Day 47: The Y2K Bug

In this episode of QA in a Box, host Chris Ryan rewinds to the legendary Y2K Bug—the bug that never broke the world, thanks to a massive global QA effort. Joined by the ever-insightful CTO and project lead Karen Mallory, the team unpacks what the Y2K Bug was, how it was solved, and why it still matters in today’s world of agile testing and software quality assurance. With a blend of humor, history, and real-world QA wisdom, this episode celebrates one of the greatest unsung victories in tech. Whether you're a developer, tester, or product manager, there's something here for everyone who cares about QA practices and long-term thinking.