🎙️ The Commerce DevCast – Episode 6
Topic: Automated Testing

In this episode, we dive into the world of Automated Testing, exploring its crucial role in modern software development — especially within the eCommerce space.

Together, we discuss key questions such as:

• • What is automated testing?
  • What value does it bring to commercial software development?
  • When and where should you use automated tests?
  • Can automated testing actually save you money?
  • How can AI agents help extend test coverage?

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  🔑 Keywords
  Automated testing, software development, quality assurance, test-driven development, testing tools, regression testing, Magento, Adobe Commerce, eCommerce, software quality, CI/CD

  📌 Takeaways
  • The primary goal of automated tests is to improve software quality and speed up the development process, especially in complex projects.
  • Infrastructure is crucial for effective automated testing, acting as a highway for software delivery.
  • Different types of tests serve various purposes, from unit tests to functional tests.
  • Real-life applications of automated testing can significantly reduce regression testing time.
  • Communicating the value of automated testing to clients is vital for project success.
  • The decision to implement automated tests should be based on project complexity and team size.
  • AI tools are increasingly making automated testing more efficient and accessible.
  • Investing in automated tests can lead to long-term savings and improved software quality.

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  🕒 Chapters:
  00:00 – Introduction
  00:48 – What is Automated Testing? (Explained like to Grandma)
  05:10 – The Role of Automated Tests in the Development Cycle
  07:52 – How Magento 2 Taught Its Community to Use Automated Tests
  13:37 – When You Should Start Thinking About Automated Tests
  18:47 – Breaking Down the Different Types of Automated Tests
  31:31 – Real-Life Examples of Applying Automated Testing
  41:04 – How to Communicate the Value of Automated Testing to Business Stakeholders
  46:45 – Challenges of Implementing Automated Testing in Agencies
  50:30 – The Real Business Value of Automated Tests in Complex Projects
  01:01:18 – Three Tools That Help with Writing and Running Automated Tests

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  👥 Meet the Hosts:
  • Vladyslav Podorozhnyi – https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladyslav-podorozhnyi
  • Oleksandr Kravchuk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleksandr-kravchuk
  • Vitalii Boiko – https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitalii-boiko-3ba269232

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