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Today we're diving deep into our first automated testing suite with Playwright! There's 180k+ people Jamming in 75+ countries, which is so awesome! But it also brings up a variety of web compatibility edge cases that can be tricky to identify with manual QA testing. So to keep shipping fast, we're making our automated testing more robust. Today, Jam Eng, Aidan, is sharing all the details with you all!On today's episode:(00:00) Intro(00:25) Why we added automated testing on top of manual QA(02:10) Walkthrough of Jam's Playwright testing suite(03:27) The biggest challenge of setting up our tests(05:04) Demo of our fetch requests testing page(10:37) How the new testing suite fits into our dev cyclesSubscribe to Building Jam on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.New episodes drop every other Friday at 10AM ET. See you there!Join 175k+ happy users at https://jam.dev/ for 1-click bug reports that engineers love.

Happy New Year's Eve! Before the clock strikes midnight I'm sharing a quick message of thanks and appreciation to all of my guests this year and to you, the listeners, who've downloaded episodes in 37 countries across the world.Our top listeners are from the U.S., Germany, Australia, Canada and the UK.Our Top podcast episode of 2024 is:Retail Therapy: My inner child said no to a $4500 Apple Vision ProFollowed by: Apple Vision Pro's paradigm shift with Ash Baccus-Clark, Speculative Researcher and Creative Strategist, ABC WorldwideLaunching JADU on mobile: a first-of-its-kind multiplayer AR fighting game, with Sarah Stumbo Huth, Gameplay Engineer, Jadu AROptimizing XR Development: The Power of Automated Testing with Shane Evans, Cofounder, GameDriverDECEMBER 2024 NEWSAndroid XR: The Gemini Era Comes to Headsets and Glasses - Google Android XR Resources Thread - @tom_krikorianHands on: Samsung's XR headset - Ben Lang, Road to VRInto the Scaniverse - YouTubeBuilding Into the Scaniverse in Niantic Studio - 8th Wall BlogImages & Ideas: A New Partnership With James Cameron's Lightstorm Vision - MetaAWE's The Future of VR Sports/Esports with Sonya Haskins - LinkedIn LivestreamQuest 2/3s/3 Software Update Issue - Meta Community ForumsNEW VR FITNESS WORKOUTS!  SynthRiders Experience - Barbie Dance'nDream DLCJane Fonda X Supernatural - YouTube trailerTaeBo Reboot - Billy Blanks Thanks for listening! Happy installing 2025. 

This week we sit down with M.H. Lines, founder of Stack Moxie, to explore how automated testing and monitoring can prevent Martech failures. M.H. shares insights from her experience as a marketing operations leader and explains why many revenue teams are still vulnerable to unexpected system breakdowns. We dive into the challenges that come with managing complex Martech stacks and why early detection through automated tools is essential for keeping operations running smoothly.M.H. also reflects on her journey from marketing leadership to founding Stack Moxie, including how she navigates being a venture-backed startup without compromising on her core principles. Thanks to Our SponsorMany thanks to the sponsor of this episode - Knak. If you don't know them (you should), Knak is an amazing email and landing page builder that integrates directly with your marketing automation platform. You set the brand guidelines and then give your users a building experience that's slick, modern and beautiful. When they're done, everything goes to your MAP at the push of a button. What's more, it supports global teams, approval workflows, and it's got your integrations. Click the link below to get a special offer just for my listeners. Try Knak About Today's Guest M.H. Lines founded Stack Moxie in 2018 to bridge the gap between engineering and no-code technology for the SaaS economy. She has helped teams in marketing and technology both in-house and as a consultant at companies like Terex, Cohn & Wolfe, Microsoft, Lowes, The Tile Doctor and IBM Watson Health. MH received an undergraduate degree from The Florida State University in Finance, and her MBA from the Foster School of Business, University of Washington with a focus on Technology Management. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhlines/Key Topics[00:00] - [00:00] - Introduction[01:49] - Secrets to Gap Folding[03:55] - From marketing to MOPS[07:54] - MOPS as strategic vs. service provider[14:28] - Being wired as a founder[17:55] - Working in mega-enterprise[22:59] - Observability for MOPS[34:35] - Observability and AI[39:12] - Being a VC-backed founder Thanks to Our SponsorBig thanks goes out UserGems for sponsoring today's episode. We all know running outbound is a huge pain—you need to manage a dozen different tools and data sources and it takes ton of manual work to keep it all going. UserGems solves that with one platform to capture signals and automate next steps with workflows and AI.You get a library of the most impactful signals in one place, automated playbooks to make sure your team executes consistently, and Gem AI to create personalized messaging for each prospect. So stop wasting time and start targeting your most promising buyers with less headcount. Click the link below for a special offer just for my listeners. Try UserGems Resource LinksThe Official Home of Stack Moxie and Revenue Observability Learn MoreVisit the RevOps FM Substack for our weekly newsletter: Newsletter

These automated testing beliefs might be sabotaging your tests!In this episode, Nikolay debunks the seven biggest myths about automated testing. From the misconception that “more tests mean better quality” to the fallacy of “automation replacing manual testing,” Nikolay shares hands-on experiences and examples from his 16 years of experience. You'll learn how to optimize your automated tests, avoid costly mistakes, and streamline your testing processes for better efficiency and reliability.Whether you're a coding hobbyist or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with insights for developers and companies alike to save time, money, and headaches – all while delivering smoother code.00:00) Intro(00:18) Myth #1: More Tests Mean Better Quality(01:02) 100,000 Automated Browser Tests and 40% Failure Rate(02:18) Single Test Strategy for CI Pipeline(03:53) Myth #2: Automation Replaces Manual Testing(05:14) Manual and Exploratory Testing(06:06) Myth #3: Automation is Too Expensive and Time-Consuming(07:55) Starting with a Single Test in CI(09:30) Myth #4: Anyone Can Write Automated Tests(11:40) Importance of Skilled Automation Engineers(12:46) Myth #5: Automation Tools Solve All Problems(14:30) Choosing the Right Tools for Salesforce Testing(16:45) Myth #6: All Tests Should Be Automated(18:44) Prioritizing Flows for Automation(19:26) Myth #7: You Can Set It and Forget It(21:07) Maintaining Automation SystemsCONNECT WITH NIKOLAY ADVOLODKIN          

React and JavaScript expert Cory House discusses the creation of custom development tools for React applications, sharing insights from his recent talk at React Rally and exploring how the right tools can shape development workflows and enhance automated testing strategies. Links https://www.bitnative.com https://github.com/coryhouse/ama https://x.com/housecor https://github.com/coryhouse https://stackoverflow.com/users/26180/cory-house https://www.linkedin.com/in/coryhouse https://www.pluralsight.com/authors/cory-house https://www.reactjsconsulting.com We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Emily, at emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at [LogRocket.com]. Try LogRocket for free today.(https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Special Guest: Cory House.

