Play Nice by Jason Schreier, framework 4 of 15
Promote testers by test
How Team 2 turned QA staff into artists.
Jason Schreier's framework, from Play Nice, pp. 13 to 109.
- Announce the openings
A former tester tells the QA pit that at least one tester will be promoted.
- Set a build task
Applicants use the World of Warcraft map editor to design their own 3D environments.
- Promote the best
The strongest entries move upstairs, which kept testers motivated and filled the ranks with cheaper talent.
From chapter: PART ONE: RISE, pp. 13–109
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