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April 15, 2025 12 mins

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with this fun and insightful episode of "QA in a Box," where we connect historic heroics to Software Quality Assurance (QA). Host Chris Ryan, joined by the witty Resident Podcast CTO and savvy Product Lead Karen Mallory, uncovers how Paul Revere’s midnight ride, the Battle of Lexington Green, and the Old North Bridge standoff mirror modern QA challenges.

Learn how Revere’s warning parallels early bug detection, the "Shot Heard Round the World" reflects high-stakes software testing, and the Minutemen’s grit inspires QA resilience. Packed with humor, expert commentary, and actionable tips, this episode is perfect for QA professionals, software developers, and history fans alike.

What You’ll Discover:

  • Early detection tricks from Paul Revere’s playbook
  • Surviving critical testing moments like Lexington Green
  • Building resilience in QA and product management
  • Hilarious takes and practical advice from the CTO and Karen

Listen now at www.cryan.com/Podcast and see how the American Revolution can supercharge your QA strategy!

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