TestBash Brighton 2024

The introduction of Large Language Models (LLMs) such as Chat-GPT continues to have a significant impact in many domains and enables companies to build applications that use LLMs and are part of the core decision-making process.

In this practical workshop, we will dive into the challenging world of testing and evaluating such LLM Apps.

The session will start with a short introduction to what LLM Applications are and how they are built before diving into a risk-based approach to testing and evaluating LLMs through a set of hands-on exercises and discussions.

1. General and Domain/Task specific Risk Identification for LLM Apps
2. The relationship between Evaluation and Testing<
3. Practical approaches and methods for Evaluating and Testing LLMs
4. Building test approaches for LLMs

By the end of the session, you will have a framework for thinking about and building test approaches for LLM Applications.

The session will include a demo LLM application to explore so access to an internet-connected device is recommended but not essential.

Beyond that, just bring your curiosity and critical thinking skills.

What you’ll learn

This workshop will look to work through different scenarios, gathering text and images from websites and collating them into one source. An example test case will exist and with the use of AI prompts (Github Copilot/Codium/Chat GPT), you will learn how to aid the creation of additional scenarios.

Alongside your preferred IDE, GitHub CoPilot (or equivalent) and an AI Image generator (like DALL-E) we will explore how these tools can work together to support you and build out test coverage when you're not in control of the processing.

The workshop will be split into 3 parts:

1. Scraping and collating the data
2. Creating prompts to produce images based on the collated data
3. Testing the implementation and increasing coverage

Prerequisites

What you’ll learn

Modern software testing demands creativity. In this context, fusing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Python versatility could really improve software quality. Automated software testing, just like another form of writing programs, very often still is just typing text into an IDE. Recently, with the development of LLMs (Large Language Models), new AI tools arrived which could help us with the process. Integrating OpenAI ChatGPT or Google Bard (Gemini) with Python (PyTest) would inspire testers and finally result in added value in the testing process.

Together with workshop participants, teachers would like to go through:

1. Static testing of software requirements in PyTest using ChatGPT and Bard (Gemini)
2. Dynamic unit testing of simple Python function in PyTest using ChatGPT and Bard (Gemini)
3. Simple functional testing of web application in PyTest using ChatGPT and Bard (Gemini)

Let’s evaluate if AI is really an effective bug hunter. Does it accelerate the testing process or introduce an element of creativity, which improves conventional methods? Or maybe it is not a revolution and just only another testing tool? The workshop will provide the answers.

Prerequisites

What you’ll learn

Generative AI is transforming the way we interact with technology, but with great power comes great responsibility - ensuring the security and robustness of your generative AI applications is paramount. 

Join Jack and Ryan from Google in this interactive workshop where they'll be exploring the critical security threats to your generative AI-powered solutions, as well as the defence mechanisms to use to mitigate those threats. They'll be walking through prompt injection attacks, sensitive information disclosure, insecure output handling and excessive agency, and touching on risks such as training data poisoning and model theft.

Get hands-on with some of the latest technology from Google, but no prior experience in software engineering, cloud computing, security or generative AI is required as we'll primarily be using natural language to compromise some running applications.  

What you’ll learn

Lean Coffee is a structured, but agenda-less gathering.

Participants gather, build an agenda, and begin talking.

Conversations are directed and productive because the agenda for the meeting was democratically generated.

This is the perfect session for those who arrived early, grabbed their hot drinks and are ready to start the day! 

All instructions on how to participate will be displayed at the tables in the Foyer Area.

After attending a conference or course, there is often a requirement to share everything you’ve learnt with your colleagues. The problem, all your notes are a mess. Sketchnoting is one method of presenting your notes in a fun, clear and understandable way.

In this session, we will explore methods of writing, reviewing and presenting notes. A range of sketchnoting supplies will be made available, and participants will be invited to create their own sketchnote based on either their own pre-scribbled notes or new notes created by reading articles or listening to 99-second talks.

At the end of the session, you will have your own beautifully written sketchnote to take back home and show off to your colleagues.

The Capital One Quality team proudly present a series of humorous, Quality-themed mini-games designed to engage you through friendly competition.

Take your marks at their table in a series of events that combine hands-on challenges, puzzles, and testing skills that will really Test Your Potential!

You can even go for gold 🏅 as there are prizes to be won across the two days!
 

2i’s internal talent team Hannah & John will be providing insight into what internal recruiters really look for in an application with their Day 1 drop-in sessions focused on looking ‘Through the lens of an internal recruiter: tips and tricks to stand out’.