Itamar Friedman, the CEO and co-founder of CodiumAI, speaks with host Gregory M. Kapfhammer about how to use generative AI techniques to support automated software testing. Their discussion centers around the design and use of Cover-Agent, an open-source implementation of the automated test augmentation tool described in the Foundations of Software Engineering (FSE) paper entitled “Automated Unit Test Improvement using Large Language Models at Meta“ by Alshahwan et al. The episode explores how large-language models (LLMs) can aid testers by automatically generating test cases that increase the code coverage of an existing testing suite. They also investigate other automated testing topics, including how Cover-Agent compares to different LLM-based tools and the strengths and weaknesses of using LLM-based approaches in software testing.

GameDriver enables video game developers, testers, and producers to automate playtesting; improving time to market, test coverage, and overall quality and revenue.The company brings over 30 years of test automation expertise to the massive gaming industry, as well as Enterprise - where next-gen user experiences are built using gaming technologies including AR and VR, to deliver consistent, repeatable testing to the app development process.XRDriver is an Auggie nominated developer tool that addresses sector-specific needs with Advanced XR testing. Joining me on the podcast to tell us more about GameDriver's powerful results and how developers can increase productivity on their XR games and enterprise apps is Shane Evans, Co-founder at GameDriver, Product Strategy and Go-to-Market.Shane is a pioneering Product Management leader who has led mature, market-leading products and introduced new products, and solutions to fit changing market and business needs for HP, HSBC and more. His ability to fuse a passion for games with cutting-edge innovation and enterprise solutions gives him a unique and invaluable perspective on the industry. You can find him at GDC, AWE and and other global conferences. Visit GameDriver.io to get your free trial of GameDriver and download their exclusive resource to discover the strengths and gaps in your testing process.Thanks for listening! You can support the podcast by subscribing on your favorite podcast platform, give us a rating and connect with us on our LinkedIn page. Special thanks to Noah LangerFEATURED LINKS:Getting Started with Video Game Test Automation using GameDriverXR DriverGameDriver on GitHubGAME ENGINES / MORE RESOURCES:UnityUnity: DOTSUnreal EngineUnreal Engine: MASSGodot Game EngineHow to get a job as a video games tester  - GamesIndustry.bizThe crucial role of software quality assurance in gameplay development - Software testing magazine CONNECT WITH SHANE:LinkedInCONNECT WITH SICILIANA: LinkedIn sicilianatrevino.com 

On this episode of The Main Scoop, we are joined by Bertrand Cardinal, Director of Banking Solutions at Desjardins, for a conversation on empowering development teams through automation, unit testing, and collaboration. We discuss how applications are the keys to harnessing the power of the mainframe, making developers gatekeepers who must be empowered to deliver more, maximize productivity, and ensure applications deliver ongoing vitality. This developer-centric approach is crucial for leveraging the full potential of technology in banking.  

Welcome back to Season 21 of the "Building Better Developers" podcast! In this episode, "Boost Your Developer Efficiency: Automation Tips for Developers," we explore strategies to enhance productivity. As developers, we often focus on optimizing processes for clients but neglect to apply the same principles to our own work. This episode aims to change that by identifying repetitive tasks in our daily routines and exploring ways to automate and streamline them. Join us as we share insights and practical tips to help you become a more efficient and effective developer. Listen to the podcast and Boost Your Developer Efficiency Identifying Opportunities for Developer Efficiency The first step in enhancing productivity is taking inventory of daily repetitive tasks. Whether it's managing emails or routine development activities, there's always room for improvement. For instance, using email filters, labels, and rules can significantly reduce the time spent sorting through emails. If you don't use these tools, start today by setting up a few simple rules that will organize your inbox and save you time in the long run. Automating Development Tasks for Greater Efficiency Many routine development tasks can be automated to save time and reduce errors. Consider common activities like status reporting, version control, branch creation, and code merging. Automating these tasks can streamline your workflow and free up time for more critical activities. Version Control and Branch Management: If you create multiple branches daily, consider scripting the branch creation process. This can include automating the naming conventions and ensuring consistency across your projects. Build and Deployment Automation: Setting up Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines can automate the build and deployment process. If a full CI/CD setup isn't feasible, simple scripts can still automate tasks like compiling code, copying files to servers, and packaging applications. Database Management: For projects involving databases, having a set of SQL scripts to create users, tables, and other necessary elements can save significant time. Automating these foundational tasks ensures consistency and reduces the potential for errors. Enhancing Developer Efficiency with Shell Scripts and Scripting Languages Shell scripts and other scripting tools are invaluable for automating repetitive tasks. Whether you're using shell scripts on a Unix system or PowerShell on Windows, these tools can significantly enhance productivity. File Operations: Automating file movements, backups, and log management can save time and ensure accuracy. For example, you can write a script to handle directory crawling, file copying, and log parsing, which you might frequently perform. Environment Setup: Setting up development environments can be tedious, especially when dealing with multiple projects or clients. Interactive shell scripts can automate the installation and configuration of required software, making it easier to start new projects. Boosting Efficiency with Macros and IDE Features Most Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) offer features like macros and code snippets that can automate repetitive coding tasks. By setting up templates and custom shortcuts, you can reduce the time spent writing boilerplate code. Code Snippets: Define code snippets for commonly used blocks of code. This not only speeds up coding but also ensures consistency across your projects. IDE Plugins: Explore plugins that enhance your IDE's functionality. Tools like SonarLint can help you write cleaner code by highlighting potential issues as you type. Improving Developer Efficiency with Automated Testing and Quality Assurance Automated testing is another area where you can save time and ensure code quality. Writing unit tests for your code allows you to quickly verify functionality without manually testing every change. Tools like Selenium and Appium can automate testing for web and mobile applications, ensuring that your applications work as intended. Leveraging AI and Communication Tools for Enhanced Developer Efficiency Modern AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot can assist in coding by providing suggestions and answering questions. These tools can be particularly useful for overcoming roadblocks and finding solutions to common coding problems. Communication Tools: Use Slack and Microsoft Teams to stay connected with your team. Integrating these tools with CI/CD systems can provide real-time updates on builds and deployments, ensuring everyone is informed about the project's status. Elevate Your Developer Efficiency with Automation Incorporating these productivity shortcuts and automation techniques can transform your development workflow, making you more efficient and less prone to errors. By identifying repetitive tasks, leveraging automation tools, and using modern IDE features, you can save time and focus on more important aspects of your projects. Remember, the key to being a better developer is writing better code and working smarter and more efficiently. Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community We invite you to join our community and share your coding journey with us. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, there's always room to learn and grow together. Contact us at info@develpreneur.com with your questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes. Together, let's continue exploring the exciting world of software development. 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En este episodio, tenemos el placer de recibir nuevamente a uno de nuestros Engineering Leads, Pablo Carballo. Pablo nos ha acompañado en otros episodios del podcast para hablarnos sobre SBE y el rol de Team Lead. Sin embargo, en esta ocasión, y a raíz de su nuevo blog post sobre Automatización de Testing, vamos a profundizar en este tema tan relevante. Además de compartir su conocimiento sobre automatización, Pablo nos contará sobre su trayectoria y nos contará su experiencia trabajando durante dos años para un cliente americano, aportando una perspectiva valiosa sobre el desarrollo y la automatización de testing.  ¡Esperamos que disfruten de la historia y los aprendizajes que Pablo tiene para compartir en este episodio! Herramientas y fuentes mencionadas en este episodio:  Especificación del hub https://thebddcoach.com/ Behavior Driven Development with Cucumber Specification By Example

