Test Automation Experience (Nikolay Advolodkin)
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| 06 Jul 2023 | Why API Automation is Critical to Success with Mark Winteringham | 00:52:12 | |
Welcome to Test Automation Experience! Tune in to discover API Automations true value, including choosing the right tools and frameworks, contract testing, designing effective test strategies, handling authentication and authorization, and much more! Our guest Mark Winteringham chats about his book ‘Testing Web APIs’ (https://amzn.to/3M6hOGV) and shares his automation experiences, insights, and success stories! =============================== 👩💻🔎About Mark Winteringham: Mark Winteringham is the DojoBoss at Ministry of Testing. He teaches many aspects of software testing, and he supports and curates testing training from others in the testing community. He is the co-founder of Automation in Testing and Ministry of Testing Essentials training pathways. =============================== CONNECT WITH MARK WINTERINGHAM 🌎 WEBSITE: http://mwtestconsultancy.co.uk/
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| 13 Jul 2023 | How to Master Salesforce Testing and Development with Robin Gupta | 00:50:57 | |
Welcome to Test Automation Experience, hosted by Nikolay Advolodkin. In this episode, Nikolay sits down with Robin Gupta, creator of Test Zeus, a powerful framework for Salesforce automation tests. Join them as they dive into the fascinating world of automated software testing and challenges of testing in the Salesforce ecosystem. =============================== 👩💻🔎About Robin Gupta: CONNECT WITH ROBIN GUPTA 🌎 GITHUB: https://github.com/smilinrobin CONNECT WITH NIKOLAY ADVOLODKIN JOIN THE CONVERSATION! ▶ Sauce YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/saucelabs | |||
| 20 Jul 2023 | Implementing BDD: Real-Life Scenarios and Best Practices | 00:55:53 | |
Join host Nikolay Advolodkin on Test Automation Experience as he sits down with the creator of SerenityJS and expert in test automation, Jan Molak. In this episode, they delve into the world of BDD (behavior-driven development), test reporting and collaboration, and the Screenplay pattern. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation that will elevate your testing skills as they share invaluable tips for world-class testing. Subscribe now to Test Automation Experience and stay ahead of the game in the world of automated testing today! ========================================= 0:00 - Intro ========================================= CONNECT WITH JAN MOLAK CONNECT WITH NIKOLAY ADVOLODKIN JOIN THE CONVERSATION! ▶ Sauce YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/saucelabs | |||
| 27 Jul 2023 | Powering the Future: Test Automation with Google Dev Expert Ramona Schwering | 01:01:17 | |
Welcome to Test Automation Experience, hosted by Nikolay Advolodkin. In this episode, Nikolay is joined by Ramona Schwering, a Google Developer Expert for Web Technologies, Women Techmaker ambassador, and Cypress ambassador. Together, they dive deep into the world of QA and test automation. 0:04 - Intro
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| 03 Aug 2023 | Bekah HW: From English Professor to Front-End Web Developer | 00:58:38 | |
Welcome to Test Automation Experience, hosted by Nikolay Advolodkin. 👩💻🔎About BekahHW: She’s a 2019 Flatiron School bootcamp grad, started a consultancy specializing in front-end development, created the developer community called Virtual Coffee, and spoken on podcasts and at conferences. In her previous life, she spent 10 years teaching college English and three years organizing events and community.
🌎WEBSITE: https://bekahhw.com/ | |||
| 10 Aug 2023 | The Top 10 Automation Testing Interview Questions You Need to Know | 00:16:20 | |
Welcome to Test Automation Experience with Nikolay Advolodkin! CONNECT WITH Nikolay Advolodkin JOIN THE CONVERSATION! ▶ Sauce YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/saucelabs 0:08 - Intro | |||
| 17 Aug 2023 | How to Use ChatGPT and AI to Improve Your SaaS Business | 00:50:52 | |
Welcome to Test Automation Experience with Nikolay Advolodkin!
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| 25 Aug 2023 | Testing a Kickstarter Clone on Blockchain with Sauce Labs and WebdriverIO: A Case Study [Part 1] | 00:58:57 | |
Welcome to Test Automation Experience with Nikolay Advolodkin! Subscribe now and stay ahead of the curve. CONNECT WITH CHRISTIAN BROMANN CONNECT WITH NIKOLAY ADVOLODKIN JOIN THE CONVERSATION! ▶ Sauce YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/saucelabs ============================= 00:00 - Panel Introductions | |||
| 01 Sep 2023 | Testing a Kickstarter Clone on Blockchain with Sauce Labs and WebdriverIO: A Case Study (Part 2) | 00:31:29 | |
Welcome back to Test Automation Experience with Nikolay Advolodkin! We're back with PART 2! If you missed the first half, tune in over here 👉 | |||
| 08 Sep 2023 | 5 Secrets of Test Automation with Leonardo Lanni | 00:51:29 | |
Welcome to Test Automation Experience! In this episode, join us for an insightful conversation with our special guest, Leonardo Lanni, a seasoned expert with 16 years of IT experience. Subscribe now to Test Automation Experience and elevate your automation skills. CONNECT WITH NIKOLAY ADVOLODKIN JOIN THE CONVERSATION! ▶ Sauce YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/saucelabs ============================= | |||
| 15 Sep 2023 | Viral Science Guru: Hashem Al-Ghaili | 00:41:08 | |
Welcome to Test Automation Experience! In this episode, join us for a fascinating conversation with our incredible guest, Hashem Al-Ghaili, a viral-science expert! Hashem Al-Ghaili’s tells us about his new book Simulation: The Great Escape and his captivating background in computer sciences! Subscribe now to Test Automation Experience and elevate your automation skills. 0:00 - Intro ======================= CONNECT WITH HASHEM AL-GHAILI CONNECT WITH NIKOLAY ADVOLODKIN JOIN THE CONVERSATION! ▶ Sauce YouTube channel: | |||
| 22 Sep 2023 | Appium vs XCUITest and Espresso, CICD, and more | 00:56:34 | |
In this episode, host Nikolay Advolodkin engages in a captivating discussion with a true automation expert, Luke Masterman. With over a decade of experience in test automation, Luke specializes in creating frameworks for a wide range of platforms, including web, mobile, and desktop applications. CONNECT WITH LUKE MASTERMAN CONNECT WITH NIKOLAY ADVOLODKIN ▶ Sauce YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/saucelabs | |||
