With advancements in AI, we are now at the cusp of the next revolution in Software. Anand Bagmar explores how we can Reimagine our Test Automation with AI at each stage of the test automation life cycle, including a live demo showcasing the power of AI in test automation using Applitools.

Anand demonstrates how visual AI can be used to validate UI elements and detect differences in web applications across different browsers and devices. He also highlights the benefits of self-healing capabilities and the integration of AI algorithms in test automation. Anand emphasizes the importance of evolving test strategies and leveraging AI tools to optimize automation efforts and encourages testers to have an open mind and adapt to new technologies to maximize the value of their automation efforts.

Topics covered:

• Challenges of test automation in Agile teams
• Importance of AI-powered automation in overcoming these challenges
• Integration of Applitools’ visual AI in test automation
• Benefits of using visual AI for validation and analysis in test automation
• Future of test automation, including the upcoming autonomous testing feature from Applitools.

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The animated 60s sitcom, The Jetsons, predicted some of the inventions we see today like robots, holograms, 3D printed objects, smart devices, and drones. However, we are quite a ways off from the complete promises of the automated eutopia.

In this keynote, Angie Jones explores the importance of embracing AI and automation in testing. She highlights the need for testers to adapt their skills and explore new areas of testing, such as conversational AI, virtual and augmented reality, and the Internet of Things. Jones also emphasizes the role of human judgment and expertise in evaluating AI-driven systems and addresses the challenges and opportunities that come with extensive use of AI in testing.

Topics covered:

• History of test automation and evolution of test automation tools
• Embracing AI in testing
• Role of human testers in AI-driven testing and upskilling in AI technologies
• Challenges in the extensive use of AI
• Evaluating bots and AI solutions in testing

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In this thought-provoking session, Tariq King challenged us to think about leveraging AI beyond software testing to automate Quality—not just for our roles today, but also for the next generation. He discusses the role of AI in automating quality, the need for checks and balances when adopting AI, and the importance of validating AI-generated content. Tariq also mentions the challenges of testing AI and the potential for using AI in device-based apps, such as healthcare and embedded systems. He concludes by encouraging experimentation and the automation of quality through AI.

Topics covered:

• Evolution of testing and the need for automation
• Challenges and opportunities of using AI in testing
• Future of testing and the role of AI in automating quality
• Importance of checks and balances when adopting AI in testing
• Benefits of using AI-powered tools like Applitools Eyes for testing
• Importance of trustworthiness, ethics, and governance in AI automation.

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Simon Stewart, the creator of WebDriver and former lead of the Selenium Project, explores the changes the Selenium Project made opening the door to faster feedback and quicker (and more reliable!) CI runs. Simon shared how the Selenium Project used Bazel to optimize their CI pipeline, reducing build times from five hours to under an hour. It hasn’t been easy, so you’ll also hear about the challenges encountered, the pitfalls (um) fallen through, the tradeoffs made, and discuss the future ahead.

Topics covered:

• Overview of continuous integration (CI) and its purpose
• Explanation of the CI pipeline and its stages
• Introduction to Bazel, a polyglot graph-based build tool
• Overview of the new CI pipeline for the Selenium project using Bazel and distributed builds
• Results and improvements achieved with the new CI pipeline

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Everyone’s favorite Friendly Tester addresses your biggest fears with regards to AI and automation in the testing space. He asks the audience about their fears and receives responses such as developers taking over jobs, missing bugs, and uncertainty about AI’s capabilities. Richard emphasizes the importance of skilled testers in analyzing and interpreting AI-generated results, as well as the need for trust in AI tools and the potential for standardized reviews or community scores. The session concludes with a discussion on checks and balances for AI systems and the ethical considerations surrounding data security and sharing.

Topics covered:

• Potential impact of AI on job roles in testing
• Importance of critical thinking and problem-solving skills in testing
• Need for trust and understanding in AI tools
• Role of data, security, and ethics in AI testing

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We often speak about “technical debt” but instead, should we consider a new concept coined “technical capital”? In this session, Denali Lumma uses an analysis of open-source projects to consider “technical debt and capital” and explores if there is a correlation between the two. She covers concepts such as mean, median, standard deviation, and Gaussian distribution in relation to forecasting. Denali then provides examples of open-source projects, including machine learning frameworks, databases, browsers, and code editors, to demonstrate how cycle time variance can be used to measure the value and health of a code base. She concludes with ideas for how to borrow techniques from the financial world to inform technology decisions.

