TestGuild Automation Podcast Solving Test Automation Challenges (2025 Guide) with Chris Trimper
Jan 19, 2025
Join Chris Trimper, Tuts Guild community leader and expert in test automation, as he dives into the critical challenges faced by automation engineers. They discuss fresh survey insights on test maintenance woes and AI integration hurdles. Expect to hear about strategies to scale tests efficiently, tackle automation anti-patterns, and leverage AI for enhanced testing. Career advice and the need for team collaboration are also covered, providing valuable guidance for anyone navigating the evolving landscape of automation.
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Test Maintenance Headaches
- Test maintenance is a recurring challenge for automation engineers.
- Issues include flaky tests, reliability problems, and UI changes.
Test Maintenance Challenges
- Chris Trimper discusses how code, requirement, and framework changes necessitate test updates.
- Mobile app updates from vendors like Apple and Samsung also cause issues.
Testing Complex Environments
- Modern software development involves complex environments like microservices and distributed systems.
- This complexity poses challenges for testing, including test environment setup and service mocking.