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S1.E27: Combining performance testing and exploratory testing with Leandro Melendez

The team is thrilled to welcome back Leandro Melendez, aka Señor Performo, for his second appearance on the show! Last time, it was all about performance testing, but now, Leandro is here to explore the powerful combination of performance testing AND exploratory testing. With nearly 20 years of IT experience and a decade dedicated to performance testing using top-tier tools like Roller, NeoLoad, and more, Leandro shares his insights on.

S1.E26: The true definition of testability with Ash Winter

In this episode, we sit down with Ash Winter, seasoned community-focused tester, coach, and co-author of Team Guide to Software Testability. Ash brings his wealth of knowledge to discuss how testability isn't just about testing, but a team effort that transforms the way we build and maintain software. Key topics covered: Ash's enthusiasm and practical approach make this episode a must-listen for testers, developers, and tech leaders looking to improve their processes.

S1.E25: Exploratory Testing in DevOps with Szilard Szell

It's easy to overlook exploratory testing. But is that wise? Could incorporating exploratory testing slow down your processes, or will it uncover hidden issues that your automated tests miss? In this episode, we dive deep into these questions and more with a special guest, Szilard Szell, a seasoned DevOps transformation lead and test coach.

S1.E22: Automating builds with Jenkins | QA Therapy Podcast

Are you facing frequent challenges in your build and deployment processes? Enter Jenkins - an invaluable tool for automating various tasks such as compiling, testing, packaging, and deploying software. Today, our guest is Kohsuke Kawaguchi, the visionary creator of Jenkins. We’re gonna delve into the capabilities of Jenkins and its role in modern software development.

S1.E23: Cristiano Cunha on Automation: Secrets of a Solution Architect | QA Therapy Podcast

Special episode alert! We're thrilled to share an exclusive episode featuring one of our hosts, Cristiano Cunha! Cristiano is more than a Solution Architect at Xray. He’s also a passionate enthusiast for software testing and automation. Get ready to hear stories and insights about Cristiano's career experiences. But that's not all - get ready for a round of rapid-fire questions that promise to bring out some laughs.

S1.E24: The world of QA with Sérgio Freire | QA Therapy Podcast

Special episode alert! Today, it's Sérgio's turn in the hot seat! In this episode, Sérgio, Solution Architect at Xray, shares his career experiences and stories in the software testing industry. From test management tool features to what a Solution Architect does outside of work, this episode is packed with QA knowledge and insightful experiences. Plus, enjoy a round of rapid-fire questions that will make you laugh (and think)!

S1.E21: Automated atomic testing | QA Therapy Podcast

In this episode, we're joined by Nikolay Advolodkin, our guest QA Therapist, to help us address symptoms like automated tests dragging on and plagued by instability, resulting in flaky executions. Did you know that with Xray, you can seamlessly adopt the atomic testing approach? By linking these tests to requirements and bringing visibility to the entire team, Xray empowers you to ensure alignment between tests and requirements while enhancing collaboration and transparency.

AI in Exploratory Testing: From hype to practice

The future of Software Testing is here, and it's powered by AI! Are you ready to integrate AI into your exploratory testing? In this webinar, we dive into how AI can fill the gaps in your exploratory testing process. Learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents, and how you can leverage it to stay ahead of the curve. What you'll discover: Don’t miss out - transform the AI buzz into breakthrough performance for your testing!

Four Strategies to Level-up Your Test Automation in Jira

For years, the traditional approach to automating tests relied heavily on scripted automation frameworks like Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG. While these tools are powerful and adaptable, they require a significant level of technical expertise. Testers need to write, debug, and maintain complex scripts, often leading to bottlenecks in the development process. Relying only on coded solutions limits test automation to a small portion of the team that has deep coding skills.