| 29 Sep 2023 | Unlock CICD: TestRail, Cypress & Sauce Labs | 00:42:04 | |
In this episode, join host Nikolay Advolodkin and our special guest, Diogo Rede, a Solution Architect and Testing Advocate at TestRail. Get ready for an insightful discussion on unlocking the power of CI/CD (Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment) with a focus on TestRail, Cypress, and Sauce Labs. Discover strategies and insights that can supercharge your testing processes. | |||
| 06 Oct 2023 | Cypress Automation Best Practices: The Ultimate Guide | 00:17:46 | |
Welcome to Test Automation Experience! In this episode hosted by Nikolay Advolodkin, get ready to dive into the world of Cypress test automation. Cypress Best Practices for Test Automation (Official Documentation): https://docs.cypress.io/guides/references/best-practices CONNECT WITH NIKOLAY ADVOLODKIN JOIN THE CONVERSATION! ▶ Sauce YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/saucelabs | |||
| 13 Oct 2023 | Paloma's Open Source Revolution | 00:46:58 | |
Welcome to Test Automation Experience! In this episode, Nikolay is joined by Paloma Oliveira, an open-source developer advocate with a rich history of promoting FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) and advocating for diversity and equity in tech spaces. | |||
| 20 Oct 2023 | Mastering klassi-js: 4 Pro Strategies | 00:53:45 | |
Welcome to Test Automation Experience! In this episode, join Nikolay and our esteemed guest, Larry Goddard, the creator of Klassi.js. | |||
| 27 Oct 2023 | Titus Fortner's Selenium Logger: Part 1 | 00:24:50 | |
In this episode, host Nikolay Advolodkin and special guest Titus Fortner, Senior Developer Advocate at Sauce Labs, take you on a fascinating journey through the evolution of the Selenium logger and the future of AI in testing and in the Selenium ecosystem. Selenium Logger: https://github.com/titusfortner/selenium-logger CONNECT WITH TITUS FORTNER | |||
| 03 Nov 2023 | Master Professional Page Objects: Part 2 | 00:23:10 | |
In this episode, dive deep into the world of test automation with host Nikolay Advolodkin and special guest Titus Fortner, Senior Developer Advocate at Sauce Labs. | |||
| 10 Nov 2023 | Inside Xray: Testing Secrets Revealed | 00:43:26 | |
Welcome to Test Automation Experience! In this episode, join host Nikolay Advolodkin and special guest Cristiano Cunha, a Solution Architect & Test Advocate for Xray, as they unravel the secrets to mastering test automation and CI/CD. Discover expert insights into test management and tracking tools like Jira and Github Actions. | |||
| 17 Nov 2023 | Visual Testing: The Future of Software Testing | 00:29:08 | |
In this episode of Test Automation Experience, join Nikolay Advolodkin and Marcus Merrell as they delve into the realm of visual testing. Gain insights, tips, and tricks into the evolving world of quality assurance and explore the future of UI and visual testing. Don't miss out on the latest trends and technologies in software testing. Subscribe now for more episodes packed with expert and actionable strategies! https://docs.saucelabs.com/visual/ CONNECT WITH MARCUS MERRELL | |||
| 24 Nov 2023 | Unlocking Mobile Testing Secrets with Daniel Knott | 00:49:34 | |
Dive into the realm of mobile testing expertise with our latest episode of Test Automation Experience! Join Nikolay Advolodkin and Daniel Knott, acclaimed author and blogger at www.adventuresinqa.com, as they answer crucial questions on how to kickstart your mobile testing journey. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a budding tester, this episode provides invaluable insights into the dynamic world of mobile app testing. Hands-On Mobile App Testing: A Guide for Mobile Testers: CONNECT WITH DANIEL KNOTT | |||
| 01 Dec 2023 | Master API Mocking With MSW | 00:41:39 | |
Welcome to Test Automation Experience! In this episode, we have open source wizard and software engineer Artem Zakharchenko. In this Nikolay and Artem discuss API mocking and the awesome features of API mocking tool Mock Service Worker (MSW). Subscribe now to Test Automation Experience and elevate your career in the world of tech! CONNECT WITH ARTEM ZAKHARCHENKO CONNECT WITH NIKOLAY ADVOLODKIN JOIN THE CONVERSATION! | |||
| 08 Dec 2023 | Mastering Performance Testing with Marie Cruz | 00:45:49 | |
Welcome to Test Automation Experience! In this episode, Nikolay is joined by Marie Cruz, a Developer Advocate for Grafana Labs’ k6.io. She is a Software Tester focusing on Test Automation and Continuous Testing. In this episode, they dive deep into questions about manual testing, the advantages and pitfalls of test automation, and even the idea of testing too much. Subscribe now to Test Automation Experience and elevate your career in the world of tech! k6 Documentation - https://k6.io/docs/ CONNECT WITH MARIE CRUZ CONNECT WITH NIKOLAY ADVOLODKIN JOIN THE CONVERSATION! ▶ Sauce YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/saucelabs | |||
| 15 Dec 2023 | Mastering Front-End Performance Testing | 00:22:31 | |
Is browser-based load testing really worth it? How do you set up testing scenarios on k6.io? What are the most common mistakes you can make in software testing? Get answers and insights to these questions on this fantastic episode of the Test Automation Experience! Marie Cruz, Senior Developer Advocate at Grafana Labs’ k6.io, returns for part two of our breakdown of front-end performance testing. With our host Nikolay Advolodkin, get an insider look into k6.io with demos on setting up and running scenarios for load testing, asynchronous operations and best practices for front-end performance testing. Stay informed, stay ahead with Test Automation Experience - your source for all things test automation! k6 Documentation - https://k6.io/docs/ CONNECT WITH MARIE CRUZ | |||
| 22 Dec 2023 | Design Patterns for High-Quality Automated Tests: Anton Angelov | 00:35:24 | |
What is the best unit testing framework? How do good engineers write their tests? How will AI affect test automation? In this episode, dive deep into the realm of high-quality testing and the fundamentals of automated testing with our guest, Anton Angelov, CTO and co-founder of Automate The Planet. Join us as we explore essential techniques and innovative approaches to ensure top-notch automated testing. Automated Testing Unleashed: Automated Testing Engineering Fundamentals: The Complete Handbook CONNECT WITH ANTON ANGELOV | |||