They’ll be covering:

• LinkedIn 101 – what does a recruiter see when viewing your profile and application
• ‘Think like a recruiter’ – the importance of market mapping when looking for a new role
• ‘Crack the ATS’ – how to stand out and get noticed and the question absolutely everyone wants to know the answer to… ‘do I really need a cover letter?

On day 2, you can catch them talking about all things personal brand with their drop-in sessions focused all around ‘How to build a personal brand and leverage it to uplevel your career’. They’ll be sharing actionable tips and tricks to boost your brand, gain visibility from the right people, and never have to apply to another job again!

They’ll also be providing free resources such as:

• CV template
• Introduction to Recruiters & Hiring Managers message template
• Guide on how to write a great bio on LinkedIn to get you noticed.

You’ll have the opportunity to talk to them about the live opportunities 2i has right now as they’re actively hiring.

Both Test Architect – David Williams and Head of Quality Engineering – Anna Mcmillan will also be free to answer any questions on all things life at 2i.

Automation in software testing is key to unlocking continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI / CD) workflows. As software release cycles grow shorter, traditional testing creates bottlenecks that put your team behind schedule.

Keysight ‘s Eggplant offers AI powered test automation using a model-based digital twin testing approach. It interprets and interacts with the application like a real user without requiring access to the source code, making it perfect for even the most secure development environments.

Stop by the Keysight stand, meet “Eggy” and learn how to release better software faster and more reliably by driving continuous testing of your tech ecosystem.

Welcome to Testcave, the software testing headquarters! Join us and become a Test Superhero, using Xray to save the world (well, at least save software from bugs).

In this engaging session, we'll explore Testcave’s Xray, a Test Management tool, and you'll learn how to create, execute, and manage tests.

We’ll target a super secret application and our goal is to make sure we have a good understanding about its quality.

You’ll have to use your standard testing knowledge but also your testing superpowers to find bugs in it! And just for you who activated the power of patience and read until the end, sign up here for the chance to win a £100 Amazon Gift Card at
the end of the session!

Resources

• Registration form (optional to attend the session, mandatory to enter the giveaway)
• Get a free trial of Xray Test Management for Jira here (optional)
• See product tutorials here
• Learn more about Xray here

What you’ll learn

In this session, you will learn the different ways you could collaborate on an API in Postman with your team or users. We’ll walk you through a suite of features that improve team productivity, reduce onboarding time, and make your API more discoverable and easy to collaborate on. We’ll also cover API testing in Postman, demonstrating how you can build a robust test suite for your APIs. You'll author some post-response scripts, automate tests, and dynamically control workflows using the Collection Runner.

Instructions:

• Login to your Postman account at go.postman.co

• Go to the Test Bash workspace at go.pstmn.io/testbash-2024

• Fork the “API Collaboration and Testing” collection to your Workspace

• Follow the instructions in the Collection documentation and let us know if you have any questions.

Key Takeaways:

• Enhanced API collaboration capabilities for API producers and consumers.

• Strategies to improve team productivity and reduce onboarding time.

• Techniques for making APIs more discoverable and easier to work with.

Resources:

• Postman Learning Center helps you learn more about specific Postman features.

• The Postman Community Forum is a great place to connect with Postman's community and seek help when you need it.

• We have tons of video resources on YouTube.

• Learn about our latest feature releases in this blog post by Postman’s CEO, Abhinav Asthana.

• We’re always listening! If you want to request a new feature or report a bug, please submit an issue here. Our Community Forum remains the best place to share general feedback with us.

Bring your own laptop and log in with full-access credentials to be able to test your own native apps or website on the Sauce Labs platform.

‘Live’ test on real browsers on Sauce Labs VMs or install your own native apps onto Sauce Labs real devices and test on them with the help of one of our experts.

You can even run some of your own pre-built test automation to learn how to leverage Sauce Labs with your automation processes.

We will be on hand to help you get up and running quickly.

Prerequisites

What you’ll learn

The RiskStorming session format is a wonderful way of generating a visible Test Strategy as a team that focuses your strategy to answer the following questions:

1. What is important to our product?

2. What risks could impact these important aspects?

3. What can we do, as a team, to make sure they don't happen?

Instructions:

1. Understand the product under test well enough

2. Take the 25 Quality Aspect TestsSphere cards and pick the 6 most important ones within 10 minutes

3. Take sticky notes and add 2-3 risks per chosen TestSphere card within 10 minutes

4. Take the other TestSphere cards and match risk-mitigating activities for each Risk within 10 minutes

Wrap-up:

By the end of the activity, you’ll have a much better understanding of what quality actually means for your product or epic as well as what could potentially harm it. Not just you, but everyone on the team understands how they can prepare, defend and explore against risks which could severely impact the project. Quality becomes clear to everyone and everyone’s responsibility.

