Best Nikolay Advolodkin Podcasts (2024)

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Master React Development: Cory House 43:42

3h ago43:42

43:42

Is it possible to prioritize quality AND speed? In this episode, we dive into the importance of personal responsibility in software development. Cory House, a seasoned React and JavaScript consultant, shares how to balance speed and quality, manage relationship dynamics within teams, and advocate for quality code. Cory also offers technical advice …

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Blockchain, Generative UIs, and Test Language Decisions – Episode Highlights (Part 2) 5:44

5h ago5:44

5:44

Industry experts answer some of your biggest testing questions in this highlight video of our favorite moments from past episodes. From leveraging blockchain technology to testing generative UIs, they’ve got you covered. You’ll hear insights from these experienced leaders: Marcus Merrell, VP of Technology Strategy at Sauce Labs – watch the full epi…

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Contract Testing 101 with Marie Drake & Lewis Prescott 56:03

9d ago56:03

56:03

How can contract testing boost your efficiency? Stay tuned to find out! Contract testing is a hidden gem. It combines the strengths of unit tests and integration tests, allows for safe deployment, and promotes better team communication – but not many testers know about this game-changing approach. Marie Drake, Senior Developer Advocate at Grafana L…

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GenAI, Coding Mistakes to Avoid, and Y2K Bugs – Episode Highlights (Part 1) 5:15

2d ago5:15

5:15

GenAI, coding blunders to avoid, and Y2K bugs – we cover it all in this highlight video of our favorite moments from past episodes. You’ll hear insights from these industry leaders: Lindsay Walker, Product Lead at Starling Lab for Data Integrity – watch the full episode with Lindsay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vkfbtwF3dQ&list=PL67l1VPxOn…

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30 Automated Testing Concepts Explained 6:23

7d ago6:23

6:23

Are you ready for the fastest crash course on 30 automated testing concepts? In less than seven minutes, you’ll learn thirty pillars of automated testing. Nikolay Advolodkin explains these ideas with easy-to-understand metaphors to help you sharpen your skills and become a testing knight. From regression testing to Test-Driven Development (TDD), yo…

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ChatOps & AI: Boosting Human Productivity 24:54

14d ago24:54

24:54

We didn’t expect this from ChatOps! Keep watching until we implement an AI assistant for data filtering in under 60 seconds! This episode is all about productivity. Andrew Zigler, Developer Advocate at Mattermost, shares his top tips for using tech to improve your efficiency. Andrew explains ChatOps – a chat-based collaboration with automated workf…

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Automated Testing Gold for 10 Minutes Straight 9:43

21d ago9:43

9:43

Learn how to AI-proof your job and prepare for the future of test automation! In this episode, we’re sharing a highlight reel of our conversations with these industry leaders: Marie Cruz, Senior Developer Advocate at Grafana Labs Simon Stewart, Software Engineer at Apple Kent Dodds, Software Engineer Educator at Kent C. Dodds Tech LLC Filip Hric, D…

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Evelyn’s Final Episode: Advice and Encouragement for a Career in Automated Testing 16:21

23d ago16:21

16:21

Today’s show is bittersweet as we bid farewell to our beloved co-host, Evelyn Coleman. She’s been instrumental in shaping our conversations and challenging our perspectives. We’ll reflect on Evelyn’s impact on the podcast, share lessons from her career, and discuss the ways automated testing is about so much more than just code. Press play for an e…

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Ex-Google Architect on SRE & Cloud Solutions 49:53

28d ago49:53

49:53

Oops, we brought down the company internet! What happens when you build a team that's engaged, committed, and watching each other’s back? You develop more usable, stable software. BJ Muse, Principal Technical Architect at Google, shares his passion for fostering cultures where teams take ownership of the products they develop. He discusses choosing…

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The Real-World Impact of Shift-Left 18:18

1M ago18:18

18:18

To shift or not to shift – that is the question. If you’ve been around the software development world lately, you’ve likely heard of shift-left – the practice of integrating testing, security, and operations early in the software development lifecycle to detect issues early. This approach is meant to be a win-win-win – saving time, money, and heada…

