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Integrating testing into the SDLC is a maturity journey. Start where you are, then move from mostly manual to automation best practices in CI/CD, and finally to pro automation that uses AI and tracks the right metrics. As maturity increases, you ship faster without bottlenecks because tests run in the pipeline and results drive decisions. — Gokul Sridharan, VP of Global Solutions Engineering at Katalon.

In this episode, Stephen Post, Technical Director at VOID Interactive, joins Jase for a deep dive into the technical evolution of Ready or Not, the acclaimed tactical shooter game. Stephen discusses the complexities of expanding their fully remote, globally distributed studio—from a small team of 9 to more than 75—covering key challenges such as: Whether you're a solo developer, technical lead, or project manager, this episode offers a candid and practical look at what it takes to scale a game—and a studio—without compromising on quality or agility.

Not every tester needs to code. Treat automation as part of a wider testing strategy. Keep business and domain expertise front and center to decide what to test, then choose the approach that fits your team low code, record and playback, or full code. This lets domain experts automate without losing the value of their product knowledge, while coders tackle the complex parts.