Working With Developers: A Tester's Survival Guide

Working with developers can sometimes feel like navigating a jungle. You never quite know which species you'll encounter. Some want to code at lightning speed, others dive into every detail, some prefer working quietly, while others think out loud.

As testers, our success often depends less on the tools we use and more on how we communicate with these different personalities. In this practical and entertaining session, we'll explore common developer types and how testers can adapt their approach to collaborate more effectively with each of them.

Through relatable scenarios, you'll see how conversations can go wrong—and how a different approach can completely change the outcome. Every example comes with practical techniques you can apply immediately to reduce friction, improve collaboration, and make quality discussions more productive.

By the end of this talk, you'll recognize different developer communication styles, learn practical techniques to adapt your communication, improve collaboration without changing who you are, and leave with a survival guide you can apply in your next sprint.

If you've ever thought, "Working with developers shouldn't be this hard," this talk will give you practical strategies to not only survive those interactions, but enjoy them!