About the Speaker

Anaïs is a QA engineer and test automation enthusiast. In 10 years, she gained a lot of perspective at a variety of organisations and (test automation) tooling, both frontend and backend. She applies a context-driven approach and joins forces with developers to foster a culture of quality ownership. In 2022 she joined the mission of Choco in Berlin to reduce food waste globally, extending sustainability practices beyond test automation to positively impact the supply chain.

Sessions

La Cucaracha - Revolutionising bug management with AI and automation

Say goodbye to bug assignment and management headaches! Witness the rise of La Cucaracha, an AI-driven solution born from a hackathon. See how it intelligently assigns bugs to teams, saving time and improving efficiency. Gain insights on a successful hackathon and the inner workings of La Cucaracha. Discover how AI technologies not only drive solutions but also support development, like GitHub Copilot. We will also explore the integration with Slack, JIRA and Amplitude, which further streamlines the bug management process. Experience the revolution in bug management, leading to boosted productivity and happier teams.

Date

21 May, 11:00 - 11:40 (GMT +3)

About the Speaker

Andres Sacco is a Technical Leader at TravelX and he has experience with many different languages, like Java, PHP, and NodeJs. In his previous job, Andres helped find alternative ways to optimize data transfer between microservices, which reduced the infrastructure cost by 55%. Before introducing these optimizations, he investigated different testing methods for better coverage than the unit tests of the microservices. He also dictated internal courses about new technologies and he has written articles on Medium. Andres is a co-author of the book Beginning Scala 3, from Apress.

Sessions

AI helps me! I have a lot of tests to analyze

Most developers create tests to check whether the applications work fine or not. Still, if something happens with the tests, they need to verify which are the reasons and categorize them, which implies too much time. What happens if there is a mechanism that can infer and categorize the problems for us?

During this talk, you will see the problems that could appear when you have errors or issues with your different types of tests and how the existing tools that most developers use must provide an automatic way to categorize or predict if other ones could be connected. You will learn how to ReportPortal collect and parse the information of the execution of the tests using machine learning can infer if different types of errors have certain similarities and show you that information with the idea of validating it. Also, you will see the relevance of having information on the previous executions and metrics about the evolution of our tests.

Date

21 May, 15:35 - 16:15 (GMT +3)

About the Speaker

QA Engineer with a sharp eye for detail, specializing in Python test automation. I excel as a team player, consistently fostering collaboration and achieving remarkable results through effective teamwork. Alongside my expertise in Python, I have a deep passion for yoga, mountains, and coffee.

Sessions

Selenium Speed Boost: Professional Testing Tips

Uncover the art of turbocharging your testing using the Selenium framework. Embrace the significance of speed in today's rapid development landscape and leave with practical insights to optimize your testing process. From intelligent test design to expedited execution and efficient environments, you'll acquire actionable knowledge to elevate your software testing. While these tips are universally applicable across programming languages, my examples and use cases will predominantly feature Python.

Date

22 May, 17:15 - 17:55 (GMT +3)

About the Speaker

IT professional with 15+ years of experience as Information Technologies Consultant, Software Engineer, Software Developer and Software Tester for many different organisations. Highly experienced in Software Development Life-Cycle, Software Project Management, Business Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Usability, User Experience (UX), Quality Assurance and Software Testing. Published a number of papers and books within the Software Testing profession and contribute to the field by regularly attending conferences as a speaker, panelist, lecturer, moderator and contributor. Currently, he is the managing partner of TesterYou, where he holds the responsibilities of delivering test consultancy, outsourced test management, and software testing training (including accredited ISTQB trainings).

Sessions

Entangled in Code: Quantum Physics and the Parallel Universes of Software Testing This keynote explores the fascinating intersection of quantum physics concepts with the day-to-day realities of software testing, all while keeping the mood light and engaging. The talk could humorously compare bug tracking and test scenarios to quantum superposition, where software exists in multiple potential states of functionality until tested. It might also delve into the idea of quantum entanglement, suggesting that bugs in one part of the system seem mysteriously linked to behaviors in another, much like entangled particles affecting each other instantaneously over distance. Additionally, the session could explore the concept of quantum tunneling as a metaphor for how bugs sometimes bypass layers of testing to appear in production. Through these parallels, the keynote aims to entertain while shedding light on the complex, unpredictable, and often bizarre world of software testing, using quantum physics as a novel lens.

Date

21 May, 09:30 - 10:10 (GMT +3)

About the Speaker

After being a game/application developer and trainer for 15 years, Benjamin decided in 2017 to make test automation his main career. Currently, he works as a Test Automation Engineer in trivago's backend QA team. His focus lies on the development and maintenance of trivago’s in-house test frameworks and related build pipelines. Additionally, he provides help with all test automation matters. Benjamin is a book author and maintainer of various open-source projects for test automation and reporting. Also, he is a conference speaker and writes about testing topics on his blog https://www.softwaretester.blog/.

