AB Testing on Tester HQ

Episode 231: The B is Back

Wed, 20 May 2026 19:13:49 +0000

The podcast critiques outdated QA terminology and testing principles, advocating for postmodern engineering to adapt to AI-driven development, human-AI collaboration, and dynamic socio-technical systems. It emphasizes real-time feedback, human oversight in AI tooling, and the shift toward trustworthy outcomes over rigid control in evolving software landscapes.

Episode 230: Kat Obring is Back

Tue, 05 May 2026 19:05:48 +0000

Testing in software development is shifting toward collaborative, whole-team quality practices, with testers transitioning to coaching roles focused on critical thinking and shared responsibility. AI integration streamlines repetitive tasks but requires balancing automation with human judgment, emphasizing accuracy, ethical oversight, and strategic decision-making frameworks.

Episode 229: Testing in the Age of AI

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

The text examines how testing and quality engineering must evolve in the AI era, prioritizing adaptability, collaboration, and proactive system design over passive bug detection. It emphasizes balancing AI-driven automation with human judgment, ethical considerations, and the necessity of preserving creativity and intent in software development.

Episode 228: Hangin' with Shachin and Pulkit

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:48:13 +0000

AI-driven test automation, as discussed by EverTests Shachin and Pulkit, enhances efficiency but requires human oversight to ensure accuracy and align with domain-specific needs, emphasizing strategic test curation over quantity. The conversation advocates for adaptive leadership, collaborative QA practices, and a shift from siloed testing to shared responsibility, balancing AIs potential with human judgment to avoid compromising quality in software development.

Episode 227: Elisabeth Hendrickson

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:08:27 +0000

The podcast explores how leadership culture significantly impacts software quality, advocating for systemic approaches over isolated testing, while critiquing traditional roles and emphasizing cultural and policy levers in agile development. It highlights the author’s career shift from QA to systems thinking, co-authoring a book on using signals and levers to improve software delivery through holistic, non-linear strategies.

Episode 226: (REPLAY) The Croissants are Selenium w/ Jason Huggins

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:50:18 +0000

Hosts are replaying an episode featuring Jason Huggins, the creator of Selenium, which originally discussed UI automation and Selenium’s role in it. Jason Huggins returns to share his insights on the episode’s themes and provides context on the origins and evolutions of Selenium.

Episode 225: Walmyr's Journey

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:08:03 +0000

Valmer, a Brazilian software quality assurance professional, shares his 21-year career journey, transitioning from manual testing to software development and now as a QA advisor and educator, emphasizing the importance of shared quality culture. Valmer discusses his various projects, including his own podcasts and online courses, and reflects on his career, highlighting the shift from individual responsibility to a team-driven approach to quality.