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SE Radio 637: Steve Smith on Software Quality

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Based on your provided snip timestamps , the podcast episode contains many other insights not included in your snips. Here are a few examples:

  • Misconceptions about testing: The speakers discuss common misconceptions about software testing, such as the belief that it's difficult to get started or that 100% code coverage is necessary. They also address the overuse of mocking in tests, suggesting it might indicate design flaws.

  • Building a quality culture: The podcast discusses the importance of integrating QA with development teams, fostering self-empowerment within teams, and adopting continuous process improvement ⟮CPI⟯. The concept of "zero tolerance for defects" is highlighted, emphasizing the need to fix the root causes of defects rather than just addressing the symptoms.

  • Strategies for Legacy Systems: Advice is given on integrating quality practices into legacy systems, emphasizing the importance of starting with source control, continuous integration, and gradually introducing automated tests, focusing first on unit tests for easily-testable parts of the code. Refactoring is discussed as a key method to improve testability over time.

  • Impact of frequent deployments: The positive impact of more frequent deployments on software quality and team morale is discussed, illustrating how a shift from infrequent, stressful deployments to more frequent ones significantly reduces stress and improves overall quality of life for developers.

These are just a few of the numerous insights present in the podcast episode that were not included in your snips.

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