The POST Workshop 2011 on the topic "Test Estimation: Perspectives on the Facts and Fictions" was held on March 12 - 13, 2011 in Calgary, Alberta. The workshop was a great success with many insightful presentations and engaging discussions.

The following abstracts were submit to the POST Workshop 2011:

• Story Point Estimation Without Including the Testing effort - Does it Work?, by Camelia Balan, Calgary, Alberta
• But I Thought Agile Was Meant to make Estimation Easier?, by David Cranstone, Calgary, Alberta
• Agile Testing Estimation, by Janet Gregory, Calgary, Alberta
• But What are you Really Asking?, by Mike Heinrich, Calgary, Alberta
• Test Estimation, by Sherry Heinze, Calgary, Alberta
• What Does a Test Estimate Actually Estimate, by Nancy Kelln, Calgary, Alberta
• Test Estimation is Hard, by Jason Kowaluk, Calgary, Alberta
• How Test Estimation Works in an Agile Environment with Zero Test Automation!, by Kay Liu, Calgary, Alberta
• Test Automation and the Art of Negotation, by Lynn McKee, Calgary, Alberta
• Tips and Tricks to Estimate Accurately, by Malini Mohan Kumar, Hyderabad, India
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, by Cathy Murray, Calgary, Alberta
• Diversity is a Strength, by Al-Noor Pardhan, Calgary, Alberta
• The Testing Estimation Process, by Adnan Sami, Calgary, Alberta
• Test Estimation Using Control Flow Graph, by Sweta Singh, Calgary, Alberta

"WOW what a workshop. I really enjoyed myself this weekend. I learned lots and it was a warm feeling all around. THANK YOU Lynn and Nancy for putting this on...I look forward to next year!!!"
Al-Noor Pardhan, POST Workshop 2011 Attendee

"Thanks again for a fantastically organized POST. The focused nature of the topic 'Test Estimation' made for a very interesting and lively session where I gained several great insights into how other testers handle this difficult area. It was also a great opportunity to meet other testing professionals from Calgary and beyond. I look forward to next year's event."
David Cranstone, POST Workshop 2011 Attendee

"Excellent workshop. Nicely paced, VERY informative, GREAT presentation."
Sweta Singh, POST Workshop 2011 Attendee

"My respect for people who are willing to put time into learning opportunities like the POST Workshop continues to grow. Malini, it was amazing to have you come all the way from India to join us! Lynn and Nancy, I appreciate the amount of time and energy you put into setting up POST. Thanks to all of the attendees for making it a terrific weekend."
Sherry Heinze, POST Workshop 2011 Attendee

The POST Workshop 2011 hosts, Nancy Kelln and Lynn McKee, would like to thank all of the attendees for their time, energy, and sharing their valuable perspectives. A special thank you to Malini Mohan Kumar who traveled all the way from India to attend the workshop.

Thank you to ThoughtWorks Canada for allowing the workshop to be hosted at their facilities.

A sincere thank you to Sherry Heinze for once again facilitating the workshop. Facilitated discussion is core to the workshop format and Sherry's excellent facilitation keeps everyone focused and engaged.

Check out photos from the POST Workshop 2011. Enjoy!