QA Therapy

Are you looking to improve your overall testing and quality practices? Join your hosts Sérgio Freire and Cristiano Cunha, Solution Architects at Xray. Together, they tackle some of the most common testing and quality challenges with guests from the testing community. This podcast is sponsored by Xray - a native quality management app for Jira. See how Xray can help you deliver better software - together. https://hubs.li/Q01qBdZd0

QA Therapy is a technology podcast hosted by Xray Test Management, with 34 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Xray Test Management hosts QA Therapy, a technology show with 34 episodes published.

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  Episode #34

  S1.E34: All about TDD with Thierry de Pauw

  Mar 26, 202529 minS1

  <p>Test-Driven Development (TDD): is it worth it?</p><p>In this episode of QA Therapy, we sit down with Thierry de Pauw, an expert in software development and continuous delivery, to explore the impact of Test-Driven Development (TDD).</p><p><br></p><p>🔹 What is TDD, and why should teams adopt it?</p><p>🔹 How does TDD influence software quality and maintainability?</p><p>🔹 Common myths and misconceptions about TDD</p><p>🔹 Practical tips for implementing TDD effectively</p>

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  Episode #33

  S1.E33: Enhancing Security Testing with exploratory insights

  Mar 5, 202523 minS1

  <p>In this episode of QA Therapy, we sit down with Richard Adams, a seasoned expert in security testing, to dive deep into the critical role security plays in modern software development. </p><p>With security breaches becoming more sophisticated and frequent, it's essential for QA teams to integrate security testing into their workflows to protect applications and user data. Tune in to learn! 🚀</p>

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  Episode #32

  S1.E32: The power of observability and Exploratory Testing with Charity Majors

  Feb 12, 202536 minS1

  <p>"Monitoring is for your known unknowns. Observability is for your unknown unknowns." But what does that really mean? And where does exploratory testing fit into all of this? ⚡</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of QA Therapy, we sit down with Charity Majors, co-founder and CTO of Honeycomb, to dive into the evolving role of testing, monitoring, and observability in modern software development.</p><p><br></p><p>💡 What you’ll learn:</p><p>✅ Why monitoring helps catch the known unknowns—things you expect might break.</p><p>✅ How observability uncovers the unknown unknowns—the surprises you never saw comin...

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  Episode #31

  S1.E31: How AI can enhance Exploratory Testing with Mark Winteringham

  Jan 29, 202537 minS1

  <p>Mark Winteringham, a leading expert in software testing and quality, explains how AI is reshaping exploratory testing in this episode of QA Therapy. 🌟 From improving test coverage to enhancing efficiency, AI brings numerous benefits—but success depends on knowing when and how to use it.</p> <p><br></p> <p>If you can’t identify the challenges AI can solve, it might not be the right time to adopt it. This episode helps you determine if AI is the right fit for your testing process. 🚀</p>

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  Episode #30

  S1.E30: All about Accessibility Testing with Ady Stokes

  Jan 15, 202535 minS1

  <p>In this episode, we dive deep into the world of accessibility testing with expert Ady Stokes. From the basics to advanced strategies, Ady shares practical insights and tips to ensure your software is truly inclusive for all users.</p> <p>📌 What you’ll learn:</p> Why accessibility testing is a must-have in today’s digital world. Common barriers users face—and how to eliminate them. Tools and techniques for accessibility testing. Real-world examples and success stories. <p><br /></p> <p>Whether you’re a tester, developer, or product manager, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you build a more in...

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