Ole Lensmar (@olensmar, Founder/CTO at @TestKube_io) discusses how Kubernetes-native testing platforms are designed to address limitations in traditional CI/CD testing workflows. The conversation covers how TestKube differs from existing testing environments, expands test coverage opportunities for development and QA teams, and provides best practices for testing in Kubernetes environments.

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SHOW NOTES:

• TestKube - A Kubernetes-native platform that powers Continuous Testing for today’s AI-accelerated development
• TestKube (open source)
• Why did we start TestKube (Ole Lensmar)

Topic 1 - Welcome to the show. Tell us about your background and what led you to start TestKube.

Topic 2 - Let’s talk about the origins of TestKube. What were some areas where you saw people having frustrations or limitations that were holding back their ability to do proper testing to get things into production?

Topic 3 - Let’s talk about the basics of TestKube. Can you talk about how it’s different from existing testing environments, or how people use CI/CD today

Topic 4 - Does TestKube expand what a typical Dev-team, or QA-team would test, or does it create new opportunities for test coverage that were very difficult before? 

Topic 5 - What are some of the results or feedback you’ve heard from people using TestKube?

Topic 6 - What are some best practices you’re seeing as people begin to evolve how they test for their Kubernetes environments?

Topic 7 - What’s the best way for people to get started with TestKube

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