Finding the right testing tool from all the available automation testing tools is tough. I've interviewed over 200 testers and developers on my TestTalks and based on this treasure trove of test automation awesomeness; I created an Ultimate Testing Tools list. Since Publishing it, I've gotten a bunch of comments asking why Katalon Studio was not on the list. So I decided to create an episode all around Katalon Studio with automation testing expert Raghav Pal....
May 27, 2018•35 min
In this episode , Henrik Rexed from Neotys joins us to test talk about how he's helping to spread the gospel of performance testing earlier on the development lifecycle. Discover what the Performance Advisory Council is all about as well as how to join the online PAC events to learn more about the latest in performance testing.
May 20, 2018•32 min
The most significant challenge for an app team in today's Agile, Continuous Integration (CI), and DevOps-driven world is just making sure the app still works like it did yesterday. There isn't enough time to manually test each build, let alone craft test automation. Even when teams do try to test, it adds days of delay and thousands of dollars of cost, and yet the team is still not happy with the results. In this episode , Jason Arbon explains how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learnin...
May 13, 2018•33 min
In the digital economy of today, every business is a software business, and how we create software is forever changing. So if you're looking to learn where software development and testing is heading, listen up. In this episode Jonathon Wright (The Automation Cyborg) shares his vision of Intelligent Process Automation and how it has already helped numerous companies begin to make the shift towards the future he foresees.
May 06, 2018•43 min
Welcome to the 200th episode of TestTalks. Thanks for your listening awesomeness! Rather than make this milestone episode all about me -- I wanted to talk more about Sauce Labs and all the innovation you've been up to. And remind folks that Sauce Labs' sponsorship is what enables me to continue doing this week after week. So listen up and discover why I'm proud to have Sauce as my exclusive sponsor.
Apr 29, 2018•30 min
Apple introduced it's UI Testing framework (XCUITest) at WWDC 2015. The XCUITest framework enabled UI Tests to be written in Swift, Apple's own programming language, which can be understood by both QA and Developers to bridge the technology gap. In this episode , Shashikant goes over why he thinks native automation for iOS apps might be a better option than Appium or Calabash. He also goes over other tips on automating in Apple's iOS ecosystem.
Apr 22, 2018•30 min
Developing software always involves dealing with unknowns. Unanticipated issues and changes always tend to creep in during development. But how do you deal with the unknown when planning your sprints? How do you handle unforeseen bugs? In this episode , we'll Test Talk with Kinga Witko, who'll offer some tips for dealing with the unknowns, accessibility testing and more.
Apr 15, 2018•30 min
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, 2018•34 min
Happy Easter - No Episode This Week
Apr 01, 2018•29 sec
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, 2018•38 min
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, 2018•35 min
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, 2018•33 min
In this episode Mike Talks shares insights from his years of texting experience. Discover testing tips and techniques like biscuit testing, the scientific approach to testing, how to test fighter jets and more.
Mar 04, 2018•33 min
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, 2018•30 min
In this episode , we'll be Test Talking with Michael "Fritz" Fritzius, the founder of Arch DevOps, about model-based testing. Discover what model-based testing is, how it works, when to use it and who's a good candidate for it.
Feb 18, 2018•22 min
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, 2018•26 min
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, 2018•25 min
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, 2018•31 min
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, 2018•30 min
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, 2018•22 min
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, 2018•40 min
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, 2017•36 min
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, 2017•32 min
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, 2017•33 min
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, 2017•33 min
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, 2017•33 min
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, 2017•29 min
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, 2017•30 min
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, 2017•42 min
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, 2017•39 min
