# \#specialist

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## [What everyday specialist techniques help you find hidden bugs?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-everyday-specialist-techniques-help-you-find-hidden-bugs/86301)

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**Author:** [@marie.drake](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/marie.drake)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [11 August 2025 08:58 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-everyday-specialist-techniques-help-you-find-hidden-bugs/86301 "2025-08-11T08:58:55Z")

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In my testing, I’ve found that applying simple specialist techniques can uncover critical risks that might otherwise slip through. You don’t need to be an expert to make a difference; simple checks in areas like accessib…

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## [How many testing specialisms are there?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-many-testing-specialisms-are-there/82978)

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**Author:** [@AdyStokes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/AdyStokes)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [21 February 2025 11:11 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-many-testing-specialisms-are-there/82978 "2025-02-21T11:11:54Z")

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One of the best things about being both a freelancer, rather than full time employed, and a curator for the MoT software testing essentials certificate is; when I am on a lesson or module that really makes me think I can…

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## [As a software testing professional, would you describe yourself as a generalist or specialist?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/as-a-software-testing-professional-would-you-describe-yourself-as-a-generalist-or-specialist/80611)

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**Author:** [@rosie](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/rosie)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [7 November 2024 16:06 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/as-a-software-testing-professional-would-you-describe-yourself-as-a-generalist-or-specialist/80611 "2024-11-07T16:06:46Z")

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As a software testing professional, would you describe yourself as a generalist or specialist? poll :star: Bonus points for community commentary.