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A company wants to implement shift-left testing but faces resistance from developers who say it slows coding. How can the QA lead best address this?

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A company wants to implement shift-left testing but faces resistance from developers who say it slows coding. How can the QA lead best address this?
ARemove unit tests to speed up development
BShow how early testing reduces costly bugs and rework later
CAgree to test only after coding is complete
DDelay testing until after deployment to save time
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand developer concerns about speed

    Developers worry early testing slows coding progress.
  2. Step 2: Explain shift-left benefits to reduce overall effort

    Early testing catches bugs early, reducing expensive fixes and rework.
  3. Final Answer:

    Show how early testing reduces costly bugs and rework later -> Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Address resistance by highlighting early testing benefits [OK]
Quick Trick: Explain early testing saves time and cost overall [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Agreeing to delay testing
  • Removing unit tests
  • Ignoring developer concerns

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