SummaryIn this episode of Quality Talks, hosts Stu Day and Chris Henderson welcome Christine Pinto, co-founder of Epic Test Quest. Christine shares her journey from a tech career to politics and back, emphasising the importance of quality in software testing. The conversation explores the challenges faced by testers, the role of AI in improving testing processes, and the significance of community engagement. Christine advocates for a quality mindset in tech and the need for fun and gamification in testing. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to join the Epic Test Quest community and contribute to the development of a tool that aims to enhance the testing experience.Show Links:1. Epic Test Quest Website: ⁠https://www.epictestquest.com/⁠2. Epic Test Quest Slack Community: ⁠https://join.slack.com/t/etqcommunity/shared_invite/zt-31z6yv89i-62eixB9hqdpO0tXBhyQvxQ⁠3. Epic Test Quest LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/epictestquest⁠4. Christine's Motivational Song: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/1SXQfd8f-o0?si=ea41f2gZ1tivMZyF⁠⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Podcast02:14 Christine Pinto's Background and Journey04:51 Transition from Politics to Tech08:25 Lessons Learned from Politics14:06 The Birth of Epic Test Quest22:14 Prototyping and Community Engagement26:19 Quality Mindset in Entrepreneurship30:09 Bridging Communication Gaps in Testing33:01 The Importance of Quality Mindset35:17 Leveraging Community for Product Development38:39 Transforming Quality into a Collaborative Mindset42:12 Gamification and Fun in Quality Assurance46:18 Visualizing Quality through Engagement55:45 Emotional Connections in Testing and Development56:36 Starting the Conversation: Understanding Pain Points59:54 Creating Accessible Tools for Testers01:01:40 Leveraging AI for Quality Assurance01:05:56 The Importance of Quality in Software Development01:10:39 Emotional Impact of Quality Assurance01:16:47 Building a Community for Feedback and Growth01:21:38 EndTakeawaysChristine Pinto emphasizes the importance of community in software testing.The transition from politics to tech provided valuable networking and communication skills.Quality is a team responsibility and should be prioritized in tech.Gamification can make testing more engaging and fun.AI tools need to be trained on quality data to be effective.Emotional connections with customers are crucial for understanding quality impact.The importance of communication in tech is often overlooked.Test case creation is a common pain point for many testers.Christine aims to create a tool that is accessible for all testers.Feedback from the community is essential for the success of Epic Test Quest.

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