In this episode, we explore the future of automation, where natural language bridges human intent and machine execution.

Mudit unveils the concept of an "AI testing assistant" that interprets natural language to generate and manage test scenarios seamlessly. We'll discuss how this revolutionary tool supports popular frameworks like Selenium, Appium, and Playwright, enabling quality engineers to enhance existing code and execute tests more efficiently.

Get ready to learn about innovative features like error classification, root cause analysis, and flakiness detection that streamline debugging and improve test reliability.

Join us as we explore Kane AI, LambdaTest's smart AI-powered test agent for high-speed Quality Engineering teams. That allows you to create, debug, and evolve tests using natural language. natural language processing-based platform, designed to democratize quality assurance and tackle the challenges of CI/CD integration.

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Welcome to a special Halloween edition of the TestGuild Automation Podcast! Today, we've conjured up a truly spellbinding guest—Paul Grossman, renowned as the "Dark Arts wizard" of Test Automation. With over 25 years in software development and a co-author of "Enhanced Test Automation with WebDriverIo," Paul delves into the magical realms of generative AI and its transformative, exciting role in test automation.

Join us as we explore how AI tools like Copilot and Test Rigger simplify tasks, the possibilities and limitations of AI-generated content, and the controversial use of headless browsers. We'll also discuss top-tier tools like BrowserStack Live and Applitools, dynamic page object models, and proper prompting for effective AI outputs. This episode promises to be a hauntingly insightful treat packed with practical tips, industry expertise, and a peek into the future of automation testing. Listen up!

Today’s episode, we are thrilled to have Prathyusha Nama, a seasoned leader in automation with over a decade of experience, particularly in mobile automation.

Checkout this weeks sponsor BrowserStack App Automate: https://testguild.me/appautomate

Prathyusha delves into the recent Microsoft and CrowdStrike incident that brought significant disruption and how it highlights the urgent need for robust testing practices.

We’ll explore the pitfalls of outsourcing testing, the significance of testing in any industry, and the inability of a single individual to manage it alone. Prathyusha shares insights on contract testing and shift-left and backward compatibility testing, which could help avoid such mishaps. Additionally, she discusses the emotional impact of software failures, the nationwide attention they grab, and the necessity for companies to reevaluate their quality assurance priorities.

Prathyusha also reflects on her experiences mentoring tech professionals and their common challenges, such as setting up automation environments and lack of recognition within organizations. We discuss how contract testing can ensure API compatibility across different teams, preventing disastrous deployment failures.

Listen in to hear Prathyus discuss essential strategies, such as selective rollouts, comprehensive testing, and a detailed rollback plan.

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Today, our expert guest is Ryo Chikazawa, the visionary behind the AI automation testing solution Autify. In this episode, we'll dive deep into the innovative AI-driven solutions that Autify is bringing to the software testing world. We'll explore how their integration with Playwright makes Uber flexible for both technical and non-technical users.

Ryo will enlighten us on their journey from a no-code solution to their latest product, Autify Genesys, which harnesses GenAI to fill the gaps in the testing lifecycle. We'll delve into the robust features of their AI agent, which can autonomously generate Playwright scripts, interact with applications, and adapt to changing requirements, all while ensuring users steer clear of vendor lock-in.

Join us as we uncover how Autify is making significant progress with their local and cloud-based solutions, the pivotal role of AI in transforming software development, and the distinctive features that set their offerings apart in this rapidly evolving space. This episode is a must-listen, packed with exciting revelations and practical insights for anyone involved in QA and software testing.

To see this in action, check the Webinar Replay of Ryo's session with the Guild to know how this works. You can find that link down below.

https://testguild.com/webinar-autify-genesis-partner-with-genai-to-build-test-cases-and-test-scripts/

In today's episode, we're thrilled to host Mike Verinder, a veteran in the automation testing space and the brain behind some of the most prominent LinkedIn groups and communities for tools like Playwright and Selenium.

Mike discusses the intricacies of job engagement in the testing community, managing thriving online groups, and all things related to automation tools.

