TestGuild Automation Podcast

Welcome to today's episode, where we dive deep into the world of automation magic with our special guest, Benjamin Bischoff. Benjamin is an expert in creating automated software testing and the author of the soon-to-be-released book "Writing API Tests with Karate." In this interview, we'll explore the capabilities of the Karate framework, code smells, and how to simplify your test runs. Stay tuned for insights into the nine magic principles in software and much more!

Are your automation goals an illusion? In this episode with Paul Grizzaffi, a prominent software testing and automation figure, we delved into the intriguing concept of the "Test Automation Illusion," using Styx's classic album "The Grand Illusion" as a thematic backdrop. Grizzaffi shared his insights on the misconceptions surrounding automation in testing, the potential pitfalls of blindly following big-name companies' strategies and the importance of striking a balance between automation and human expertise. We also explored the critical aspects of weighing the costs and benefits when adopting new automation tools and understanding the actual value of automation when placed in the hands of experienced professionals. This engaging conversation sheds light on the realities of test automation and offers valuable guidance for those looking to navigate the ever-evolving world of software testing. I also pit ChatGPT's knowledge of Styx songs and testing against Paul's - who wins? Listen in to find out!

Do you want to know five free tools to make you more productive as a test automation engineer? In this episode, we have an insightful conversation with Sanjay Kumar, the inventor, and creator of SelectorsHub, Testing Daily, TestCase Studio, TestCaseHub, and AutoTestData. Sanjay is on a mission to make life easier for testers and developers. What's truly remarkable is that he's not working for any company but dedicating his full-time efforts to the testing community. In this episode, we dive deep into the latest updates from SelectorsHub, explore the new free tool AutoTestData, discuss the concept behind Testing Daily, and get a sneak peek into Sanjay's backlog of upcoming projects. So, buckle up and join us on this exciting journey to learn more about Sanjay's contributions to the test automation community and how you can benefit from his innovative tools and ideas.

Welcome to this week's episode of the Test Guild Automation podcast. Our featured expert is Simon Hofmann, the creator of nut.js, a Node.js Desktop Automation Testing framework that allows you to program your mouse and keyboard with JavaScript or TypeScript. Have you ever been bogged down with repetitive tasks you wish to automate? Nut.js may be the solution for you! Its open-source Node.js cross-platform desktop automation can automate mouse movement and give you full control over your cursor. You can move, click, or drag it wherever you need, saving time and effort. But that's not all! One of the critical components of visual testing or automation is the ability to search for images and text on-screen. Nut.js provides plugins to do just that, allowing you to perform on-screen searches efficiently. Are you interested in improving your tests or workflows? With nut.js, you can retrieve information about open windows, giving you the power to make your tests more effective. And if that's not enough, nut.js also allows you to automate keyboard input to press single keys or type pages of text quickly. Whether you're using JavaScript or TypeScript, nut.js can handle it all. So if you're looking for a desktop automation framework that can save you time and effort, look no further than nut.js. Tune in to this episode to learn more about its features and how it can benefit you! This week's sponsor is TestGuild. Let's talk if you're in the DevOps automation/software testing space and want to offer real-world value/solutions that can improve the skills or solve a problem for the Guild community. Discover how to reach your ideal customer now: testguild.info

Welcome to the Software Testing Guild podcast, where we bring together the brightest minds in the testing world to share their insights and experiences. In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Joshua Gorospe joining us for an in-depth discussion on Web3 Testing. Joshua is a seasoned tester with over 18 years of experience. Driven by his passion for Testing and an insatiable curiosity for research, Joshua has delved into many testing-related topics. Currently, he is a QA Tech Lead at a security company. In this episode, we'll explore Joshua's current interests, including blockchain, Web3 technologies, security testing strategies, machine learning, solidity, Robot Framework Solidity Testing Toolkit, smart contract testing and more. Listen up! This episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast is sponsored by the Test Guild. Test Guild offers amazing partnership plans that cater to your brand awareness, lead generation, and thought leadership goals. Get your products and services in front of your ideal target audience. Our satisfied clients rave about the results they've seen from partnering with us, from boosting attendance to impressive ROI. Visit our website, and let's talk about how Test Guild could take your brand to the next level. Head on over TestGuild.info, and let's talk.