Resources:

• RiskStorming Online
• RiskStorming on the Ministry of Testing Website
• RiskStorming on The Deathstar (Star Wars)

As a dedicated Testing Specialist Recruiter and ISTQB AI-certified professional, I excel in connecting top-tier testing professionals with leading organisations across various industries.

With extensive experience and a keen understanding of the testing landscape, I identify and engage with exceptional talent in quality assurance, automation, performance testing, and more.

My approach combines in-depth industry knowledge with a personalised touch, ensuring both candidates and clients find the perfect match.

Committed to fostering strong relationships and delivering outstanding results, I am passionate about helping companies build robust testing teams that drive excellence and innovation.​

What I will advise and help with:

Career Advice

• Continuously Upskill and Learn: Stay up-to-date with the latest tools, technologies, and methodologies in testing, like automation and AI. Engage in courses, certifications, and webinars to keep your skills relevant.
• Build a Strong Network: Actively engage with peers, mentors, and thought leaders at conferences, meetups, and online forums. Networking can lead to new opportunities, insights, and collaborations.
• Develop Soft Skills: Enhance your communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities. Strong soft skills complement your technical expertise and make you a more effective tester.
• Understand the Business Domain: Deepen your knowledge of the industry or domain you’re testing in. Understanding the end-user’s needs and business objectives will help you deliver more meaningful results.
• Embrace Adaptability: Be open to change and new challenges. The tech landscape evolves rapidly, so staying adaptable will help you grow and maintain an upward career trajectory.

CV Guidance

• Highlight Relevant Skills and Tools: Clearly list your technical skills, including specific testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JIRA) and programming languages (e.g., Python, Java) that are relevant to the role. Focus on the most current and in-demand skills.
• Showcase Achievements with Impact: Use measurable outcomes to demonstrate your contributions. For example, mention how you reduced defects by a certain percentage, improved testing efficiency, or led a successful automation initiative.
• Include Key Certifications and Training: Feature any relevant certifications and specialised training that highlight your expertise and commitment to professional development.
• Tailor Your CV for Each Role: Customize your CV for each job application by emphasising the skills and experience that align with the specific requirements of the role. Use keywords from the job description to pass through applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Keep It Clear and Concise: Maintain a clean, professional format with a logical structure. Use bullet points for easy readability, avoid jargon, and keep your CV to 1-2 pages, focusing on the most relevant information.

Guidance on LinkedIn Personal Brand Building - this element of the recruitment process is more important than ever. I’ll offer insights and guidance on how you can stand out effectively and differentiate yourself from others.

CV Support - I’ll walk through top tips for CV writing, dispelling some of the common stereotypes about what does and doesn’t work. Critically, so many people leave the application process in the hands of the agency/employer, but there are steps that can be made by you, aside from the interview, to boost your chances and stand out from others in the process.

Bring your own laptop and log in with full-access credentials to be able to test your own native apps or website on the Sauce Labs platform.

‘Live’ test on real browsers on Sauce Labs VMs or install your own native apps onto Sauce Labs real devices and test on them with the help of one of our experts.

You can even run some of your own pre-built test automation to learn how to leverage Sauce Labs with your automation processes.

We will be on hand to help you get up and running quickly.

Prerequisites

What you’ll learn

The RiskStorming session format is a wonderful way of generating a visible Test Strategy as a team that focuses your strategy to answer the following questions:

1. What is important to our product?

2. What risks could impact these important aspects?

3. What can we do, as a team, to make sure they don't happen?

Instructions:

1. Understand the product under test well enough

2. Take the 25 Quality Aspect TestsSphere cards and pick the 6 most important ones within 10 minutes

3. Take sticky notes and add 2-3 risks per chosen TestSphere card within 10 minutes

4. Take the other TestSphere cards and match risk-mitigating activities for each Risk within 10 minutes

Wrap-up:

By the end of the activity, you’ll have a much better understanding of what quality actually means for your product or epic as well as what could potentially harm it. Not just you, but everyone on the team understands how they can prepare, defend and explore against risks which could severely impact the project. Quality becomes clear to everyone and everyone’s responsibility.

Resources:

• RiskStorming Online
• RiskStorming on the Ministry of Testing Website
• RiskStorming on The Deathstar (Star Wars)

In this session, you will learn the different ways you could collaborate on an API in Postman with your team or users. We’ll walk you through a suite of features that improve team productivity, reduce onboarding time, and make your API more discoverable and easy to collaborate on. We’ll also cover API testing in Postman, demonstrating how you can build a robust test suite for your APIs. You'll author some post-response scripts, automate tests, and dynamically control workflows using the Collection Runner.