Learn how to AI-proof your job and prepare for the future of test automation!In this episode, we're sharing a highlight reel of our conversations with these industry leaders:Marie Cruz, Senior Developer Advocate at Grafana LabsSimon Stewart, Software Engineer at AppleKent Dodds, Software Engineer Educator at Kent C. Dodds Tech LLCFilip Hric, DevRel at Replay.ioGleb Bahmutov, Senior Director of Engineering at Mercari USAndy Knight, Principal Architect at Cycle LabsBoni Garcia, Associate Professor at UC3MMark Winteringham, Author of AI-Assisted TestingJason Arbon, CEO of Checkie.AIRobin Gupta, Creator of TestZeusJOIN THE CONVERSATION! Subscribe to our YouTube channel now and get access to the latest exclusive shows, before anyone else!  https://www.youtube.com/@test-automation-experienceSauce YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@SauceLabs_Official‍‍  Community page: https://saucelabs.com/communityHome Page: https://saucelabs.com/

“The quality is connected to the risk, and the risk is connected to the testing. If we don't keep an eye on quality, our testing and development will drift, because we are no longer building the thing that people care about anymore." Mark Winteringham is a quality engineer and the author of “Testing Web APIs”. In this episode, discover how holistic, risk-based testing strategies can transform your software quality. Mark explains how to prioritize our testing by understanding what users truly value and translating that into different risk-based testing strategies, such as testing API design, exploratory testing, automated testing, and acceptance test-driven design (ATDD). Mark also reveals the testing Venn diagram as our testing strategic roadmap. Finally, get a glimpse of Mark's upcoming book “AI-Assisted Testing” and learn how AI will evolve the roles of testers and developers.   Listen out for: Career Journey - [00:01:24] Writing “Testing Web APIs” - [00:05:17] Holistic Testing Strategy - [00:07:48] Start With Understanding the Problem - [00:11:02] Testing Venn Diagram Model - [00:14:11] Risk-Based Testing - [00:18:22] Defining Quality & Quality Attributes - [00:22:29] Testing API Design - [00:26:41] Exploratory Testing - [00:32:08] Automated Testing - [00:36:18] Acceptance Test-Driven Design (ATDD) - [00:41:54] “AI-Assisted Testing” Book - [00:45:51] Evolution of Developer and Tester Roles - [00:48:46] 3 Tech Lead Wisdom - [00:53:51] _____ Mark Winteringham's BioMark Winteringham is a quality engineer, course director, and author of “AI Assisted Testing” and “Testing Web APIs”, with over 10 years of experience providing testing expertise on award-winning projects across a wide range of technology sectors. He is an advocate for modern risk-based testing practices, holistic based Automation strategies, Behaviour Driven Development and Exploratory testing techniques. Follow Mark: LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/markwinteringham/ Twitter / X – @2bittester Website – mwtestconsultancy.co.uk _____ Our Sponsors Manning Publications is a premier publisher of technical books on computer and software development topics for both experienced developers and new learners alike. Manning prides itself on being independently owned and operated, and for paving the way for innovative initiatives, such as early access book content and protection-free PDF formats that are now industry standard.Get a 45% discount for Tech Lead Journal listeners by using the code techlead45 for all products in all formats. Like this episode? Show notes & transcript: techleadjournal.dev/episodes/172. Follow @techleadjournal on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Buy me a coffee or become a patron.

In Office Hours Episode 6, SmartLogic Developers Anna Dorigo and Bilal Hankins join Elixir Wizards Sundi and Dan to discuss their experiences maintaining a decade-old Ruby on Rails codebase. They delve into the critical importance of deeply understanding the codebase, keeping dependencies current, and adapting to the original application's evolving priorities and design choices. The conversation spans a range of topics, including accessibility, testing, monitoring, and the challenges of deploying database migrations in production environments. The guests share effective strategies for sustaining and enhancing older codebases, such as employing automated tools, performing code audits, and adhering to clean coding principles. Key topics discussed in this episode: Grasping the legacy codebase and its historical context Overcoming accessibility issues in older applications Safe dependency management and upgrades The effects of application scaling on database performance The critical role of comprehensive test suites in legacy systems Using tools like Sentry for error tracking and performance monitoring The benefits of automated security and dependency scans Juggling client needs with budget constraints Local simulation techniques for large datasets The value of iterative code reviews and maintaining clean code Utilizing git history for contextual understanding Onboarding strategies for legacy projects Removing obsolete code and avoiding "magic numbers" Importance of descriptive naming for better code clarity Leveraging a rich repository of example code for learning and reference Proactive code audits to anticipate issues Managing pull request sizes for smoother reviews Communicating effectively about upgrades and potential impacts Strategies for handling large databases efficiently Ensuring thorough test coverage Keeping open lines of communication with clients regarding ongoing maintenance Links mentioned: COBOL programming language https://developer.ibm.com/languages/cobol/ Ruby on Rails https://rubyonrails.org/ ARIA Rules (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) https://www.w3.org/TR/using-aria/ Shawn Vo on Elixir as a Competitive Advantage https://smartlogic.io/podcast/elixir-wizards/s5e5-vo/ Bundler Audit Ruby Gem https://rubygems.org/gems/bundler-audit/ Sentry application monitoring and error tracking software  https://sentry.io/ Dependabot Github automated dependency updates Mix hex.audit https://hexdocs.pm/hex/Mx.Tasks.Hex.Audit.html Git Blame https://git-scm.com/docs/git-blame Cow hoof trimming videos - The Hoof GP on YouTube (TW graphic imagery) Special Guests: Anna Dorigo and Bilal Hankins.

