# \#testbash-manchester **URL:** https://club.ministryoftesting.com/tag/testbash-manchester/45.md [Latest](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/tags.md) --- ## [Is TestBash for me?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/is-testbash-for-me/59008)
**Author:** [@peoke](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/peoke)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [2 June 2022 11:48 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/is-testbash-for-me/59008 "2022-06-02T11:48:02Z")
I am considering attending TestBash in Manchester in September. I am working as a manual tester, but I still have a lot to learn! I don’t have any real education in Testing and I don’t come from a technical background. I… --- ## [How would you describe this painting?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-would-you-describe-this-painting/43602)
**Author:** [@heather\_reid](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/heather_reid)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [26 April 2021 13:12 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-would-you-describe-this-painting/43602 "2021-04-26T13:12:58Z")
Inspired by something @chris\_dabnor mentioned during @magsy’s talk, I thought I’d experiment with an idea here on The Club. Look at this painting for 5 minutes, how would you describe it? Share your description below … --- ## [How to Find Your Way in the Automation Framework Jungle with Wim Selles](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-to-find-your-way-in-the-automation-framework-jungle-with-wim-selles/43254)
**Author:** [@heather\_reid](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/heather_reid)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [12 October 2020 19:12 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-to-find-your-way-in-the-automation-framework-jungle-with-wim-selles/43254 "2020-10-12T19:12:56Z")
For our sixth Friday talk at TestBash Manchester, we’re joined by @wswebcreation to explore how to choose the best automation framework for your context. This is something I’ve definitely struggled with myself, have you… --- ## [Panel Discussion: Management in Testing](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/panel-discussion-management-in-testing/43255)
**Author:** [@heather\_reid](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/heather_reid)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [11 October 2020 08:12 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/panel-discussion-management-in-testing/43255 "2020-10-11T08:12:57Z")
For our final speaking session on Friday of TestBash Manchester, we’re joined by @taheerah, @christhacker and @mohamedmulla for a panel discussion all about managing in testing. Get your questions in here for our panell… --- ## [TestMaster Entries for TestBash Manchester](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/testmaster-entries-for-testbash-manchester/43496)
**Author:** [@heather\_reid](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/heather_reid)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2020 12:41 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/testmaster-entries-for-testbash-manchester/43496 "2020-10-04T12:41:28Z")
Alrighty folks, @mwinteringham gave you all a challenge at the start of TestBash Manchester conference day. You’ve been challenged to record the most creative way to get a piece of paper in a bin. Share your entries be… --- ## [The Average Tester: Succeeding Because You Are Not A Rockstar with Beth Marshall](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/the-average-tester-succeeding-because-you-are-not-a-rockstar-with-beth-marshall/43250)
**Author:** [@heather\_reid](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/heather_reid)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2020 18:39 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/the-average-tester-succeeding-because-you-are-not-a-rockstar-with-beth-marshall/43250 "2020-10-03T18:39:27Z")
Our third tester to take to the stage (say that 10 times fast :stuck\_out\_tongue:) is @bethtesterleeds From the abstract of this talk I knew I was going to have a lot of feelings matching what Beth talks about :heart: Ha… --- ## [Post-TestBash Manchester Meetup Fun - 2nd October 2020](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/post-testbash-manchester-meetup-fun-2nd-october-2020/43291)
**Author:** [@dianadromey](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/dianadromey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2020 09:07 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/post-testbash-manchester-meetup-fun-2nd-october-2020/43291 "2020-10-03T09:07:26Z")
TestBash Manchester is only a few days away, the excitement is building and the preparations are almost finished! :grin: To finish off a great week packed with talks, a panel discussion, the famous 99-Second Talks and g… --- ## [How to Coach Subject Matter Experts to Do Testing with Jesper Ottosen](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-to-coach-subject-matter-experts-to-do-testing-with-jesper-ottosen/43249)