| 29 Dec 2023 | QA Career Growth: Expert Tips | 00:58:21 | |
What are the biggest, most common mistakes in QA testing? Why does that happen? Do we REALLY still need manual testing today? We’ll answer all these questions and more on this episode of the Test Automation Experience! This week, Nikolay is joined by Anna Patterson, Software Test Automation Engineer, Applitools Ambassador, and QA Career Mentor. She is a Software Tester focusing on Test Automation and Continuous Testing. Subscribe now to Test Automation Experience and elevate your career in the world of tech! CONNECT WITH ANNA PATTERSON CONNECT WITH NIKOLAY ADVOLODKIN JOIN THE CONVERSATION! ▶ Sauce YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/saucelabs | |||
| 05 Jan 2024 | Stephanie Stimac: Design Mastery for Developers | 00:44:34 | |
What makes up good design for a website? Is minimalism in web design overrated? Should developers learn how to design websites too? We answer all these and more in our newest episode! | |||
| 12 Jan 2024 | The Ultimate Testing Cheat Sheet: 24 Hacks by 24 Tech Legends for 2024 | 00:54:45 | |
When is a good time to automate a test? How do you do CRUD testing? How do you start a mobile testing initiative? How do you do this or that in testing? Speedrun over 250 years of combined experience in this very special episode of the Test Automation Experience! With bite-sized insights from industry legends we've interviewed over the past year, get ready to supercharge your testing automation skills with these 24 mind-blowing hacks from industry experts! Bas Dijkstra Andy Knight Gleb Bahmutov Kent C. Dodds Josh Helguero Titus Fortner Jan Molak Cristiano Cunha Artem Zakharchenko Daniel Knott Marcus Merrell Luke Masterman Leonardo Lanni Ramona Schwering Robin Gupta Mark Winteringham Kristin Jackvony Corina Pip Filip Hric | |||
| 19 Jan 2024 | Cypress vs Playwright: 70% Faster Automation | 00:44:49 | |
Which is the better test automation tool, Playwright or Cypress? Can Playwright really run tests 2-3x faster than Cypress? How hard is it to migrate your tests from one framework to another? Let’s find out! This week, the amazing Lisa Weilguni, Software Developer at Lingvano, joins Nikolay Advolodkin to discuss how Cypress compares with Playwright. She delves into how and why Lingvano made the change into Playwright, including an incredible 70% test time reduction and overall better experience for their developers. They also discuss the benefits of test-driven development, how to deal with flaky tests on different browsers, and more. Stay informed, stay ahead with Test Automation Experience - your source for all things test automation! How We Reduced Testing Time by 70% (Lingvano blog post) - https://medium.com/lingvano/how-we-reduced-testing-time-by-70-by-moving-from-cypress-to-playwright-32a731d468ba CONNECT WITH LISA WEILGUNI CONNECT WITH NIKOLAY ADVOLODKIN JOIN THE CONVERSATION! | |||
| 26 Jan 2024 | Generative AI Testing Tool - Loadmill | AI Generates Automated Tests | 00:58:23 | |
Can AI really write working tests for your app or software? How can businesses use AI to cut costs in testing QA? What is the biggest mistake you can make in load testing? On this week’s episode of the Test Automation Experience, Loadmill Co-founder and CEO Ido Cohen joins our host Nikolay Advolodkin to do a deep dive on using AI for test automation, how AI can cut costs on testing QA, and how Loadmill can help you do both. Stay informed, stay ahead with Test Automation Experience - your source for all things test automation! CONNECT WITH IDO COHEN CONNECT WITH NIKOLAY ADVOLODKIN JOIN THE CONVERSATION! ============================= 👇👇 RESOURCES to Help You with Automation👇👇 📚 Books 🔎 Blogs | |||
| 09 Feb 2024 | Mastering Atata Framework: Boost Your C# Testing Strategy | 00:25:38 | |
How does Atata work with unit testing projects in Visual Studio? What are the biggest mistakes people make in automated software testing? In what ways does the Atata framework stand out compared to other frameworks? We’ll unpack all of these questions today! In this episode of Test Automation Experience, host Nikolay Advolodkin interviews Yevgeniy Shunevych, the creator of the Atata framework. Yevgeniy shares insights on the biggest mistake in automated software testing and why Atata is a powerful framework for test automation. The episode also features a demonstration of Atata's features and a discussion on the importance of using existing frameworks instead of reinventing the wheel. Join Nikolay and Yevgeniy to gain valuable insights into automated testing strategies, the capabilities of the Atata framework, and practical tips for improving their testing processes. CONNECT WITH YEVGENIY SHUNEVYCH 🐦 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/YevgenShunevych 💡 LINKEDIN (consider leaving a Recommendation): https://www.linkedin.com/in/yevgeniy-shunevych/ 💻 GITHUB: https://github.com/YevgeniyShunevych CONNECT WITH NIKOLAY ADVOLODKIN 🌎 WEBSITE: https://ultimateqa.com 🐦 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Nikolay_A00 💡 LINKEDIN (consider leaving a Recommendation): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolayadvolodkin/ ✨ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@nikolay.advolodkin/ 📸 NIKOLAY’S INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/nikolay.advolodkin/ 📧 EMAIL: nikolay@saucelabs.com JOIN 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/ | |||
| 16 Feb 2024 | TDD and Beyond: Simon Stewart's Insights on Testing at Google and Facebook | 00:46:28 | |
Are you ready for another dive deep into the world of test automation with industry heavyweight, Simon Stewart? In this enlightening session on the Test Automation Experience, our host Nikolay Advolodkin, welcomes back the esteemed guest to tackle the nuances of quality assurance in modern software development. Simon discusses important topics ranging from the challenges of turning prototypes into production-ready solutions to revelatory discussions on Selenium 4's new features, including the nifty remote WebDriver builder. He candidly shares his insights into Google and Facebook's unique approaches to testing and continuous deployment, underlining the significance of testing culture over rigid roles. Through anecdotes and advice, this episode is not just a treasure chest of testing strategies but also a call to enjoyment and balance in the professional journey. Tune into to join Simon and Nikolay as they traverse the intricate web of automated testing!
