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Track Talk Th16

Bug Bashing: My Secret Weapon for Quality Software

Prashant Hegde

14:15-15:00 CEST Thursday 15th June

No matter how diligent your testing is or how effective your automated tests are, there will always be hidden risks. The odds are that a few bugs will sneak through the development and testing phases and make their way into production. Bug bashing is a hidden weapon I have used for years to deliver high-quality software. A bug bash is an organization-wide collaborative event aiming to unearth many bugs within a short timebox. Bug bashing harness the power of your entire organization to hunt down elusive bugs that might go unnoticed.

Bug bashes are inclusive events where every employee in the organization is welcome to take part in the event. Typical participants can be developers, testers, product managers, engineering managers, designers, marketers, solution engineers, and even executives like CTOs and CEOs. It is a good exercise for non-testers to practice testing and improve their craft. Bug bashes allow everyone in the organization to learn about the different parts of the product they are less familiar with. Furthermore, bug bashes help break down barriers between teams and build a shared sense of responsibility for quality in your organization.

This talk will cover everything I learned from conducting over 100 bug bashes. Learn how gamification of the whole process can increase participation, engagement, and competitiveness.

What you will learn

  1. Everything you need to know to get started with Bug bashing.
  2. Maximising the success from conducting a bug bash.
  3. Creating a culture of quality though bug bashes.

Session Details

  • Introductory
  • 45 Minutes
  • Includes 15mins Q&A
  • Methods of Collaboration
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In this video, Prashant Hegde shares insight on his talk, Bug Bashing: My Secret Weapon for Quality Software.

We look forward to welcoming you to EuroSTAR 2023.

Session Speaker

ES2023-Speaker-Prashant-Hegde

Prashant Hegde

Engineering Manager QA – MoEngage, India

Prashant Hegde is a passionate testing leader. He is experienced in building and leading high-performing teams. Prashant heads the QA team at MoEngage, a leading insights-led customer engagement platform. Prashant enjoys sharing his experiences by contributing to software testing communities worldwide. Prashant is an avid blogger and a frequent speaker at industry conferences.

Contact Prashant onTwitter: @Praz_hegde, on LinkedIn, via his Blog or Website.

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