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AutomationSTAR

Test Automation Conference Europe

Track Talk W2

Old Tools, New Tricks

Benjamin Bischoff

14:45-15:30, Wednesday 9th October

In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development and testing, it is tempting to chase the latest tools and technologies. However, some of the most effective solutions have been in existence for decades. In this talk, we’ll delve into the enduring value of these timeless testing tools.

We’ll explore how established tools like Selenium, GNU Make, Maven, and Bash remain vital in today’s software development and testing toolkit even though they have been around for a long time (some were even invented before I was born). I’ll share examples of how these tools have addressed our testing and automation challenges, showcasing their adaptability, versatility, and reliability in various scenarios. I aim to demonstrate that sometimes, the “old” ways can indeed be the best ways.

In my daily work, I also utilize AI tools. This talk is not a rant against these tools. Instead, I want to stress that, when combined with the “classic” tool kit, they can create a powerful synergy that enhances our problem-solving capabilities. They help us to automate tasks, improve efficiency, and deliver software more efficiently.

This session aims to encourage a deeper understanding of familiar tools. By doing so, you can enrich your toolbox and make more effective and informed decisions when it comes to finding ideal solutions. Let’s rediscover the power of the classics, and see how they can work hand in hand with modern tooling to have a “best of both worlds” approach to software testing and development.

Join me as we journey through the past, present, and future of software testing tools.

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What you will Learn

  1. Reduce knowledge gaps and make informed decisions by combining classic and new testing tools
  2. Inspire people to look more into the technology they already know
  3. See how time-tested tools can lead to better efficiency, less errors and better quality

Session Details

  • Intermediate
  • 45 mins
  • Includes 15 mins Q&A
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Check out this video by Benjamin Bischoff for insight into his talk 'Old Tools, New Tricks' at AutomationSTAR

Session Speaker

Benjamin Bischoff

Test Automation Engineer - Trivago, Germany

Benjamin spent the first 15 years of his career as a software developer and trainer. He decided in 2016 after getting fascinated with Selenium to make test automation his main profession. He is working for Trivago N.V. in Germany as a Test Automation Engineer within the core QA team. His focus shifted more to backend and API testing after five years as the core developer of Trivago's in-house UI test automation framework. Benjamin is the author of the book "Writing API Tests With Karate" and maintains two open source projects for Cucumber BDD parallel test execution and reporting. Also, he is a well-known conference speaker and author on testing, automation and software craftsmanship topics. More information can be found on his website www.softwaretester.blog.