Test Case Scenario

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

October 2, 2024 33 mins

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 accessible to ev...

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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 integrating tes...

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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 placing more re...

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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 strategies to cut ...

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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 methodologies, questioning...

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Ever wondered what it's like to have a virtual robot in your toolkit, a trojan horse in your test scripts, or a lil' rockstar named Selenium? Welcome to the world of test automation, as unfolded by none other than Jason Huggins. 

In this part 2 episode of our interview with Jason, we continue to dive into the world of testing. You’ll learn how Java and Python enthusiasts have propelled Selenium to global fame with impressi...

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August 1, 2024 29 mins

Skipping thorough testing? Here's why it's a risk you can't afford to take. On July 19, the world experienced what would be the largest tech outage worldwide. If you’re a software developer or tester, you've likely faced the frustration of a system failing right when it’s most critical. Did you know the complexity of today’s software is a significant reason behind these issues? It’s not just an occasional proble...

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Is everything truly broken, or is it just us?

If you’re a software developer or tester, you've probably felt the frustration of a system not working as it should, right when you need it the most. Did you know the complexity of today’s software is a key reason behind these gripes? It's not just your typical Monday annoyance; it's a worldwide phenomenon.

Our latest episode takes you on an insightful r...

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Pushing your code to production without testing? You might want to think twice.

In this episode, Bobby Dorlus, founder and CEO of #TheTechHustle, shares the importance of test automation, site reliability engineering, and his advocacy of diversity within the industry. 

Tune in as Jason and Bobby analyze the stats and real-life debacles that happen when testing gets skipped, as well as those who should be responsible for testing. Spoi...

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Code and human connection go hand-in-hand.

In this episode, we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of accessibility testing in web and software development. Whether you're a seasoned dev or just getting started, accessibility is your guide to creating inclusive spaces for global collaboration. But where do you start? And why does it even matter?

Rachael Yomtoob, Product Owner of axe DevTools Mobile at Deque Systems, Inc., sha...

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Open-source software is more than just code—it's a powerful tool for societal change.
 
In this episode,
Paloma Oliveira, Growth Engineer at Sauce Labs, shares inspiring stories of how open-source methodologies transform communities, address social issues, and foster global collaboration. From organizing impactful conferences at the UN to driving initiatives in Berlin and Baltimore, Paloma illustrates the profound impa...

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Industry experts answer some of your biggest testing questions in this highlight video of our favorite moments from past episodes. From leveraging blockchain technology to testing generative UIs, they’ve got you covered.


You’ll hear insights from these experienced leaders:

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GenAI, coding blunders to avoid, and Y2K bugs – we cover it all in this highlight video of our favorite moments from past episodes.


You’ll hear insights from these industry leaders:

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Are you ready for the fastest crash course on 30 automated testing concepts?

In less than seven minutes, you’ll learn thirty pillars of automated testing. Nikolay Advolodkin explains these ideas with easy-to-understand metaphors to help you sharpen your skills and become a testing knight. 

From regression testing to Test-Driven Development (TDD), you’ll sharpen your testing skills and be prepared to squash any bug that dares to come ...

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Today’s show is bittersweet as we bid farewell to our beloved co-host, Evelyn Coleman. She’s been instrumental in shaping our conversations and challenging our perspectives. We’ll reflect on Evelyn’s impact on the podcast, share lessons from her career, and discuss the ways automated testing is about so much more than just code. Press play for an episode of insights, farewells, and of course, a little humor.


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To shift or not to shift – that is the question.

If you’ve been around the software development world lately, you’ve likely heard of shift-left – the practice of integrating testing, security, and operations early in the software development lifecycle to detect issues early. 

This approach is meant to be a win-win-win – saving time, money, and headaches. But is it as great in practice as it sounds in theory? In this episode, we debat...

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Back in the 2000s, code lived in one execution thread. Database queries, user interactions, and data pipelines were all managed by the same processes. 


The problem? Everything was interconnected and interdependent. Fixing one thing might break another. Releases were all or nothing.


We call this monolith hell. Your ticket out? Microservices.


In this episode, we explain the problem with monoliths, the benefits of microser...

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April 17, 2024 26 mins

Are we in an AI bubble?

We can't stop talking about AI in tech. It's at every conference and in every startup pitch. But is the rest of the world as enamored as we are?

In this conversation, we explore AI’s impact beyond the echo chamber of the tech industry. We look at attitudes toward AI in other spaces, from healthcare to finance, weighing the risks and benefits of its application. We also look to the future, questioning...

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April 10, 2024 38 mins

Imagine a world where every piece of digital content can be verified and traced back to its source. Lindsay Walker, Product Lead at Starling Lab for Data Integrity, walks us through the emerging tools that could make this possible. 


While AI tools hold incredible potential for good, Lindsay also warns against threats and countermeasures needed to keep our virtual representations safe. She emphasizes the need to build provenance...

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On this thrilling LIVE session of 'Test Case Scenario' our esteemed host Jason Baum is accompanied by co-hosts Nikolay Advolodkin, Evelyn Coleman, and Marcus Merrell.  

With special guests, open-source advocates, Diego Molina, Christian Bromann, and Titus Fortner, we explore topics such as ownership, governance, and the sustainability of open-source projects. From the widespread adoption of Selenium to the strategic involv...

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