Episode 226: (REPLAY) The Croissants are Selenium w/ Jason Huggins

Episode 226: (REPLAY) The Croissants are Selenium w/ Jason Huggins

In this replay of episode 103, we are joined by Jason Huggins, the creator of Selenium, to discuss the true intent of the tool and why the industry has developed what Alan calls a 'tragic sickness' and an 'unhealthy infatuation' with UI automation. Driven by his belief that hand-crafted UI tests are an inefficient 'money pit' and a 'maintenance nightmare,' Alan challenges the traditional reliance on Selenium and advocates for developers owning automation to ensure better code design. Together with Huggins, we explore the history of the 'mercury monster' and the 'Steel Cage Match' while looking toward a future where robotics, AI-assisted record-and-playback, and data-driven experimentation replace brittle, legacy scripts

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Episode 189: Brent being Brent

Episode 189: Brent being Brent

We're back and recording on a new platform - except when we aren't. In this episode, we talk about...not AI...and instead talk about the Peter Principle and Brent finally reading the Phoenix Project.

5 Nov 202338min

Episode 188: AI Testing with Jason Arbon

Episode 188: AI Testing with Jason Arbon

We talk with Jason Arbon about - you guessed, AI. Unfortunately, this recording only contains two thirds of our discussion, since zencastr decided to do its own thing.

23 Okt 202332min

Episode 187: All we talk about is AI

Episode 187: All we talk about is AI

Yeah - we talk about AI, and (eventually) wonder if AI can be a good CEO.

2 Okt 202338min

Episode 186: IC or Manager - That is the Question

Episode 186: IC or Manager - That is the Question

In this episode, Brent and Alan answer a mailbag question, and talk about how and when they have changed between manager and IC (individual contributor - aka non-manager) roles.

4 Sep 202335min

Episode 185: The ROI of Test Automation

Episode 185: The ROI of Test Automation

So...Perze asked a question that he said was probably a thought experiment, but we tried to answer, but Perze was right and it ended up being a thought experiment after all - but the answer is in ther...

7 Aug 202339min

Episode 184: Is Testing a Dying Profession

Episode 184: Is Testing a Dying Profession

We discuss an article by the same name, but also dive extensively into the topic, whether it's true or not (or maybe), and tell some stories along the way.

24 Jul 202347min

Episode 183: Premature Escalation

Episode 183: Premature Escalation

We're back after a mini-break. In this episode, we talk about the concept of Premature Escalation, and whether or not teams are crossing the chasm into Modern Testing. And a bunch of tangents along th...

10 Jul 202335min

Episode 182: Brian Pulliam and StrengthsFinders

Episode 182: Brian Pulliam and StrengthsFinders

We are joined by Brian Pulliam, and we go waaaay deep into StrenthgsFinders. It was fascinating and fun, and a ton of fun. Brian's website is https://refactorcoaching.com/, and you can find more about...

5 Jun 202350min

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