AI's Role in The Future of Software Delivery with Sergio Freire | Why Didn't You Test That? #30

Welcome to episode 30 of the Why Didn’t You Test That? Podcast. In this episode, Rich Jordan and James Walker are joined by special guest Sergio Freire, Director of Solution Architecture, Test Management at Xray and TestRail. Together, they discuss the future of testing, software delivery and the impact of artificial intelligence.

The conversation delves into Sergio's journey into the testing field, the evolution of testing practices, and the cultural challenges organisations face in adopting effective testing strategies. Sergio also shares his insights on balancing automation with exploratory testing and the growing role of AI in enhancing testing processes.

James and Sergio emphasise the need for a collaborative culture in software development and the significance of quality engineering as a team effort. The episode highlights that while automation is essential, exploratory testing, intuition, and human experience remain invaluable in assessing risks and driving continuous improvement in testing practices.

Listen to the full episode to learn more!

The Curiosity Software Podcast, hosted by Rich Jordan, James Walker and the Curiosity team! Together with guests, they share their insight and expertise in driving software design and development in test. Learn how you can improve your journey to quality software delivery, by considering how much do you really understand about your systems, and when things inevitably go wrong, why didn’t you test that?

Shownotes:
00:00 Introduction to Testing and Career Paths
04:40 The Evolution of Testing and Its Importance
07:28 Cultural Challenges in Testing
15:30 Sergio's Analogy for Testing
18:27 Teaching Testing at Universities
24:14 The Role of Automation in Testing
31:20 Exploratory Testing vs. Automation
39:00 AI in Testing: Opportunities and Risks

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