About This Episode:
In this Halloween special, Joe Colantonio and Paul Grossman discuss the evolution of automation testing, focusing on the integration of AI tools, project management strategies, and the importance of custom logging. Paul shares insights from his recent job experience, detailing how he inherited a project and the challenges he faced. Paul also goes over his Optimus Prime framework and uses it to explore various automation tools, the significance of dynamic waiting, and how to handle test case collisions. The discussion also highlights the role of AI in enhancing automation frameworks and the importance of version control in software development.
Exclusive Sponsor
Discover TestGuild – a vibrant community of over 40k of the world's most innovative and dedicated Automation testers. This dynamic collective is at the forefront of the industry, curating and sharing the most effective tools, cutting-edge software, profound knowledge, and unparalleled services specifically for test automation.
We believe in collaboration and value the power of collective knowledge. If you're as passionate about automation testing as we are and have a solution, tool, or service that can enhance the skills of our members or address a critical problem, we want to hear from you.
Take the first step towards transforming your and our community's future. Check out our done-for-you services awareness and lead generation demand packages, and let's explore the awesome possibilities together now https://testguild.com/mediakit
About Paul Grossman
Paul Grossman is the Dark Arts Wizard of Agentic Test Automation. He has been a Test Automation Evangelist for 25 years. He has touched every tool including Mercury WinRunner, UFT, Selenium and many paid tools. He uses his TikTok and YouTube channels for side-by-side comparisons of tools with his CandyMapper challenge.
He co-authored “Enhanced Test Automation with WebdriverIO” with Larry Goddard.
Most recently he started supporting a Typescript Playwright called Optimus Prime.
Paul has been Joe Colantonio's Test Guild guest every Halloween for 10 years. At conferences he always has a live demo and the occasional magic trick.
Paul's current passion is leveraging Agentic LLMs to implement missing features automation platforms.
Connect with Paul Grossman
-
- LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/pmgrossman
Rate and Review TestGuild
Thanks again for listening to the show. If it has helped you in any way, shape, or form, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Additionally, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show and I read each and every one of them.