Automation is like slicing through butter—smooth and time-saving. But how can you maximize your results without driving your developers up the wall? @Lori Henderson shares how they’ve boosted first-time releases and decreased hot fixes by blending automation with peer testing. Trust us, less manual work + quality throughput = happy developers.

Shift-left testing gets all the attention, but it’s shift-right that reveals what truly works. At @BlaBlaCar, Quality Assurance Manager @Rémy Gronencheld explains why testing in production is critical for real-world success: Shift-left: Build with confidence but rely on assumptions. Shift-right: Test against the unpredictable—low connections, real devices, and user behavior. The reality? Combining both approaches lets teams take calculated risks without sacrificing quality.

Is your QA strategy keeping up with the speed of innovation? In this episode of Test Case Scenario, Jason Baum and Marcus Merrell are joined by Rémy Gronencheld, Quality Assurance Manager at BlaBlaCar, to explore how the global carpooling platform scaled from manual testing to seamless automation. Rémy dives into BlaBlaCar’s journey—moving from Mac minis and manual regressions to a robust, scalable test automation suite with Sauce Labs.

Trust in business isn’t built overnight. @Marcus Merrell shares how it’s earned through consistency. Keep these three things in mind as you lead your teams into 2025. Learn more about the value of trust and how it’s built on the latest episode of Test Case Scenario.

Does your testing align with what your customers truly care about, or is it shaped by assumptions? Many testing teams focus on familiar paths, like editing a profile or managing basic workflows, but these may not reflect the features your customers actually care about. @Marcus Merrell and @Evelyn Coleman share why it’s important to dig deeper. When you do, you’ll find critical areas where quality assurance has the biggest impact on revenue and user experience.

When last-minute changes meet high-demand periods, quality assurance becomes the cornerstone of success. @Evelyn Coleman recommends a few strategies to align your quality roadmap with high-pressure cycles like open enrollment. Build testing rhythms into your quality strategy. Account for time spikes and freezes in development.Prioritize QA, not just development, during crunch times. Learn more about how timing and seasonality affect QA on the latest episode of the Test Case Scenario.

Tech is brilliant, but it doesn't sell itself. It’s the people in the middle—sellers, marketers, and customer success teams—that connect your innovation to the world. Understand their challenges, and you’ll connect the dots to your product. Catch the latest episode of Test Case Scenario to hear more from @Marcus Merrell on why empathy for the 'connectors' is essential for every tech professional.