AI’s Impact on Testing: Enhancing Quality Without Losing Control with Laurent Py

03/19/25 • 26 min

In this episode, Ole and Laurent Py of Packmind explore how AI is reshaping software development, particularly in quality assurance and testing. The discussion delves into AI’s dual role in testing—both as a tool for generating tests and as a complement to human critical thinking. They also examine the ongoing importance of exploratory testing, the impact of AI on test execution efficiency, and the challenges junior developers face in an AI-driven landscape. The conversation wraps up with insights into the future of AI in software development, emphasizing the need for a balance between automation and human oversight.

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Cloud Native Testing Podcast - AI’s Impact on Testing: Enhancing Quality Without Losing Control with Laurent Py

Transcript

Ole Lensmar (00:01.184)
Okay, hello everyone. Welcome to today's episode. I'm so thrilled and happy to be joined by Laurent Py or Py depending on your background. Laurent and I, or Laurent I've had the fortune, I've been fortunate to have been fortunate to have been able to work with you. Sorry about that. And at SmartBear. Now I know you're at Packmind doing some amazing stuff there. I'll hand it over to you for an intro and please tell us what you're up to.
Laurent (00:30.836)
Hi ev