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Smoke Tests and Mirrors - The Magic in Test Automation

Having been a magician for 35 years, I started noticing that some magic principles and theories also apply to software testing. In this session, I will try to connect those two seemingly unrelated subjects. This will show that everything you learn has an impact on how you behave and what you do professionally.
This is based on a series of blog posts that I wrote about this subject with more to come in the future: https://www.softwaretester.blog/tag:magic,automation
Key takeaways:
• See how experiences in a completely unrelated field can be highly beneficial for your professional life
• Think about aspects of software testing from a different angle
• Get to know a little more about the magic world and have some fun with it

Date

22 May, 17:15 - 17:55 (GMT +3)

About the Speaker

Gáspár Nagy is the creator of SpecFlow, regular conference speaker, blogger (http://gasparnagy.com), editor of the BDD Addict monthly newsletter (http://bddaddict.com), and co-author of the books "Discovery: Explore behaviour using examples" and "Formulation: Document examples with Given/When/Then" (http://bddbooks.com).
Gáspár is an independent coach, trainer and test automation expert focusing on helping teams implementing BDD and SpecFlow. He has more than 20 years of experience in enterprise software development as he worked as an architect and agile developer coach.

Sessions

Tree in the Forest: Managing Details in BDD Scenarios

Scenarios are the central artifact of the Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) process. Although many teams use scenarios and tools like Cucumber or SpecFlow to automate them, in many cases their scenarios contain a lot of details, particularly test data, and therefore they become too complicated to support collaboration with the business. The "essential" principle of scenario writing (scenario formulation) states that only those details should be included in the scenario that are relevant for the outcome. This talk provides help for those who struggle implementing this principle or would be interested to learn how you can create brief and maintainable scenarios.

Date

22 May, 10:45 - 11:25 (GMT +3)

About the Speaker

Geosley is a Product Evangelist and Community Builder at ACCELQ. He is on a mission to unite the testing community and keeps himself busy leading the Q community - A Global Community of Test Automation Enthusiasts. Being passionate about continuous learning, Geosley loves to innovate the method of working, resulting in higher Efficiency. He has around 15 years of experience in the Software Testing Industry. Has previously worked in companies like JP Morgan Chase, BNP Paribas, Cornerstone OnDemand, and Infosys.

Sessions

Testing with a Twist: The ChatGPT Advantage

In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technology, one tool has captured the spotlight: ChatGPT. With its remarkable ability to provide prompt and insightful answers, ChatGPT has taken the world by storm, amassing over a million users within a mere week of its launch.

In the realm of business, AI-driven solutions have revolutionized workflows and elevated customer experiences. Yet, the field of software testing must not lag behind in this technological revolution. Enter ChatGPT—the game-changer that can significantly empower testers and expedite their efforts, although it doesn't aim to replace human testing teams entirely.

Join me as I delve into an exciting exploration of the myriad possibilities offered by ChatGPT. Together, we will uncover ingenious ways to leverage this technology, enhancing the capabilities of testers and propelling them toward new heights. Moreover, we will shed light on the crucial need to embrace this tool as an asset rather than a threat, emphasizing the significance of education and understanding.

Embark on this journey with me, and let's envision a brighter and more prosperous future for the software testing community. By harnessing the power of ChatGPT, we can empower testers to focus on the most valuable aspects of their roles, fostering innovation and excellence at every step.

Key Takeaways

1. Managing Expectations: It is crucial to set realistic expectations regarding ChatGPT's capabilities and limitations in testing to avoid falling into the trap of unrealistic expectations or overestimating its abilities. 2. Unleashing Full Potential: Discover innovative ways to effectively integrate ChatGPT into your testing process, unlocking its full potential and leveraging its capabilities to enhance efficiency and accuracy. 3. Recognizing Limitations: While ChatGPT offers tremendous value, it is important to understand its limitations. Human expertise remains indispensable in certain areas of the testing process, and recognizing when and where human involvement is necessary is crucial for successful testing outcomes.

Date

21 May, 16:20 - 17:00 (GMT +3)

About the Speaker

Jeroen is a passionate test professional with about 19 years of experience in testing, test management and executing, coordinating, coaching and advising roles. He gave training and workshops internally in the company as well externally. Driven by his passion he always search for those things which makes our occupation valuable and interesting. Besides presenting several times on the Dutch TestNet conferences and SeeTest 2017. Also he made his contributions to a anniversary book of TestNet “Set your course: Future and trends in testing” (translated from Dutch) and the book “How to reduce cost of software testing”.

Sessions

Shift left, think right!

