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

April 24, 2024 13 mins

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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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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Join 'Test Case Scenario' with Scott McAllister, Developer Advocate at ngrok. Explore ngrok's innovative approach to securing and exposing local services online, aiding businesses like restaurants with seamless order integrations. Learn how ngrok differs from traditional VPNs, saving developers time while ensuring security through OAuth integration.

Discover the growing role of AI in development, including t...

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Discover how Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CICD) and quality assurance (QA) bolster cybersecurity in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Join us on this episode of Test Case Scenario as we uncover strategies to enhance defenses against cyber threats with special guest, Karen Laiacona Frazier, Senior Director QA at Unqork. 

Learn how CICD and QA play crucial roles in fortifying software security, ensuring robu...

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Get ready to debunk testing myths with Ross Radford in the latest 'Test Case Scenario' episode!

Ross, Director of Software Engineering at BarSign, joins Jason, Nikolay, Marcus, and Evelyn, as they banter about the roles of testing in professional workflow and management, how to communicate the importance of testing to leadership, and the question of speed versus thorough testing.

We even get a sneak peek into an upcoming mu...

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Where do you start when testing dating apps? What are the unique challenges in developing dating apps? Are there any similarities with other “matchmaking services” apps like Uber or RetailMeNot? Let’s find out! 

On this very special episode of Test Case Scenario, we celebrate Valentine’s Day by talking all about dating apps and how to test them! With our host Jason Baum and panelists Evelyn Coleman and Marcus Merrell, we explore bes...

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What is the role of data governance in cybersecurity? How do bad developer behaviors affect data quality? How will generative AI impact data management and security? This week, we revisit the Developers Behaving Badly Report with Lauren Maffeo, Senior Service Designer at Steampunk! 
We talk about data ethics, data governance, cybersecurity, and how they all tie together. 

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What is Appdome? How does it work? Is any particular mobile OS more prone to malicious threats? In this week’s episode of the Test Case Scenario, Appdome’s Senior Product Manager Kurt Dusek joins our panelists. They discuss the many incredible features of this cyber defense automation platform, how it detects and fights against cybersecurity threats, code obfuscation, common security threats, and best practices for mobile app secur...

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January 10, 2024 37 mins

What exactly is a test automation framework? How do you use it? What are its benefits? And can you liken it to Lego building blocks? These are some of the questions that our host Jason Baum dives deep into in this episode, with panelists Nikolay Advolodkin and Marcus Merrell joining in on the discussion. 

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What is exploratory testing, really? IS there a right way to do exploratory testing? How has AI impacted the field of exploratory testing? 

On this very special holiday episode, the incredible Maaret Pyhäjärvi joins our panelists, Jason Baum, Marcus Merrell, Evelyn Coleman and Nikolay Advolodkin to talk about exploratory testing and answer questions from the viewers! Watch the playback of our live episode right here and get invaluab...

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December 20, 2023 39 mins

Now that the chaos of Black Friday has passed, it’s time to check in on the aftermath. How did your website fare? What challenges did your business experience, and did they affect your ROI? How early should you be testing your site to prep for the big day? In this episode of the Test Case Scenario, Paul Reinheimer, co-founder at WonderProxy, joins Jason Baum and Nikolay Advolodkin to trade stories about past Black Fridays and discu...

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What language and code should developers rely on from top to bottom? What are the obstacles to developing different mobile devices? Learn all of this and more in this incredible episode of Test Case Scenario! Hanson Ho, Android Architect at Embrace shares his knowledge of mobile testing and development. Panelists Jason Baum, Evelyn Coleman, and Marcus Merrell interrogate for high-demand answers in mobile testing,  testing pain poin...

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Welcome to Test Case Scenario! In this episode, our panel answers community questions as they unravel and decode the ROI of test automation.

Dive into an engaging discussion with a touch of humor with host Jason Baum, along with panel Nikolay Advolodkin, Marcus Merrell, and Evelyn Coleman. 
SUBSCRIBE and visit us at https://saucelabs.com/community to unlock the secrets behind the power of testing in software developmen...

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Welcome back to Test Case Scenario! In this episode, you'll be joining our host Jason Baum, along with panelists from Sauce Labs, as they delve into the realm of software testing for eCommerce, with a special focus on the significant shopping holidays, such as Black Friday, that are upon us! This episode is a must-watch, as it will provide crucial insights into potential software challenges that could affect your eCommerce ope...

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Welcome to Test Case Scenario! In this episode, join our host Jason Baum, and panelists from Sauce Labs as they discuss the report about “Developers Behaving Badly,” what are these so-called bad behaviors, why is this happening, and what are its implications?

In this insightful discussion, our host is joined by Evelyn and Titus as they share not only their perspective about these “bad behaviors,” but the possible underlyin...

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October 31, 2023 15 mins

Welcome back to Test Case Scenario! In this Halloween episode, our host Jason is joined by Evelyn, Nikolay, and Marcus.  Together they sit around the campfire in costume sharing horrifying stories! These stories scare the group as they share software bugs that have cost money and lives. Join this scary discussion that dives deep into the world of software testing and the horrors of when something goes wrong!

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October 18, 2023 27 mins

In this episode, join our engaging panel once again, as they delve into the crucial topic of ensuring accessibility in software and testing. 

Discover the latest best practices for making software accessible to everyone. Whether you're a developer, tester, or simply curious about this important aspect of software, this episode provides valuable insights for ensuring that your applications are inclusive and user-friend...

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October 11, 2023 42 mins

Welcome to Test Case Scenario! In this episode, our host Jason is joined by Nikolay and Marcus. And together, they explore the fascinating and sometimes spine-tingling world of AI's implications for the near future. 

With special guest Hashem Al-Ghaili, a renowned science communicator and video producer, they dive into the scary and useful aspects of AI, from its benefits to the potential drawbacks. Join us for a fier...

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