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Why developers shouldn't test their own software...

My new wife (6 weeks today!) got her new business cards through her company's web-based application, and they say she now works for the "IT Department". Which was a bit of a surprise, considering that she's a clinical research technician for a large pharamceutical company.

It turns out that if you change one of the fields while filling out the web form (we're not sure which one since it was a couple of weeks ago, but "last name" would be a good guess), it resets your organization as well. To the "IT Department". Which probably seemed like a good idea to whoever developed the application. And, gee, it probably worked as they expected when they "tested" it. <grin>

Published Jan 04 2006, 12:31 PM by keithpleas
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AndrewSeven said:

Cute :)

Developers should test their own software, but you shouldn't rely on developers to test (quality assure) your software.
Your software is comprised of the work of several developers and a bunch of other things that sure are not considered when "it works on my machine".

Can you change the title too? She should print some more, but this time put "President" or at least specify a more fun department?

This application may have bigger issues than bad UI.

Sponge Bob
King,
Human Resources Dept.

January 4, 2006 3:59 PM

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