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Transforming Mobile QA: Jason Huggins Talks Tapster.io : Part 2 30:21

1M ago30:21

30:21

Keep watching until a robot plays Angry Birds! It’s insane! Jason Huggins, Creator of Selenium, Co-Founder of Sauce Labs, and Founder & CEO of Tapster Robotics, demos game-changing robots that can swipe, tap, and even insert credit cards in part two of our conversation. Jason shares how teaching a robot to play Angry Birds became a way to provide c…

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Jason Huggins: Creator of Selenium & Sauce Labs: Part 1 46:55

2M ago46:55

46:55

Testing is a Goldilocks game. You don’t want too many tests, and you don’t want too few. You need to get it just right. Jason Huggins, Creator of Selenium, Co-Founder of Sauce Labs, and Founder & CEO of Tapster Robotics, shares how to find the perfect balance of testing. He reveals the worst automation mistake you can make, gives his best advice, a…

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Mastering Microservices and Breaking Up the Monolith 13:22

2M ago13:22

13:22

Back in the 2000s, code lived in one execution thread. Database queries, user interactions, and data pipelines were all managed by the same processes. The problem? Everything was interconnected and interdependent. Fixing one thing might break another. Releases were all or nothing. We call this monolith hell. Your ticket out? Microservices. In this …

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AI: The Raw Truth with Jason Arbon 45:14

2M ago45:14

45:14

Is the future of testing human-free? Tools like Devin are revealing AI’s impressive abilities to write code, and these technologies are growing exponentially. It’s hard to wrap our minds around what this means for the future, but Jason Arbon, CEO of Checkie.AI, shares his insightful – and slightly scary – predictions. In this conversation, Jason co…

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Are We in an AI Information Bubble? 26:59

2M ago26:59

26:59

Are we in an AI bubble? We can't stop talking about AI in tech. It's at every conference and in every startup pitch. But is the rest of the world as enamored as we are? In this conversation, we explore AI’s impact beyond the echo chamber of the tech industry. We look at attitudes toward AI in other spaces, from healthcare to finance, weighing the r…

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Amazon SDET Unveils Career Growth Tips 34:12

2M ago34:12

34:12

Standout SDETs leverage cutting-edge tools to amplify their skills. They’re not intimidated by new technology because they know that when used appropriately, it’s a developer’s best partner. Sidharth (Sid) Shukla joins Nikolay Advolodkin to share how generative AI can make developers more productive. He’ll not only explain how to customize LLM mode…

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Blockchain, Deepfakes, and AI, Oh My! 38:58

2M ago38:58

38:58

Imagine a world where every piece of digital content can be verified and traced back to its source. Lindsay Walker, Product Lead at Starling Lab for Data Integrity, walks us through the emerging tools that could make this possible. While AI tools hold incredible potential for good, Lindsay also warns against threats and countermeasures needed to ke…

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From UI to Cloud: BELLATRIX Automation Framework 28:17

2M ago28:17

28:17

Are you looking to build high-quality and highly scalable automated tests? Us, too. The creator of the BELLATRIX framework, automation expert Anton Angelov, joins Nikolay on how to get started quickly. In their conversation, they dig into advanced email testing automation strategies, practical insights for integrating with services, and going throu…

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Playwright, Flakiness mitigation, Currents dashboard, and more 42:57

3M ago42:57

42:57

Uncover the secrets of Currents, the innovative tool revolutionizing the way we approach parallel CI test analysis in the cloud. Learn how Currents not only elevates popular testing frameworks like Cypress and Playwright, but also harmonizes with development workflows, offering critical insights to pinpoint and address flaky tests with precision. A…

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Unleashing Frameworks: A Live Audience Experience 51:40

2M ago51:40

51:40

On this thrilling LIVE session of 'Test Case Scenario' our esteemed host Jason Baum is accompanied by co-hosts Nikolay Advolodkin, Evelyn Coleman, and Marcus Merrell. With special guests, open-source advocates, Diego Molina, Christian Bromann, and Titus Fortner, we explore topics such as ownership, governance, and the sustainability of open-source …

