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TestGuild Automation Podcast

Joe Colantoniotestguild.com
TestGuild Automation Podcast (formally Test Talks) is a weekly podcast hosted by Joe Colantonio, which geeks out on all things software test automation. TestGuild Automation covers news found in the testing space, reviews books about automation, and speaks with some of the thought leaders in the test automation field. We'll aim to interview some of today's most successful and inspiring software engineers, and test automation thought leaders.
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Episodes

197: Discovery Explore Behavior Using Examples with Gaspar Nagy

Is your team doing behavior-driven development but having issues realizing the full potential of this approach? In this episode Gaspar Nagy, creator of Specflow and co-author of the book Discovery: Explore Behavior Using Examples , discusses why BDD exists in the first place and shares proven techniques and tips for getting the most out of your BDD collaboration between the business and your delivery team members....

Apr 08, 201834 min

196: Rapid Software Testing with Michael Bolton

Do you want to discover how to perform the fastest, least expensive testing you can while still completely fulfilling the mission of testing? In this episode Michael Bolton, the world-renowned software tester, teacher, and co-author of Rapid Software Testing shares a testing mindset that will forever change the way you think about testing.

Mar 25, 201838 min

195: JavaScript Testing Using Jest with Kent C. Dodds

In this episode Kent C. Dodds, a full stack Javascript engineer at Paypal (as well as an instructor on egghead.io, Frontend Masters, Workshop.me and an open source enthusiast), discusses JavaScript test automation using tools like Jest and Cypress. Kent will also share best practices for developing software that is testable, as well as ways to help make testing part of your company's culture.

Mar 18, 201835 min

194: The Reality of Testing in an Artificial World with Angie Jones

Our world is changing. Artificial intelligence is being employed in nearly every walk of life, from virtual assistants to self-driving cars. How will this new way of life impact software testing? What is our role…if there even is one? In this episode , Angie Jones will lead the way into the future for testers by sharing the skills you'll to know for testing AI-based technologies.

Mar 11, 201833 min

192: Performance Testing in DevOps with Paola Rossaro

One thing I've seen teams struggle with is including Performance Testing earlier in their software development lifecycle. In this episode we'll talk with Paola Rossaro, CTO of Nouvola about how performance testing can become part of your continuous deployment life cycle, helping you achieve faster deployment of scalable applications.

Feb 25, 201830 min

190: Integration Automation Using Citrus Testing Framework with Christoph Deppisch

Today we'll be test talking with the creator of the Citrus Integration Testing Framework, Christoph Deppisch. Citrus is an open source solution that was developed to help you automate integration tests for pretty much any messaging protocol or data format. So if you're looking to expand your automation efforts beyond lame, flaky, UI-based automated tests, this episode is for you.

Feb 11, 201826 min

189: Automating Accessibility Tests with Manoj Kumar

Twenty percent of the population has impairments that make it difficult for them to use your application. What are you doing about it? Functional testing an app is not enough. In this episode , Manoj Kumar will discuss some ways to add accessibility testing to your suite. Manoj will also explain what accessibility testing actually is, and will outline some tools and techniques that can make your development process more inclusive and will help you create apps that will delight your customers....

Feb 04, 201825 min

188: Preparing for the Robotic Automation Revolution with Jason Huggins

Ever wonder who started the whole Selenium test automation thing? In this episode , we Test Talk with the father of Selenium, the Elon Musk of test automation, Jason Huggins. Jason shares how he started Selenium and founded Sauce Labs and Tapster Robotics. Prepare to enter the automation Matrix as Jason shares his vision of robots and test automation for the future.

Jan 28, 201831 min

187: Appium Automation To Infinity and Beyond with Jonathan Lipps

Are you looking for a clear path to mobile testing greatness but not sure how to get there? Need some best practices or guidelines on how to make your Appium automation awesome? In this episode , Jonathan Lipps, one of the key contributors to Appium, makes a BIG announcement and reveals a must-have Appium resource. Listen up and discover how to succeed with Appium Test Automation.

