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Inside The Outer Loop

Inside The Outer Loop

Written by: Curiosity Software
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 Inside the outer loop – brought to you by the Curiosity Software team! Together with industry leaders and experts, we uncover actionable strategies to navigate the outer loop of software delivery, streamline test data management, and elevate software quality. Tune in to transform the way you think about software delivery, quality, and productivity!Copyright 2025 Curiosity Software
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  • Episode 34: A new approach to test data management

    Episode 34: A new approach to test data management
    Feb 18 2025
    Welcome to episode 34 of Inside The Outer Loop. In this episode, the Curiosity team explore a new approach to test data management, one that aligns with the test data needs of large organisations. The conversation begins with Huw and James discussing the challenges organisations face in test data management as they approach 2025. The introduction of AI is seen as a potential solution, but James stresses the importance of a structured approach to test data management through their new framework: Discover, Act, Monitor. Discover Gain full visibility into your application landscape. Understand what data exists, how it’s structured, where it’s located and who uses it for more informed decision-making. Act Intelligently execute on actionable insights gained from the discovery and monitoring phases of your test data journey. Monitor Proactively govern your test data and leverage AI-driven insights, to help you anticipate issues, optimise processes, and ensure compliance across your whole enterprise. This approach describes how organisations can effectively discover their data, act on insights, and continuously monitor changes to maintain data integrity and quality. Listen to the full episode to learn more! Inside the outer loop – brought to you by the Curiosity Software team! Together with industry leaders and experts, we uncover actionable strategies to navigate the outer loop of software delivery, streamline test data management, and elevate software quality. Tune in to transform the way you think about test data delivery, quality, and productivity!
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    41 mins
  • Episode 33: Why quality is an end-to-end process with Anand Bagmar

    Episode 33: Why quality is an end-to-end process with Anand Bagmar
    Dec 30 2024
    Welcome to episode 33 of Inside The Outer Loop. In this episode, Rich Jordan and James Walker are joined by special guest Anand Bagmar, a software quality evangelist with 25 years of experience in software testing. Together, they discuss Anand's journey into the testing field, his philosophy of being a 'quality bartender,' and insights from his recent speaking tour. The conversation delves into the challenges of test automation, the importance of shifting left in testing, and the role of AI in the testing landscape. Anand emphasizes the need for testability, the complexities of end-to-end automation, and the importance of having a strong voice in organizations to drive quality improvements. The episode concludes with Anand's advice on adopting practices that work for individual contexts rather than blindly following trends. Listen to the full episode to learn more! Inside the outer loop – brought to you by the Curiosity Software team! Together with industry leaders and experts, we uncover actionable strategies to navigate the outer loop of software delivery, streamline test data management, and elevate software quality. Tune in to transform the way you think about software delivery, quality, and productivity!
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    57 mins
  • Episode 32: From manual to automation with Jim Hazen

    Episode 32: From manual to automation with Jim Hazen
    Dec 19 2024
    Welcome to episode 32 of Inside The Outer Loop. In this episode, Rich Jordan and James Walker are joined by special guest Jim Hazen, seasoned test automation architect and quality consultant. Together, they discuss the evolution of testing, the challenges faced in the industry, and the importance of education and critical thinking in testing. Jim shares insights on the misconceptions surrounding automation, the shift towards technical skills, and the impact of AI on testing practices. James and Jim emphasize the need for a mindset change in management regarding the role of testers and the tools they use, advocating for a collaborative approach to testing that values both technical and business perspectives. Listen to the full episode to learn more! Inside the outer loop – brought to you by the Curiosity Software team! Together with industry leaders and experts, we uncover actionable strategies to navigate the outer loop of software delivery, streamline test data management, and elevate software quality. Tune in to transform the way you think about software delivery, quality, and productivity!
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    55 mins
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