This episode is sponsored by Leapwork.   Microsoft has recently adjusted the update schedule and policies for Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations apps, with the One Version strategy now driving the delivery for four service updates per year to customers, with limited pauses allowed. Given the regular cadence,  the short testing windows, and the need to accept multiple updates per year, customers must reckon with the realities of testing efficiencies.   As our guest, Sune Engsig, Field CTO at Leapwork, explains, manual testing against regressions for an application like D365 Finance or Supply Chain Management can take a heavy toll on an organization, adding time and cost while preventing an organization from investing in rolling out new improvements and new solutions.   Sune tells us about his experiences working with Leapwork clients, how both partners and customers engage with the company on deploying automated testing for Dynamics 365, and how Leapwork thinks about the ideal ways to share responsibilities between functional testers and technical resources.   Resources: Webcast recording: Navigating the Dynamics 365 One Version Policy: Automated Regression Testing for ERP Excellence Schedule time with a Leapwork test automation experts here

The Elixir Wizards Podcast is back with Season 12 Office Hours, where we talk with the internal SmartLogic team about the stages of the software development lifecycle. For the season premiere, "Testing 1, 2, 3," Joel Meador and Charles Suggs join us to discuss the nuances of software testing. In this episode, we discuss everything from testing philosophies to test driven development (TDD), integration, and end-user testing. Our guests share real-world experiences that highlight the benefits of thorough testing, challenges like test maintenance, and problem-solving for complex production environments. Key topics discussed in this episode: How to find a balance that's cost-effective and practical while testing Balancing test coverage and development speed The importance of clear test plans and goals So many tests: Unit testing, integration testing, acceptance testing, penetration testing, automated vs. manual testing Agile vs. Waterfall methodologies Writing readable and maintainable tests Testing edge cases and unexpected scenarios Testing as a form of documentation and communication Advice for developers looking to improve testing practices Continuous integration and deployment Links mentioned: https://smartlogic.io/ Watch this episode on YouTube! youtu.be/unx5AIvSdc Bob Martin “Clean Code” videos - “Uncle Bob”: http://cleancoder.com/ JUnit 5 Testing for Java and the JVM https://junit.org/junit5/ ExUnit Testing for Elixir https://hexdocs.pm/exunit/ExUnit.html Code-Level Testing of Smalltalk Applications https://www.cs.ubc.ca/~murphy/stworkshop/28-7.html Agile Manifesto https://agilemanifesto.org/ Old Man Yells at Cloud https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/019/304/old.jpg TDD: Test Driven Development https://www.agilealliance.org/glossary/tdd/ Perl Programming Language https://www.perl.org/ Protractor Test Framework for Angular and AngularJS protractortest.org/#/ Waterfall Project Management https://business.adobe.com/blog/basics/waterfall CodeSync Leveling up at Bleacher Report A cautionary tale - PETER HASTIE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4SzZCwB8B4 Mix ecto.dump https://hexdocs.pm/ectosql/Mix.Tasks.Ecto.Dump.html Apache JMeter Load Testing in Java https://jmeter.apache.org/ Pentest Tools Collection - Penetration Testing https://github.com/arch3rPro/PentestTools The Road to 2 Million Websocket Connections in Phoenix https://www.phoenixframework.org/blog/the-road-to-2-million-websocket-connections Donate to Miami Indians of Indiana https://www.miamiindians.org/take-action Joel Meador on Tumblr https://joelmeador.tumblr.com/ Special Guests: Charles Suggs and Joel Meador.

Emily Bache is a consultant & coach who specialises in automated testing and agile methodology. In this episode of the Engineering Room, she sits down with Dave Farley to talk about her software philosophies, test driven development, approval testing AND MORE.xxEqual Experts is a product software development consultancy with a network of over 1,000 experienced technology consultants globally. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ASy8n0Emily's NEW YouTube Channel, show your support and subscribe HERE ➡️ / @emilybache-tech-coach The Samman coaching website ➡️ https://sammancoaching.org/ Approval testing tool TextTest ➡️ https://texttest.org/ Approval testing tools Emily works with ➡️ https://approvaltests.com/ Emily on social media Twitter ➡️ / emilybache LinkedIn ➡️ / emilybache Mastodon ➡️ https://sw-development-is.social/web/...

Can AI really write working tests for your app or software? How can businesses use AI to cut costs in testing QA? What is the biggest mistake you can make in load testing? On this week's episode of the Test Automation Experience, Loadmill Co-founder and CEO Ido Cohen joins our host Nikolay Advolodkin to do a deep dive on using AI for test automation, how AI can cut costs on testing QA, and how Loadmill can help you do both. Stay informed, stay ahead with Test Automation Experience - your source for all things test automation!CONNECT WITH IDO COHEN

Which is the better test automation tool, Playwright or Cypress? Can Playwright really run tests 2-3x faster than Cypress? How hard is it to migrate your tests from one framework to another? Let's find out! This week, the amazing Lisa Weilguni, Software Developer at Lingvano, joins Nikolay Advolodkin to discuss how Cypress compares with Playwright. She delves into how and why Lingvano made the change into Playwright, including an incredible 70% test time reduction and overall better experience for their developers. They also discuss the benefits of test-driven development, how to deal with flaky tests on different browsers, and more. Stay informed, stay ahead with Test Automation Experience - your source for all things test automation!How We Reduced Testing Time by 70% (Lingvano blog post) - https://medium.com/lingvano/how-we-reduced-testing-time-by-70-by-moving-from-cypress-to-playwright-32a731d468baFull Code Coverage For Free (Gleb Bahmutov blog post) - https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/full-cy-code-coverage/CONNECT WITH LISA WEILGUNI