AI is increasingly seen as the panacea for further software development. "Success" stories are often told about the use of AI, for example chatgpt. It can help the developers but also testers. There are also critical voices as to whether the results of these applications are usable? Or will replace testers? Whether testers can rely on this. If you then assume that we developers and testers are technically skilled. Also understand somewhat what and how this technology works, or perhaps in detail. We cannot stop the application of this technology. Shift left! We can, however, be critical.

Is the quality reliable? On the other hand, you also have the business that will use these technologies. They rely on the engineers, the data analysts, the testers. We as testers can help them understand how to apply it. We can give them insight into the possible cognitive biases that may affect them. We can help convert this into information they need to accept the applications. We help them with this. Think right!

Date

22 May, 10:00 - 10:40 (GMT +3)

About the Speaker

Sessions

Drawing Parallels Between Software Testing and Gym Workout Planning

Background Not so long ago, I was having a health crisis. My doctors said that I need to do something to keep my health in check. Otherwise, I will need to get my affairs in order. I was overweight and very unfit. So, like everyone else, I started to look for ways to change my life for the better, which includes working out at the gym. Back then, my approach to this problem was to agree to any workouts imaginable. The only goal I had was to sweat and move as much as possible, and I should be able to turn my life around. In reality, it took a toll on my body as I was frequently injured, and I plateaued very quickly. Yes, I was losing weight, but I do not feel any healthier.

Parallels

This story draws parallels with what I encountered a year ago when I was tasked to test my team's new app. The team never had a dedicated test engineer before as the app was still brand new. Thus, their original approach was just like me seeking out to better my health: test everything as much as possible, and we should not see failures. This approach was slow and could not guarantee there were no regressions as we expanded the app. Also, I was the bottleneck for every release, as I could not keep up with the rapid changes from sprint to sprint. It was full manual testing and no tools were used.

Inspiration

After a chaotic release, I decided to draw on my experience on my fitness journey on making my team more purposeful in terms of software testing. Anyone who has signed up with a Personal Trainer knows that it is most effective when one follows a Workout Plan. The plan itself lists the exercises to do following a schedule, which muscles and muscle groups are covered and which exercise machines and equipment to use. This is exactly the same with software testing. For each release, a Test Plan which includes the test cases and the techniques used, what features and requirements are covered, and what tools to use for execution. Like the Workout Plan, the Test Plan also outlined a simple schedule of what test cases must be executed first, and what followed after that.

The Results

While I lost 10kg, and I feel much healthier and energized with a Workout Plan, in parallel, we gained a lot of insights into how well our app performed with a Test Plan. We can see what our test coverage is and verify if the test techniques used are indeed effective. We were able to better gauge how long we need to buffer for a test cycle before a release. Finally, with automated smoke testing, we are able to catch regressions each time a new build is requested. This is the equivalent of being mindful of what you eat in terms of being healthy. Our Test Plan is kept up-to-date with the latest Test Techniques and Approaches from the insights collected for each execution. This is the same where my Workout Plan gets refreshed each time I do a body check-up, like a weigh-in.

Date

21 May, 13:00 - 13:40 (GMT +3)

About the Speaker

QA Engineer and Enthusiast. Olga uses Python, Playwright and Cypress for her work. She loves to learn and share her knowledge. Last years Olga dedicated herself to AI and learning modern approaches for improving product quality. She believes that AI will never replace human, but could help to improve the quality of testing and reduce efforts for manual one.

Sessions

AI in API Testing: How to Test Faster With ChatGPT

All of us heard about AI. Perhaps someone uses it in their work. Let's understand this variety of AI tools and learn how to use AI to generate scripts, write tests, and create test data. Speed up your work with ChatGPT and elevate it to the next level.

Date

22 May, 11:30 - 12:10 (GMT +3)

About the Speaker

As off September ’23 René has been active in the field of Software Testing for a quarter of a century, without ever experiencing a dull moment, in which he has been able to carry out projects and assignments that vary from politically sensitive in the role of Test Manager to the creation of Test scripts using tools such as Oracle ATS Selenium and Katalon. Oh yes and some coaching, teaching and unit management. Since 2021 René is known as the Testimist, the Test Positivo who continues to add fun to the beautiful profession of Testing. And talking about (Automation in) Testing has brought René to many international test conferences and to Test guilds or Centre of Excellences at various large Dutch and worldwide companies.

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The Prime Directive of Automation in Testing is a (ka)HOOT

Automation in Testing (AiT) should not be taken lightly, otherwise it becomes a successful formula for failure. That is why its beginning, the Prime Directive, is extremely important. In this presentation René explains circumstances that make this failure possible and focusses on that first step that should be or should have been taken. To support this Prime Directive there are many questions that teams who wish to engage (!) in Automation in Testing need to answer and we will discuss some of those questions with in absolute kahoot! style. So get your kahoot! skills in order and join this session by René, the Testimist.

Date

21 May, 10:15 - 10:55 (GMT +3)