Seasons Greetings! Thank you for joining us for our fifth annual podcast at Christmastime, this year's festive cheers with the Testing Peers brings Russell, Simon, David, Tara, Beth & Chris together to refine the holiday season backlog [see the footnote after the sponsor message for more details].Who doesn't feel the festive warm & fuzzies over a refinement session?Before we jump in, Russell warms us all up with an ice breaker based on Christmas drink preferences.The we all dive in.Chris (the business - in this case) has populated a series of epics for the team of Peers to commit to delegating Christmas on time.Christmas Tree Size Estimation Framework: From desk-sized (1) to forest-worthy (6).Epics:Festive Décor: Lights, trees, & cosy vibes (no tinsel, for the pets!).Festive Events: Baking nights, light tours & Secret Santa.Gift-Giving: Thoughtful presents, no gimmicks.Holiday Self-Care: Quiet evenings & avoiding burnout.Traditions: Advent calendars, holiday movies, & music playlists.Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from us all here at Peers HQThe Testing Peers Conference is happening on the 13th March 2025.Thanks to our brand new sponsors – NFocus Testing.nFocus are a UK based software testing company. They’ve been supporting businesses for 24 years by providing services that include burst resource, accelerated test automation, performance testing & fully managed testing services. In 2021, they launched a Test Automation Academy to create amazing testers & they’ve now created jobs for 48 people in our industry in just under three years!nFocus were a big part of PeersCon in 2024, really grateful for all they do supporting the Testing Peers.www.nfocus.co.uk & [email protected] for anyone wanting to get in touch.Holiday Season BacklogThe Peers embraced their festive spirit by creating a "Holiday Season Backlog," blending testing concepts with holiday preparation! Here's the breakdown:Christmas Tree Size Framework6: Forest5: Town Square4: Shopping Centre3: Fancy House2: Modest House1: DeskDefinition of Ready (DoR): 3 Peers agree it’s readyDefinition of Done (DoD): Santa’s approval! 🎅Epics and User Stories1. Festive Décor - Town SquareGoal: Transform spaces into magical holiday settings.Tasks: Fairy lights, tree decorations, wreaths, and cushions.Requirements: Keep it cosy and avoid tinsel (pets say no!).2. Festive Events - Town SquareGoal: Spread holiday cheer through activities.Tasks: Tree-lighting ceremony, film marathons, Secret Santa, baking nights, and light tours.Risks: Festive fatigue from over-scheduling.3. Gift-Giving - Fancy HouseGoal: Thoughtful gifts for smiles and joy.Tasks: Draft gift lists, set postage reminders, donate to charity, and avoid gimmicky gadgets.4. Holiday Self-Care - Modest HouseGoal: Maintain mental well-being during the holidays.Tasks: Relaxing evenings, “no obligation” days, acts of kindness, and avoiding burnout.5. Festive Traditions - ForestGoal: Celebrate beloved seasonal traditions.Tasks: Advent calendars, holiday movies, music playlists, theatre shows, and family games.Notes: Self-care wins over endless activities.Highlights:Peer collaboration: Everything wasSupport the show

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