**Author:** [@heather\_reid](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/heather_reid)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2020 08:40 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-to-coach-subject-matter-experts-to-do-testing-with-jesper-ottosen/43249 "2020-10-03T08:40:45Z")
Second to take to the stage on Friday of TestBash Manchester, it’s @jesper talking about how to coach others to do testing. Have you tried some of the methods Jesper has suggested? He’s very active here on The Club and … --- ## [Thinking Outside the Box: Cognitive Bias and Testing with Lisa Crispin](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/thinking-outside-the-box-cognitive-bias-and-testing-with-lisa-crispin/43252)
**Author:** [@heather\_reid](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/heather_reid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2020 08:38 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/thinking-outside-the-box-cognitive-bias-and-testing-with-lisa-crispin/43252 "2020-10-03T08:38:36Z")
Fifth to the TestBash Manchester stage on Friday is testing legend @lisa.crispin :muscle: I got a sneak peak of Lisa’s talk in the prep for the big day so I know you’re in for a treat! Have you tried any of the exercis… --- ## [What You Looking At? Modern Art and Testing in the Blink of an Eye with John McGee](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-you-looking-at-modern-art-and-testing-in-the-blink-of-an-eye-with-john-mcgee/43251)
**Author:** [@heather\_reid](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/heather_reid)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2020 05:49 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-you-looking-at-modern-art-and-testing-in-the-blink-of-an-eye-with-john-mcgee/43251 "2020-10-03T05:49:39Z")
Fourth to the TestBash Manchester stage on Friday it’s @magsy looking at modern art through testing, or is it testing through modern art :thinking: Has Johns talk given you a new lens to look at testing through? Use th… --- ## [Colour In Your Own Ninja](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/colour-in-your-own-ninja/43470)
**Author:** [@mcgovernaine](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mcgovernaine)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2020 17:56 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/colour-in-your-own-ninja/43470 "2020-10-02T17:56:09Z")
Something we normally share in the community space, so we thought it only right to give you the option to download and colour in at home. Your very own MoT Ninja to colour in! MoT Colouring Logo A5.pdf (22.3 KB) --- ## [The Leigh Rathbone Appreciation Thread](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/the-leigh-rathbone-appreciation-thread/43507)
**Author:** [@heather\_reid](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/heather_reid)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2020 15:34 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/the-leigh-rathbone-appreciation-thread/43507 "2020-10-02T15:34:13Z")
Can we get a bit of love going for the awesome @leigh.rathbone. It’s been so hard not seeing everyone in person for TestBash this year but Leigh is absolutely ROCKING it and making me feel like we’ve got as close to the… --- ## [How to Build Your Personal Brand with Gabbi Trotter](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-to-build-your-personal-brand-with-gabbi-trotter/43247)
**Author:** [@heather\_reid](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/heather_reid)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2020 15:02 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-to-build-your-personal-brand-with-gabbi-trotter/43247 "2020-10-02T15:02:56Z")
Our second talk of the pre-TestBash Manchester meetup looks at how to build your personal brand with @gabbitrotter, a very useful talk if you’re job searching at the moment :slight\_smile: Get your questions asked here d… --- ## [Getting Started with Mobile Accessibility Testing with Ady Stokes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/getting-started-with-mobile-accessibility-testing-with-ady-stokes/43242)
**Author:** [@heather\_reid](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/heather_reid)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2020 13:44 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/getting-started-with-mobile-accessibility-testing-with-ady-stokes/43242 "2020-10-02T13:44:01Z")
Our first talk for TestBash Manchester week was with @adystokes talking all about mobile accessibility testing. We’ll use this thread to ask questions, share resources and follow up stories of how using Ady’s approach h… --- ## [Discover Data Science Testing with Laveena Ramchandani](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/discover-data-science-testing-with-laveena-ramchandani/43248)
**Author:** [@heather\_reid](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/heather_reid)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2020 08:59 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/discover-data-science-testing-with-laveena-ramchandani/43248 "2020-10-02T08:59:12Z")
Up first on Friday, it’s @laveenaramchandani01 talking all things data science. I come from a data science background so I’m excited to see how this ties into testing :eyes: Are you currently involved with any data work… --- ## [TestBash Manchester 2020: Pre-TestBash Meetup](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/testbash-manchester-2020-pre-testbash-meetup/43216)