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| 23 Feb 2024 | Revolutionize Your Software Dev with Replay.io: A Deep Dive with Filip Hric | 00:50:29 | |
Interested in learning how Replay.io can improve the process of debugging and testing? On this week’s episode, we're thrilled to have the remarkable teacher, Filip Hric, joining us once again. Get ready as Filip guides us through the intricate landscape of development versioning challenges, the evolving roles of developers and testers, and the groundbreaking introduction of Replay.io—an innovative time-traveling debugger for applications. Tune in as he underscores the significance of thorough testing, decoding the intricacies of code in test automation, and the seamless integration of Replay.io with diverse testing frameworks. It's a power-packed episode filled with insights and plenty of fun! CONNECT WITH FILIP HRIC 🐦 X: https://x.com/filip_hric?s=20 💡 LINKEDIN (consider leaving a Recommendation): https://www.linkedin.com/in/filip-hric/?originalSubdomain=sk 📝 WEBSITE: https://filiphric.com ⏯️YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@filip_hric CONNECT 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.com JOIN 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/ | |||
| 01 Mar 2024 | Mastering DevSecOps: Building & Testing for Security with Josh Abrahamsen | 00:47:27 | |
Join us as we explore the world of DevSecOps with seasoned expert Josh Abrahamsen as your guide. Learn about Josh's journey from System Administrator to Quality Assurance specialist and uncover the importance of atomic and autonomous testing. Dive into Josh's extensive knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including git branching and DevOps pipelines. Discover practical demonstrations as Josh dockerizes a 'hello, world' Python app and shares essential tools like Selenium. Gain insights into common DevSecOps mistakes and explore topics such as CI/CD and security testing using JFrog Artifactory. Don't miss out on learning about the intricacies of DB connections and stored procedures for test data creation. Stick around till the end to understand how vulnerabilities are identified and managed in application development. Subscribe now for valuable insights into DevSecOps!
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| 08 Mar 2024 | Mastering React Testing Library with Daniel Alfonso: In-Depth Insights | 00:45:02 | |
In the latest episode of Test Automation Experience, hosted by Nikolay Advolodkin, we had the pleasure of delving into testing React using React Testing Library with Daniel Afonso. The conversation covered the transition from traditional testing approaches to the adoption of the React Testing Library, a shift that introduced speed and a new focus on user perspective. Daniel shared his personal journey of migrating tests, which led to the scrubbing of superfluous tests and a newfound appreciation for quality assurance as part of the development pipeline. The episode includes a hands-on demonstration where Daniel troubleshoots a real-time React test setup while emphasizing the principles of the testing library—avoiding implementation details and ensuring accessibility for all users. With topics ranging from firing events to harnessing asynchronous utilities, the podcast provides valuable takeaways for any developer looking to refine their testing skills. Daniel also touches on his React Testing Library course offered on egghead IO, promising a concise yet comprehensive guide through a series of 22 lessons in just 25 minutes. Check out his course linked below for a deeper understanding of rendering, querying, and event firing, aiming to bolster both efficiency and quality in testing practices! CONNECT WITH DANIEL AFONSO 🐦 X: https://twitter.com/danieljcafonso 💡 LINKEDIN (consider leaving a Recommendation): https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieljcafonso/ 💻WEBSITE: https://www.danieljcafonso.com/ 👨💻 GITHUB: https://github.com/danieljcafonso 🥚EGGHEAD.IO: https://egghead.io/q/resources-by-daniel-afonso CONNECT 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.com JOIN 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/ | |||
| 15 Mar 2024 | AI-Assisted Testing: Mark Winteringham | 00:41:33 | |
Explore the innovative intersection of AI and testing in this episode of Test Automation Experience, featuring guest Mark Winteringham. CONNECT WITH MARK WINTERINGHAM 🐦 X: https://twitter.com/2bittester?lang=en 💡 LINKEDIN (consider leaving a Recommendation): https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwinteringham/?originalSubdomain=uk 👨💻 GITHUB: https://github.com/mwinteringham 📚BOOKS:
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| 22 Mar 2024 | Game & Mobile App Error/Crash Reporting | 00:37:52 | |
This episode goes beyond identifying app testing challenges, offering you a roadmap to prioritize and tackle bugs with precision, especially in critical sectors like finance and gaming. Through vivid real-world scenarios, discover the cascading effects of system updates on your apps and why React Native stands out for hybrid app development. Unpack the advantages of leveraging Backtrace's sophisticated error reporting to swiftly rectify application issues, ensuring your app's resilience. Learn the intricacies of React Native projects, from understanding the vital role of API contracts to preparing for the unforeseen with best practices in error anticipation. Understand how embedding diagnostic tools like Backtrace from the get-go in your app development lifecycle fortifies your application against the unexpected. This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge for developers and QA testers eager to refine their expertise in app stability and enhance the user experience. It's more than a conversation; it's a comprehensive guide packed with actionable insights to elevate your app development journey from concept to launch. CONNECT WITH KONRAD DYSPUT 🐦 X: https://twitter.com/konraddysput?lang=en 💡 LINKEDIN (consider leaving a Recommendation): https://www.linkedin.com/in/konrad-dysput-a355a828a/ 👨💻 GITHUB: https://github.com/konraddysput CONNECT 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.com JOIN 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/ | |||
| 29 Mar 2024 | Playwright, Flakiness mitigation, Currents dashboard, and more | 00:42:57 | |
Uncover the secrets of Currents, the innovative tool revolutionizing the way we approach parallel CI test analysis in the cloud. Learn how Currents not only elevates popular testing frameworks like Cypress and Playwright, but also harmonizes with development workflows, offering critical insights to pinpoint and address flaky tests with precision. Andrew Goldis shares his groundbreaking strategies for aggregating test data, calculating flakiness rates, and mapping out test performance over time to guide strategic improvements. This episode is packed with insights for speeding up accelerating CI pipelines, mastering flakiness rate analysis, optimizing CI parallelization, and enhancing test analytics integration. With a focus on orchestrating test executions, Nikolay and Andrew deliver a narrative that encapsulates the essence of advancing test efficiency and quality. Join us as we explore Currents' potential to streamline debugging processes, fostering an environment of continuous learning and adaptation amidst the rapidly evolving landscape of automation testing standards. CONNECT WITH ANDREW GOLDIS 🐦 X: https://twitter.com/agoldis?lang=en 💡 LINKEDIN (consider leaving a Recommendation): https://www.linkedin.com/in/agoldis/ CONNECT 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.com JOIN 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/ | |||
| 05 Apr 2024 | From UI to Cloud: BELLATRIX Automation Framework | 00:28:17 | |
Are you looking to build high-quality and highly scalable automated tests? Us, too. The creator of the BELLATRIX framework, automation expert Anton Angelov, joins Nikolay on how to get started quickly. In their conversation, they dig into advanced email testing automation strategies, practical insights for integrating with services, and going through Anton’s R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Framework, which is all about advocating for ethics and empathy in tech.
