Eps.26 | Software Development: Redefining QA - James Bent on Virtuoso's path to low-code test automation

Redefining QA: Intelligent Test Automation with Virtuoso's James Bent

A must-listen for: QA leaders, software development professionals, and anyone facing software testing bottlenecks.

In today's episode, Tim Bond speaks with James Bent, VP of Solution Engineering at Virtuoso, a low-code test automation platform powered by AI.

Testing: a critical but often frustrating bottleneck for businesses. Traditional manual testing slows down software releases, while coded test automation requires specialised skills that are in short supply.

Virtuoso offers a revolutionary solution: a low-code platform that leverages natural language processing and machine learning to make scalable testing accessible to everyone, not just technical experts.

Join the conversation as James discusses:

• His journey in testing and the rise of Virtuoso
• How intelligent automation overcomes testing bottlenecks
• The power of Virtuoso's low-code platform and AI capabilities
• Comparing low-code to traditional test automation approaches
• Common testing use cases across diverse platforms
• Optimising testing for the future with generative AI
• Navigating the hype surrounding AI in the testing space
• Advice for the next generation of test automation leaders

Key Takeaways:

• Effective testing is crucial for software quality, even if it's not the most exciting task.
• Virtuoso empowers non-technical users to create and maintain automated tests with ease.
• AI capabilities in Virtuoso enable reusable test components and self-healing tests.
• The platform is built with a foundation ready for future advancements in artificial general intelligence.
• By automating repetitive tasks, Virtuoso frees up valuable human effort for exploratory testing.

Want to learn more?

Visit Virtuoso's website: https://www.virtuoso.qa/ 

Connect with James Bent on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-b-397b9478/ Connect with Tim Bond: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tngbond/

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