When is a good time to automate a test? How do you do CRUD testing? How do you start a mobile testing initiative? How do you do this or that in testing? Speedrun over 250 years of combined experience in this very special episode of the Test Automation Experience! With bite-sized insights from industry legends we've interviewed over the past year, get ready to supercharge your testing automation skills with these 24 mind-blowing hacks from industry experts! CONNECT WITH THE EXPERTSSimon Stewart

What makes up good design for a website? Is minimalism in web design overrated? Should developers learn how to design websites too? We answer all these and more in our newest episode!Join Nikolay Advolodkin and Stephanie Stimac as they discuss the practical aspects of incorporating design into development, touching upon tools such as Webhint.io and Rapid API. The conversation sheds light on the pragmatic benefits that developers and engineers can derive from learning design principles, emphasizing its impact on customer satisfaction, business outcomes, and project success. Stay informed, stay ahead with Test Automation Experience - your source for all things test automation!Design for Developers (Stephanie's book) - https://www.amazon.com/Design-Developers-Stephanie-Stimac/dp/1617299472webhint.io - https://webhint.io/RapidAPI - https://rapidapi.com/hubStephanie's blog post about webhint.io - https://blog.stephaniestimac.com/posts/2023/07/issues-panel-devtools/Stephanie's blog - https://blog.stephanie.stimac.com/CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE STIMAC

What are the biggest, most common mistakes in QA testing? Why does that happen? Do we REALLY still need manual testing today? We'll answer all these questions and more on this episode of the Test Automation Experience! This week, Nikolay is joined by Anna Patterson, Software Test Automation Engineer, Applitools Ambassador, and QA Career Mentor.  She is a Software Tester focusing on Test Automation and Continuous Testing.  Subscribe now to Test Automation Experience and elevate your career in the world of tech!Test Automation University - https://testautomationu.applitools.com/Introduction to Cypress (Filip Hric) - https://testautomationu.applitools.com/cypress-getting-started/index.htmlAdvanced Cypress (Filip Hric) - https://testautomationu.applitools.com/advanced-cypress-tutorial/CS50: Introduction to Computer Science (Harvard University) - https://pll.harvard.edu/course/cs50-introduction-computer-scienceEdX (free certification for CS50 course) - https://cs50.harvard.edu/x/2023/certificate/CONNECT WITH ANNA PATTERSON 

What is the best unit testing framework? How do good engineers write their tests? How will AI affect test automation? In this episode, dive deep into the realm of high-quality testing and the fundamentals of automated testing with our guest, Anton Angelov, CTO and co-founder of Automate The Planet. Join us as we explore essential techniques and innovative approaches to ensure top-notch automated testing.  Tune in now to enhance your skills with Test Automation Experience!Automated Testing Unleashed: Automated Testing Engineering Fundamentals: The Complete Handbook Volume 1 - https://amzn.to/3Pz82Pl Volume 2 - https://amzn.to/3tcR81l Volume 3 - https://amzn.to/46tsV5oVolume 4 - https://amzn.to/3tbJHaLVolume 5 - https://amzn.to/3Zy2edgCONNECT WITH ANTON ANGELOV

Is browser-based load testing really worth it? How do you set up testing scenarios on k6.io? What are the most common mistakes you can make in software testing? Get answers and insights to these questions on this fantastic episode of the Test Automation Experience! Marie Cruz, Senior Developer Advocate at Grafana Labs' k6.io, returns for part two of our breakdown of front-end performance testing. With our host Nikolay Advolodkin, get an insider look into k6.io with demos on setting up and running scenarios for load testing, asynchronous operations and best practices for front-end performance testing. Stay informed, stay ahead with Test Automation Experience - your source for all things test automation!k6 Documentation - https://k6.io/docs/testing site: https://test.k6.io/Adobo & Avocados YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@adoboandavocadosCONNECT WITH MARIE CRUZ

Welcome to Test Automation Experience! In this episode, Nikolay is joined by Marie Cruz, a Developer Advocate for Grafana Labs' k6.io.  She is a Software Tester focusing on Test Automation and Continuous Testing.  In this episode, they dive deep into questions about manual testing, the advantages and pitfalls of test automation, and even the idea of testing too much.   Subscribe now to Test Automation Experience and elevate your career in the world of tech!k6 Documentation - https://k6.io/docs/Jacob Nielsen's 1993 article - https://nngroup.com/articles/response-times-3-important-limits/CONNECT WITH MARIE CRUZ 

Oliver Davies is a software developer and consultant with 16 years of professional Drupal development experience, including working on drupal.org for the Drupal Association and being an Acquia Triple Certified Drupal Expert.In this episode, we make the business case for test-driven development (TDD) and automated software testing, exploring  why non-developers should care about a proper testing process, how developers can help them do so, as well as what kind of role generative AI tools might play in TDD.Links & mentions:oliverdavies.ukdrupal.org/u/opdaviesyoutu.be/81J0dPvqG-g

Welcome to Test Automation Experience! In this episode, we have open source wizard and software engineer Artem Zakharchenko.  In this Nikolay and Artem discuss API mocking and the awesome features of API mocking tool Mock Service Worker (MSW).   Subscribe now to Test Automation Experience and elevate your career in the world of tech!CONNECT WITH ARTEM ZAKHARCHENKO

November 29, 2023: Laura O'Toole, CEO of SureTest, and Cinnamon Mathews, Chief Application Officer at Erlanger Health share about their collaboration with Sue Schade, Principal at StarBridge Advisors. As they navigate through their experiences, they engage in discussions surrounding their industry challenges and the innovative solutions they've implemented. Why is proper staffing such a prevalent issue in the healthcare system? How can automation contribute to higher quality testing and efficient time-saving methods? How does SureTest, with its impressive library of scripts, sparks a significant transformation in the regression testing process? We also explore the crucial distinction between being a vendor and a partner in this sector.Key Points:Staffing ChallengesAutomation BenefitsTesting ProceduresApplication of SureTestFuture OpportunitiesSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