Instructions:

• Login to your Postman account at go.postman.co

• Go to the Test Bash workspace at go.pstmn.io/testbash-2024

• Fork the “API Collaboration and Testing” collection to your Workspace

• Follow the instructions in the Collection documentation and let us know if you have any questions.

Key Takeaways:

• Enhanced API collaboration capabilities for API producers and consumers.

• Strategies to improve team productivity and reduce onboarding time.

• Techniques for making APIs more discoverable and easier to work with.

Resources:

• Postman Learning Center helps you learn more about specific Postman features.

• The Postman Community Forum is a great place to connect with Postman's community and seek help when you need it.

• We have tons of video resources on YouTube.

• Learn about our latest feature releases in this blog post by Postman’s CEO, Abhinav Asthana.

• We’re always listening! If you want to request a new feature or report a bug, please submit an issue here. Our Community Forum remains the best place to share general feedback with us.

Having reviewed more than 10,000+ CVs and LinkedIn profiles over the years, I can provide advice and guidance on how to market yourself effectively and understand “what good looks like.

I’ll discuss technology trends, in-demand tools and skill sets needed to land certain positions./p>

On top of this, I’ll be keen to answer any questions that people have about what a recruiter actually does.

I’ll offer “behind the scenes” insight to what I do daily, how I interview candidates and help to enhance people’s careers in Software Testing.

Come byte on the tastiest testing trends that are changing the game.

From AI-powered tools to automation magic, we’ll show you how to dive into the cutting-edge innovations driving today’s development practices and be part of it!

Join us in the Corn Exchange!

As a QA/ Test Recruiter with nearly 9 years of experience, I will be on hand to help you with any job-seeking questions you may have.

This could include but isn’t limited to: 

• CV Advice
• Interview Advice
• Market Insights
• Personal Branding advice
• General support around how to kick-start your job hunt

I am a friendly and approachable face, and no question is too big or small!

In this session, you will learn the different ways you could collaborate on an API in Postman with your team or users. We’ll walk you through a suite of features that improve team productivity, reduce onboarding time, and make your API more discoverable and easy to collaborate on. We’ll also cover API testing in Postman, demonstrating how you can build a robust test suite for your APIs. You'll author some post-response scripts, automate tests, and dynamically control workflows using the Collection Runner.

Instructions:

• Login to your Postman account at go.postman.co

• Go to the Test Bash workspace at go.pstmn.io/testbash-2024

• Fork the “API Collaboration and Testing” collection to your Workspace

• Follow the instructions in the Collection documentation and let us know if you have any questions.

Key Takeaways:

• Enhanced API collaboration capabilities for API producers and consumers.

• Strategies to improve team productivity and reduce onboarding time.

• Techniques for making APIs more discoverable and easier to work with.

Resources:

• Postman Learning Center helps you learn more about specific Postman features.

• The Postman Community Forum is a great place to connect with Postman's community and seek help when you need it.

• We have tons of video resources on YouTube.

• Learn about our latest feature releases in this blog post by Postman’s CEO, Abhinav Asthana.

• We’re always listening! If you want to request a new feature or report a bug, please submit an issue here. Our Community Forum remains the best place to share general feedback with us.

Join us for a 30-minute interactive session to experience exploratory testing in a mob testing format. Have you ever missed a critical bug hidden in plain sight? Do you wish for a collaborative environment where ideas are shared, and problems are solved together? This activity is for you!

Using the Xray Exploratory App, we’ll explore our SUT and uncover hidden bugs as a team.

Participants will rotate as the “Driver” and “Navigators,” ensuring everyone contributes and learns from one another. This hands-on session is designed for testers of all levels to experience teamwork and collective problem-solving.

Register here and join us for this Exploratory Testing session and get a chance to win a £100 Amazon gift card at the end!

Instructions
1. Sign up for the activity here (optional to attend the session, but mandatory to enter the giveaway)
2. Get familiar with the SUT
 

Resources

• Get the Xray Exploratory App here.
• Find the system under test (SUT) we’ll be using here.
• Learn more about exploratory testing with our blog articles and mob testing.
• See product tutorials here.

What you’ll learn

Bring your own laptop and log in with full-access credentials to be able to test your own native apps or website on the Sauce Labs platform.

‘Live’ test on real browsers on Sauce Labs VMs or install your own native apps onto Sauce Labs real devices and test on them with the help of one of our experts.

You can even run some of your own pre-built test automation to learn how to leverage Sauce Labs with your automation processes.

We will be on hand to help you get up and running quickly.