We'll explore Mike's extensive background, which includes managing vast online communities, how to grow them, and the importance of continuous learning in software testing.

Whether you're a seasoned tester or just starting, this episode is packed with practical and valuable takeaways to help you stay ahead in your automation testing career. You'll leave here feeling empowered and ready to implement these insights.

Accessibility is more than just a checkbox; it's become a civil right and a human need. Today, we'll explore how proper automation can elevate your accessibility testing to the next level.

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In today's episode, "Automation and Accessibility: Mutual, Not Exclusive," Crystal Preston-Watson, a senior digital accessibility analyst at Salesforce, joins us.

This session was taken from our Automation Guild 2022 online event, where Crystal took us on an insightful journey, addressing higher-level questions and critical issues related to accessibility testing, specifically in automation.

She also covers the essential considerations teams must consider before diving into accessibility automation.

Learn about the different types of accessibility testing—manual, automation, and user acceptance—and discover why automated tools alone aren't enough to ensure proper accessibility.

Listen in to discover the importance of experience with accessibility, the need for company-wide support and capacity, and best practices for combining manual and automated testing.

By the way, to get on the waitlist for the lowest prices on tickets for the next Automation Guild event in February, go to automationguild.com now.

And speaking of accessibility testing, I wanted to share an automated accessibility tool from this episode's sponsor, Browserstack.

In this episode, we discuss what QE should know about security testing with our distinguished guest, Boris Arapovic, a senior quality engineer and director of quality assurance at IBM IX.

Discover how to integrate static security scans such as SonarQube into developer workflows, the role of security skills in hiring testers, and how to enhance API security.

Boris shares his insights on the evolving significance of security fundamentals, the impact of AI on our industry, and practical, actionable strategies for conducting comprehensive security testing.

We'll also discuss empowering testers through exploratory testing, penetration testing for critical releases, and the creative use of hacker personas. Boris underscores the necessity of a holistic team approach to cybersecurity and the importance of continuous learning with must know resources.

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You limit your career potential if you only know how to write end-to-end tests via the UI. Automating API Testing backend services allows you to ship changes confidently.  Several popular tools will enable you to do this, but which one should you use, and what are their pros and cons?

Also, check out Browserstack Automate TurboScale, now: https://testguild.me/turboscale

In this episode, I want to share a private monthly guild session we had for automation guild 2024 members. If you don’t know, when you buy a ticket to our online automation guild (the next one is Feb 10-14), you also get nine monthly sessions after the event is over each month to keep the learning and community going after the official event is over.

In this session, Stephen Kilbourn, a longtime guild member and speaker who brings a wealth of experience in automation testing, will share his top three API testing tools: Postman, Playwright, and Jest, and dive into the pros and cons of each one.

In this episode, Ashish Ghosh, a test automation architect at ING Bank, shares a new open source Playwright automation framework called INGenious Playwright Studio.

Ingenious is a low-code test automation framework designed to empower business users in the automation process.

Ashish shares insights on overcoming the challenges of traditional coded solutions, emphasizing the importance of business user involvement and the cost-effective advantages of open-source tools over commercial alternatives. He explains how Ingenious seamlessly transitioned from Selenium to Playwright, enhancing reliability and eliminating the need for glue code in BDD approaches.

Join us to discover how the INGenious framework supports comprehensive enterprise-grade testing, from web applications to APIs, databases, and mobile testing, while fostering a collaborative culture through community feedback and contributions.

 In this session, Rudolf Groetz shares how Raiffeisen Bank International adapted its test automation strategy to incorporate a low-code approach. Discover how to transform from a traditional model to a more inclusive, agile approach.

Try Low-code yourself now w/BrowserStack: https://testguild.me/lowcode

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The Challenges and motivations behind transitioning to a low-code strategy. Understand the steps to evaluate and select the appropriate low-code tools. See how non-technical users were empowered to participate in test automation. Observe the proof of concept results and how they impressed stakeholders. Hear the inspiring story of a biomedical intern discovering a passion for software development through this process.