WTEU62_18Oct2015

About the Session

In the October 2015 Weekend Testing Europe (WTEU) session, participants focused on evaluating Slack as a potential replacement for Skype in their testing sessions. The session began with introductions from the attendees, including seasoned testers and newcomers from various locations. The host, Neil Studd, outlined the session’s objectives, emphasizing the need to assess Slack’s features, advantages, and disadvantages compared to Skype.

The group engaged in a discussion about what evaluating a product entails, touching on aspects like functionality, user needs, and emotional biases. They explored questions such as the product’s purpose, risks associated with its use, and comparison with existing tools.

Attendees were tasked with exploring Slack’s features over an hour and evaluating its suitability for WTEU sessions. They were encouraged to try different functionalities, such as creating channels and messaging, to understand Slack’s potential benefits and drawbacks.

The session included practical exploration and a debrief where participants shared their findings and experiences. The exercise aimed to determine whether Slack could better meet the needs of both facilitators and attendees compared to Skype.  (Written by AI)