Prerequisites

What you’ll learn

The RiskStorming session format is a wonderful way of generating a visible Test Strategy as a team that focuses your strategy to answer the following questions:

1. What is important to our product?

2. What risks could impact these important aspects?

3. What can we do, as a team, to make sure they don't happen?

Instructions:

1. Understand the product under test well enough

2. Take the 25 Quality Aspect TestsSphere cards and pick the 6 most important ones within 10 minutes

3. Take sticky notes and add 2-3 risks per chosen TestSphere card within 10 minutes

4. Take the other TestSphere cards and match risk-mitigating activities for each Risk within 10 minutes

Wrap-up:

By the end of the activity, you’ll have a much better understanding of what quality actually means for your product or epic as well as what could potentially harm it. Not just you, but everyone on the team understands how they can prepare, defend and explore against risks which could severely impact the project. Quality becomes clear to everyone and everyone’s responsibility.

Resources:

• RiskStorming Online
• RiskStorming on the Ministry of Testing Website
• RiskStorming on The Deathstar (Star Wars)

Testers often find it challenging to determine if a tool is reputable and communicate with vendors and open-source creators in a way all parties can understand. Even more challenging still is identifying the difference between reality and magical thinking when it comes to what the tool can provide and what can be delivered. Often testers will follow a defined process and complete a proof of concept to help guide their decision making.

But deciding which tools to complete a proof of concept with is just the first step. During the proof of concept documenting your thoughts and leveraging an evaluation matrix is crucial to making that final critical decision of what tool to select. And after selection, the hardest task is left to come, developing your internal champions, and influencing the use of the tool throughout your organization.

Join me as we develop artefacts to take back to your team to put to use on your next tool acquisition. You'll gain valuable insights, best practices, and create your own customized acquisition, evaluation, and integration documentation so your next tool decision will be your best tool decision!

What you’ll learn

Cross-functional requirements (CFRs), most commonly referred to as Non-functional Requirements (NFRs), form an integral part of software quality. And testing for them and making them as part of the team's process is an absolute necessity for any team that promises to deliver high-quality software to their users. Often, the emphasis that is placed on the functional requirements is not equally placed on the cross-functional requirements in software delivery teams and by the business stakeholders. There could be multiple reasons for teams to make this decision but one of the reasons I have seen working on different teams is the lack of awareness on how to approach CFRs testing as they come across as really vague, like say testability or maintainability, for example.

In this workshop, I would like to elaborate on why it is essential to consider testing for cross-functional requirements and introduce an approach to continuous testing of all cross-functional requirements and make it a part of the process. I will cover how to uncover different CFRs, including those really vague ones, and therefore aid in continuous testing and building quality into the software.

This workshop provides the tools and techniques to introduce and implement CFRs within your teams or organizations. I will share how to create your own CFR template and I will share the knowledge you need to facilitate your own sessions with your teams

What you’ll learn

Giving a presentation at a conference is an exciting journey that begins with an idea. This idea shapes an abstract containing teachable messages. Final drafts get sent to conferences near and far - and each stage includes multiple cycles of gathering feedback from others. If you’ve been inspired with an idea for a conference talk, but you’re not sure where to begin - this workshop is for you.

In this introductory session, attendees will simulate the process of creating and submitting an abstract paper to appropriate organizations. In groups, the attendees will practice giving and utilizing feedback to improve those papers. The presenters will share insight from two perspectives. One will present as a new speaker navigating the challenges of getting started in public speaking. The other presenter will share more advanced strategies to take your creation to the next level, and tips for avoiding common pitfalls from their wealth of personal experience.

Activities will include:

• Brainstorm topics to write about, then form one idea into a short "elevator pitch" that solves a problem for someone.
• The presenters will share steps to turn that elevator pitch into a written abstract paper.
• The attendees will work in groups to review each others' abstract papers and provide that feedback to each other in a constructive way.
• Workshop topics will include structures for giving and using feedback gathered.

What you’ll learn

Love em, hate em? Do they fill you with confidence or fear? Live coding exercises, testing challenges, and take-home tests often form part of an interview. I’m on an adventure to learn to love technical interviews and in this workshop, I’m going to bring you with me, so you can gain confidence and equip yourself for success.

Whether it’s a new role you’re after, or you’re looking to take the next step with your current employer, getting the most out of technical challenges can be an essential part of the process, and one you can practise and maybe even learn to love.

By taking on this snack-sized challenge, you can gain confidence in taking on similar challenges you might face in the future. You will do this by taking on a 3 part exercise, reading, updating and writing code, using TypeScript and Jest, with clear instructions to get you going. There will also be optional side-quests you can take on during the workshop or take away to try later to push your learning even further.

