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Test Automation ExperienceAuthor: Nikolay Advolodkin
"This show brings you the latest trends, tools, and techniques in test automation. Each week, we explore a range of topics related to quality assurance, including continuous integration, automation frameworks, and test-driven development.In addition to expert insights and real-world examples, we also feature interviews with industry leaders and members of the test automation community. These interviews offer a unique opportunity to learn from the experiences of others and ask questions about the field.But The Test Automation Experience is more than just a show it's a community. We encourage our viewers to ask questions, share their own experiences, and engage with us and each other. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out in the field, we invite you to join us and become a part of the conversation." Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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16 Years of Brutally Honest Automation Advice in 30 Mins
Friday, 25 October, 2024
Can you handle these truths about automated testing? In this episode, Nikolay Advolodkin reveals the hard-hitting truths he's discovered throughout his 16-year career in software engineering. From the common misuse of Cucumber to selecting the wrong automation tools, he talks about how these mistakes can lead to wasted effort, unnecessary complexity, and lost resources. He also explains why automating everything can backfire and how flaky tests destroy trust in automation.Tune in so you don’t have to learn the same hard lessons.Sauce Labs accelerates higher-quality software delivery. Free Trial👇https://bit.ly/sauce-labsCONNECT WITH NIKOLAY ADVOLODKIN 🌎 WEBSITE: https://ultimateqa.com 🐦 X: https://X.com/Nikolay_A00 💡 LINKEDIN (consider leaving a Recommendation): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolayadvolodkin/ 👨💻 GITHUB: https://github.com/nadvolod ✨ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@nikolay.advolodkin/ 📸 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nikolay.advolodkin/ 📧 EMAIL: nikolay@saucelabs.comJOIN 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-experience ▶ Sauce YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SauceLabs_Official 🤝 Community page: https://saucelabs.com/community 🏠 Home Page: https://saucelabs.com/ (00:00) Intro (00:20) Stop Using Cucumber (01:06) Challenges with Cucumber and BDD (04:03) The Right Automation Tool Matters(05:23) Choosing the Right Tool (07:44) Automate the Right Things (10:58) The Pitfalls of Flaky Tests (12:27) Action Plan for Effective Automation (15:59) Automation Tools vs. Strategies (18:16) The Importance of Strategy in Automation (19:43) Investing in People Over Technology (23:52) The Pitfalls of Center of Excellence (27:47) A Better Approach to Automation Practices
