Systems | Development | Analytics | API | Testing

In this episode of QA Therapy, Lewis Prescott dives deep into the world of API testing and exploratory testing! Lewis shares his insights on how these two testing methods can be combined to enhance the quality of your software and speed up your testing cycles. Tune in to hear: The fundamentals of API testing How exploratory testing plays a key role in discovering issues early Practical tips for integrating both approaches into your testing strategy.

Lewis Prescott explains how it ensures systems communicate seamlessly and reliably. Want to optimize your testing process? Start here!

Leandro Melendez (Señor Performo) says that Exploratory Testing is not just about what you find but how you found it. Why does it matter? Knowing where you clicked and the paths you took ensures reproducibility. Observability gives you the visibility to connect actions to outcomes.

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.

Leandro Melendez, Sr Performo, explains: User Path – Follow the system’s intended flow. Toddler Path – Push every button and test the limits. Discover why combining these methods unlocks better quality. Watch and test smarter!

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.

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.

It's more than just a buzzword - it's a culture that brings development and operations together. Ready to boost your software lifecycle? Tune in now.

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.

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.