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Software Testing Unleashed - QA, DevEx & Quality Engineering

by Richard Seidl | Software Development & Testing Expert

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About the show

Software testing is no longer just a phase—it’s the foundation of modern engineering and your ultimate competitive advantage. Welcome to Software Testing Unleashed, the weekly podcast for anyone dedicated to building better software, faster. Hosted by Richard Seidl, renowned expert in software development and testing, this show is your backstage pass to the tools, tactics, and trends defining the next era of Quality Engineering. Whether you are a QA Engineer, SDET, Developer, or Tech Leader, each week we bring you field-tested insights from the brightest minds in the software universe to answer the industry’s toughest questions: - Smart Automation: When should you automate, and when is it a trap? - AI & ML in Testing: How do you maintain quality in a world of non-deterministic code? - The "How Much" Dilemma: How much testing is actually enough for your specific scale? - Architecture & DevEx: What makes a great integration test and how do you improve developer experience? From scaling QA strategies in enterprise projects to building your very first test suite, we bridge the gap between complex theory and practical execution. We dive deep into CI/CD, Cloud-native complexity, and the future of manual vs. automated testing. 🚀 Ready to unleash the next level of quality? Hit play, subscribe, and join a global movement of software professionals shipping with confidence.