Test-Driven Development (TDD): is it worth it?In this episode of QA Therapy, we sit down with Thierry de Pauw, an expert in software development and continuous delivery, to explore the impact of Test-Driven Development (TDD).🔹 What is TDD, and why should teams adopt it?🔹 How does TDD influence software quality and maintainability?🔹 Common myths and misconceptions about TDD🔹 Practical tips for implementing TDD effectively
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S1.E33: Enhancing Security Testing with exploratory insights
In this episode of QA Therapy, we sit down with Richard Adams, a seasoned expert in security testing, to dive deep into the critical role security plays in modern software development. With security breaches becoming more sophisticated and frequent, it's essential for QA teams to integrate security testing into their workflows to protect applications and user data. Tune in to learn! 🚀
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S1.E32: The power of observability and Exploratory Testing with Charity Majors
"Monitoring is for your known unknowns. Observability is for your unknown unknowns." But what does that really mean? And where does exploratory testing fit into all of this? ⚡In this episode of QA Therapy, we sit down with Charity Majors, co-founder and CTO of Honeycomb, to dive into the evolving role of testing, monitoring, and observability in modern software development.💡 What you’ll learn:✅ Why monitoring helps catch the known unknowns—things you expect might break.✅ How observability uncovers the unknown unknowns—the surprises you never saw coming.✅ Where exploratory testing fits in today’s fast-moving development cycles.✅ How QA, DevOps, and Engineering are merging into a continuous process of learning and adaptation.It’s not just about bugs, crashes, or outages—it’s about understanding what you’re unleashing into the world. 🚀 This episode will challenge how you think about quality, reliability, and testing.
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S1.E31: How AI can enhance Exploratory Testing with Mark Winteringham
Mark Winteringham, a leading expert in software testing and quality, explains how AI is reshaping exploratory testing in this episode of QA Therapy. 🌟 From improving test coverage to enhancing efficiency, AI brings numerous benefits—but success depends on knowing when and how to use it.
If you can’t identify the challenges AI can solve, it might not be the right time to adopt it. This episode helps you determine if AI is the right fit for your testing process. 🚀
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S1.E30: All about Accessibility Testing with Ady Stokes
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of accessibility testing with expert Ady Stokes. From the basics to advanced strategies, Ady shares practical insights and tips to ensure your software is truly inclusive for all users.
📌 What you’ll learn:
Why accessibility testing is a must-have in today’s digital world.
Common barriers users face—and how to eliminate them.
Tools and techniques for accessibility testing.
Real-world examples and success stories.
Whether you’re a tester, developer, or product manager, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you build a more inclusive user experience. 🌍✨
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Together, they tackle some of the most common testing and quality challenges with guests from the testing community. This podcast is sponsored by Xray - a native quality management app for Jira.
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