Drachen Raus - German version is out

Lernen Sie zu testen! Yes, my Dragons Out book about dragons, knights and software testing is now available in German. It is called

Drachen raus! Ein Buch über Drachen, Ritter und Softwaretesten
and you can buy it here
https://buchshop.bod.de/drachen-raus-kari-kakkonen-9783819266201

A fantastic thank you to my super German translator Thomas Meißner and my talented illustrator Adrienn Szell!

This is a major milestone for German-speaking children to learn about software testing, a critical thinking skill for any child (and adult, for that matter). So, do you want to learn to test? Would you like your child to learn about it? How about your schools, should they spend a lesson or two in terms of software testing there, using the book or the free presentation https://www.dragonsout.com/p/presentation-for-teachers.html

Spread the word! And of course, get your book. Me and Thomas are also available to talk about the topic - just ask!

#books #fantasy #softwaretesting #children #k12education



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