Lina Zubait is writing a book about her experiences in software testing at Microsoft, focusing on bug bashes and the importance of structure in writing. She draws inspiration from personal experiences and iterative writing styles. Her book explores the challenges of managing thoroughness and just-in-time writing to engage readers.

Dispite metrics being used to measure team performance, it’s crucial to remember that metrics should be understood and contextually applied to truly capture success and not just rely on numerical targets.

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Episode Details

• Show Notes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abtesting/episodes/Episode-223-Lina-Zubyte-e3cn5bs
• Published: 2025-12-22T21:56:49Z
• Duration: 00:55:48
• Author: AB Testing

Overview

The podcast centers on the writing process of a business fable narrative fiction book inspired by Lina Zubaits experiences in software testing at Microsoft. She discusses her iterative approach, starting with the storys beginning and end before refining the middle through notes and reflections. The book focuses on bug bashes and highlights the importance of structure in writing, as well as the challenge of balancing thoroughness with just-in-time writing. Zubaits draws inspiration from writing guides such as On Writing and Bird by Bird, and emphasizes the learning and revision process as essential to her first long-form fiction project.

The conversation then shifts to the topic of meaningful metrics in software delivery, stressing the need for metrics that align with team goals and accurately reflect performance rather than being manipulated for appearances. Different types of metrics related to engineering delivery, product outcomes, and team health are explored, with an emphasis on fostering a culture that supports learning, feedback, and team empowerment. The discussion also touches on leadership’s role in creating a healthy work environment, the negative impact of poor management practices, and the evolving role of AI in software development as a tool that complements rather than replaces human insight and collaboration.