In today's fast-paced software development landscape, the traditional approach of quality assurance (QA) being a last-minute checkpoint is no longer sufficient. Instead, embracing the Shift-left paradigm has become imperative. This talk delves into the concept of Shift-left QA, where QA activities are moved earlier in the software development lifecycle, from the very inception of a project. We will explore how this shift transforms QA from a reactive process focused on bug detection to a proactive approach aimed at preventing defects altogether. Drawing from real-world examples and best practices, we will discuss the benefits, challenges, and strategies for implementing Shift-left QA effectively. Attendees will gain insights into how to foster a culture of quality throughout their organisations, deliver higher-quality software products, and achieve faster time-to-market.

Join us for an irreverent exploration of software development's favorite false economy. We'll dive into the seductive world of "ship now, test never" and trace how those passionate early-stage shortcuts transform into toxic long-term relationships with your codebase.

Through battle scars and war stories, you'll discover why "we'll add tests when things calm down" belongs in the same fantasy realm as "I'll start going to the gym next Monday."

Learn practical strategies for integrating testing into your workflow without sacrificing velocity, protecting both your production environment and your team's sanity.

Perfect for engineering teams navigating the delicate balance between speed and sustainability—because nothing kills momentum quite like rebuilding the same features over and over again.

A humorous yet cautionary tale about the false economy of postponing tests in fast-moving startups. We'll unpack why "we'll test when things slow down" is as effective as planning to floss only on special occasions. Through real-world horror stories and practical solutions, you'll learn how to build testing into your workflow from the beginning, saving your future self from 3 AM production emergencies. Essential for engineering teams who want to move fast without breaking everything—including their will to live.

Writing efficient unit tests is essential for critical software components. But how do we ensure that our tests are thorough enough to cover a huge variety of typical inputs and most edge cases? I'll introduce you to the concept of property-based testing and share how we benefited from using it at Grammarly.