Behavior where the same input always produces the same output under the same conditions. Traditional automation frameworks behave deterministically, making test execution predictable, repeatable, and easier to debug. So what? Deterministic behavior provides a reliable baseline for test automation. When failures occur, they are typically caused by changes in the application or test environment rather than variability in the automation itself. Example: A locator that consistently identifies the same button will always interact with that button until the UI changes.

On the 15th of January 2026 myself and Ujjwal Kumar Singh joined a call and pressed record. We were curious to see what would happen. A few weeks later I’d done the same with Neil Taylor and Clare ...

When has chasing automation coverage cost you more in maintenance than it gave back?

The lineup is out and oh my... how exciting is it?These are the contributors we've announced publicly... but let me tell you something. Every single person walking through the Brighton Dome doors b...

We are honoured to have Pranav Pandit join us this year in Brighton, all the way from San Francisco!Pranav will be on the main stage with a talk, where he'll share lessons from scaling a large mobi...

From automator to orchestrator

We just wrapped up our first MoT San Francisco chapter event on March 26th 2026 Great turnout and really engaging discussions — especially around how AI is reshaping testing roles and what’s a...

Do you do any accessibility testing? If so, what do you do, and are there any tools you would recommend?  In my experience, I haven’t done extensive or dedicated accessibility testing programs...

Taking a shot at the Ask MoTaverse Anything. 🙂 I’ve been spending a lot of time on mobile automation — working with Appium, improving test stability, exploring self-healing approaches, and lately u...

A big welcome to a new chapter: MoT San Francisco.Pranav Pandit, currently Lead Software Quality Engineer at Robinhood will be leading.MoT Chapters (previously referred to as Meetups) are free even...

A significant shift in technical terminology and tasks is identified. Instead of traditional "test case design," the focus is moving toward the curation of "golden datasets." Watch the full conv...

Understanding the technical build is only half the battle. Real expertise comes from understanding the underlying purpose and strategy behind the product. Watch the full conversation here: Orc...