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September 4, 2024 21 mins

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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 through the noise and focus on what’s important. Throughout the conversation, they also examine the delicate balance between meeting tight deadlines and maintaining high standards and how software quality directly affects customer satisfaction.

Join us for an insightful and lively conversation filled with tips to help you manage the chaos of software development and testing, ensuring you stay efficient and keep your standards high.

Want more content on signal fatigue? Check out this article from Jason: https://thenewstack.io/overcoming-software-testing-alert-fatigue/ 

Join us as we discuss: 
(00:00) Intro
(02:08) Alert fatigue and its impact on productivity
(04:07) How constant alerts disrupt workflow
(07:15) Strategies for managing and reducing unnecessary notifications
(10:20) Balancing tight deadlines with maintaining quality
(12:55) Affects of poor software quality on customer satisfaction
(15:35) Effective alert management practices 
(19:50) Actionable tips for developers and testers

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