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Very good point. QA doesn't get respect. As a result, QA does provide one thing earlier than other areas: management responsibility. Because churn is so hig
by mathattack 13y ago
Very good point. QA doesn't get respect.
As a result, QA does provide one thing earlier than other areas: management responsibility. Because churn is so high, it's important to put in good processes. Additionally, very few people stay. As a result, it isn't uncommon for QA managers (in any part of tech, not just games) to be in their mid-20s. This is demonstrated in the story, with the managers being in their mid 20s.
That said, as you say, it can be detrimental for software development careers.
- BrentRitterbeck 13y agoWhy does QA not get any respect? This is something I have trouble understanding. I work in QA. I am fully able to read and write code. The engineers I work with have a background in computer science, and I have a background in the domain. The engineer is learning about the domain as he does his job. I am learning about computer science as I do my job. QA and engineering have to operate as a cohesive unit. It's not supposed to be one group against the other. Both groups are there to make the product better. The two groups are just approaching a better product from different directions. The engineers I have the easiest time working with are the ones that leave the ego at the door, realize that both sides bring something to the table, and are simply concerned with solving the problem at hand.
- mathattack 13y agoI think it is a self fulfilling prophecy. But companies in markets that value quality can use QA for competitive advantage.