In this episode of Test Automation Experience, join Nikolay Advolodkin and Marcus Merrell as they delve into the realm of visual testing. Gain insights, tips, and tricks into the evolving world of quality assurance and explore the future of UI and visual testing. Don't miss out on the latest trends and technologies in software testing. Subscribe now for more episodes packed with expert and actionable strategies!https://docs.saucelabs.com/visual/https://opensource.saucelabs.com/sauce_bindings/CONNECT WITH MARCUS MERRELL

In this episode, dive deep into the world of test automation with host Nikolay Advolodkin and special guest Titus Fortner, Senior Developer Advocate at Sauce Labs. Discover the art of designing tests, mastering page objects, and understanding essential design patterns in Selenium. Join us to uncover the secrets behind building a robust testing framework that guarantees reliable and consistent results. If you're passionate about creating effective testing strategies, this episode is a must-watch. Page Object code-shared by Titus: https://github.com/titusfortner/craft_frameworkPage Factory: https://titusfortner.com/2021/02/03/page-factory-optimization.htmlCONNECT WITH TITUS FORTNER

Welcome to the TestGuild Automation Podcast! Today, we explore the synergy between manual and automation testing with expert Javier CEO of Crowdar, and Founder of Lippia.io. We discuss understanding manual processes before automating and ensuring both testing methods align for consistent functionality. Javier also introduces an open-source framework for Gherkin tests on APIs, emphasizing Gherkin's role in behavior-driven development (BDD). We touch on the importance of syncing manual and automated changes and dive into Lippia, a platform-enhancing test management system. Javier shares the benefits of integrating both manual and automation testing on one platform, using a Cucumber implementation for unified efforts. Javier highlights the broader role of Gherkin, involving not just testers but also product owners and developers. Tune in for insights on harmonizing your testing for better efficiency and quality with Javier. Listen up!

Lorenzo Frattini has been a Salesforce Certified Technical Architect since 2016. He is also the founder of automated testing platform, Clayton.io. With extensive consultancy experience, having worked with some of the largest Salesforce implementations globally, Lorenzo brings a wealth of knowledge and problem solving experience to this episode of DevOps Diaries.Tune in to hear Lorenzo's take on how Salesforce teams can embody a safe and secure attitude towards Salesforce development. Discover his recommendations for automated testing on the Salesforce platform, what it takes to "shift left", how process can outweigh technology in the race for success, and his opinion on how the role of artificial intelligence will improve the developer experience. Useful links based on key themes in this episode: - Salesforce test automation - Shifting left with Apex static code analysis - Automated unit testing for Salesforce - DevSecOps for Salesforce teamsConnect with LorenzoLinkedIn X/Twitter Connect with JackLinkedIn X/Twitter Podcast produced and sponsored by Gearset, the complete Salesforce DevOps platform. Try Gearset free for 30 days.

Do you want to know the roadmap from manual to automation testing? What are the four main destroyers of any test automation effort, And what are some of the new features in the latest Playwright release? Find out in this episode of the test field news show for the week of August 13th. Grab you through a cup of coffee, a tea, and let's do this! Time News Title Rocket Link 0:16  Applitoools FREE Account Offer https://applitools.info/joe  0:34 The Roadmap to Zero Manual TestingWebinar https://online-events.keysight.com/keysight-technologies7/The-Roadmap-to-Zero-Manual-Testing-Leveraging-Automation?cmpid=ASC-2111146&utm_source=ADSC&utm_medium=ASC&utm_campaign=310 2:08 Why is Re-Run a Valid Test https://testguild.me/nfjyxm 3:21 Readable Playwright Reports https://testguild.me/fpu31n 4:15 5 ways testing mobile is different from web https://testguild.me/vxx6f1 5:15 Playwright 1.37 is out! https://testguild.me/23o0pu 6:19 Atlassian's Quest for Developer Joy and Productivity https://testguild.me/9yym4e 8:12 4 Destroyers of Automation https://youtu.be/kN5eY91twUU 8:54 Rootly's $12M Boost  https://testguild.me/gkem24

In this episode, Rob Ocel is joined by Debbie O'Brien (Senior Program Manager at Microsift and Playwright Developer Advocate) to discuss automated testing with Playwright! They talk about the evolution of the testing pyramid, how to write Playwright with the Playwright recorder, and some of the upcoming features of Playwright to deal with Shadow DOM, frames, selector issues, and so much more!  Guest Debbie O'Brien: Senior Program Manager at Microsoft and Playwright Web Developer Advocate. @debs_obrien Host Rob Ocel: Architect and Engineering Lead at This Dot Labs. @robocell

As ServiceNow adoption increases, so does the need for fast reliable testing.  CJ&TheDuke with special guest Paul Chorley of AutomatePro talk about just how painful that is.  But there's hope with AutomatePro, a ServiceNow app that radically changes the automated testing landscape.  Get the quality control you need, while giving your devs & implementers (checking notes)... 70%!! of their time back.Get in touch with AutomatePro.See AutomatePro in Action on The Duke's Youtube channel.Meet AutomatePro at Knowledge23, booth PZK-08ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

Christoph Vollmer is an internationally experienced IT Manager with strong experience in software development and team leadership. He has worked for several years as a developer with multiple languages in several organizations and industries with different methodologies. He has had hands-on experience with a broad range of technologies. Successful team lead for cross-functional agile teams with a strong focus on delivering the right thing in the right way. I've mentored and managed team members on different levels. Christoph is passionate about Agile and Scrum as software development methodology because it bridges the gap between development teams and business needs. He has a focus on security starting at development and going all the way through to the end user and our daily lives. Christoph is also strong with automated testing on every level.   Topics of Discussion: [2:20] What got Christoph into software testing and how did he get into automated testing? [6:53] What is the testing pyramid in software? [10:46] What are the best automated testing tools for .NET? [13:51] What is Mutation testing and Stryker Mutator? [22:46] How does TDD intersect with a bug report? [28:48] What is full-system testing and how does Playwright fit in? [29:49] What is the page object pattern for UI testing? [32:47] How to know when specialized testing might be needed for your application? [34:48] Why Christoph thinks accessibility testing should be important to everyone.   Mentioned in this Episode: Clear Measure Way Architect Forum Software Engineer Forum Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us programming@palermo.network Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor) .NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon! Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events! Architect Tips — Video podcast! Azure DevOps Testing pyramid Playwright Build quality checks Mutation testing — Stryker Mutator FluentAssertions   Want to Learn More? Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.

