On this week's episode of DevDiscuss, we explore the ABCs of A/B testing. Let's dive in!

S7:E6 - What a Quantitative Trader Can Teach You About A/B Testing and Beyond

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Episode Info

In S7E6, we explore A/B testing a UX research practice that involves randomly presenting a group of users with two variants (A and B) to see which "performs" the best. A/B testing is incredibly important in the field of software development because it helps deliver the highest level of value to users without assuming huge risks. We can't wait to explore this topic together!

Host:

• @ben Creator of DEV & Co-Founder of Forem

Guest:

• David Sweet is a quantitative trader at 3Red Partners, adjunct professor at yeshiva university, and author of the book, Tuning Up: From A/B testing to Bayesian Optimization*.

• After listening, if you would like a 35% discount on Tuning Up: From A/B testing to Bayesian Optimization, go to the link in our show notes and use offer code devdsrf-38BF.

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Acknowledgements

• @levisharpe for producing & mixing the show
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