**Speed and agility reign supreme in software development. However, this drive can sideline the role of testing: Bugs slip through the cracks, security vulnerabilities go unnoticed, and user frustrations mount.

Amidst this turmoil, James Bach stands as the voice of reason—and dissent. From his unconventional beginnings as a computer salesman to his rise as an authority in the testing field, James shares his journey in the industry and the necessity for testers to challenge the norm.**Listen to the full episode or read the transcript on the Semaphore blog.

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