Test Case Scenario
Join us every other week on "Test Case Scenario" presented by Sauce Labs, where our expert panel dives into the exciting and ever-changing landscape of technology, pop culture, and business. Host Jason Baum, Director of Community at Sauce Labs, will lead the discussion with our esteemed recurring panelists: Marcus Merrell, VP of Technology Strategy; Nikolay Advolodkin, Senior Developer Advocate and Evelyn Coleman, Manager of Implementation Engineering. Get ready to uncover the impact of continuous testing in this thrilling exploration of the tech world!
Episodes
In this episode of Test Case Scenario, host Jason Baum, along with co-hosts Marcus Merrell and Evelyn Coleman, sit down with Nithin S.S., Head of QA at Lodgify and founder of Synapse QA, to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of software testing in 2025.
They discuss how AI is transforming QA processes, the growing importance of continuous testing, and the strategic implementation of Shift Left and Shift R...
AI is reshaping development, but is it meeting expectations?
In this episode of Test Case Scenario, Jason Baum and Marcus Merrell explore the evolving role of AI in software development, drawing insights from recent industry reports. They discuss whether AI tools are living up to their promise of reducing burnout and boosting productivity while examining the complexities of debugging, security risks, and governance gap...
Is your testing strategy ready for 2025?
In this episode of Test Case Scenario, Jason Baum is joined by Maaret Pyhäjärvi, Principal Test Consultant at CGI, along with Diego Molina and Titus Fortner from Sauce Labs, to discuss the evolving landscape of quality assurance and business resilience. The panel delivers insights into the biggest challenges and opportunities for testing teams in 2025, from AI-assisted automatio...
Are AI tools really helping developers, or are they creating more problems than they solve?
In this episode of Test Case Scenario, Jason Baum, Marcus Merrel, and Evelyn Coleman are joined by Titus Fortner, Senior Solutions Architect at Sauce Labs, to unpack the surprising findings from the latest DORA report. Together, they dive into the unexpected decline in productivity following AI adoption and discuss the challenge...
AI has made waves in testing, but how much has really changed?
In this episode of Test Case Scenario, Jason Baum, Evelyn Coleman, and Marcus Merrell take a critical look at the progress of AI in software testing. They discuss the real capabilities of tools like ChatGPT and Copilot, what’s improved over time, and what still leaves testers frustrated.
You’ll also hear insights into how AI tools are shaping softw...
Is your QA strategy keeping up with the speed of innovation?
In this episode of Test Case Scenario, Jason Baum and Marcus Merrell are joined by Rémy Gronencheld, Quality Assurance Manager at BlaBlaCar, to explore how the global carpooling platform scaled from manual testing to seamless automation. Rémy dives into BlaBlaCar’s journey—moving from Mac minis and manual regressions to a robust, scalable test automation suit...
Escaped bugs can break more than your code—they can break the bank, too.
In this episode of Test Case Scenario, Jason Baum, Evelyn Coleman, and Marcus Merrell break down the connection between software quality and business impact. They talk about how to approach postmortems, why some features matter more than others, and how technical teams can align their work with business goals.
You’ll also hear real-life stories of...
Is Selenium still the best choice for your test automation needs?
In this episode of Test Case Scenario, Jason Baum sits down with Diego Molina, Staff Software Engineer for Open Source & Community at Sauce Labs, to unpack the complexities of selecting the right testing framework. They discuss the evolution of Selenium, the rise of modern tools like Playwright and Cypress, and the nuances of browser automation stand...
What’s next for software testing in 2025?
In this episode of Test Case Scenario, Jason Baum, Evelyn Coleman, and Marcus Merrell discuss the trends shaping the future of testing. From AI advancements to accessibility regulations, they explore what’s on the horizon for testing tools and methodologies.
The conversation covers everything from the ongoing shift left versus shift right debate to the growing importance of test...
Can your software handle the pressure when bugs slip through the cracks?
