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How It's Tested

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Exploring exceptional products, how they're tested, and other stories from the testing community.

Episodes

Ep. #17, How BDD Changed Software Testing with Steve Tooke

In episode 17 of How It’s Tested, Eden sits down with Steve Tooke, Director of Product at Kosli and former co-founder of Cucumber, to explore the impact of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) on software testing. They discuss how Cucumber evolved from an open-source tool into an industry staple, the challenges of test automation, and how AI is reshaping software quality.

Mar 19, 202530 min

Ep. #16, Test-Driven Development Demystified with Jon Jagger

In episode 16 of How It’s Tested, Eden speaks with Jon Jagger, Director of Software at Kosli. The conversation dives into Jon's journey of creating Cyber-Dojo, his insights on test-driven development (TDD), and how software testing practices have evolved over the years. They also discuss Jon's current role at Kosli, the philosophy behind effective testing, and how regulated industries like banking can benefit from modern compliance practices.

Feb 20, 202541 min

Ep. #15, Empowering Upward Mobility with Devin Cintron of Comun

In episode 15 of How It’s Tested, Eden speaks with Devin Cintron, engineering manager at Comun. Devin shares how his team creates seamless banking solutions for Latino immigrants in the U.S. Discover how Comun bridges language, cultural, and economic gaps with user-centric design and innovative engineering.

Dec 30, 202442 min

Ep. #14, Quality Culture with Rosie Sherry of Ministry of Testing

In episode 14 of How It’s Tested, Eden Full Goh speaks with Rosie Sherry, founder of the Ministry of Testing, about her journey building one of the largest communities in software testing. Rosie shares insights on how testing roles have evolved, the impact of AI, and the importance of fostering a company-wide culture of quality. Tune in for a deep dive into the future of testing and quality assurance.

Nov 19, 202441 min

Ep. #13, The Evolution of Testing and QA with Katja Obring

In episode 13 of How It’s Tested, Eden is joined by QA expert Katja Obring. Together they discuss Katja’s 20-year career journey in the software testing and QA industry, her experiences across various companies, the evolution of testing practices, and her perspectives on current trends, including automation and AI. Lastly, Katja shares her thoughts on the future of software testing, the importance of critical thinking, and collaboration between developers and testers.

Oct 10, 202439 min

Ep. #12, Mobile Deep Linking with Daniel Johnson of Branch

In episode 12 of How It’s Tested, Eden Full Goh is joined by Daniel Johnson of Branch to explore the complexities of mobile deep linking and its critical role in the ever-evolving MarTech landscape. They cover real-world case studies from Spotify and Adobe, offering a deep look into how companies are leveraging Branch's technology to solve linking challenges. Tune in for insights into the future of mobile marketing.

Sep 23, 202435 min

Ep. #11, Frictionless Observability with Yechezkel Rabinovich of Groundcover

In episode 11 of How It's Tested, Eden Full Goh sits down with Yechezkel Rabinovich of Groundcover to delve into the evolving landscape of observability. They explore the high costs of early observability measures and how Groundcover aims to make these processes more accessible and affordable. Yechezkel shares insights on eBPF, the rise of Flora, and the impact of using an open-source stack. Discover how Groundcover's innovative testing methods and commitment to metrics are reshaping e...

Jun 18, 202432 min

Ep. #10, The Happy Path with Avery Durrant of Dripos

In episode 10 of How It’s Tested, Eden Full Goh speaks with Avery Durrant of Dripos. This conversation explores the unforeseen difficulties faced when hiring engineers, the importance of customer feedback, and the journey from scrappy startup to stable business.

Oct 31, 202341 min

Ep. #9, Leading Engineering Teams with Dave Lewis of Mobot

In episode 9 of How It’s Tested, Eden Full Goh speaks with Dave Lewis of Mobot. This talk spotlights Dave’s experiences leading engineering teams at several notable companies, including the work he’s currently doing at Mobot. Additionally, Dave and Eden explore the evolution from manual testing to automated testing that's happening within organizations.

Oct 17, 202333 min

Ep. #8, AI and the Future of Debugging with Dani Grant of Jam

In episode 8 of How It's Tested, Eden Full Goh speaks with Dani Grant, Co-Founder & CEO of Jam. This discussion examines AI and how it can be used to spot bug patterns, the evolving role of QA, and insights on how Jam can be embedded into the developer workflow to improve debugging.

Aug 28, 202334 min

Ep. #7, Game Testing with Michael Le Bail of Homa Games

In episode 7 of How It’s Tested, Eden Full Goh speaks with Michael Le Bail of Homa Games. This talk explores game testing at Homa, how the lifecycle of a game is managed, the move from manual to automated testing, and how AI is changing the testing space.

Aug 14, 202339 min

Ep. #6, Testing in Water with Adam Oxner and Nick Newell of MySwimPro

In episode 6 of How It’s Tested, Eden Full Goh speaks with Adam Oxner and Nick Newell of MySwimPro. This talk explores the challenges of testing a wearable device in water. Together they unpack MySwimPro’s platform evolution, day-to-day engineering process, team structure, and toughest challenges. Lastly, they discuss the importance of the human perspective when it comes to product testing.

Jul 31, 202337 min

Ep. #5, The Future of Developer Advocacy with Filip Grebowski

In episode 5 of How It’s Tested, Eden Full Goh speaks with Filip Grebowski. This conversation explores Filip’s career journey, metrics for gauging the health of a product, insights on parsing vanity metrics from useful metrics, AI and content creation, and the future of developer advocacy.

Jun 26, 202336 min

Ep. #4, Session-Based Testing with Jacob Stevens

In episode 4 of How It’s Tested, Eden Full Goh speaks with testing expert Jacob Stevens. Together they unpack session-based testing and how it compares to regression testing. They also share insights on managing customer satisfaction, keeping up with rapidly evolving technology, and understanding the key differences between automated and manual testing.

Jun 08, 202339 min

Ep. #3, Balancing the Ownership of Testing with Alan Page

In episode 3 of How It’s Tested, Eden speaks with Alan Page. The conversation begins by exploring why developers should own the vast majority of testing automation. Alan also shares insights on balancing automated and manual testing and even shares lessons learned from his time testing products at Microsoft. As the conversation winds down, Eden and Alan discuss what makes a test case worth automating.

May 25, 202343 min

Ep. #2, Challenges in Mobile Testing with Daniel Knott

In episode 2 of How It’s Tested, Eden Full Goh speaks with Daniel Knott. They discuss trends in mobile testing tools, testing strategies for mobile clients, how mobile testing differs from broad software testing, and insights on advocating for mobile QA in the testing community.

May 11, 202340 min

Ep. #1, A Closer Look at Product Testing with Ian Brillembourg of Plunk

In this debut episode of How It’s Tested, Eden Full Goh of Mobot speaks with Ian Brillembourg of Plunk. Together they explore product testing processes, insights on utilizing AI-driven data as part of quality assurance, and lessons on striking a balance between web teams and mobile teams within a modern organization.

Apr 27, 202334 min