Month: August 2009

Something to try if Squirrel SQL stops working on Windows

August 12, 2009

I’ve been using the free Squirrel SQL SQL client under windows for a month or so now.  It’s a good tool, though somewhat annoying to get working.  Today it stopped working.  The loading splash screen would display, the progress bar would get about halfway through and then Squirrel would exit without any messages.  I had no desire […]

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The blog is moving…

August 9, 2009

I’m starting to set up redirects to move (hopefully) painlessly across to the new WordPress blog. Hopefully there’s minimal impact and everything is up by Monday.

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About me

I’m Jared Quinert, a testing consultant located in Melbourne, Australia. With thirty years of experience, I specialise in agile testing, context-driven testing and intelligent toolsmithing with a focus on business outcomes over process. As one of the most experienced agile testers in Australia, I’ve been diving in hands-on since 2003 to discover how to build successful whole-team approaches to software development.

If you’re a tester and struggling to find a job in the current market, I may be able to help you improve your chances (as I’ve already done for others). Get in touch!

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