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Game & Mobile App Error/Crash Reporting 37:52

3M ago37:52

37:52

This episode goes beyond identifying app testing challenges, offering you a roadmap to prioritize and tackle bugs with precision, especially in critical sectors like finance and gaming. Through vivid real-world scenarios, discover the cascading effects of system updates on your apps and why React Native stands out for hybrid app development. Unpack…

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AI-Assisted Testing: Mark Winteringham 41:33

3M ago41:33

41:33

Explore the innovative intersection of AI and testing in this episode of Test Automation Experience, featuring guest Mark Winteringham. Discover how to harness AI for creating page objects and delve into the tactics behind reward-based prompting with AI models. Mark highlights the impact of specific, focused prompts and the limitations of generativ…

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Unlocking Dev Success: ngrok, Tech Innovations & Developer Communities 41:16

3M ago41:16

41:16

Join 'Test Case Scenario' with Scott McAllister, Developer Advocate at ngrok. Explore ngrok's innovative approach to securing and exposing local services online, aiding businesses like restaurants with seamless order integrations. Learn how ngrok differs from traditional VPNs, saving developers time while ensuring security through OAuth integration…

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Mastering React Testing Library with Daniel Alfonso: In-Depth Insights 45:02

3M ago45:02

45:02

In the latest episode of Test Automation Experience, hosted by Nikolay Advolodkin, we had the pleasure of delving into testing React using React Testing Library with Daniel Afonso. The conversation covered the transition from traditional testing approaches to the adoption of the React Testing Library, a shift that introduced speed and a new focus o…

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CICD & QA: Boosting Cybersecurity in SDLC 32:39

3M ago32:39

32:39

Discover how Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CICD) and quality assurance (QA) bolster cybersecurity in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Join us on this episode of Test Case Scenario as we uncover strategies to enhance defenses against cyber threats with special guest, Karen Laiacona Frazier, Senior Director QA at Unqork. Le…

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Mastering DevSecOps: Building & Testing for Security with Josh Abrahamsen 47:27

3M ago47:27

47:27

Join us as we explore the world of DevSecOps with seasoned expert Josh Abrahamsen as your guide. Learn about Josh's journey from System Administrator to Quality Assurance specialist and uncover the importance of atomic and autonomous testing. Dive into Josh's extensive knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including git branching …

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Communicating the Value of Testing Internally 31:06

3M ago31:06

31:06

Get ready to debunk testing myths with Ross Radford in the latest 'Test Case Scenario' episode! Ross, Director of Software Engineering at BarSign, joins Jason, Nikolay, Marcus, and Evelyn, as they banter about the roles of testing in professional workflow and management, how to communicate the importance of testing to leadership, and the question o…

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Revolutionize Your Software Dev with Replay.io: A Deep Dive with Filip Hric 50:29

4M ago50:29

50:29

Interested in learning how Replay.io can improve the process of debugging and testing? On this week’s episode, we're thrilled to have the remarkable teacher, Filip Hric, joining us once again. Get ready as Filip guides us through the intricate landscape of development versioning challenges, the evolving roles of developers and testers, and the grou…

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TDD and Beyond: Simon Stewart's Insights on Testing at Google and Facebook 46:28

4M ago46:28

46:28

Are you ready for another dive deep into the world of test automation with industry heavyweight, Simon Stewart? In this enlightening session on the Test Automation Experience, our host Nikolay Advolodkin, welcomes back the esteemed guest to tackle the nuances of quality assurance in modern software development. Simon discusses important topics rang…

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Dev Tools for Testing Dating Apps: Talk Nerdy to Me 33:24

4M ago33:24

33:24

Where do you start when testing dating apps? What are the unique challenges in developing dating apps? Are there any similarities with other “matchmaking services” apps like Uber or RetailMeNot? Let’s find out! On this very special episode of Test Case Scenario, we celebrate Valentine’s Day by talking all about dating apps and how to test them! Wit…

