Agile Testing & Test Automation Day – Online

Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) are pivotal in Agile testing, but choosing between them can be daunting. This session dives into the strengths of CI for stabilising code quality and the agility of CD for rapid deployment, helping you navigate the best fit for your Agile projects. Join us to uncover insights that balance stability and speed in software development.

Microservices testing strategies are critical to ensure the reliability and performance of applications built on microservices architecture. A comprehensive approach includes unit testing, integration testing, contract testing, and end-to-end testing. Unit testing focuses on individual components, ensuring they function as expected. Integration testing validates the interaction between different services. Contract testing, facilitated by tools like Pact, ensures that services adhere to the agreed-upon API contracts. End-to-end testing verifies the complete workflow of the application. Open source tools such as JUnit, TestNG for unit testing, WireMock for mocking APIs, and Selenium for end-to-end testing play a crucial role in these strategies. Additionally, tools like Kubernetes for container orchestration and Istio for service mesh can help in creating realistic test environments, making the testing process more robust and reliable

In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, agile methodologies and continuous delivery have transformed the role of testing. This presentation explores the concept of lean experimentation in testing, focusing on the critical distinction between leading and lagging indicators. We will examine how shifting focus from traditional lagging metrics to proactive leading indicators can significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes. Through real-world examples and practical insights, attendees will learn how to implement and measure the impact of leading indicators in their testing strategies. This approach not only aligns with agile principles but also provides earlier, more actionable insights that can drive continuous improvement in software quality and delivery speed.