**Author:** [@heather\_reid](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/heather_reid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2020 17:04 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/testbash-manchester-2020-pre-testbash-meetup/43216 "2020-10-01T17:04:08Z")
It wouldn’t be TestBash without some meetups :grin: @testerfromleic will be hosting our fully virtual pre-TestBash meetup that’s open to everyone :tada: You don’t need to have a ticket to TestBash to attend this meetup … --- ## [My Journey to Becoming a DevOps Tester... By Playing Board Games with Hannah Beech](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/my-journey-to-becoming-a-devops-tester-by-playing-board-games-with-hannah-beech/43246)
**Author:** [@heather\_reid](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/heather_reid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2020 16:30 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/my-journey-to-becoming-a-devops-tester-by-playing-board-games-with-hannah-beech/43246 "2020-10-01T16:30:05Z")
Our first talk at the pre-TestBash Manchester meetup is all about exploring how to become a DevOps tester with @calisaurus. Have you tried some of Hannahs approaches? Or do you plan to? We’ll be using this thread to as… --- ## [What is a Principal Tester? with Jitesh Gosai](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-is-a-principal-tester-with-jitesh-gosai/43245)
**Author:** [@heather\_reid](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/heather_reid)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [30 September 2020 12:50 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-is-a-principal-tester-with-jitesh-gosai/43245 "2020-09-30T12:50:35Z")
For Wednesday of TestBash Manchester week, we’re exploring job titles and their definitions with @jitgo :mag: Have you considered becoming a principal tester? We’ll use this thread to ask questions and share resources … --- ## [Don't Run Before You Can Walk with Louise Gibbs](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/dont-run-before-you-can-walk-with-louise-gibbs/43244)
**Author:** [@heather\_reid](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/heather_reid)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [30 September 2020 11:38 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/dont-run-before-you-can-walk-with-louise-gibbs/43244 "2020-09-30T11:38:11Z")
Tuesday of TestBash Manchester week, we’re focusing on all things automation with @lgibbs :automator: We’ll share any resources mentioned in the talk in this thread as well as stories of how trying Louises approach work… --- ## [TestBash Manchester 2020 - What you need to know for your 99-Second Talk](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/testbash-manchester-2020-what-you-need-to-know-for-your-99-second-talk/43240)
**Author:** [@dianadromey](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/dianadromey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 September 2020 10:50 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/testbash-manchester-2020-what-you-need-to-know-for-your-99-second-talk/43240 "2020-09-23T10:50:08Z")
TestBash Manchester is only days away so it’s time to start thinking about your 99-Second Talks. So here are a few tips to get you ready to go live with yours for TestBash Manchester: :shushing\_face: Get yourself set u… --- ## [TestBash Manchester: Will There Be Pies?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/testbash-manchester-will-there-be-pies/42968)
**Author:** [@heather\_reid](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/heather_reid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 September 2020 11:00 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/testbash-manchester-will-there-be-pies/42968 "2020-09-17T11:00:06Z")
If TestBash Manchester was happening in person, about now we’d have Club threads going planning who was going to Nandos, Pizza Express, The Botanist, etc and when they were going so that groups could form for dinner. Wi… --- ## [Blog posts related to TestBash Manchester 2019](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/blog-posts-related-to-testbash-manchester-2019/29729)
**Author:** [@wildtests](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/wildtests)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [2 December 2019 11:47 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/blog-posts-related-to-testbash-manchester-2019/29729 "2019-12-02T11:47:41Z")
We had one of these for 2017, so I figure why not start one for this year’s event? If you blogged/blog about TestBash Manchester 2019, please link your blog below and we can pool resources :slight\_smile: --- ## [TestBash Manchester 2019: Everything You Need to Know](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/testbash-manchester-2019-everything-you-need-to-know/28279)