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Mastering Atata Framework: Boost Your C# Testing Strategy 25:38

4M ago25:38

25:38

How does Atata work with unit testing projects in Visual Studio? What are the biggest mistakes people make in automated software testing? In what ways does the Atata framework stand out compared to other frameworks? We’ll unpack all of these questions today! In this episode of Test Automation Experience, host Nikolay Advolodkin interviews Yevgeniy …

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Steampunk: Devs Behaving Badly From a Data Perspective 38:14

4M ago38:14

38:14

What is the role of data governance in cybersecurity? How do bad developer behaviors affect data quality? How will generative AI impact data management and security? This week, we revisit the Developers Behaving Badly Report with Lauren Maffeo, Senior Service Designer at Steampunk! We talk about data ethics, data governance, cybersecurity, and how …

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Generative AI Testing Tool - Loadmill | AI Generates Automated Tests 58:23

5M ago58:23

58:23

Can AI really write working tests for your app or software? How can businesses use AI to cut costs in testing QA? What is the biggest mistake you can make in load testing? On this week’s episode of the Test Automation Experience, Loadmill Co-founder and CEO Ido Cohen joins our host Nikolay Advolodkin to do a deep dive on using AI for test automatio…

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Mobile App Security Deep-Dive With Kurt Dusek From Appdome 43:17

5M ago43:17

43:17

What is Appdome? How does it work? Is any particular mobile OS more prone to malicious threats? In this week’s episode of the Test Case Scenario, Appdome’s Senior Product Manager Kurt Dusek joins our panelists. They discuss the many incredible features of this cyber defense automation platform, how it detects and fights against cybersecurity threat…

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Cypress vs Playwright: 70% Faster Automation 44:49

5M ago44:49

44:49

Which is the better test automation tool, Playwright or Cypress? Can Playwright really run tests 2-3x faster than Cypress? How hard is it to migrate your tests from one framework to another? Let’s find out! This week, the amazing Lisa Weilguni, Software Developer at Lingvano, joins Nikolay Advolodkin to discuss how Cypress compares with Playwright.…

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The Ultimate Testing Cheat Sheet: 24 Hacks by 24 Tech Legends for 2024 54:45

5M ago54:45

54:45

When is a good time to automate a test? How do you do CRUD testing? How do you start a mobile testing initiative? How do you do this or that in testing? Speedrun over 250 years of combined experience in this very special episode of the Test Automation Experience! With bite-sized insights from industry legends we've interviewed over the past year, g…

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Test Frameworks and How to Use Them 37:07

5M ago37:07

37:07

What exactly is a test automation framework? How do you use it? What are its benefits? And can you liken it to Lego building blocks? These are some of the questions that our host Jason Baum dives deep into in this episode, with panelists Nikolay Advolodkin and Marcus Merrell joining in on the discussion. SUBSCRIBE and visit us at https://saucelabs.…

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Stephanie Stimac: Design Mastery for Developers 44:34

5M ago44:34

44:34

What makes up good design for a website? Is minimalism in web design overrated? Should developers learn how to design websites too? We answer all these and more in our newest episode! Join Nikolay Advolodkin and Stephanie Stimac as they discuss the practical aspects of incorporating design into development, touching upon tools such as Webhint.io an…

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Test Cast Scenario: Live for the Holidays! 59:38

5M ago59:38

59:38

What is exploratory testing, really? IS there a right way to do exploratory testing? How has AI impacted the field of exploratory testing? On this very special holiday episode, the incredible Maaret Pyhäjärvi joins our panelists, Jason Baum, Marcus Merrell, Evelyn Coleman and Nikolay Advolodkin to talk about exploratory testing and answer questions…

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QA Career Growth: Expert Tips 58:21

6M ago58:21

58:21

What are the biggest, most common mistakes in QA testing? Why does that happen? Do we REALLY still need manual testing today? We’ll answer all these questions and more on this episode of the Test Automation Experience! This week, Nikolay is joined by Anna Patterson, Software Test Automation Engineer, Applitools Ambassador, and QA Career Mentor. She…

