Send us a textSkipping thorough testing? Here's why it's a risk you can't afford to take. On July 19, the world experienced what would be the largest tech outage worldwide. If you’re a software developer or tester, you've likely faced the frustration of a system failing right when it’s most critical. Did you know the complexity of today’s software is a significant reason behind these issues? It’s not just an occasional problem; it's a global challenge. Our latest episode dives deep with Nikolay Advolodkin, Jason Baum, and Marcus Merrell as they explore a major software outage that recently disrupted industries worldwide. This episode is packed with practical insights and real-world examples of how to prevent such disasters, emphasizing the critical role of quality assurance and testing processes. Join us as we discuss: 00:00 CrowdStrike’s global software outage 05:59 Kernel update’s irreparable damage12:42 Basic testing strategy is essential for successful software16:27 Top five ways to avoid being the next global outage causer16:42 Gradual software release for low-risk opt-ins17:55 Integration testing failures and their impact20:00 Preventing critical failures with proper version control and code quality21:29 The importance of cross-platform testing and prioritizing releases23:12 Understanding software dependencies and potential vulnerabilities24:48 Quality control slipping, apathy increasing, teams eliminatedWe’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments below or at [email protected] and visit us at https://saucelabs.com/community to dig into the power of testing in software development.Sign up for a free account and start running tests today at https://saucelabs.com/. ▶ Sauce YouTube channel:  / saucelabs  💡 LinkedIn:  / sauce-labs  🐦 X: / saucelabs

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