The Power of Doubt - Becoming a Software Skeptic
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Explores applying skepticism and critical thinking to software testing by studying philosophy, science, religion and pseudo‑science. Describes how the presenter developed a set of critical‑thinking heuristics over a yearlong investigation and how those heuristics were used to change testing practice and handle doubt.
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chapters (5)
- 0:00Start
- 12:37THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD
- 14:34HEURISTICS FOR HEALTHY SKEPTICISM
- 36:57TIPS & ENCOURAGEMENTS
- 37:44USE THE SKEPTICAL FORCE
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