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Design Patterns for High-Quality Automated Tests: Anton Angelov 35:24

6M ago35:24

35:24

What is the best unit testing framework? How do good engineers write their tests? How will AI affect test automation? In this episode, dive deep into the realm of high-quality testing and the fundamentals of automated testing with our guest, Anton Angelov, CTO and co-founder of Automate The Planet. Join us as we explore essential techniques and inn…

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Black Friday Post Mortem 39:40

6M ago39:40

39:40

Now that the chaos of Black Friday has passed, it’s time to check in on the aftermath. How did your website fare? What challenges did your business experience, and did they affect your ROI? How early should you be testing your site to prep for the big day? In this episode of the Test Case Scenario, Paul Reinheimer, co-founder at WonderProxy, joins …

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Mastering Front-End Performance Testing 22:31

6M ago22:31

22:31

Is browser-based load testing really worth it? How do you set up testing scenarios on k6.io? What are the most common mistakes you can make in software testing? Get answers and insights to these questions on this fantastic episode of the Test Automation Experience! Marie Cruz, Senior Developer Advocate at Grafana Labs’ k6.io, returns for part two o…

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Mastering Performance Testing with Marie Cruz 45:49

6M ago45:49

45:49

Welcome to Test Automation Experience! In this episode, Nikolay is joined by Marie Cruz, a Developer Advocate for Grafana Labs’ k6.io. She is a Software Tester focusing on Test Automation and Continuous Testing. In this episode, they dive deep into questions about manual testing, the advantages and pitfalls of test automation, and even the idea of …

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Mobile App Testing Automation with Hanson Ho 34:09

6M ago34:09

34:09

What language and code should developers rely on from top to bottom? What are the obstacles to developing different mobile devices? Learn all of this and more in this incredible episode of Test Case Scenario! Hanson Ho, Android Architect at Embrace shares his knowledge of mobile testing and development. Panelists Jason Baum, Evelyn Coleman, and Mar…

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Master API Mocking With MSW 41:39

7M ago41:39

41:39

Welcome to Test Automation Experience! In this episode, we have open source wizard and software engineer Artem Zakharchenko. In this Nikolay and Artem discuss API mocking and the awesome features of API mocking tool Mock Service Worker (MSW). Subscribe now to Test Automation Experience and elevate your career in the world of tech! CONNECT WITH ARTE…

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How to Show ROI in Test Automation & Other Community Questions Answered 26:18

7M ago26:18

26:18

Welcome to Test Case Scenario! In this episode, our panel answers community questions as they unravel and decode the ROI of test automation. Dive into an engaging discussion with a touch of humor with host Jason Baum, along with panel Nikolay Advolodkin, Marcus Merrell, and Evelyn Coleman. SUBSCRIBE and visit us at https://saucelabs.com/community t…

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Unlocking Mobile Testing Secrets with Daniel Knott 49:34

7M ago49:34

49:34

Dive into the realm of mobile testing expertise with our latest episode of Test Automation Experience! Join Nikolay Advolodkin and Daniel Knott, acclaimed author and blogger at www.adventuresinqa.com, as they answer crucial questions on how to kickstart your mobile testing journey. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a budding tester, this episo…

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Visual Testing: The Future of Software Testing 29:08

7M ago29:08

29:08

In this episode of Test Automation Experience, join Nikolay Advolodkin and Marcus Merrell as they delve into the realm of visual testing. Gain insights, tips, and tricks into the evolving world of quality assurance and explore the future of UI and visual testing. Don't miss out on the latest trends and technologies in software testing. Subscribe no…

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eCommerce Software Development: Testing for Black Friday 35:29

7M ago35:29

35:29

Welcome back to Test Case Scenario! In this episode, you'll be joining our host Jason Baum, along with panelists from Sauce Labs, as they delve into the realm of software testing for eCommerce, with a special focus on the significant shopping holidays, such as Black Friday, that are upon us! This episode is a must-watch, as it will provide crucial …

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