Today I wanted to share a popular webinar we recently had with Avinash Tiwari on AI Augmented Testing for Digital Apps. If you don't know, Avanash is a renowned thought leader, sought-after keynote speaker, and co-founder of pCloudy.com. He has 20+ years of experience in Product development and Testing. He brings a passion for emerging technology and quick adoption, which have solidified his reputation as a leader in the mobile app testing field. With an ever-increasing need for high-quality releases and feature-rich digital apps, the demand for a faster development life cycle has become a non-negotiable. Today the world is racing against time to get the best out of their apps, which has become the critical differentiator in the competitive app market. Of late, Artificial Intelligence-based Augmented Testing has taken center stage to show us ways to enhance and accelerate our efforts. While implementing various testing methodologies like DevOps, Continuous Integration, and Delivery has helped accelerate the process, there is still a lot of scope for improvement. Listen up, and if you want to see this episode's video version, check it out at: https://testguild.com/a440

If you've been in the testing/automation space for a bit, you might wonder what happened to Eran Kinsbrunner. In this episode, we catch up with Eran to talk about his new gig and some new cool software that can help you test live applications in production. I originally had him on my Performance and SRE podcast, but I felt you should also hear it here. So, if you want to become a better tester by understanding the behavior of your live applications, you don't want to miss this episode. Discover why the traditional approach of adding more logs and re-deploying the app is costly, time-consuming, and can impact business and SLAs and your software development and testing efforts. Listen up!

In this episode, you'll hear from five SeleniumConf Chicago 2023 speakers and/or project core committers about their upcoming talks, the reasons for their participation, and the benefits attendees can expect to gain from the conference. Additionally, our guests shed light on the Webdriver ecosystem - open-source projects that complement and add features and functionality to the browser automation capabilities that Selenium provides. They discuss the inaccuracies and misleading comparisons that pit Selenium against tools such as Cypress and Playwright. They also explain how using Selenium with Webdriver frameworks can help achieve parity with these tools while using real browsers. Join us as we hear from Corina Pip, QA Lead at Deloitte Digital; David Burns, Head of Open Source Program Office at BrowserStack; Noemi Ferrara, Software Dev Engineer II-TEST at Amazon Spain; Simon Stewart, Selenium Project Core Contributor and creator of WebDriver, and Marcus Merrell Vice President of Technology Strategy for Sauce Labs, . Tune in to learn more about browser automation, the Webdriver ecosystem, and how the community can work together to achieve better results.

Welcome to the Test Automation podcast! In this episode, we have Tony Venditti, the Test Automation Manager from Advantasure, a subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield. This is a replay from Tony's highly rated automation Guild session he gave this year, where he shared a wealth of knowledge and experience in Test Automation. Using Jenkins as a Test Automation Hub, he will discuss his background, test automation tools, approach, applications, and test types. He also shares his company's Test Automation Team Structure and Organization. We will also discuss the future of test automation, including new, emerging technologies such as cloud-based and containerized solutions, and how artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly integrated with test automation tools. Tune in and learn more about test automation and the tools available to help you do the job! Join us as we dive into Test Automation and explore the available tools and approaches. If you want to hear more and hear the live Q&A where Tony answered the Guild's questions about his session, head to AutomationGuild.com and register to get your instant access pass. Use code pod30 to get 30% off all the replays.

Want to know how to become a QA agent of change? In this episode. Lisette Zounon, a highly experienced quality engineering leader with over 18 years in the industry, shares her knowledge and experience implementing successful QA and testing practices at multiple companies. Discover Lisette's background, her experiences leading a diverse, distributed QA team, how to build a QA organization from the ground up, QA Automation Strategies, and some exciting new developments in the world of QA automation. Listen up!