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  4 steps to speed up code reviewsThe culture changes you need to make to stop code reviews from demoralizing teams. 
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The unseen fixes that boost engineering performanceAt the intersection of toil and operational risk lies “perilwork.” 
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  Tackling tech debtA seasoned CTO shares strategies and lessons on identifying, communicating, and effectively tackling tech debt across diverse companies. 
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The quickly evolving role of QA
In fast-paced software development environments, the way you think about quality assurance needs to change.

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Essential reading
 
How to bake quality into your teams’ coding process
Taking code quality beyond documentation and into the fabric of your team’s work.
On our Software Quality playlist
 
Ways your teams can (realistically) prioritize code quality
Code matters – learn how to create a culture of quality in your organisation
 
Using clinical science to effectively tackle code review anxiety
Uncover the science behind code review anxiety, its cognitive triggers, and actionable strategies to reduce anxiety, fostering a healthier code review culture for all developers.
 
A guide to creating a great code documentation culture
If your teams are struggling with code documentation, watch this on-demand webinar, where our panel of engineering leaders will discuss best practices and strategies to get started. Code documentation is often viewed as a necessary evil by development teams. There’s no doubt that mastering the art of creating…
 
Building a better testing culture
How can engineering leaders create a healthy testing culture with clear strategies in place?
 
Take back control of code quality
In this talk, Joel Chippindale shares stories from his experiences in leading engineering teams that illustrate the dynamics between team members and with stakeholders that lead teams to lose control of code quality.

More about Software Quality
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What leaders can learn from the Millennium BugAt LDX3 2025, Google staff engineer Amir Safavi revisited the Y2K “Millennium Bug” as a case study in successful engineering coordination. 
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A smarter way to evaluate LLM applicationsLLM evaluations are the ultimate quality gate for your product. 
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AI agents lead the fight back against a growing array of threatsRecent breakthroughs from Google and UC Berkley point towards a vital role for AI agents in cybersecurity. 
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4 ways to ship smarter, not just fasterWhen speed is the only valued aspect of shipping, it’s difficult for quality to keep up. How do we change the narrative? 
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Speed without quality is tomorrow’s crisis arriving fasterAt LeadDev LDX3 2025, Christine Pinto, CTO of Epic Test Quest, shares why chasing speed without quality leads to costly failures. 
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Has manual testing become obsolete?AI can improve a lot of processes – but where does testing and QA fit into the new landscape? 
Top Software Quality Videos
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  Escaping the rewrite trapGain practical frameworks to assess rewrites vs. evolution, plan successful migrations, and align teams and stakeholders without losing momentum. 
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  The million dollar bug: Quality leadership lessons from costly failuresCrowdStrike lost $5.4B, Sonos stumbled into a $500M crisis – and they’re not alone. Learn battle-tested leadership strategies to protect your organization from quality catastrophes that can shake your business to its core. 
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  Tracking repository health at scaleDiscover how data-driven repository health tracking improves visibility, drives behavior change, and aligns engineering efforts with long-term business goals. 
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  How Monzo tolerates full cloud outagesLearn how Monzo built a fully independent backup bank to ensure 24/7 reliability—even during full cloud outages 
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  Becoming AI engineersDiscover how to build reliable, high-impact AI features—tools, patterns, and team practices that make AI integration truly transformative 
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  Monolith-ifying perfectly good microservicesLearn why consolidating microservices into a Rails monolith boosted performance, reduced complexity, and helped Intercom scale more efficiently 
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  One does not simply… rebuild a productGet hard-won insights from Culture Amp’s bold rebuild—reviving legacy systems while elevating engineering standards and enabling future growth 
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  Y2K: The bug that didn’t biteUnearthing the lessons of Y2K to avoid future coding catastrophes and build more sustainable software. 