🌎 WEBSITE:https://www.automatetheplanet.com 🐦 X: https://twitter.com/angelovstanton?lang=en 💡 LINKEDIN (consider leaving a Recommendation): https://bg.linkedin.com/in/angelovstanton 🧑🏻💻 GITHUB: https://github.com/angelovstanton CONNECT 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.com JOIN 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/ | |||
| 12 Apr 2024 | Amazon SDET Unveils Career Growth Tips | 00:34:12 | |
Standout SDETs leverage cutting-edge tools to amplify their skills. They’re not intimidated by new technology because they know that when used appropriately, it’s a developer’s best partner. Sidharth (Sid) Shukla joins Nikolay Advolodkin to share how generative AI can make developers more productive. He’ll not only explain how to customize LLM models with your data but also give real-world applications of this practice. Sid also shares his insider tips on landing a job at Amazon and how to be a great asset as an SDET. CONNECT WITH SIDHARTH SHUKLA 🌳LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/sidharthsukla 💻BLOG: https://automationreinvented.blogspot.com/ 📨NEWSLETTER: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6956573036137336832/ RESOURCES FROM SID ✅Generative AI for Software Testing Course: https://topmate.io/sidharth_shukla/411804 ✅Interview Q&A Package: https://topmate.io/sidharth_shukla/605319 ✅Book a 1:1 Call: https://topmate.io/sidharth_shukla ✅Amazon Q: https://aws.amazon.com/q/ ✅Amazon CodeWhisperer: https://aws.amazon.com/codewhisperer/ CONNECT WITH NIKOLAY ADVOLODKIN 🌎 WEBSITE: https://ultimateqa.com 💡 LINKEDIN (consider leaving a Recommendation): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolayadvolodkin/ 🐦 X: https://X.com/Nikolay_A00 👨💻 GITHUB: https://github.com/nadvolod ✨ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@nikolay.advolodkin/ 📸 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nikolay.advolodkin/ 📧 EMAIL: nikolay@saucelabs.com JOIN 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/ | |||
| 19 Apr 2024 | AI: The Raw Truth with Jason Arbon | 00:45:14 | |
Is the future of testing human-free? Tools like Devin are revealing AI’s impressive abilities to write code, and these technologies are growing exponentially. It’s hard to wrap our minds around what this means for the future, but Jason Arbon, CEO of Checkie.AI, shares his insightful – and slightly scary – predictions. In this conversation, Jason covers myths about AI, using new tech for testing, and the future of programming. ❓What did you think of the show? Leave your anonymous feedback https://forms.gle/Df5sDABiNMQn4YSj7 CONNECT WITH JASON ARBON 🌎 WEBSITE: https://www.checkie.ai/ 🐦 X: https://twitter.com/jarbon 💡 LINKEDIN (consider leaving a Recommendation): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonarbon/ ✍️MEDIUM: https://jarbon.medium.com/ CONNECT 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.com JOIN 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/ | |||
| 26 Apr 2024 | Jason Huggins: Creator of Selenium & Sauce Labs: Part 1 | 00:46:55 | |
Testing is a Goldilocks game. You don’t want too many tests, and you don’t want too few. You need to get it just right. Jason Huggins, Creator of Selenium, Co-Founder of Sauce Labs, and Founder & CEO of Tapster Robotics, shares how to find the perfect balance of testing. He reveals the worst automation mistake you can make, gives his best advice, and tells the stories behind Selenium and Sauce Labs. ❓What did you think of the show? Leave your anonymous feedback: https://forms.gle/Df5sDABiNMQn4YSj7 CONNECT WITH JASON HUGGINS 🌎 WEBSITE: https://www.hugs.io/ 👨💻 GITHUB: https://github.com/hugs/ 💡 LINKEDIN (consider leaving a Recommendation): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrhuggins/ RESOURCES FROM JASON ✅ Lessons Learned from Software Testing by Bret Pettichord, James Bach, and Cem Kaner: https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Learned-Software-Testing-Context-Driven/dp/0471081124 ✅ Tapster: https://tapster.io/ CONNECT 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.com JOIN 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/ | |||
| 03 May 2024 | Transforming Mobile QA: Jason Huggins Talks Tapster.io : Part 2 | 00:30:21 | |
Keep watching until a robot plays Angry Birds! It’s insane! Jason Huggins, Creator of Selenium, Co-Founder of Sauce Labs, and Founder & CEO of Tapster Robotics, demos game-changing robots that can swipe, tap, and even insert credit cards in part two of our conversation. Jason shares how teaching a robot to play Angry Birds became a way to provide control over real devices with no limitations. He explains how Tapster’s robots complement Appium, shares the evolution of Tapster Valet, and gives advice for aspiring innovators. In case you missed it, we covered the creation of Selenium and Sauce Labs in Part 1 of the conversation with Jason Huggins here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2211482/14957179-jason-huggins-creator-of-selenium-sauce-labs-part-1.mp3?download=true ❓What did you think of the show? Leave your anonymous feedback: https://forms.gle/Df5sDABiNMQn4YSj7 CONNECT WITH JASON HUGGINS 🌎 WEBSITE: https://www.hugs.io/ 👨💻 GITHUB: https://github.com/hugs/ 💡 LINKEDIN (consider leaving a Recommendation): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrhuggins/ RESOURCES FROM JASON ✅ “Don’t Fear the Robot” – Jason’s Keynote at the 2019 Appium Conference in Bangalore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXXLhhhEWKU ✅ Tapster Valet: https://tapster.io/valet ✅ Tapster 3: https://tapster.io/tapster-robotics-product-page CONNECT 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.com JOIN 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/ | |||
| 10 May 2024 | Ex-Google Architect on SRE & Cloud Solutions | 00:49:53 | |
Oops, we brought down the company internet! What happens when you build a team that's engaged, committed, and watching each other’s back? You develop more usable, stable software. BJ Muse, Principal Technical Architect at Google, shares his passion for fostering cultures where teams take ownership of the products they develop. He discusses choosing a cloud service provider, QA strategies using AI tools, and managing testing noise — all while building, testing, and deploying a React app alongside host Nikolay. ❓What did you think of the show? Leave your anonymous feedback: https://forms.gle/Df5sDABiNMQn4YSj7 CONNECT WITH BJ MUSE 🌎 WEBSITE: https://museumbrella.com/ 🐦 X: https://twitter.com/MuseBj48222 💡 LINKEDIN (consider leaving a Recommendation): https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjmuse/ 📸 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/themuseumbrella RESOURCES FROM BJ ✅Make.com: make.com CONNECT 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.com JOIN 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/ | |||
| 17 May 2024 | Automated Testing Gold for 10 Minutes Straight | 00:09:43 | |
Learn how to AI-proof your job and prepare for the future of test automation!