In this episode of Test Case Scenario, Jason Baum and Evelyn Coleman chat with Mac Clark, Senior Solutions Engineer at Sauce Labs, about the dynamic world of shift-left and shift-right testing. Mac shares how gaming and software industries leverage AI-driven testing, real-time error monitoring, and feature flags to catch issues before th...
What’s the secret to optimizing your test suite without sacrificing quality?
In this episode of Test Case Scenario, Jason Baum and Evelyn Coleman are joined by Titus Fortner, Senior Developer Experience Engineer at Sauce Labs, to discuss strategies for improving CI pipelines, tackling test flakiness, and using analytics to streamline the testing process.
Get insights on how Sauce Labs prioritizes speed, coverage, and r...
Continuous testing isn't just about automation—it's about strategy, feedback, and getting your team unstuck.
In today’s episode, Jason Baum and Marcus Merrell are joined by former co-host, Evelyn Coleman, to welcome Marc Hornbeek on the show. If you’re not familiar with Marc, he’s a legend in the world of DevOps. The author of “Continuous Testing, Quality Security and Feedback,” and CEO and Principal Consulta...
AI is here, but does that mean the end of QA as we know it?
In this episode of Test Case Scenario, Jason Baum and Marcus Merrell are joined by Jenna Charlton, a QA Testing Expert and Product Manager. With AI and automation transforming the industry, Jenna shares how these technologies are reshaping QA roles and what testers can do to stay ahead in a rapidly changing job market.
Jenna also shares her thoughts on why man...
How do you ensure your software system is reliable from design to deployment?
In this episode of Test Case Scenario, Jason Baum and Evelyn Coleman sit down with Saurabh Shanbhag, Software Engineer at DoorDash, to discuss the best approaches for preventing bugs and building reliable systems. Saurabh draws on his experience from Amazon, Uber, and DoorDash to explain how teams can focus on strong initial design, thorough ...
In an industry where speed is everything, manual testing alone may not cut it.
In this episode, Jason Baum and Marcus Merrell are joined by Allen Loew, Principal Quality Engineer at Progressive Leasing, to discuss the changing roles of testers and why automation is no longer optional.
Allen shares his experiences with the transition from manual to automated testing, offering insights on the best balance between the two...
What does accessibility mean for your business, and how can you prepare for the upcoming changes?
In this episode, Jason Baum and Marcus Merrell are joined by AmyJune Hineline from the Linux Foundation to discuss the upcoming European Accessibility Act and how it will shape the future of digital products. With the deadline approaching in 2025, they cover what steps companies should take to ensure their platforms are ac...
When software fails, what does it actually cost?
In this episode, Jason Baum and Marcus Merrell are joined by Veronika Takmazyan, Senior Manager of Quality Engineering at Salesforce, and Chris Wallander, Principal SDET and Test Automation Architect at Taxwell, to tackle the complex issue of ensuring quality across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Throughout the conversation, they touch on the importance of i...
What does it really mean to shift left, and are we overburdening our developers in the process?
In this episode, Jason Baum, Marcus Merrell, and Evelyn Coleman sit down with David Morgenthaler, a Software Engineering Manager at Indeed, to explore the real-world implications of shift-left testing. Together, they dissect the challenges of integrating continuous quality into CI/CD workflows and the potential pitfalls of p...
Struggling to keep up with the relentless stream of notifications? You're not alone.
In this episode of Test Case Scenario, Jason Baum and Marcus Merrell explore the impact of alert fatigue and signal overload on productivity and quality.
You’ll hear them draw from their own experiences and share real-world stories to highlight how constant alerts can disrupt workflow. They offer practical stra...
What happens when a global outage reveals the cracks in our testing processes?
In this episode of Test Case Scenario, Jason Baum, Titus Fortner, and Marcus Merrell dissect the recent CrowdStrike incident that sent shockwaves across the world. They dive into the incident report, uncovering the key failures and oversights that led to the outage.
You'll learn about the systemic issues in current testing methodologie...
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