Mike Bland is a software instigator - he helped drive adoption of automated testing at Google, and the Quality Culture Initiative at Apple.Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google PodcastsMike's blog was instrumental towards my decision to pick a job in developer productivity/platform engineering. We talk about the Rainbow of Death - the idea of driving cultural change in large engineering organizations - one of the key challenges of platform engineering teams. And we deep dive into the value and common pushbacks against automated testing. Highlights (GPT-3 generated)[0:00 - 0:29] Welcome[0:29 - 0:38] Explanation of Rainbow of Death [0:38 - 0:52] Story of Testing Grouplet at Google[0:52 - 5:52] Benefits of Writing Blogs and Engineering Culture Change [5:52 - 6:48] Impact of Mike's Blog[6:48 - 7:45] Automated Testing at Scale [7:45 - 8:10] "I'm a Snowflake" Mentality [8:10 - 8:59] Instigator Theory and Crossing the Chasm Model [8:59 - 9:55] Discussion of Dependency Injection and Functional Decomposition[9:55 - 16:19] Discussion of Testing and Testable Code [16:19 - 24:30] Impact of Organizational and Cultural Change on Writing Tests [24:30 - 26:04] Instigator Theory [26:04 - 32:47] Strategies for Leaders to Foster and Support Testing [32:47 - 38:50] Role of Leadership in Promoting Testing [38:50 - 43:29] Philosophical Implications of Testing Practices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.softwareatscale.dev

As the number of tests increases and the demand for more frequent execution emerges, the expense of manual testing can quickly escalate. Automation can be an excellent approach to cutting expenses; nevertheless, the transition from manual to automated testing needs considerable effort. Let's examine when and how you should make this shift, assess the present health of your manual tests, and identify the most efficient strategy for migrating these assets to automation.

How to learn how to use automated testing?

70% of the ERP implementation time is spent on testing the functionality. In fact, some people might argue that most of them manual data entry with ERP can be automated. But it's easier said than done. Because of the rigidness of the ERP data, even manual testing could be extremely challenging. Also, the testers who might not have as much background might not understand why it's so hard to design test cases for ERP systems. With ERPs, you not only need to know how to write good test cases, you also need to know the ERP functionality deeply.In today's episode our guest, Thomas Clyma, who shares his insights into the automated testing for ERP. He also shares his insights into the differences between the testing strategies in the pre-implementation phase as well as post-implementation. Finally, we discussed why automated testing for ERP is uniquely challenging than other technical systems and why it is hard for software testers to learn how to test ERP systems.For more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs.rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.

In this episode, we are joined by Janaki Ramachandran and Benoit Fontaine to talk about how Netflix has approached automated testing at a large scale. Guests: Janaki Ramachandran Benoit Fontaine Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Picks: Janaki Ramachandran - Hidden Brain Janaki Ramachandran - Junior Bake Off Benoit Fontaine - The Sandman Benoit Fontaine - Hero Ranch Kitchen Ryan Burgess - Black Bird Ryan Burgess - Nix Color Sensor Mini 2 Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/testing-cocktails-at-a-robot-bar-automated-testing-at-scale

สำหรับนักพัฒนาแล้ว การเทสเป็นสิ่งที่สำคัญมาก การเทสจัดเป็นตัวชี้วัดหนึ่งที่แยกมือสมัครเล่นออกจากมืออาชีพได้ แล้วการเทสมันมีแบบไหนบ้าง โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งการเทสบน Mobile Application วันนี้คุณนนท์ วัชร สุวรรณโสภณ Tech Lead จาก Palo IT Thailand จะมาเล่าให้ฟังครับว่าการทำ mobile app ที่มีคุณภาพนั้นทำยังไง จะเป็นอย่างไรนั้น ติดตามได้ในตอนนี้ครับ คำถาม Mobile application development มีขั้นตอนอย่างไรบ้าง กว่า user จะเห็น application หนึ่งตัว  กระบวนการ test ของ mobile app ทำยังไงบ้าง Tech stack ที่ใช้ใน mobile app development มีอะไรบ้าง การเทสในแต่ละ tech stack แตกต่างกันขนาดไหน Mobile app ที่มีการเรียก API ขั้นตอนในการทำ integration test ทำอย่างไร มีวิธีตรวจสอบความปลอดภัยของ application ไหม มีอะไรที่ต้องทำเพื่อวัดประสิทธิภาพของ app บ้าง อะไรที่เป็น pain ของการพัฒนาบ้าง Trend ของ mobile app development ในอนาคตจะเป็นอย่างไร . #missiontothemoonpodcast #TechMondayPodcast . . ติดตาม Mission To The Moon Media ได้ที่ . Website: https://bit.ly/3oHFe99 Facebook: https://bit.ly/32Oe4nW Twitter: https://bit.ly/2TyBOH6 Blockdit: https://bit.ly/3jI0pEk YouTube: https://bit.ly/2TyTXVg TikTok: https://bit.ly/35Gq8aX SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/3e4Tzax Podbean: https://bit.ly/3oCqU1g Spotify: https://spoti.fi/37MNajh Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3oK1JKy Instragram: https://bit.ly/2OMR30a Clubhouse: @mttmclub

สำหรับนักพัฒนาแล้ว การเทสเป็นสิ่งที่สำคัญมาก การเทสจัดเป็นตัวชี้วัดหนึ่งที่แยกมือสมัครเล่นออกจากมืออาชีพได้ แล้วการเทสมันมีแบบไหนบ้าง โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งการเทสบน Mobile Application วันนี้คุณนนท์ วัชร สุวรรณโสภณ Tech Lead จาก Palo IT Thailand จะมาเล่าให้ฟังครับว่าการทำ mobile app ที่มีคุณภาพนั้นทำยังไง จะเป็นอย่างไรนั้น ติดตามได้ในตอนนี้ครับ   คำถาม Mobile application development มีขั้นตอนอย่างไรบ้าง กว่า user จะเห็น application หนึ่งตัว  กระบวนการ test ของ mobile app ทำยังไงบ้าง Tech stack ที่ใช้ใน mobile app development มีอะไรบ้าง การเทสในแต่ละ tech stack แตกต่างกันขนาดไหน Mobile app ที่มีการเรียก API ขั้นตอนในการทำ integration test ทำอย่างไร มีวิธีตรวจสอบความปลอดภัยของ application ไหม มีอะไรที่ต้องทำเพื่อวัดประสิทธิภาพของ app บ้าง อะไรที่เป็น pain ของการพัฒนาบ้าง Trend ของ mobile app development ในอนาคตจะเป็นอย่างไร . #missiontothemoonpodcast #TechMondayPodcast . . ติดตาม Mission To The Moon Media ได้ที่ . Website: https://bit.ly/3oHFe99 Facebook: https://bit.ly/32Oe4nW Twitter: https://bit.ly/2TyBOH6 Blockdit: https://bit.ly/3jI0pEk YouTube: https://bit.ly/2TyTXVg TikTok: https://bit.ly/35Gq8aX SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/3e4Tzax Podbean: https://bit.ly/3oCqU1g Spotify: https://spoti.fi/37MNajh Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3oK1JKy Instragram: https://bit.ly/2OMR30a Clubhouse: @mttmclub