Topics covered:

• Technical debt and technical capital
• Forecasting future value
• Making data-driven decisions as a technology operator

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In this engaging session, Anna Patterson explores practical techniques and provides hands-on examples of harnessing the combined power of Cypress and ChatGPT to create robust API tests for your applications. Anna explained that while Cypress is primarily known as an end-to-end testing framework for web applications, it can also be used for API testing. She demonstrated how to use ChatGPT to generate API tests based on Swagger documentation, showed examples of creating tests for different API endpoints, and She discussed the importance of combining API tests with visual tests using tools like Applitools to ensure comprehensive testing coverage.

Topics covered:

• Benefits of using Cypress for API testing
• Introduction to generative AI and its incorporation into software development
• Hands-on examples of using GPT to generate API tests
• Importance of API requirements and documentation
• Combining API testing with visual testing using Applitools
• Addressing security concerns when using GPT

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They said that automation was coming for tester’s jobs. But is that what really happened? Nothing is ever so simple or straightforward. So how are you to know what to take at face value or dismiss as hype in today’s context with AI as it relates to testing?

In this session, Joe Colantonio hosts Janna Loeffler, Dave Piacente, and Stephen Williams, as they share their take on various topics related to AI in testing, including the current state of AI adoption, the trustworthiness of AI, the impact of AI on testing roles, and the potential benefits and challenges of using AI in testing. The panelists emphasized the importance of understanding the use cases and limitations of AI, as well as the need for collaboration between developers and testers in leveraging AI effectively. They also highlight the significance of data quality and the need for testers to upskill and stay informed about AI technologies.

Topics covered:

• Importance of understanding AI and its applications in testing
• Trusting AI in test results and the need for human involvement
• Impact of AI on testing roles and titles
• Balancing signal and noise in AI applications
• Collaboration between developers and testers in AI testing
• Learning path for upskilling in AI and testing

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Listen in on this action-packed session as Dmitry Vinnik discusses the transition from manual testing to automation testing using AI. He emphasizes the importance of manual testing and the need to empower manual testers to be more productive and effective. He introduces Preflight by Applitools, a no-code AI-powered testing tool that allows manual testers to create automated tests without writing code and demonstrates how to use Preflight to create tests and workflows, and highlights its features such as email and PDF verification. Vinnik encourages the audience to evaluate their current testing setup and consider incorporating tools like Preflight to enhance their testing processes.

Topics covered:

• Revolutionizing testing with AI-driven automation
• Importance of manual testing in software development
• No-code solutions and AI in testing
• Visual testing with Preflight and Applitools
• The role of AI in software development and testing
• Transitioning from manual testing to automation testing
• Challenges in transitioning to automation testing
• Evaluating current testing setup and opportunities for improvement

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Developers and testers can learn a lot from each other. In well-functioning teams, both aim for the same goal: high quality software. They both work slightly differently to achieve this goal and come up with many ingenious solutions that they could share. In this keynote, Filip shows how development and testing can learn top-notch practices from each other. He explores how to take your code to the next level as a tester applying knowledge from developers and how developers can apply a testing mindset to write better code. You’ll learn how development and testing are two sides of the same coin!

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Web UI tests have a notorious reputation for being flaky. Sometimes, they don’t wait appropriately for elements to be ready. Other times, developers change pages in the app without updating test locators. With Applitools Execution Cloud and Visual AI, we can make our tests more resilient to these types of errors. Let’s see how to do it!

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As developers, we often get to combine the thing we do for work with a thing we do for fun. This is what all those embroidered pillows and motivational posters told us is the best possible outcome, and we should celebrate that! But doing a job that’s also a thing we do for play isn’t free of risks. If we treat our jobs as a hobby, we risk doing things because they’re fun for us and not because they’re good for our company or team. It’s great to be excited about tech and to want to play with exciting tech in our free time — but the tech we choose at work should be boring.

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