The scenario for the exercise will put you in the role of an engineer, part of a team delivering the first version of an online store for a famous Snack Shop. You will take on an existing Automation Framework, break down requirements, make improvements to existing tests, and add tests to cover new features.

You will run the system under test locally on your laptop, via Docker. The system is an online store for the Snack Shop, along with detailed requirements for the features that you will be tasked with testing. You can either rely on the notes provided or take some time to explore the system and identify your own tests to cover the requirements.

Prerequisites

What you’ll learn

Lean Coffee is a structured, but agenda-less gathering.

Participants gather, build an agenda, and begin talking.

Conversations are directed and productive because the agenda for the meeting was democratically generated.

This is the perfect session for those who arrived early, grabbed their hot drinks and are ready to start the day!

All instructions on how to participate will be displayed at the tables in the Foyer Area.

After attending a conference or course, there is often a requirement to share everything you’ve learnt with your colleagues. The problem, all your notes are a mess. Sketchnoting is one method of presenting your notes in a fun, clear and understandable way.

In this session, we will explore methods of writing, reviewing and presenting notes. A range of sketchnoting supplies will be made available, and participants will be invited to create their own sketchnote based on either their own pre-scribbled notes or new notes created by reading articles or listening to 99 second talks.

At the end of the session, they will have their own beautifully written sketchnote to take back home and show off to their colleagues.

Automation in software testing is key to unlocking continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI / CD) workflows. As software release cycles grow shorter, traditional testing creates bottlenecks that put your team behind schedule.

Keysight ‘s Eggplant offers AI powered test automation using a model-based digital twin testing approach. It interprets and interacts with the application like a real user without requiring access to the source code, making it perfect for even the most secure development environments.

Stop by the Keysight stand, meet “Eggy” and learn how to release better software faster and more reliably by driving continuous testing of your tech ecosystem.

The Capital One Quality team proudly present a series of humorous, Quality-themed mini-games designed to engage you through friendly competition.

Take your marks at their table in a series of events that combine hands-on challenges, puzzles, and testing skills that will really Test Your Potential!

You can even go for gold 🏅 as there are prizes to be won across the two days!

Guidance on LinkedIn Personal Brand Building - this element of the recruitment process is more important than ever. I’ll offer insights and guidance on how you can stand out effectively and differentiate yourself from others.

CV Support - I’ll walk through top tips for CV writing, dispelling some of the common stereotypes about what does and doesn’t work. Critically, so many people leave the application process in the hands of the agency/employer, but there are steps that can be made by you, aside from the interview, to boost your chances and stand out from others in the process.

Come byte on the tastiest testing trends that are changing the game.

From AI-powered tools to automation magic, we’ll show you how to dive into the cutting-edge innovations driving today’s development practices and be part of it!

Join us in the Corn Exchange!

Bring your own laptop and log in with full-access credentials to be able to test your own native apps or website on the Sauce Labs platform.

‘Live’ test on real browsers on Sauce Labs VMs or install your own native apps onto Sauce Labs real devices and test on them with the help of one of our experts.

You can even run some of your own pre-built test automation to learn how to leverage Sauce Labs with your automation processes.

We will be on hand to help you get up and running quickly.

Prerequisites

What you’ll learn

In this session, you will learn the different ways you could collaborate on an API in Postman with your team or users. We’ll walk you through a suite of features that improve team productivity, reduce onboarding time, and make your API more discoverable and easy to collaborate on. We’ll also cover API testing in Postman, demonstrating how you can build a robust test suite for your APIs. You'll author some post-response scripts, automate tests, and dynamically control workflows using the Collection Runner.

Instructions:

• Login to your Postman account at go.postman.co

• Go to the Test Bash workspace at go.pstmn.io/testbash-2024

• Fork the “API Collaboration and Testing” collection to your Workspace

• Follow the instructions in the Collection documentation and let us know if you have any questions.

Key Takeaways:

• Enhanced API collaboration capabilities for API producers and consumers.

• Strategies to improve team productivity and reduce onboarding time.

• Techniques for making APIs more discoverable and easier to work with.

Resources:

• Postman Learning Center helps you learn more about specific Postman features.

• The Postman Community Forum is a great place to connect with Postman's community and seek help when you need it.

• We have tons of video resources on YouTube.

• Learn about our latest feature releases in this blog post by Postman’s CEO, Abhinav Asthana.

• We’re always listening! If you want to request a new feature or report a bug, please submit an issue here. Our Community Forum remains the best place to share general feedback with us.

Welcome to Testcave, the software testing headquarters! Join us and become a Test Superhero, using Xray to save the world (well, at least save software from bugs).

