S1.E25: Exploratory Testing in DevOps with Szilard Szell

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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.

Szilard joins us to diagnose common testing issues teams face, like missed defects despite solid automated pipelines or the struggle to report after exploratory sessions. He brings years of experience from various industries, offering invaluable insights into blending DevOps with exploratory testing.

Topics we’ll cover:

Symptoms that indicate your team may need exploratory testing.
Why traditional testing methods may not cut it in a CI/CD world.
How exploratory testing and automation go hand-in-hand.
Practical advice on making DevOps and exploratory testing work for any team.

Szilard also shares his thoughts on the cultural shift necessary to embrace DevOps, the power of continuous learning, and key metrics for measuring DevOps success.

Join us for this insightful conversation, and learn how to make exploratory testing an essential part of your team’s journey toward faster, higher-quality releases.

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