The QA/QE Role: Supporting DevOps the Smart Way

Focusing on more valuable automation, shifting traditional “right” tasks left, and tailoring refinement to account for more efficient activities are some of the topics we’ll discuss. You’ll take away practical outcomes that will be relevant no matter where you are in your DevOps implementation.

The role of QA/QE tends to be ambiguous within Agile teams who are pursuing the DevOps approach within their SDLC. There are many misconceptions around QE’s role, automation, and which agile ceremonies make sense in DevOps. Melissa will share her insight on how she consults with companies – from startups to Fortune 100 companies – on the innovative ways QA/QE can add value to DevOps by focusing on efficient tasks.

Key takeaways include:

• Defining the QE Role
• Re-tuning Automation
• Shifting traditional QA/QE “right” tasks left
• Re-defining Refining
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• By deep-diving in to each topic, you’ll get innovative ways to leverage Agile and QA/QE activities to ensure a consistent, efficient, and productive playbook for DevOps.