In this engaging session, we'll explore Testcave’s Xray, a Test Management tool, and you'll learn how to create, execute, and manage tests.

We’ll target a super secret application and our goal is to make sure we have a good understanding about its quality.

You’ll have to use your standard testing knowledge but also your testing superpowers to find bugs in it! And just for you who activated the power of patience and read until the end, sign up here for the chance to win a £100 Amazon Gift Card at the end of the session!
 

Resources

• Registration form (optional to attend the session, mandatory to enter the giveaway)
• Get a free trial of Xray Test Management for Jira here (optional)
• See product tutorials here
• Learn more about Xray here

What you’ll learn

As a QA/ Test Recruiter with nearly 9 years of experience, I will be on hand to help you with any job-seeking questions you may have.

This could include but isn’t limited to: 

• CV Advice
• Interview Advice
• Market Insights
• Personal Branding advice
• General support around how to kick-start your job hunt

I am a friendly and approachable face, and no question is too big or small!

In this session, you will learn the different ways you could collaborate on an API in Postman with your team or users. We’ll walk you through a suite of features that improve team productivity, reduce onboarding time, and make your API more discoverable and easy to collaborate on. We’ll also cover API testing in Postman, demonstrating how you can build a robust test suite for your APIs. You'll author some post-response scripts, automate tests, and dynamically control workflows using the Collection Runner.

Instructions:

• Login to your Postman account at go.postman.co

• Go to the Test Bash workspace at go.pstmn.io/testbash-2024

• Fork the “API Collaboration and Testing” collection to your Workspace

• Follow the instructions in the Collection documentation and let us know if you have any questions.

Key Takeaways:

• Enhanced API collaboration capabilities for API producers and consumers.

• Strategies to improve team productivity and reduce onboarding time.

• Techniques for making APIs more discoverable and easier to work with.

Resources:

• Postman Learning Center helps you learn more about specific Postman features.

• The Postman Community Forum is a great place to connect with Postman's community and seek help when you need it.

• We have tons of video resources on YouTube.

• Learn about our latest feature releases in this blog post by Postman’s CEO, Abhinav Asthana.

• We’re always listening! If you want to request a new feature or report a bug, please submit an issue here. Our Community Forum remains the best place to share general feedback with us.

2i’s internal talent team Hannah & John will be providing insight into what internal recruiters really look for in an application with their Day 1 drop-in sessions focused on looking ‘Through the lens of an internal recruiter: tips and tricks to stand out’.

They’ll be covering:

• LinkedIn 101 – what does a recruiter see when viewing your profile and application
• ‘Think like a recruiter’ – the importance of market mapping when looking for a new role
• ‘Crack the ATS’ – how to stand out and get noticed and the question absolutely everyone wants to know the answer to… ‘do I really need a cover letter?

On day 2, you can catch them talking about all things personal brand with their drop-in sessions focused all around ‘How to build a personal brand and leverage it to uplevel your career’. They’ll be sharing actionable tips and tricks to boost your brand, gain visibility from the right people, and never have to apply to another job again!

They’ll also be providing free resources such as:

• CV template
• Introduction to Recruiters & Hiring Managers message template
• Guide on how to write a great bio on LinkedIn to get you noticed.

You’ll have the opportunity to talk to them about the live opportunities 2i has right now as they’re actively hiring.

Both Test Architect – David Williams and Head of Quality Engineering – Anna Mcmillan will also be free to answer any questions on all things life at 2i.

Bring your own laptop and log in with full-access credentials to be able to test your own native apps or website on the Sauce Labs platform.

‘Live’ test on real browsers on Sauce Labs VMs or install your own native apps onto Sauce Labs real devices and test on them with the help of one of our experts.

You can even run some of your own pre-built test automation to learn how to leverage Sauce Labs with your automation processes.

We will be on hand to help you get up and running quickly.

Prerequisites

What you’ll learn

Come byte on the tastiest testing trends that are changing the game.

From AI-powered tools to automation magic, we’ll show you how to dive into the cutting-edge innovations driving today’s development practices and be part of it!

Join us in the Corn Exchange!

As a dedicated Testing Specialist Recruiter and ISTQB AI-certified professional, I excel in connecting top-tier testing professionals with leading organisations across various industries.

With extensive experience and a keen understanding of the testing landscape, I identify and engage with exceptional talent in quality assurance, automation, performance testing, and more.

My approach combines in-depth industry knowledge with a personalised touch, ensuring both candidates and clients find the perfect match.

