🚨 Season 2 is coming 🚨 Our podcast returns 1/21 with conversations on how quality engineering is evolving, productivity for engineers, the job market, and the impact of AI—featuring recognized voices in the field. 👉 Full episode coming soon. Follow not to miss out. #SoftwareEngineering

We don’t need more automation. We need smarter automation. AI is supercharging the “automate everything” mindset, but at what cost? Leaders: not every test needs to be automated. Quality comes from intent, not volume. Automate with care. #AI #SoftwareTesting #EngLeadership #DevEx

🛠️ Broken culture = broken software. You can’t debug team dysfunction with a better test framework. Strong teams build strong systems. Culture and quality are inseparable. New post on Road Less Tested 👇 www.roadlesstested.com/p/engineerin... #softwarequality #DevOps #leadership #testing

I don’t believe we need industry approved definitions for terms like test, done, or automation. I believe *teams* just need to agree, and get moving.

Chasing tools won’t fix broken teams. Software teams are constantly bombarded with tools promising to streamline development and improve quality. But the truth is, tools don’t create quality; people do.

Let's talk about how to involve the whole team in your quality efforts. Code quality is a whole team responsibility. open.substack.com/pub/thetestc...

Most bugs aren’t code problems they’re assumption problems. We have to make assumptions, it’s how our brains work. The trick isn’t to avoid them. It’s to notice when we’re making them. That awareness alone can save your team a lot of pain.

Clean, maintainable systems don’t happen by accident — they’re built with early, intentional choices. Teams that prioritize sustainability catch issues sooner, make smarter trade-offs, and avoid last-minute chaos. Start early. Your future self will thank you. open.substack.com/pub/thetestc...

In Software, Delivery Is Just the Beginning

Embracing Entropy in Software Systems

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Shipping isn’t the end—it’s the start. 🏁 Great teams plan after deploy: monitor, maintain, improve. Entropy creeps in fast. Don’t let your codebase rot. Read more about this in my latest blog: www.roadlesstested.com/p/in-softwar... #softwarequality

In Software, Delivery Is Just the Beginning

Embracing Entropy in Software Systems

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Everyone’s hyped about AI speeding up dev work. But fast doesn’t mean better. AI is a 10x boost only if you know your craft. ⚠️ Fast code isn’t free. Read the full post ↓ 🔗 www.roadlesstested.com/p/fast-isnt-... #SoftwareEngineering #AI #DevLife

Fast Isn’t Free

AI, Speed, and the Cost of Software Quality

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“Testing is dead.” They said that in 2016. AI says it again now. But here’s the truth: Testing never died—it evolved. Craft, context, and curiosity still matter more than green bars. Let’s build better software together. 🧪🔥 open.substack.com/pub/thetestc...

10 Years After ‘Testing Is Dead’

Lessons, Misconceptions, and the Path Forward

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The Selenium MCP Server ❤️ github.com/angiejones/m...

Your open source project needs a code of conduct. Full stop. Governance isn’t infallible. Do the thing. Earned wisdom from @kat.lol at #MonkiGras

Think “Shift Left” is a new trend? It’s old school—like Agile Manifesto old! Embedding testers early isn’t radical. It’s just smart. #QualityMatters #DevCulture #ShiftLeft #QualityEngineering www.roadlesstested.com/p/beyond-buz...

Beyond Buzzwords: Embedding Real Shift-Left Practices

How Short Conversations Today Lead to Better Software Tomorrow

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Shift left is a concept as old as agile methodologies, so why do people still talk about it as if it is groundbreaking? A better approach is shifting conversations about software quality left instead. www.roadlesstested.com/p/beyond-buz... #ShiftLeft #SoftwareEngineering #Agile #ContinuousTesting

Beyond Buzzwords: Embedding Real Shift-Left Practices

How Short Conversations Today Lead to Better Software Tomorrow

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Gresham’s law isn't just economics—it explains declining software standards too. Shortcuts become normal, and quality fades. How does your team fight the race to the bottom? #SoftwareEngineering #Agile #QualityEngineering #EngineeringLeadership #WomenInTech www.roadlesstested.com/p/avoid-a-ra...

Avoid a Race to the Bottom in Software Quality

Applying Gresham's Law to Improve Software Quality and Workplace Culture

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Old Irish Proverb: May your heart always be open. And may your elbows stay as wide as your heart.

