Patrick Delamere will introduce StackMore to simplify environment provisioning in shift-left testing.
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Here are some of the Q&As from this session:
Can we expect to grow shift- left approach in software development?
Patrick Delamere: Yes, the shift-left approach is anticipated to grow as organizations strive for earlier testing and integration. This methodology emphasizes incorporating testing earlier in the development process, which helps in detecting issues sooner, improving overall product quality, and accelerating time to market by addressing problems before they escalate.
In shift left scenario how does the cost proposition look like for Infra, orchestration, licensing, hosting and executions of the tests? (As everyone wants to run everything everywhere)
Patrick Delamere: Initially, shifting left may require investment in new tools and infrastructure to support early testing and continuous integration. However, these costs can be offset over time by reduced defect rates and faster feedback, leading to overall cost savings. Investments in orchestration, licensing, and hosting can streamline operations and enhance efficiency, potentially leading to long-term financial benefits.
How to avoid un-annouced changes in requiremnets in shifting left approach?
Patrick Delamere: To manage unannounced changes effectively, establish clear communication channels with stakeholders, use agile methodologies to adapt quickly, and implement a robust change management process. Regularly review and update requirements documents and ensure that all changes are documented and communicated to the development and QA teams.
Here are some unanswered questions that were asked in the session:
What challenges do teams typically face when adopting shift-left testing, and how can they be overcome?
When should we avoid shift-let approach and when should we try to enforce it in our teams ?
What are the key challenges when shifting left in a complex environment?
What kind of challenges we have to face during the implementation of shift-left approach??
Can culture shift promote the adoption of shift left approach??
Is shiftleft approach ideal for any type of project or it is only best suited for agile projects ?
What future trends or technologies do you believe will further enhance the shift-left approach in software development?
What is the future of the metaverse? Is that the future?
What cultural shifts in an organization would help accelerate adoption of shift left methodology?
The usual issues are not knowing how to automate tests, not wanting to change the way they do things, and figuring out how to test earlier in the development process. To get past these, teams should invest in learning, work better together, and use tools like StackMore that make setting up test environments easier and automate testing.
Shift-left isn’t for quick, short-term projects where the cost of testing early might not be worth it. It’s best for big, complex, or Agile projects where testing early can really cut down on mistakes and make the product better over time.
Handling a bunch of dependencies, making sure teams work well together, and making sure everyone’s on board with testing early are the main issues. Using StackMore can help by making it easier to set up test environments consistently.
Teams that are used to testing later in the process, not having the right tools for automated testing, and getting QA and development teams to work together are the main issues. Focusing on teamwork and using tools that are easy to use can help solve these problems.
Definitely! Having a company culture that values teamwork between development and testing teams and the importance of testing early is key to getting more teams to use shift-left. Companies should encourage open communication and provide tools that make testing early and effective.
Shift-left works best for Agile projects because they’re all about making changes and testing as you go. It can be used for other types of projects too, but it might not be as useful for small, one-off projects where testing early doesn’t really add much value.