**Author:** [@heather\_reid](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/heather_reid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 September 2019 09:30 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/testbash-manchester-2019-everything-you-need-to-know/28279 "2019-09-04T09:30:03Z")
TestBash and Test.bash(); are getting close so it’s time to get all the information you need in one place. Venue We’ll be in The Lowry from Monday (30th) to Friday (4th). The Open Space will be at the Equal Experts Off… --- ## [Workshops and Conference 2017 Schedule!](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/workshops-and-conference-2017-schedule/10756)
**Author:** [@friendlytester](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/friendlytester)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 October 2017 08:47 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/workshops-and-conference-2017-schedule/10756 "2017-10-08T08:47:46Z")
For those attending the workshop day or ET101, details below TestBash Manchester 2017 Workshop Schedule WEB.pdf (62.1 KB) Conference schedule! TestBash Manchester Schedule 2017 A5 WEB.pdf (32.1 KB) --- ## [TestBash Manchester 2018 Schedules](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/testbash-manchester-2018-schedules/17797)
**Author:** [@friendlytester](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/friendlytester)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2018 00:07 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/testbash-manchester-2018-schedules/17797 "2018-08-23T00:07:14Z")
TestBash Manchester week is fast approaching, here are the schedules for the Workshops, TestBash and Test.bash(); Workshops TestBash Manchester 2018 Workshop Schedule WEB.pdf (62.5 KB) TestBash TestBash Mancheste… --- ## [Blog posts related to TestBash Manchester 2018](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/blog-posts-related-to-testbash-manchester-2018/18775)
**Author:** [@rosie](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/rosie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [8 October 2018 20:16 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/blog-posts-related-to-testbash-manchester-2018/18775 "2018-10-08T20:16:09Z")
A collection of blog posts about TestBash & Test.bash() Manchester 2018. Starting off with Katja’s sketchnotes… --- ## [TestBash Manchester 2018: Have Some Cake With Your Frosting: Testing Both API and UI Layers Workshop Resources](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/testbash-manchester-2018-have-some-cake-with-your-frosting-testing-both-api-and-ui-layers-workshop-resources/18926)
**Author:** [@g33klady](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/g33klady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 October 2018 14:37 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/testbash-manchester-2018-have-some-cake-with-your-frosting-testing-both-api-and-ui-layers-workshop-resources/18926 "2018-10-08T14:37:40Z")
Phew that’s a title! I wanted to post here resources for the workshop “Have Some Cake With Your Frosting: Testing Both The API and UI Layers”. As well as have a place to answer questions from attendees of that workshop … --- ## [Test Bash Manchester 2018: Workshop ET 101 - Resources](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/test-bash-manchester-2018-workshop-et-101-resources/18871)
**Author:** [@kstoltzenburg](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/kstoltzenburg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2018 08:39 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/test-bash-manchester-2018-workshop-et-101-resources/18871 "2018-10-06T08:39:12Z")
Hi everybody, many thanks to all attending our workshop on Exploratory Testing 101 at TestBash Manchester 2018 - it was fantastic to see you all engaging so enthusiastically in the exercises and discussions. We had an a… --- ## [TestBash Manchester 2018 Meetups](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/testbash-manchester-2018-meetups/17381)
**Author:** [@heather\_reid](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/heather_reid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2018 13:02 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/testbash-manchester-2018-meetups/17381 "2018-08-06T13:02:15Z")
We’ve a week jam-packed with meetups. You don’t need a ticket to attend but please RSVP so we have an idea of the numbers to expect. Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: --- ## [Blog posts related to TestBash Manchester 2017](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/blog-posts-related-to-testbash-manchester-2017/11864)
**Author:** [@rosie](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/rosie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [26 December 2017 11:07 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/blog-posts-related-to-testbash-manchester-2017/11864 "2017-12-26T11:07:44Z")
A collection of posts that talk about TestBash Manchester 2017, feel free to add yours! Gem Hill Matt Parker Lee: [Next page](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/tag/testbash-manchester/45.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=testbash-manchester)