In a session at Testμ 2022, Siddharth Kaushal and Navya Manoj explored the concept of shift-left testing, discussing its definition, necessity, application, and timing. Kaushal highlighted his personal experience with a high-visibility product that faced numerous defects due to a lack of early testing processes, insufficient QA involvement, and automation issues. He emphasized the benefits of adopting shift-left testing, which involves testing early and often, and discussed various methodologies like traditional, incremental, Agile, and DevOps strategies. The session also covered the importance of identifying the right framework and tools, addressing mindset challenges, and understanding the project's current maturity. Kaushal answered audience questions, stressing the adaptability of shift-left testing across different projects, including legacy systems, while acknowledging scenarios where it might not be effective. The session concluded with a Q&A, highlighting mindset as a critical challenge in implementing shift-left testing.