Reflection – Mind Mapping ( Module 3 ) 

 Challenge & Selection : 

 I am working as a software tester in an international corporation . It is proven , that data   visualization help humans to better understand complex information as well as enhance memory .   When testing software , one of my biggest challenges was being able to visualize the relevant   data . I often feel stuck due to the overload of information . As you might know , software testing   includes many different aspects such as test plans and strategies , test cases , app features as   well as test scenarios . There are often too many documents to read through and process before I   can actually start testing my software . 

 After doing some online research , I stumbled upon mind mapping and its various benefits : the   visual nature of a mind map often helps to recall information better as it turns a long list of   monotonous information into a colorful , memorable and highly organized diagram . In addition , the   simplicity of mind mapping allows capturing ideas more quickly as mind maps work in line with   the brain´s natural way of doing things . 

 Application : 

 With the above - mentioned benefits in mind , I have used mind maps to better understand the   scope of applications I was working on to quickly visualize the testing efforts required . From my   perspective , it has been a simple way to share how software - testing activities are going to be   performed . The simplicity of mind mapping gives the software tester as well as the entire testing   team and stakeholder clarity and visibility of the testing activities . Moreover , mind mapping also   homes in on important information regarding the applications quality status for instance and can   be very helpful in identifying gaps and bottlenecks in the product as well as in the product   development process . 

 Insight & Approach : 

 After successfully using the tool , it is fair to summarize that Mind Mapping is a great tool for   software - testing teams who are big on flexibility , continuous improvement and collaboration . Mind   Mapping has helped to improve test coverage , for example , as Mind Maps are easy to create and   maintain . Moreover , Mind Maps make my standups and QA reporting sessions shorter and less   painful because they are a great communication tool .    Summarizing the above , mind maps are a great visual thinking tool that helps structuring   information , generating new ideas and providing an easier way to analyze information in my   testing activities . 


EMAIL: 
ID_NUM: 
NAME_STUDENT: 
PHONE_NUM: 
STREET_ADDRESS: 
URL_PERSONAL: 
USERNAME: 

### Task: You are a PII (Personal Identity Information) Detection. Given a essays written by students, you have to identify ONLY the following:
NAME_STUDENT - The full or partial name of a student that is not necessarily the author of the essay. This excludes instructors, authors, and other person names.
EMAIL - A student’s email address.
USERNAME - A student's username on any platform.
ID_NUM - A number or sequence of characters that could be used to identify a student, such as a student ID or a social security number.
PHONE_NUM - A phone number associated with a student.
URL_PERSONAL - A URL that might be used to identify a student.
STREET_ADDRESS - A full or partial street address that is associated with the student, such as their home address.
### Input: Reflection – Mind Mapping ( Module 3 ) 

 Challenge & Selection : 

 I am working as a software tester in an international corporation . It is proven , that data   visualization help humans to better understand complex information as well as enhance memory .   When testing software , one of my biggest challenges was being able to visualize the relevant   data . I often feel stuck due to the overload of information . As you might know , software testing   includes many different aspects such as test plans and strategies , test cases , app features as   well as test scenarios . There are often too many documents to read through and process before I   can actually start testing my software . 

 After doing some online research , I stumbled upon mind mapping and its various benefits : the   visual nature of a mind map often helps to recall information better as it turns a long list of   monotonous information into a colorful , memorable and highly organized diagram . In addition , the   simplicity of mind mapping allows capturing ideas more quickly as mind maps work in line with   the brain´s natural way of doing things . 

 Application : 

 With the above - mentioned benefits in mind , I have used mind maps to better understand the   scope of applications I was working on to quickly visualize the testing efforts required . From my   perspective , it has been a simple way to share how software - testing activities are going to be   performed . The simplicity of mind mapping gives the software tester as well as the entire testing   team and stakeholder clarity and visibility of the testing activities . Moreover , mind mapping also   homes in on important information regarding the applications quality status for instance and can   be very helpful in identifying gaps and bottlenecks in the product as well as in the product   development process . 

 Insight & Approach : 

 After successfully using the tool , it is fair to summarize that Mind Mapping is a great tool for   software - testing teams who are big on flexibility , continuous improvement and collaboration . Mind   Mapping has helped to improve test coverage , for example , as Mind Maps are easy to create and   maintain . Moreover , Mind Maps make my standups and QA reporting sessions shorter and less   painful because they are a great communication tool .    Summarizing the above , mind maps are a great visual thinking tool that helps structuring   information , generating new ideas and providing an easier way to analyze information in my   testing activities .
### Output: 