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| 24 May 2024 | ChatOps & AI: Boosting Human Productivity | 00:24:54 | |
We didn’t expect this from ChatOps! Keep watching until we implement an AI assistant for data filtering in under 60 seconds! This episode is all about productivity. Andrew Zigler, Developer Advocate at Mattermost, shares his top tips for using tech to improve your efficiency. Andrew explains ChatOps – a chat-based collaboration with automated workflows to make work easier and faster – and shares examples of how it’s enhanced his productivity. He also shows how to embed AI into chat platforms to summarize messages, craft responses, and support decision-making. ❓What did you think of the show? Leave your anonymous feedback: https://forms.gle/Df5sDABiNMQn4YSj7 CONNECT WITH ANDREW ZIGLER 🌎 WEBSITE: https://www.andrewzigler.com/ 💡 LINKEDIN (consider leaving a Recommendation): https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewzigler/ 👨💻 GITHUB: https://github.com/azigler ✍️ BLOG: https://mattermost.com/blog/author/andrew-ziglermattermost-com/ RESOURCES FROM ANDREW ✅AWS Skill Builder: https://skillbuilder.aws/ ✅Mattermost Community Server: https://mattermost.com/blog/author/andrew-ziglermattermost-com/ CONNECT 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.com JOIN 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/ | |||
| 07 Jun 2024 | Contract Testing 101 with Marie Drake & Lewis Prescott | 00:56:03 | |
How can contract testing boost your efficiency? Stay tuned to find out! Contract testing is a hidden gem. It combines the strengths of unit tests and integration tests, allows for safe deployment, and promotes better team communication – but not many testers know about this game-changing approach. Marie Drake, Senior Developer Advocate at Grafana Labs, and Lewis Prescott, Test Specialist at IBM, put their great minds and collective experience together to write Contract Testing In Action; a book where readers get to know the ins and outs of contract testing. In this episode, Lewis & Marie explain contract testing and how it could improve testing efficiency by detecting communication problems early in the development cycle. ❓What did you think of the show? Leave your anonymous feedback: https://forms.gle/Df5sDABiNMQn4YSj7 CONNECT WITH LEWIS PRESCOTT 📝 BLOG: https://www.pactman.co.uk/api-contract-testing-blog 💡 LINKEDIN (consider leaving a Recommendation): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-prescott-12409a44/ CONNECT WITH MARIE DRAKE 🌎 WEBSITE: http://testingwithmarie.com 🐦 X: http://twitter.com/mcruzdrake 💡 LINKEDIN (consider leaving a Recommendation): http://linkedin.com/in/mariedesireecruz 👨💻 GITHUB: http://github.com/mdcruz ▶ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TestingwithMarie ▶ PREVIOUS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/WGr_zt54tmA?feature=shared | |||
| 14 Jun 2024 | Master React Development: Cory House | 00:43:42 | |
Is it possible to prioritize quality AND speed? In this episode, we dive into the importance of personal responsibility in software development. Cory House, a seasoned React and JavaScript consultant, shares how to balance speed and quality, manage relationship dynamics within teams, and advocate for quality code. Cory also offers technical advice for web development. He discusses common developer mistakes in React, TypeScript's benefits and trade-offs, automated tools to manage code quality, and strategies for transitioning to modern JavaScript frameworks. ❓What did you think of the show? Leave your anonymous feedback: https://forms.gle/Df5sDABiNMQn4YSj7
CONNECT WITH CORY HOUSE 💡 LINKEDIN (consider leaving a Recommendation): https://www.linkedin.com/in/coryhouse/ ✍️ BLOG: https://www.bitnative.com/ 📚 PLURALSIGHT: https://www.pluralsight.com/authors/cory-house 💼 REACTJS CONSULTING: https://www.reactjsconsulting.com RESOURCES FROM CORY HOUSE ✅ GitHub Copilot: https://github.com/features/copilot ✅ Cursor: https://cursor.sh/ CONNECT 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.com JOIN 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/ | |||
| 21 Jun 2024 | 50 Software Engineering Concepts Explained | 00:08:32 | |
Does software engineering ever feel like trying to tame a mythical beast? One day, everything is smooth sailing, and the next, your code throws an error like a dragon spitting fire. In eight minutes, Nikolay unpacks fifty core software engineering concepts with easy-to-understand metaphors to help you wield your coding skills like a battle-tested knight. ❓What did you think of the show? Leave your anonymous feedback: https://forms.gle/Df5sDABiNMQn4YSj7
CONNECT 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.com JOIN 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/ | |||
| 28 Jun 2024 | Career Advice and freeCodeCamp: Beau Carnes | 00:34:04 | |
Ever wondered how to stand out in the crowded tech job market? In this episode of the Test Automation Experience, Beau Carnes, Teacher and Software Developer from freeCodeCamp, shares his top strategies for becoming an in-demand developer. As we dive into his journey of becoming a successful software developer, Beau shares invaluable advice on overcoming common fears, the importance of persistence, and practical steps to build a standout resume. Learn how creating content, engaging with the community, and leveraging platforms like freeCodeCamp and YouTube can accelerate your career. Whether you're a beginner coder or looking to advance in the tech industry, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you achieve your goals. ❓What did you think of the show? Leave your anonymous feedback: https://forms.gle/Df5sDABiNMQn4YSj7
🐦 X: Beau Carnes (@beaucarnes) / X 💡 LINKEDIN (consider leaving a Recommendation): https://www.linkedin.com/in/beau-carnes/ 💻WEBSITE: https://www.freecodecamp.org/, Beau Carnes - freeCodeCamp.org, Carnes.cc 📹YOUTUBE CHANNELS: freeCodeCamp.org - YouTube, Beau Carnes - YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@RobotFamily/ 🤝CONTRIBUTE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL: beau@freecodecamp.org RESOURCES FROM BEAU CARNES ✅ CONTRIBUTE TO freeCodeCamp: contribute.freecodecamp.org ✅ freeCodeCamp NEWS News - freeCodeCamp.org ✅ freeCodeCamp BLOG Blog - freeCodeCamp.org CONNECT 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.com
🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel now and get access to the latest exclusive shows, before anyone else! https://www.youtube.com/@test-automation-experience 01:26 Persistence is key for developers 02:56 Biggest fear for new coders < | |||
| 12 Jul 2024 | AI Generates And Runs Automation Code: LaVague.ai | 00:31:25 | |
What does automated testing look like when paired with AI? In this episode of Test Automation Experience, host Nikolay Advolodkin is joined by special guests Daniel Huynh and Paul Palmieri of LaVague.AI, a pioneering web automation tool designed to harness the power of AI and computer vision for test automation. LaVague leverages Behavior Driven Development (BDD) spec files to generate robust and reusable Selenium test code automatically. Tune in to learn about LaVague's unique ability to take web page screenshots, analyze HTML nodes, and generate instructions that can adapt to interface changes and various screen ratios. ❓What did you think of the show? Leave your anonymous feedback: https://forms.gle/Df5sDABiNMQn4YSj7
CONNECT WITH DANIEL HUYNH 🐦 X: Daniel Huynh (@dhuynh95) / X 💡 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhuynh95/ CONNECT WITH PAUL PALMIERI 💡 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-palmieri/ CONNECT WITH LAVAGUE.AI ✅ WEBSITE: https://www.lavague.ai/ ✅ GITHUB.COM: https://github.com/lavague-ai CONNECT 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.com JOIN 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 02:23 LaVague Coding Challenge 07:46 Rapid Fire Questions 13:05 LaVague AI Origins 18:39 Starting Point for Developers 22:32 Evolution of LaVague 29:49 AI With The Human Touch 34:43 Where To Find LaVague | |||
| 02 Aug 2024 | Testing Fundamentals, Mocking, Vitest, and More | 00:34:08 | |
Ever wondered how to master mocking in JavaScript and elevate your automated testing skills? In this episode of Test Automation Experience, Nikolay sits down with Artem Zakharchenko, a renowned expert with over 3 million downloads of his Mock Service Worker. Artem unveils the secrets behind his success and takes us through his journey at Epic Web Dev, sharing insights from his comprehensive workshops on testing fundamentals and advanced mocking techniques. CONNECT WITH ARTEM ZAKHARCHENKO: ✅Artem’s GitHub: https://github.com/kettanaito ✅Artem’s Personal Website: https://kettanaito.com/ ✅Artem’s X: https://twitter.com/kettanaito ✅Artem’s EpicWeb Contributors Page: https://www.epicweb.dev/contributors/artem-zakharchenko CONNECT 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.com JOIN 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/
04:23 Test a React Component in 60 seconds 5:44 One big mistake developers make that effect their carrer 09:33 Unit test mocking 11:17 Artem's Testing Fundamentals workshop 16:14 Implementation of beforeAll and afterAll functions 17:57 Abstracting repetitive test setups 20:02 Vite's benefits and features 22:56 Use of Vite Test in conjunction with Vite 25:20 Explicit and straightforward test assertions 27:26 Mocking the date and time in tests 29:17 Setting up controlled date values in tests 31:05 Mocking nextTick function 34:23 Context-dependent nature of mocking &l | |||
| 09 Aug 2024 | How To Prevent the Next CrowdStrike Catastrophe | 01:09:37 | |
What happened with CrowdStrike and how can we make sure that we avoid another catastrophe? Nikolay sits down with BJ Muse of Muse Umbrella to understand more. With extensive expertise in cyber liability engineering, BJ is the perfect guest to discuss the infamous CrowdStrike incident that caused the global outage that affected over 8 million Windows machines. Tune in to see how Nikolay and BJ break down what happened and complete an automated testing diagram that could have saved billions of dollars. 💥LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CROWDSTRIKE CATASTROPHE Overview with CRN: https://www.crn.com/news/security/2024/crowdstrike-outage-costs-44-million-per-fortune-500-company ECCouncil - What Happened? https://www.eccouncil.org/cybersecurity-exchange/incident-handling/crowdstrike-incident/ Forbes - CrowdStrike Reveals The Bug That Caused Catastrophe: CONNECT WITH BJ MUSE: 💡LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjmuse/ 🌎Muse Umbrella https://museumbrella.com/ 📹 “Ex-Google Architect on SRE & Cloud Solutions” https://youtu.be/tmc_nzjjb-U CONNECT 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.com JOIN 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/ 👇👇 RESOURCES to Help You with Automation👇👇 📚 Books ✅ The Complete Software Tester: Con | |||
| 23 Aug 2024 | About Nikolay Advolodkin: Host of Test Automation Experience | 00:48:19 | |
Remember to always believe in yourself, never give up, and to conquer every challenge that comes your way. That’s the mantra Nikolay has for himself. In this special episode, we're flipping the script. Jason Baum, host of neighboring podcast, Test Case Scenario, takes over as the host to interview Nikolay about his life and career. You’ll learn the motivations that have fueled his journey from a young immigrant in the U.S. to a leading voice in the world of test automation. From the industry expertise and insights, and reflecting about life’s wins and losses, there’s something for everyone. CONNECT WITH JASON BAUM 🌎 WEBSITE: https://saucelabs.com/resources/authors/jason-baum 🐦 X: https://x.com/jasonebaum1 💡 LINKEDIN (consider leaving a Recommendation): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonebaum/ 📧Test Case Scenario: https://www.youtube.com/@SauceLabs_Official CONNECT 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.com JOIN 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/ | |||
| 30 Aug 2024 | Cassidy Williams: Career, Productivity, Community, and more | 00:46:36 | |
How do you build lightning-fast websites with Astro and React? In this episode, Nikolay teams up with Cassidy Williams, a developer advocate and educator with a flair for making complex concepts fun and accessible. Watch as Cassidy attempts to build an Astro website in 60 seconds, integrates React for interactivity, and shares tips on optimizing performance. Along the way, she shares her favorite productivity tools, discusses the power of community, and offers invaluable career advice for developers. ❓What did you think of the show? Leave your anonymous feedback: https://forms.gle/Df5sDABiNMQn4YSj7
