New York Meetup

AGENDA:

• Doors: 5 PM
• Introductions (BrowserStack and Webdriver)
• Hari Prasad Renganathan. | Machine Learning Model Testing and Validation
• Satyam Pandey | The Evolution Towards AI-Driven QA
• Umer Ali Khan | Enhancing WebdriverIO Tests with Google Lighthouse: A Deep Dive into Performance and Quality Metrics
• Christian Broman | WebdriverIO v9: Browser Automation's Future
• Networking 

Join us for an in-depth exploration of WebdriverIO v9, the latest milestone in test automation. This talk will delve into the groundbreaking features and improvements that this release brings, driven by the adoption of the WebDriver Bidi protocol. Learn how WebdriverIO v9 positions itself at the forefront of modern automation capabilities with enhanced command functionalities, cross-browser request mocking, and seamless shadow root piercing for Web Components.

We'll cover significant new features such as the evolved url command, which now supports custom headers, basic authentication, and initialization scripts. Discover the expanded request mocking capabilities now available across all browsers and see how automatic shadow root piercing simplifies testing applications with nested Web Components. The session will also highlight the improved argument serialization and the new setViewport command for precise mobile emulation.

Whether you're a seasoned WebdriverIO user or new to the framework, this talk will provide valuable knowledge to help you leverage the latest advancements in WebdriverIO v9 for your automation projects. Don't miss out on learning about the future direction of WebdriverIO and how it continues to innovate in the testing industry.