Isn't Test Automation a Silver Bullet? The most common pitfalls

Abstract

In today’s Agile development environment, the role of test automation has become indispensable for ensuring continuous delivery and integration. This talk by Mesut Erkal, a seasoned software quality assurance engineer, dives deep into the critical aspects of test automation. It begins with an overview of the importance of automation in a world where new features and updates are deployed almost daily. Mesut discusses the frequent challenges faced, such as maintaining test reliability, dealing with frequent updates, ensuring robust testability, and integrating AI and hardware components. He also shares insights on how to overcome these hurdles through collaborative efforts with development teams, setting up effective test environments, and striking a balance between automated and manual testing. Attendees will walk away with practical solutions to improve their test automation frameworks and ensure a higher quality product delivery. Join us to learn how to tackle the complexities of test automation and deliver the best product to your customers.