The journey to self-improvement and achieving our dreams often starts with a deep dive into our past. Our history is not just a story of where we’ve been; it’s a map that can guide where we go. In this post, we’ll explore how understanding and leveraging your past can be a powerful tool in manifesting the future you desire. Here are five key steps to help you transform your past experiences into a springboard for future success. 1. Recognize Past Patterns: The first step in using your past to shape a better future is to recognize patterns in your behavior. Reflect on your life’s recurring themes – how have your actions and decisions led to specific outcomes? Maybe you’ve noticed a tendency to shy away from risks or, conversely, to leap before looking. Understanding these patterns is crucial as they form the blueprint of your current mindset and choices. By…
Breaking Free from the Chains of Perfectionism in Writing
As writers, many of us are intimately familiar with the siren call of perfectionism. It whispers promises of immaculate prose and flawless narratives. But what happens when this quest for perfection becomes a shackle that stifles creativity? The Psychology of Perfectionism in Writing Perfectionism in writing often stems from a deeper psychological place. It’s not just about getting the words right; it’s a battle between our desire for approval and our fear of criticism. For some, perfect writing is a shield against the judgment of others, a quest for validation. However, it’s crucial to distinguish between healthy perfectionism, which drives us towards quality, and its unhealthy counterpart which hinders progress. The Paralyzing Effect of Perfection The dark side of this perfectionism is its ability to induce writer’s block. The pressure to produce something flawless can be so overwhelming that it halts creativity in its tracks. Many of us have been…
Why Writing Your Memoir is Like Screaming Into the Void (But in a Good Way)
So, you’re thinking about writing your memoir. Congratulations! You’re about to embark on the world’s most introspective rollercoaster, and guess what? You’re both the screaming passenger and the slightly unhinged operator. Fun, right? Leaving a Legacy: Your Personal Time Capsule First off, let’s talk legacy. Writing your memoir is like sending a time capsule to the future, but instead of burying a box full of Beanie Babies and Spice Girls CDs, you’re leaving behind your stories. Your great-great-grandkids will read about your epic fails and triumphs and say, “Wow, Great-Great-Grandperson was kind of a badass.” It’s your chance to say, “I was here, and I had some weird adventures.” Self-Discovery: The Cheapest Form of Therapy Writing your story is cheaper than therapy (but please still go to therapy). It’s about digging through your past and going, “Aha! So that’s why I hate clowns!” or “That’s the moment I became obsessed…
10 Essential Software Testing Tools
When you start working as a QA/Software Tester, you will find out that you need some tools to help you do your job right. I came to software testing while working as a Frontend Developer for a small start-up. We did not have much of a budget so we used only a couple of tools. However, working for a big corporate client like Volkswagen as I do now means using all different software testing tools. Over the last months, I have collected a few of those handy tools and tried them out. Each tool is good for something slightly different and it shows the complexity of software testing.
Does a Successful Career as a QA Engineer/Software Tester Equal a Tech Degree?
While technical skills and experience are still valued the most, almost every other type of experience can count as well, to be true. If one previously worked in a call center for instance, well, that could mean that they can speak to people rather well. That is also the kind of skill that can help them to advance their careers rather quickly.
QA Engineers/Software Testers without a Tech Degree – Could that Work?
I had never felt disadvantaged because of the degree. And thinking back I don’t remember anybody else being disadvantaged because of it either. It was always more about experience and skills rather than degree. I also remember the time when people with degrees but no experience were actually disadvantaged. People without degrees but with valuable experience had a better chance. I actually see the logic behind it. To really value a degree, at least here, in this country, the school system would have to be different with more hands-on experience and modern technology.
Tech or Non-Tech Background for QA Software Testers, that is the Question
I have three key personality features I am looking for the most. Analytical thinking, approach to challenges, and adaptation to changes. If someone feels comfortable in changing environment, likes challenges, and is analytical, we can teach him almost anything.
Successful QA Software Tester without Tech Degree? Absolutely
It depends on the specific person. They can have a technical background, but only theoretical knowledge with no interest to keep the knowledge up to date and without the desire to apply it in practice. On the other hand, there can be a person without a technical background, but following actual trends, self-learning necessary skills, and applying the skills in personal projects.
Are Tech Background or Attitude More Important for a QA Gaming Software Tester?
But generally, successful QA needs a can-do attitude and be MAINLY willing to learn new stuff as well as un-learn their previous knowledge or ways. Successful software tester needs to realize that software is not only about programming and coding, that games are not only about playing. Really good testers are able to break stuff as well as analyze everything and anything. Be able to focus and de-focus, think out of the box.
Web Accessibility a11y: a Courageous and Exciting Goal
Web accessibility allows all people to use websites, web and mobile apps. A11y stands for accessibility because there are 11 letters between “a” and “y”. Web accessibility allows everybody to use the Internet fully. And it does not include only software.