We often think of our automated testing and build pipelines as something important to our stakeholders, to assert the stability of our system. Some developers think of testing as a chore, or something that slows you down.

This short talk is a story from earlier in my career, a cautionary tale even. I then make the argument that quality gates and automated processes can be invaluable for junior engineers, as they provide the freedom to contribute without fear.

Carol is a software engineer at Capital One, working with React and Node.js. She is passionate about empathy and DevOps, and loves learning new things.

When not buying pink things, Carol can be found