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Test Case Scenario
Improving DevOps Maturity with Continuous Testing with DevOps Legend Marc Hornbeek
Continuous testing isn't just about automation—it's about strategy, feedback, and getting your team unstuck.
In today’s episode, Jason Baum and Marcus Merrell are joined by former co-host, Evelyn Coleman, to welcome Marc Hornbeek on the show. If you’re not familiar with Marc, he’s a legend in the world of DevOps. The author of “Continuous Testing, Quality Security and Feedback,” and CEO and Principal Consultant of Engineering DevOps Consulting, he knows what it takes to succeed in the industry.
Marc draws from decades of hands-on experience to highlight the crucial role of continuous testing and feedback in accelerating an organization's journey to DevOps maturity. He also shares the inspiration behind his latest book and offers actionable strategies for overcoming common roadblocks and advancing testing and DevOps practices.
Join us as we discuss:
(00:00) Introduction
(03:30) The feedback aspects of DevOps
(06:55) Challenges organizations face when scaling DevOps
(10:45) The evolution of testing in DevOps
(14:44) Understanding the role of QA in complex products
(19:20) Practical strategies for continuous testing and feedback
(22:51) The uses and misuses of Gen AI in testing
(28:18) The AI blueprint for continuous testing
(31:13) Emerging trends in continuous testing and automation
(36:05) Preview of Marc’s next book on AI-assisted security
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