Common sense dictates the need for quality engineers, as they unquestionably enhance the value of delivered products. If you're a developer or engineering manager, you might be asking yourself: 'How can we establish a test strategy from scratch?'

During this presentation, I will provide practical tips and tools for instilling quality at various levels that align with the reality of your products. We will delve into the realm of skilled exploratory testing to uncover risks that go beyond the obvious. Additionally, we will explore the effective use of tools at different layers, including unit, component, integration, and UI tests, and observability to yield the best possible results, fostering a sense of unity within the team.

I will share the lessons I've learned and the pitfalls I've encountered during my extensive 10-year journey in the field of quality, working with various development methodologies across diverse products. Over this time, I've come to understand the stark contrast between a strong test strategy and a weak one, underscoring the fact that quality begins long before the first line of code is written.

Key Takeaways:
- The distinguishing factors between a strong and a weak test strategy
- How to seamlessly integrate a 'shift left' strategy into your team's process, supported by tools and practical examples
- A candid exploration of what succeeded and what fell short during my journey to embed quality as early as possible.