The reviewer found 'Lessons Learned in Software Testing' to be an exceptional book, rating it a 5 out of 5. They appreciated its relevance and depth, noting that it took them a decade to fully grasp its value. The book's chapters on test automation, career development, and testing strategy were particularly impactful.
The reviewer highly recommends 'Lessons Learned in Software Testing: A Context-Driven Approach' by Cem Kaner, James Bach, and Bret Pettichord. They initially read the book a decade ago and gave it a 4 out of 5, but upon rereading, they now rate it a 5 out of 5. The reviewer found the book to be surprisingly up-to-date despite being written in 2002, with only a few mentions of obsolete technologies. They particularly appreciated the chapters on test automation, career development, and testing strategy, noting that these topics are crucial in the field of software testing. The reviewer also mentioned that they read the book as part of a book club at work and had the opportunity to invite one of the authors, Bret Pettichord, to join their discussion, which they found to be the best book club meeting they had so far.
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It's rare that a book gets a 5. This is one of those books.
I'm struggling not to put all 11 chapters on the list.
For a 20 year old book it's surprisingly up to date.