The Hobbit's Guide to Testing Tools - Small Steps to a Powerful Choice
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Talk Description
Join Kat Obring on a journey through the world of test automation solutions with “The Hobbit’s Guide to Testing Tools - Small Steps to a Powerful Choice”.
Much like Bilbo Baggins setting off on an unexpected adventure, we’ll explore the critical decision-making process behind choosing the right test automation strategy for your team. Should you forge your own path and build a custom solution, purchase a ready-made product from the market, or perhaps adopt a hybrid approach that combines both?
We’ll navigate these options with practical advice and real-world examples, ensuring you can make an informed choice that aligns with your team’s skills, resources, and long-term goals.
By the end of this session, you'll be able to:
- Evaluate Needs and Resources: Assess your situation, define the problem, and identify team skills and resources—just like preparing for a journey out of the Shire
- Build vs. Buy Decision Framework: Learn when to build custom solutions or buy off-the-shelf products—choose your own adventure wisely
- In-House Development Pros and Cons: Understand the benefits and challenges of building your own solution—crafting tools worthy of an elven smith
- Buying Solutions Key Considerations: Explore the advantages and potential drawbacks of purchasing a pre-built solution—like finding the perfect gift from a Dwarven market
- Hybrid Models for Flexibility: Discover how to combine building and buying with open-source or licensed components—a magical blend of DIY and ready-made
Kat Obring has spent 20+ years in software delivery: DevOps QA engineer, Head of Delivery, and now a quality coach who helps engineering teams build measurable improvement practices. She runs Kato Coaching Ltd and has presented at PeersCon, Agile Testing Days, HUSTEF, and TestBash, among others. She is direct, opinionated, and has strong feelings about the word "quality."
Kat Obring has spent 20+ years in software delivery: DevOps QA engineer, Head of Delivery, and now a quality coach who helps engineering teams build measurable improvement practices. She runs Kato Coaching Ltd and has presented at PeersCon, Agile Testing Days, HUSTEF, and TestBash, among others. She is direct, opinionated, and has strong feelings about the word "quality."
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