Jan 21, 201830 min

186: Automation Guild 2018 Key Takeaways with Joe Colantonio

In this episode, we recap the 2018 Automation Guild Conference and Community that occurred the week of Jan 8 -10. Here are some quick takeaways as well as insight into how the guild conference continues to evolve to help you create automation awesomeness.

Jan 14, 201822 min

185: Automation Trends for 2018 with Angie Jones, Gil Tayar, Richard Bradshaw

In this episode , we test talk with Angie Jones, Richard Bradshaw, and Gil Tayar all about what automation trends they think that will dominate our work environment in 2018. We also cover what major skills are in high demand when hiring test engineers, and the tools and best practices required to help you deliver software faster and better.

Jan 07, 201840 min

184: Sneak Peek 2018 Automation Guild 2018 Online Conference

Are you or your team struggling with automation testing? Do you have a hard time getting automation buy-in from your teams? In this episode, you'll get a sneak peek of what you'll discover at the 2018 Automation Guild Online Conference and Community. Listen in and find out how you and your team can accelerate your test automation efforts in 2018. Register for Automation Guild now: https://automationguild.com

Dec 31, 201736 min

183: Why Test Automation is Fun with Corina Pip

Are you looking to expand your tester's toolbox with automation but don't know where to start? Are you unsure what the benefits of automation are, or whether it's even worth it? In this episode , Corina Pip will share tips, tools, and libraries you can use to help you get up running with automation. Sound boring? No way! Corina shows how much fun test automation can actually be.

Dec 17, 201732 min

182: Mabl: Sneak Peak at New AI Test Tool with Dan Belcher

Everywhere you look today, folks are talking about Artificial Intelligence. Will AI be the next big thing in automation testing? In http://www.testtalks.com/182 this episode we'll get a sneak peak into a brand new, AI-based test tool, Mabl, which was founded by a bunch of ex-Google employees. Today we'll be test talking with Mabl co-founder Dan Belcher as he shares his views on AI/machine learning-based automation and gives a sneak peek at some AI-based features found in the soon-to-be-released ...

Dec 10, 201733 min

181: Virtual Reality Game Testing with Jason Weimann

We're still early in VR, and there's not a lot of competition. Just like in the early days of mobile, it's a goldmine ready for you to jump into. But figuring out how to get started with testing and developing VR is definitely the hardest part. In this episode , Jason Weimann, author of the Virtual Reality Developer course will discuss some of his experience in testing and developing VR games. Discover what you need to know to get started learning the skills to help you develop and test VR games...

Dec 03, 201733 min

180: Ten Years of Cucumber BDD with Aslak Hellesøy

Whether you're just getting started with BDD using Cucumber--or have been using it for years--you're in for a treat. In this, episode we'll be test talking with the creator of Cucumber, Aslak Hellesøy, about his thoughts and reflections on ten years of Cucumber. Listen up and discover how and why Aslak created Cucumber, as well as ways to improve your BDD efforts. Prepare to break the chains of BDD misconceptions and move into the light of Cucumber awesomeness....

Nov 26, 201733 min

179: WebDriverIO: SeleniumJS on Steroids with Kevin Lamping

There are a lot of Selenium WebDriver-based testing frameworks out there. A relatively new one is Webdriver.io. In this episode , we'll be Test Talking about it with Kevin Lamping , author of the course Learn WebDriver.io . Kevin shares some of the pros and cons of using WebDriver.io as well as things to keep in mind when creating a WebDriver.io-based framework. So listen up and discover why WebDriver.io may be the perfect automation tool for you and your team....

Nov 19, 201729 min

178: Third Wave Test Automation with Joe Colantonio

When I look back at my career in test automation, there are three distinct periods, or "waves" that come to mind. In this episode , you'll discover eight newer "AI"-based tools that I think they will take us to the next stage of test automation–the Third Wave. Is AI/Machine learning test automation all hype? Listen and find out.

