Best Sauce Labs Podcasts (2024)

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Getting Back Up After A Bad Day With Phebe Trotman 33:17

2h ago33:17

33:17

Whenever we experience failure, it is pretty easy to stay down and give up. However, Phebe Trotman begs to disagree: when having a bad day, the only solution is to get back up and continue moving forward. Joining Sean Olson, she shares valuable leadership lessons from her soccer career and explains how she applies them today in the entrepreneurship…

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Is SRE the Antidote to Developers Behaving Badly? with BobbyD 37:53

21m ago37:53

37:53

Pushing your code to production without testing? You might want to think twice. In this episode, Bobby Dorlus, founder and CEO of #TheTechHustle, shares the importance of test automation, site reliability engineering, and his advocacy of diversity within the industry. Tune in as Jason and Bobby analyze the stats and real-life debacles that happen w…

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AI Generates And Runs Automation Code: LaVague.ai 31:25

5d ago31:25

31:25

What does automated testing look like when paired with AI? In this episode of Test Automation Experience, host Nikolay Advolodkin is joined by special guests Daniel Huynh and Paul Palmieri of LaVague.AI, a pioneering web automation tool designed to harness the power of AI and computer vision for test automation. LaVague leverages Behavior Driven De…

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Simplifying Accessibility Testing for Dev Teams with Rachael Yomtoob 30:56

3d ago30:56

30:56

Code and human connection go hand-in-hand. In this episode, we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of accessibility testing in web and software development. Whether you're a seasoned dev or just getting started, accessibility is your guide to creating inclusive spaces for global collaboration. But where do you start? And why does it even matter?…

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Leading With Agility: How Can Agility Can Make A Difference With Kieron James 34:46

5d ago34:46

34:46

Today's conversation explores the journey of a leader who thrives on embracing the unexpected. Kieron James, CEO and Co-Founder of Wonderful, shares how his career path zig-zagged across industries, from teaching economics to web design and even domain name registration. Through it all, Shawn honed his skills in selling digital services and cultiva…

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Career Advice and freeCodeCamp: Beau Carnes 34:04

15d ago34:04

34:04

Ever wondered how to stand out in the crowded tech job market? In this episode of the Test Automation Experience, Beau Carnes, Teacher and Software Developer from freeCodeCamp, shares his top strategies for becoming an in-demand developer. As we dive into his journey of becoming a successful software developer, Beau shares invaluable advice on over…

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Fearless Minds, Fearless Leadership: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs With Colin Kingsmill 36:13

16d ago36:13

36:13

Think limiting beliefs are blocking your road to success? Buckle up, because this episode is all about shattering those barriers and overcoming limiting beliefs. Join Sean Olson as he chats with Colin Kingsmill, the cofounder of Whole Human Coaching, who helps leaders achieve fearlessness. From his early days in Swiss banking to navigating the comp…

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50 Software Engineering Concepts Explained 8:32

22d ago8:32

8:32

Does software engineering ever feel like trying to tame a mythical beast? One day, everything is smooth sailing, and the next, your code throws an error like a dragon spitting fire. In eight minutes, Nikolay unpacks fifty core software engineering concepts with easy-to-understand metaphors to help you wield your coding skills like a battle-tested k…

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The Impact of Open Source Software on Societal Change with Paloma Oliveira 27:49

24d ago27:49

27:49

Open-source software is more than just code—it's a powerful tool for societal change. In this episode, Paloma Oliveira, Growth Engineer at Sauce Labs, shares inspiring stories of how open-source methodologies transform communities, address social issues, and foster global collaboration. From organizing impactful conferences at the UN to driving ini…

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Understanding Intentional IMPACT With Patrick Donadio 34:21

1M ago34:21

34:21

To be an effective leader who inspires instead of creating conflicts, one must know how to communicate the right way. Here is Patrick Donadio, communication strategist, author, and coach, who presents his six-step process for communicating with intentional IMPACT. Together with Sean Olson, he breaks down his recommended approach to leadership commu…

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Master React Development: Cory House 43:42

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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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From Layoff To Laughter: Improvising Your Way To CEO With Leanne Linsky 39:46

1M ago39:46

39:46

Ever dream of chucking your corporate job and chasing your comedy dreams? Leanne Linsky, founder of the innovative comedy platform Plauzzable, did just that – and she's here to share her hilarious and inspiring journey. From rising through the ranks at a Fortune 500 company to facing a life-changing layoff, Leanne found the courage to pursue her pa…

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30 Automated Testing Concepts Explained 6:23

1M 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

2M 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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The Modalities Of Thinking For Next Level Leadership With Alan Lazaros 46:11

2M ago46:11

46:11

Ever wonder why some leaders just seem to get it? This episode dives deep with Alan Lazaros, CEO of Next Level University. Alan shares his powerful story of overcoming a near-death experience and the shift it sparked towards personal growth. He unveils the four modalities of thinking (numbers, words, pictures, and energy) and how understanding thes…

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Automated Testing Gold for 10 Minutes Straight 9:43

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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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The Secrets To Landing Your Dream Board Seat With Debra Boggs 29:19

2M ago29:19

29:19

Tune in to this episode of the Intentional Leader Podcast as host Sean Olson welcomes Debra Boggs, founder of D&S Executive Career Management. From first-generation college student to boardroom expert, Debra shares her inspiring journey and insights into becoming "board ready." Discover the qualifications needed for senior leaders seeking board rol…

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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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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The Power To Speak Naked: On Leadership And Public Speaking With Sean Tyler Foley 47:20

3M ago47:20

47:20

Feeling like your leadership style is more "suffocating sweater" than "power suit"? This episode rips off the mask with communication expert and author of the bestselling "The Power to Speak Naked," Sean Tyler Foley. Tyler dives deep with host Sean Olson on how his unique childhood with multiple father figures shaped his leadership approach, and wh…

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AI: The Raw Truth with Jason Arbon 45:14

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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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Leadership Lessons In Unexpected Places: From Lab Coat To Pastor With Keith Minier 36:54

3M ago36:54

36:54

Have you ever felt like you were on a completely different path than what you originally planned? In this episode, Sean Olson interviews Keith Minier, Lead Pastor at Grace Fellowship, about his surprising journey from the world of beakers and Bunsen burners to the pulpit. Keith shares his story across unexpected twists and turns that led him from b…

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From UI to Cloud: BELLATRIX Automation Framework 28:17

4M 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

4M 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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Self-Leadership: The Key To Achieving The Good Life With Lenny Richardson 36:13

4M ago36:13

36:13

There probably isn’t one person on this planet who doesn’t want a good life. It might mean different things to different people, but ultimately, we all want what we think is good for us and what we think we deserve to have. How does that happen? Today’s guest believes that it’s all about self-leadership. Lenny Richardson argues that to achieve “eud…

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Unleashing Frameworks: A Live Audience Experience 51:40

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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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Episode 25: Episode 25 - Season One Recap 12:11

4M ago12:11

12:11

Host Sean Olson shares some of the great leadership take-aways from Season 1 of The Intentional Leader Podcast. He also shares some insights as to what is coming with Seanson 2, including the expansion of the podcast to a vodcast.

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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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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Episode 23: Episode 23 - Listeners Questions Answered 25:35

5M ago25:35

25:35

In this episode, Host Sean Olson provides some answers to listener questions. Hear some insightful coaching around:

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

5M 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

6M 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

6M 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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