What does it take to deliver quality software? Certainly more than tools and AI. www.roadlesstested.com/p/beyond-ai-...

Beyond AI and Automation: The Real Foundations of Software Quality

What Goes Into Delivering Quality Software?

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This week in our Podcast page, we'll be celebrating all things women in tech. We start with highlighting some pretty amazing women in the quality engineering space. Who has inspired you in tech?

Engineering Quality Podcast@engineeringquality.bsky.social · last yr.

🌟 Celebrating Women in Tech 🌟 This week, we’re celebrating International Women’s Day in style. 💜 For the next six days, we’ll highlight the women who inspire, lead, and make tech better for everyone. From unsung heroes to industry game-changers—get ready for some serious inspiration. #IWD

Not every team needs a tester?! 🤯 Some say testers are essential. Others argue they slow things down. The truth? It depends. Context is king. Do you really need a dedicated tester? Let’s break it down. 👇 #SoftwareTesting #Agile www.roadlesstested.com/p/not-all-en...

A new episode of Engineering Quality Podcast just dropped! And this one feels special. I'm so lucky to get to share experiences alongside my amazing co-hosts. With every episode of Engineering Quality, we’re getting better—more insights, better conversations, and deeper discussions.

Engineering Quality Podcast@engineeringquality.bsky.social · last yr.

🚀 Episode 5 of Engineering Quality is LIVE! 🚀 This is Part 2 of A Career in Testing, and we’re diving deep into the topics that every: 👉 Tester and QA professional should listen to 👉 Engineering leader who is interested in delivering quality software should care about

🚦 No test leadership? You’re not alone. Many testers report to engineering managers who may not fully understand the breadth of testing roles, making career growth and quality advocacy harder. But you can still thrive. 📖 Read more: https://buff.ly/3WNwh0z

Veronika, Royalee and I had an absolute blast recording Episode 4 of @engineeringquality.bsky.social #podcast! The conversation about a career in testing was so good, we completely lost track of time. And yet, we still had so much more to cover. So, we’re keeping the discussion going in Episode 5!

Engineering Quality Podcast@engineeringquality.bsky.social · last yr.

🚨 Teaser Alert! 🚨 Episode 5, Career in Testing - Part 2 drops 2/19! We’re diving into manual vs. automated testing, common myths, and tips for leveling up. 🎧 Listen to the teaser on Linkedin (link below)! t.ly/dJGAF

Another amazing episode. Check it out!

Lisa Crispin@lisacrispin.bsky.social · last yr.

What's in a job title for a testing/quality specialist? @janetgregoryca.bsky.social and I got to ask Isabel Evans about the post-grad research she is doing into job titles, stereotypes about testers, and more in our latest @agiletfellow.bsky.social video chat: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaH_...

I'm back to recruiting for a Senior Quality Engineer. The job advert should be going out later in the week but have a recruitment agency head hunting. A bit overwhelming recruiting at times. Luckily have other people to help me on it!

MoT Monthly – February 2025! Explore new STEC modules and join upcoming events like "Speed Up, Scale Up: Smarter Test Management with AI & Kualitee!" on Feb 12. Stay ahead in the evolving landscape of AI-driven testing. ➡️

MoT Monthly - February 2025

Discover testing trends, exciting events and talks, new articles, fun memes and memories, hot topics and new collections

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💡 Engineering leaders don’t just manage teams—they shape how software is built, tested, and delivered. Some of the most insightful conversations I’ve had with CTOs, EMs, and ICs revolve around changing the narrative on testing & quality—and breaking common misconceptions that hold teams back.

📢 Testers still struggle for visibility in agile teams. Unlike devs or PMs, their role is often misunderstood. This can lead to testers reporting to engineering managers—causing career stagnation & fragmented quality efforts. 📖 Read more: t.ly/oaxok 💬 How is testing structured in your org?

💡 Engineering leaders don’t just manage teams—they shape how software is built, tested, and delivered. Some of the most insightful conversations I’ve had with CTOs, EMs, and ICs revolve around changing the narrative on testing & quality—and breaking common misconceptions that hold teams back.

💡 Engineering leaders don’t just manage teams—they shape how software is built, tested, and delivered. Some of the most insightful conversations I’ve had with CTOs, EMs, and ICs revolve around changing the narrative on testing & quality—and breaking common misconceptions that hold teams back.