Re: Part Time QA?

["Pro TechWriter" <pro -dot- techwriter -at- gmail -dot- com>]

I like it too--I find it restful. Many people think I am nuts. :-)

PT


On 5/22/07, Suzette Leeming <suzette -dot- leeming -at- gmail -dot- com> wrote:
>
> I think it's a really good fit for techwriters - in a sense, we are the
> first line of QA. Not everyone enjoys it though. I always welcome the
> chance
> to do QA; it's a nice break from my daily rut.
>
> Suzette Leeming
> Stouffville, Ontario
>
> On 5/22/07, Sara Stewart <sara -at- sara-stewart -dot- com> wrote:
> >
> > Interestingly, this is an issue that also came up for me recently.  As a
> > routine part of documentation, I have been submitting bug reports and
> > instances of typos or inconsistencies in the interface.  My current
> > employers decided they liked this service so much, they've not only
> > adopted my method of error reporting as the company standard, but also
> > are moving me into formal testing.  (I get to learn their testing
> > harness later this week.)
> >
> > I personally think doing testing is a great fit with technical writing,
> > and I love working closely with developers, so I'm quite happy about it.
> >   I have a similar background to PTW, I think, though.  If you're not
> > sure about whether you'd like it or not, you might want to do some
> > research on QA processes (if you have inside information, so much the
> > better), and see how you feel about it.  Of course, you probably already
> > did that. :)
> >
> > Just my CDN$0.02 (now at a 30-year high in informational value!).  Take
> > care, and good luck!
> >
> > Sara Stewart
> >
> >
> > Pro TechWriter wrote:
> >
> > > Personally, I really like the opportunity to do QA on a project. My
> > skillset
> > > can really be valuable, because of my usabilty experience (garnered
> > doing QA
> > > and user interface design), a tech writer's attention to detail :-)
> and
> > the
> > > ability to communicate what the defects are, why they are defects, and
> > > suggestions for fixes if the defect is in the UI, error messages, or
> > other
> > > user-oriented areas.
> > >
> > > Geoff is correct that working more closely with the developers is a
> > benefit.
> > > They came to appreciate my ability to keep track of all the changes,
> and
> > my
> > > input as a "user advocate."
> > >
> > > A final benefit of the experience is that I have three career tracks
> > when
> > > jobs are scarce: QA tester, requirements analyst, and technical
> writer.
> > >
> > > Good luck with your decision.
> > > PT
> > >
> > >
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