CONNECT WITH CASSIDY WILLIAMS 🐦 X: https://twitter.com/cassidoo 💡 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidywilliamspm/ ✅ WEBSITE: https://cassidoo.co/ 👨💻 GITHUB: https://github.com/cassidoo 🔎 BLOG: https://cassidoo.co/blog/ 🔎 GETTING PAID IS WEIRD:https://cassidoo.co/post/getting-paid-is-weird/ 🤝 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cassidoo ♀️ELPHA: https://elpha.com/ CONNECT 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.com JOIN 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/ (01:14) Build an Astro website in 60 seconds (03:27) What is Astro all about? (05:56) Adding React to an Astro website (09:22) Client-Only and Client-Visible Components (10:12 ) Biggest fear as a developer (12:11) Top three career tips for Developers (17:03) Finding and building a supportive community (20:04) Making money in Tech is weird (27:53) Cassidy’s Purpose and content (32:00) The human touch in content creation (34:47) Discord and community engagement (40:29) Productivity tools and practices (45:16) Advice for aspiring developers (46:48) Cassidy's word game: Jumbli (47:42) What's next for Cassidy | |||
| 06 Sep 2024 | API Security Quick Start: Bas Dijkstra | 00:33:51 | |
Do security tests and APIs leave you confused? Expert Bas Dijkstra makes API testing look easy and shares the essentials every dev ops professional needs to know. You’ll learn how to spot and fix common API vulnerabilities, including sneaky JavaScript injections to the all-too-common broken object-level authorization. With hands-on demos and practical advice, you'll discover how to fortify your APIs against real-world threats. But that's not all—Bas also gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming contract testing course, perfect for anyone looking to master integration testing and ensure seamless API communication. https://forms.gle/Df5sDABiNMQn4YSj7
💡 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/basdijkstra/ ✅ WEBSITE: https://www.ontestautomation.com/ ✅ ON TEST AUTOMATION TRAINING: https://www.ontestautomation.com/training/ ✅ CONTRACT TESTING COURSE: https://www.ontestautomation.com/training/contract-testing/ 👨💻 GITHUB: https://github.com/basdijkstra 📧EMAIL: bas@ontestautomation.com CONNECT WITH NIKOLAY ADVOLODKIN 💡 LINKEDIN (consider leaving a Recommendation): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolayadvolodkin/ ✨ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@nikolay.advolodkin/ 📸 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nikolay.advolodkin/ 🌎 WEBSITE: https://ultimateqa.com 🐦 X: https://X.com/Nikolay_A00 👨💻 GITHUB: https://github.com/nadvolod 📧 EMAIL: nikolay@saucelabs.com
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(02:24 ) 60-Second API Security Testing Challenge (03:06) JavaScript injection and input sanitization (04:56) The role of AI in API Testing (05:51) Impactful API Security Bug (07:56) Starting API Security Testing (09:26) Ideal API Response to invalid input (11:58) OWASP API Security Top Ten (13:33) Broken object-level authorization (14:58) Unauthorized access testing (21:41) Rate Limiting (23:26) API Security University (25:31) Exploratory testing techniques (29:07) On Test Automation Courses | |||
| 20 Sep 2024 | I Lost $75k In A Crypto Scam: Lesson Learned | 00:21:35 | |
Nikolay lost over $75,000 in cryptocurrency after falling victim to one of the most sophisticated scamming operations he’s ever seen. In this episode, Nikolay breaks down what happened and why he didn’t catch on until it was too late— even as a seasoned software engineer. You’ll learn exactly how the scammers bypassed his two-factor authentication and tricked him into using fake URLs. But more importantly, find out how YOU can avoid falling for the same traps and secure your accounts. 754 200 1620 754 282 1617 ETH Transaction: NXT5dgiR47kY0H2TQE4SAmjyy Wallet: 0x2AC9537e0Ef43dADCeeD10007f6eBa905Ee9F832 TxId: 0x9a8071a44420d8a6a17d3f89f46e89a6d229547aa89832c7f2953bf630e74e9d BTC: NXT4t2RRnCa7KxqaJ89rqysk2 Wallet: bc1qv26n5c2nk3dklrlx570540ug9fhgaalyp7fnn4 TxID:6f906d250f98c4c3328676d895c16bc9b16b2daa33453a1f422e7ea640e2179b MALICIOUS URLS (DO NOT VISIT)
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| 04 Oct 2024 | Debunking Seven Big Automated Testing Myths | 00:22:49 | |
These automated testing beliefs might be sabotaging your tests! In this episode, Nikolay debunks the seven biggest myths about automated testing. From the misconception that “more tests mean better quality” to the fallacy of “automation replacing manual testing,” Nikolay shares hands-on experiences and examples from his 16 years of experience. You’ll learn how to optimize your automated tests, avoid costly mistakes, and streamline your testing processes for better efficiency and reliability. Whether you’re a coding hobbyist or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with insights for developers and companies alike to save time, money, and headaches – all while delivering smoother code. (00:18) Myth #1: More Tests Mean Better Quality (01:02) 100,000 Automated Browser Tests and 40% Failure Rate (02:18) Single Test Strategy for CI Pipeline (03:53) Myth #2: Automation Replaces Manual Testing (05:14) Manual and Exploratory Testing (06:06) Myth #3: Automation is Too Expensive and Time-Consuming (07:55) Starting with a Single Test in CI (09:30) Myth #4: Anyone Can Write Automated Tests (11:40) Importance of Skilled Automation Engineers (12:46) Myth #5: Automation Tools Solve All Problems (14:30) Choosing the Right Tools for Salesforce Testing (16:45) Myth #6: All Tests Should Be Automated (18:44) Prioritizing Flows for Automation (19:26) Myth #7: You Can Set It and Forget It (21:07) Maintaining Automation Systems CONNECT 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.com JOIN 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/ | |||
| 11 Oct 2024 | My 16 Years of Automation Mistakes In 21 Minutes | 00:21:41 | |
You don’t want to make these mistakes in software development! In this episode, Nikolay shares the six most significant lessons from his 16-year career. From wasting time on over-engineering to relying too much on UI tests, he breaks down real examples that slow down processes and cost companies money. 🌎 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.com 🎥 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/ | |||
| 25 Oct 2024 | 16 Years of Brutally Honest Automation Advice in 30 Mins | 00:28:40 | |
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.
🌎 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.com 🎥 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/ (00:20) 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 | |||