How LEGO building techniques make me a better tester

Yes, finally a story where Wim could combine two of his biggest passions: software testing and LEGO. In the world of software testing, creativity and problem-solving skills are essential. One effective way to develop these skills is by practicing with LEGO building techniques.

To avoid any misunderstanding, this talk is not about LEGO Mindstorms, often used as a gamification method for training. It begins by explaining specific LEGO building techniques such as SNOT (Studs Not On Top), gear ratio & torque, GBC (Great Ball Contraption), and greebling (enhancing LEGO creations by adding visual interest).

If you don’t yet see the link to testing, don’t panic. Each LEGO building technique comes with insights, viewpoints, and concrete examples that are perfectly applicable to a wide range of testing activities.
By applying these techniques to software testing, testers can enhance their ability to identify potential problems and bugs in software, developing their creativity and problem-solving skills. LEGO building techniques can help testers become more proficient at their jobs and more effective at identifying and solving problems in software development.