How testers and developers can finally get along

The tension between testers and developers is one of the oldest running themes in software delivery. Despite a shared goal of shipping high-quality software, these two roles often approach the work with different priorities, processes, and pressures. The result? Miscommunication, misaligned expectations, and missed opportunities for collaboration that benefits all sides.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Join our experts as they explore why this friction persists in even the most advanced DevOps environments, and more importantly, what teams can do to ease it. They’ll share strategies for more collaborative planning and handoffs and their own hard-won lessons about what it takes to build better cross-functional relationships.

We’ll cover:

• Why tester-developer tension persists in modern development environments
• How collaborative requirements, test planning, and a healthy dose of empathy can shift the tone from critique to co-creation
• Practical habits that foster mutual respect, such as early signaling on complex changes and shared walkthroughs
• The role of leadership in promoting a supportive culture and shared accountability
• Creative (and even fun!) ways to build stronger interpersonal relationships across roles
• Why a little healthy tension isn’t always a bad thing – and how to harness it for better outcomes

Whether you’re a tester tired of feeling like the bad guy, a developer frustrated by late-stage bug reports, or a leader aiming to improve team dynamics, this session will offer actionable advice you can apply right away.