Session based exploratory testers – how do you keep track of time when on charter?
I’m sure there are lots of basic timer apps out there and I probably could write one myself but i’m just curious about what others do. The “obvious” answer is using the your computer clock. I find this method can be disruptive to thought and getting in the zone.
What do tools have you found that alert you to your session time being up without having to actively monitor it?
June 20th, 2010 at 5:36 AM
If a timer influences your thought process, let someone else do the timing for you. Maybe a collegue in another room can set a timer for you. When the time is up, make him come in and tell you to stop.
Don’t forget, if the thought process you were in is too important to ignore (or maybe even more important than the mission you currently carrying out), i’d suggest you plan a seperate session for that thought.
Great suggestions Michel. How would this scale as the team got bigger? How would you make this work on a team of 12 where everyone is running their own sessions?
I used myself as an example and the thought process. I agree that if it’s that important you should continue with it. I’ve observed others though who inherently lose track of time. It’s not necessarily because the are pursuing opportunity testing. What can we do for them?
June 20th, 2010 at 8:51 PM
I have used this site a couple of times.. super simple and there is nothing to install.
Online Clock
http://onlineclock.net/
There’s also an app on sourceforge I use called TimeTracker, it does a great job of keeping up with how much time you spend in each window. But it doesn’t have any notifications.
-Michael
AW – That’s an interesting option – I’ll have to check that out
September 30th, 2010 at 1:05 AM
I am also think about it and I am not find any one. But, now after come to this page. I got onlineclock.net through Mr. Michael reply. Thanks Michael.