You're Testing What

Discover five universal rules for effective test automation in this insightful conference talk by award-winning author and software delivery consultant Gojko Adzic. Learn how to transform large test suites into manageable, easily understood systems while increasing the value of automated tests. Explore innovative approaches to automating traditionally manual aspects like layout checks and video content in a continuously integrated process. Gain practical knowledge on testing where risk is highest, automating to assist people, facilitating change through tests, optimizing diffs, and focusing on testing "what" rather than "how." Apply these principles to bring continuous integration and testing to even the most challenging areas of your system, ultimately improving your software delivery process.

Intro
Rule #1: Test where your risk is
Rule #2: Automate to assist people
Rule #3: Tests should facilitate change
Rule #4: Optimize the diff
Rule #5: Test "what"
Outro