Software Testing Unleashed - hosted by Richard Seidl. Different guest per episode. The official Show notes contain a comprehensive overview of the episode. Released as audio and video.
Episodes
28 May 2026
Chatbot testing challenges include non-deterministic outputs, user-driven input testing, and the need for specialized tools, addressed through manual exploration, the C-H-A-T framework (Context, Hallucination control, Accuracy, Testing), hybrid testing approaches, and future integrated solutions to manage context retention, hallucinations, and retrieval-based errors.
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21 May 2026
Software testing evolves with automation, agile, DevOps, and AI, but human expertise remains critical due to AI's limitations in context, business logic, and user behavior, shifting testers toward strategic roles while AI aids in repetitive tasks and efficiency.
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23 Apr 2026
Flaky tests in CI/CD pipelines undermine reliability by causing intermittent failures due to shared state, timing issues, and environmental inconsistencies, requiring strategies like test exclusion, ownership, and prioritized fixes, alongside prevention through rigorous pre-CI testing and layered approaches, while AI aids debugging but not replacement, emphasizing iterative improvements over emotional attachment to code.
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16 Apr 2026
The historical evolution of mobile security, from unencrypted analog systems to 5G cryptography, highlights enduring vulnerabilities like app flaws, IoT risks, user behavior threats, platform security trade-offs, and the ongoing tension between innovation, usability, and privacy.
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9 Apr 2026
Highlighting women's underrepresentation in tech's software development versus higher presence in testing due to diverse entry paths and alignment with creativity, while addressing gender bias, stereotypes, and microaggressions, and emphasizing inclusive practices, non-technical skills, and leveraging testing's collaborative nature for growth.
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2 Apr 2026
Python offers broader flexibility for non-web and infrastructure testing with Playwright but requires extra setup, while TypeScript provides native integration with advanced web-specific tools like visual regression testing and Electron/mobile support, making the choice depend on project needs and team expertise.
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26 Mar 2026
Learning from failure drives professional growth through objective analysis, a "fail-fast, learn-quick" mindset, self-reflection, feedback, balancing technical and soft skills, avoiding comparisons, and embracing failure's inevitable lessons.
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19 Mar 2026
Motherhood skills like communication, adaptability, and empathy enhance software testing and teamwork by fostering collaboration, proactive problem-solving, and inclusive environments through parallels in task delegation, accountability, and handling unpredictability.
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12 Mar 2026
Exploratory testing is a method of uncovering unknown risks and understanding system behavior through experimental and structured approaches, prioritizing depth over breadth to ensure proactive quality assurance.
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5 Mar 2026
Software testing and quality assurance should be framed through economic reasoning to align with organizational goals and demonstrate value to managers.
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