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Coffee With Developers • Feb 19, 2026

Let's Talk Quality! - Lilia Gargouri

Lilia Gargouri

Lilia Gargouri warns that rapid AI development often masks deep architectural flaws. Discover why true software quality demands human oversight and a shift-left testing approach.

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Balancing code generation velocity with software quality standards

Rapid AI code generation often overlooks the foundational importance of long-term software quality and engineering standards.

#2 about 2 min

Localizing software testing standards with international qualification boards

National testing boards adapt global software quality syllabi strictly for local languages and contextual relevance.

#3 about 1 min

Building software quality directly into the development process

Quality must be integrated from the beginning by developers rather than delegated to an external assurance team.

#4 about 3 min

Evaluating non-functional requirements and ISO software quality characteristics

Software development requires prioritizing critical non-functional elements like maintainability, scalability, and observability beyond just core features.

#5 about 5 min

Navigating accountability and architecture in AI generated code

Automated coding assistants require strong domain knowledge to prevent unmaintainable architecture and degraded system complexity.

#6 about 4 min

Preventing software bugs through upstream requirement engineering practices

Clarifying expectations during the requirements phase establishes high initial quality and reduces functional defects before implementation.

#7 about 5 min

Implementing shift-left quality gates in agile developer workflows

Integrating strict pre-commit checks and code reviews forces accountability and prevents quality degradation early in development.

#8 about 4 min

Prioritizing fundamental engineering skills over automated testing tools

Effective test automation acts as an accelerator for critical thinking and analytical engineering rather than a replacement.

#9 about 3 min

Connecting across domains at international software developer events

Global tech conferences provide critical opportunities to exchange knowledge with architecture and requirement engineering boards.

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Enforcing strict quality assurance against rapid bug regressions

Sergej Reznik Sergej Reznik · Europe 2026 Virtual

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Verifying the quality of rapidly generated AI code

Krzysztof Cieślak Krzysztof Cieślak · WWC Europe 2026

3:33 min

Navigating developer bottlenecks and human accountability

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