Nov 12, 201730 min

177: Test Automation Using Cypress.io with Brian Mann & Gleb Bahmutov

Are you or your developers struggling with test automation? Is Selenium not working for you? In this episode , we'll be test talking with the founder and VP of engineering at Cypress.io . Cypress.io is a developer-focused tool that helps other developers write tests for the web. It was designed to avoid some of the bad practices Brian has seen in the past when writing test automation and was developed with the philosophy of writing good tests in mind....

Nov 05, 201742 min

176: How to Decompose Tests for Automation with Paul Grossman

In this episode, we'll be test talking with dark arts wizard Paul Grossman. Paul will share his six-step process for decomposing tests that can translate into an automation framework. So get ready to discover how to create a reusable, maintainable BPT automation framework and how to avoid some classic test automation mistakes.

Oct 29, 201739 min

175: Blockchain Application Testing with Rhian Lewis

In this episode, we'll be test talking with Rhian Lewis about Blockchain application testing. I assume that you've been hearing a lot about Blockchain and Bitcoin (I know I have), but how many of us have actually begun to roll up our sleeves and tried to determine what we need to do to get started testing these types of applications? Rhian is a trailblazer in this space and shares what you need to know about Blockchain applications, as well as testing advice on how best to approach this technolo...

Oct 22, 201737 min

174: Machine Learning in Test Automation with Oren Rubin

What if there was a way to make your tests more reliable with less manual maintenance involved on your part? Something like a record and playback solution with built-in machine learning that creates self-improving, stable test runs? Sound like science fiction? Well, listen up and discover the second wave of AI-powered test automation with the creator of TestIm.io Oren Rubin. Oren shares his 20 years of experience in creating innovative solutions like his latest creation, Testim. In this episode,...

Oct 15, 201733 min

173: Making Automation Work for Every Build with Danny McKeown

In this episode , Danny McKeown of Paychex test talks about how his small tools group supports nearly one hundred Agile teams in their automation efforts. Danny will share how his team is able to lead other teams to implement and succeed with their automation testing. You'll also discover how Paychex assesses progress with their maturity model.

Oct 08, 201732 min

172: Mobile Testing Pyramid with Kwo Ding

Do you struggle to decide when to use a browser emulation (in case of hybrid apps), mobile simulators/emulators and real devices? In this episode , Kwo Ding will review his mobile test pyramid approach and discuss best practices about when to use what. Kwo will also reveal his tips for how to best structure and execute mobile test and more!

Oct 01, 201727 min

171: CI Awesomeness With Test Automation with Greg Sypolt

In this episode , we'll be Test Talking with Greg Sypolt about Automation, CI and DevOps. You'll discover how to transform your new or existing automated tests in order to speed up development and reduce maintenance impact. Greg will also share some ways in which his team is working towards achieving Continuous Integration (CI) and DevOps excellence through their test automation efforts.

Sep 24, 201736 min

170: All Day DevOps with Derek Weeks & Mark Miller

In this episode , we Test Talks all about All Day DevOps . All Day DevOps is a FREE online community responsible for creating the world's largest DevOps conference. Our 2016 inaugural, 15-hour live online conference attracted 13,500 registered attendees. All Day DevOps 2017 will offer over 100, 30-minute sessions across six tracks in all time zones, simultaneously. Tracks include CI/CD, Modern Infrastructure and Monitoring, DevSecOps, Cultural Transformations, DevOps in Government, and the newly...

Sep 17, 201736 min

169: Critical Thinking in Testing with JeanAnn Harrison

Automation testing is awesome. But sometimes using a little old fashioned critical thinking is the only thing way you can achieve a test that actually finds the bugs in your application. In this episode , JeanAnn Harrison will share how critical thinking has aided her in her testing efforts, and how she has applied it throughout her long and successful career. You're going to discover some great techniques as well as some questions to ask yourself when creating your tests in order to identify ri...

Sep 10, 201736 min
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