seen several posts recently about a general decline in sw quality. True? I dunno. I do know from decades of experience why big bang software releases are a really lousy idea. (Also I’m happy to have an 11-yr-old car that never gets sw updates.)
I’ve seen several posts recently about a general decline in sw quality. True? I dunno. I do know from decades of experience why big bang software releases are a really lousy idea. (Also I’m happy to have an 11-yr-old car that never gets sw updates.)
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Grosse frayeur pour @francoisgabart sur la RORC Caribbean 600 - @CourseAuLarge http://bit.ly/2Ei96Up
Grosse frayeur pour François Gabart sur la RORC Caribbean...
François Gabart et l’équipage du trimaran Argo se sont fa...
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February 11, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Grosse frayeur pour @francoisgabart sur la RORC Caribbean 600 - @CourseAuLarge http://bit.ly/2Ei96Up
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“We are the most intellectual species to walk the planet, but we’re not intelligent. If you’re intelligent you don’t destroy your only home.”
Dr. Jane Goodall
Dr. Jane Goodall
October 3, 2025 at 5:57 AM
“We are the most intellectual species to walk the planet, but we’re not intelligent. If you’re intelligent you don’t destroy your only home.”
Dr. Jane Goodall
Dr. Jane Goodall
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I 💜 seeing software folks use the word "holistic" in a lot of contexts. Delivering quality new stuff to customers frequently, confidently, sustainably takes the whole team working together around the whole SDLC. Our Holistic Testing Model helps craft a good strategy. agiletester.ca/holistic-tes...
Holistic Testing: Weave Quality into Your Product - Agile Testing
Available for purchase online. Holistic testing is a comprehensive term to encompass testing throughout the development cycle from the start of an idea, through to customer interaction with a deliv...
agiletester.ca
October 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I 💜 seeing software folks use the word "holistic" in a lot of contexts. Delivering quality new stuff to customers frequently, confidently, sustainably takes the whole team working together around the whole SDLC. Our Holistic Testing Model helps craft a good strategy. agiletester.ca/holistic-tes...
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This was such a blast. Had a wonderful #OpenSpace day at #osco25. So many awesome people in one place, all interested in #cybersecurity & learning together. ✨
Joined great knowledge exchange sessions on spreading cybersecurity awareness, the Fediverse, security champions struggles & wins. 💡 1/3
Joined great knowledge exchange sessions on spreading cybersecurity awareness, the Fediverse, security champions struggles & wins. 💡 1/3
October 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
This was such a blast. Had a wonderful #OpenSpace day at #osco25. So many awesome people in one place, all interested in #cybersecurity & learning together. ✨
Joined great knowledge exchange sessions on spreading cybersecurity awareness, the Fediverse, security champions struggles & wins. 💡 1/3
Joined great knowledge exchange sessions on spreading cybersecurity awareness, the Fediverse, security champions struggles & wins. 💡 1/3
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Die anlasslose Chatkontrolle ist mit dem Telekommunikationsgeheimnis wie es das GG vorsieht, unvereinbar. Das ist ein Schritt in Richtung des totalitären Staates. netzpolitik.org/2025/fragen-...
Fragen und Antworten: Warum ist Chatkontrolle so gefährlich für uns alle?
Die Chatkontrolle gilt weithin als Ende der verschlüsselten und privaten Kommunikation, also als Gefahr für die Demokratie und technisches Sicherheitsrisiko für die digitale Welt. Wir erklären und kom...
netzpolitik.org
October 4, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Die anlasslose Chatkontrolle ist mit dem Telekommunikationsgeheimnis wie es das GG vorsieht, unvereinbar. Das ist ein Schritt in Richtung des totalitären Staates. netzpolitik.org/2025/fragen-...
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Chat Control would make it mandatory for service providers to scan all communications & files. There’s no system that’s only for the “good guys” www.eff.org/deeplinks/20... #chatkontrolle
Chat Control Is Back on the Menu in the EU. It Still Must Be Stopped
The European Union Council is once again debating its controversial message scanning proposal, aka “Chat Control,” that would lead to the scanning of private conversations of billions of people. Chat…
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October 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Chat Control would make it mandatory for service providers to scan all communications & files. There’s no system that’s only for the “good guys” www.eff.org/deeplinks/20... #chatkontrolle
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Die Bundesregierung entscheidet in den nächsten Tagen. Hier gibt es Tipps, was Menschen jetzt sofort tun können, um die #Chatkontrolle noch zu verhindern.
chat-kontrolle.eu/index.php/20...
chat-kontrolle.eu/index.php/20...
October 2, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Die Bundesregierung entscheidet in den nächsten Tagen. Hier gibt es Tipps, was Menschen jetzt sofort tun können, um die #Chatkontrolle noch zu verhindern.
chat-kontrolle.eu/index.php/20...
chat-kontrolle.eu/index.php/20...
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Countless hours went into this to make it happen and lay foundations for a great experience for everyone - wish us good luck things will indeed turn out well. 🍀 Can't wait to see folks and learn together! 😍 2/2
October 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Countless hours went into this to make it happen and lay foundations for a great experience for everyone - wish us good luck things will indeed turn out well. 🍀 Can't wait to see folks and learn together! 😍 2/2
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Finally, it's happening! 🎉 I'm on my way to #osco, the Open Security Conference. With #osco25 we're having the second edition of this #OpenSpace event for everyone interested in #Cybersecurity. 1/2
October 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Finally, it's happening! 🎉 I'm on my way to #osco, the Open Security Conference. With #osco25 we're having the second edition of this #OpenSpace event for everyone interested in #Cybersecurity. 1/2
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October 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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TIL that if you put `-ai` after a Google or DuckDuckGo search (maybe others, I only tried those two), you will not get the AI assistant-generated content at the top. Content which always looks plausible, but is often dead wrong. Example:
continuous delivery obstacles -ai
Try it!
continuous delivery obstacles -ai
Try it!
September 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
TIL that if you put `-ai` after a Google or DuckDuckGo search (maybe others, I only tried those two), you will not get the AI assistant-generated content at the top. Content which always looks plausible, but is often dead wrong. Example:
continuous delivery obstacles -ai
Try it!
continuous delivery obstacles -ai
Try it!
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Lectures, music, art, punk: Join us at the 39th Chaos Communication Congress and please submit! The deadline for all submissions for the stages is October 24. #39C3 will take place from December 27 to 30 www.ccc.de/en/updates/2...
CCC | Lectures, music, art, punk: Join us at the 39th Chaos Communication Congress!
Der Chaos Computer Club ist eine galaktische Gemeinschaft von Lebewesen für Informationsfreiheit und Technikfolgenabschätzung.
www.ccc.de
September 27, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Lectures, music, art, punk: Join us at the 39th Chaos Communication Congress and please submit! The deadline for all submissions for the stages is October 24. #39C3 will take place from December 27 to 30 www.ccc.de/en/updates/2...