What's so cool about automated testing and why it should be part of every development? And how is it related to localization? Learn the basics of automated testing in this interview with Michal Trúnek from Lokalise. Welcome to this episode of The Localization Podcast where you'll learn about: How to automate localization testing When to automate your QA Differences between manual vs automated testing Why must QA collaborate well with everyone? Best tools to start with for QA automation How to start in QA Automation vs automatization What's the difference between QA and testing Bathing with ice packs… in Malta?! This is episode 51 of my social practice, also known as The Localization Podcast :) #localization and #translation insight delivered to you by the power of voice, this time with Michal Trúnek from Lokalise. If you want to see our beautiful talking heads, head to Youtube: https://youtu.be/MMIRsCSJFhM

I invited on a software engineer in test to talk about both what his job is like and how to actually become one. We ended up diving into so much more - different types of testers, certifications, programming languages, testing frameworks, and of course who would even be good for this role. If you're interested in writing automated tests or are even an aspiring developer that wants to use this position as a stepping stone to becoming a traditional software engineer, this episode is for you.James Morin (guest):Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmmorin---------------------------------------------------

Henry Golding is a Principal Software Engineering Lead at Xbox Game Studios currently spreading the significance of Test Driven Development and Automated Testing in Game Development. He's a native of the UK who has programmed for Sea of Thieves, Minecraft, Disney Universe, and Dead Space: Extraction for the Wii.  We talk about his latest endeavors as well as discuss his journey into the games industry. Chapters: (00:00) Who is Henry Golding? (11:21) Software Architecture In Games  (25:13) Development Team Dynamics (37:30) Academics & University (51:02) Deadspace Extraction (01:05:44) Rare & Work Visas (01:19:01) Breaking in at Microsoft (01:27:19) Final Round (01:37:43) John's Outro Links: Henry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hgolding/ Henry's MobyGames:https://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,451834/ The Games Automated Testing Resource Hub : https://trello.com/b/nGE5yqZk/game-automated-testing-resource-hub Henry's GDC Talk -  Lessons Learned in Adapting the 'Sea of Thieves' Automated Testing Methodology to 'Minecraft' https://gdcvault.com/play/1027345/Lessons-Learned-in-Adapting-the  Connect with the host: http://elkingpin.com  Come On The Show: https://outofplayarea.com  Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-play-area/id1550421307  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Da0qLAOBi6rV6ccSzx1gX?si=043f4ec5a6034bf0 Follow @outofplayarea & @elkingpin on Twitter Check out Descript using my affiliate link: http://descript.com?lmref=john@outofplayarea.com

Kevin Kirkus is a Principal Engineer at Intel. He has been there since 1999, designing, building, and testing Intel processors, both the chip and the code that runs the chips. Kevin is a Post-Silicon Validation Architect Lead for multiple Intel Xeon generations and more recently transitioned to Global Post-Silicon Automation Lead for server, client, and device products at Intel Corporation. He has served in various past areas of validation, such as PCIe, socket-interconnect, Platform Configurations, Boot Flows, Fuse, before transitioning to more technical leadership roles in validation architecture and strategy. As a Technical Leader in silicon validation automation, his roles and responsibilities have extended to global standardization and alignment of tools, flows, and methodologies across Intel global product segments (server, client, device), including mentoring environment domain, leads, aligning global sites and strengthening local product sites to excel in automation investments. His technical and leadership experience for validating advanced complex technology has been integral to the success of Intel product teams and their competitive products. He is passionate about developing people and future leaders, building on their strengths, influence, and impact.   Topics of Discussion: [3:33] What are some high points that lead Kevin to where he is today? [8:06] Kevin talks about focusing on functional validation execution, and what he likes as a Post-Silicon Validation Architect Lead. [9:03] Kevin walks us through the process from where the code is embedded, the silicon is made, and there's a system of trial and error to test if you are on the right track. [15:33] What are the penalties for the turnaround time? [15:48] What is the mix of code types that are a part of this? [17:18] Kevin talks about the concept of fuses and SKUs or stock-keeping units. [21:12] Kevin talks about the format of the test themselves, the language in which he writes the test cases, and the partnership between the host and target system. [31:42] Where are test harness codes and firmware loaders stored? [31:47] Firmware has to be handled a little bit differently; it has to be cross-platform deployment packaging. [35:20] Most of Intel Xeon's solutions are proprietary, and their bug tracking is proprietary. [39:05] How does Kevin coach people to have the technical skills they need in this space?   Mentioned in this Episode: Architect Tips — New video podcast! Azure DevOps Clear Measure (Sponsor) .NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon! Jeffrey Palermo's YouTube Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events!   Want to Learn More? Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.   Quotes: “My job starts when they have gotten to the point where it boots up and it's reaching the point of fetching the operating system code to where we can actually see it in the operating system.” — Kevin [20:02] “If we can deliver a healthy environment to our functional validation team, it gives them a chance to focus their energies on writing tests that actually find the most bugs.” — Kevin [39:54]   Kevin Kirkus: LinkedIn   Intel Intel Xeon

We're pleased to introduce a new segment that will be coming to The Agile CTO podcast that will focus on quality assurance (QA) and automated testing.  On this episode, we talk with the co-hosts of the new segment, Clint Hill and Ross Coetzee, to find out what will be discussed.  Join us as we discuss: -Why we're bringing new voices onto the podcast -The backgrounds of Clint and Ross -What the new segment will be about Keep connected with The Agile CTO at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for The Agile CTO in your favorite podcast player.