Committed to fostering strong relationships and delivering outstanding results, I am passionate about helping companies build robust testing teams that drive excellence and innovation.​

What I will advise and help with:

Career Advice

• Continuously Upskill and Learn: Stay up-to-date with the latest tools, technologies, and methodologies in testing, like automation and AI. Engage in courses, certifications, and webinars to keep your skills relevant.
• Build a Strong Network: Actively engage with peers, mentors, and thought leaders at conferences, meetups, and online forums. Networking can lead to new opportunities, insights, and collaborations.
• Develop Soft Skills: Enhance your communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities. Strong soft skills complement your technical expertise and make you a more effective tester.
• Understand the Business Domain: Deepen your knowledge of the industry or domain you’re testing in. Understanding the end-user’s needs and business objectives will help you deliver more meaningful results.
• Embrace Adaptability: Be open to change and new challenges. The tech landscape evolves rapidly, so staying adaptable will help you grow and maintain an upward career trajectory.

CV Guidance

• Highlight Relevant Skills and Tools: Clearly list your technical skills, including specific testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JIRA) and programming languages (e.g., Python, Java) that are relevant to the role. Focus on the most current and in-demand skills.
• Showcase Achievements with Impact: Use measurable outcomes to demonstrate your contributions. For example, mention how you reduced defects by a certain percentage, improved testing efficiency, or led a successful automation initiative.
• Include Key Certifications and Training: Feature any relevant certifications and specialized training that highlight your expertise and commitment to professional development.
• Tailor Your CV for Each Role: Customise your CV for each job application by emphasising the skills and experience that align with the specific requirements of the role. Use keywords from the job description to pass through applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Keep It Clear and Concise: Maintain a clean, professional format with a logical structure. Use bullet points for easy readability, avoid jargon, and keep your CV to 1-2 pages, focusing on the most relevant information.

In this session, you will learn the different ways you could collaborate on an API in Postman with your team or users. We’ll walk you through a suite of features that improve team productivity, reduce onboarding time, and make your API more discoverable and easy to collaborate on. We’ll also cover API testing in Postman, demonstrating how you can build a robust test suite for your APIs. You'll author some post-response scripts, automate tests, and dynamically control workflows using the Collection Runner.

Instructions:

• Login to your Postman account at go.postman.co

• Go to the Test Bash workspace at go.pstmn.io/testbash-2024

• Fork the “API Collaboration and Testing” collection to your Workspace

• Follow the instructions in the Collection documentation and let us know if you have any questions.

Key Takeaways:

• Enhanced API collaboration capabilities for API producers and consumers.

• Strategies to improve team productivity and reduce onboarding time.

• Techniques for making APIs more discoverable and easier to work with.

Resources:

• Postman Learning Center helps you learn more about specific Postman features.

• The Postman Community Forum is a great place to connect with Postman's community and seek help when you need it.

• We have tons of video resources on YouTube.

• Learn about our latest feature releases in this blog post by Postman’s CEO, Abhinav Asthana.

• We’re always listening! If you want to request a new feature or report a bug, please submit an issue here. Our Community Forum remains the best place to share general feedback with us.

Come byte on the tastiest testing trends that are changing the game.

From AI-powered tools to automation magic, we’ll show you how to dive into the cutting-edge innovations driving today’s development practices and be part of it!

Join us in the Corn Exchange!

Bring your own laptop and log in with full-access credentials to be able to test your own native apps or website on the Sauce Labs platform.

‘Live’ test on real browsers on Sauce Labs VMs or install your own native apps onto Sauce Labs real devices and test on them with the help of one of our experts.

You can even run some of your own pre-built test automation to learn how to leverage Sauce Labs with your automation processes.

We will be on hand to help you get up and running quickly.

Prerequisites

What you’ll learn

Join us for a 30-minute interactive session to experience exploratory testing in a mob testing format. Have you ever missed a critical bug hidden in plain sight? Do you wish for a collaborative environment where ideas are shared, and problems are solved together? This activity is for you!

Using the Xray Exploratory App, we’ll explore our SUT and uncover hidden bugs as a team.

Participants will rotate as the “Driver” and “Navigators,” ensuring everyone contributes and learns from one another. This hands-on session is designed for testers of all levels to experience teamwork and collective problem-solving.

Register here and join us for this Exploratory Testing session and get a chance to win a £100 Amazon gift card at the end!

Instructions
1. Sign up for the activity here (optional to attend the session, but mandatory to enter the giveaway)
2. Get familiar with the SUT
 

Resources

• Get the Xray Exploratory App here.
• Find the system under test (SUT) we’ll be using here.
• Learn more about exploratory testing with our blog articles and mob testing.
• See product tutorials here.

What you’ll learn