Episódios

  • Top Automation Guild Survey Insights for 2026 with Joe Colantonio

    Top Automation Guild Survey Insights for 2026 with Joe Colantonio
    Nov 24 2025

    Automation Guild turns 10 this year, and the 2026 survey revealed some of the strongest trends and signals the testing community has ever shared.

    Register now: https://testgld.link/ag26reg

    In this episode, Joe breaks down the most important insights shaping Automation Guild 2026 and what they mean for testers, automation engineers, and QA leaders.

    You'll hear why AI-powered testing is dominating every category, why Playwright has officially become the tool testers want most, the challenges that continue to follow teams year after year, and how testers are navigating shrinking teams, faster releases, and rising expectations.

    This episode gives you a clear, data-driven snapshot of why Automation Guild 2026 matters — and how this year's event is designed to help you stay relevant, sharpen your skills, and tackle the problems that keep slowing down teams.

    Perfect for anyone considering joining the Guild, planning their 2026 automation strategy, or just trying to make sense of the rapid changes happening in testing today.
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    9 minutos
  • Testing AI Vibe Coding: Stop Vulnerabilities Early with Sarit Tager

    Testing AI Vibe Coding: Stop Vulnerabilities Early with Sarit Tager
    Nov 16 2025
    AI is accelerating software delivery, but it's also introducing new security risks that most developers and automation engineers never see coming. In this episode, we explore how AI-generated code can embed vulnerabilities by default, how "vibe coding" is reshaping developer workflows, and what teams must do to secure their pipelines before bad code reaches production. You'll learn how to prompt more securely, how guardrails can stop vulnerabilities at generation time, how to prioritize real risks instead of false positives, and how AI can be used to protect your applications just as effectively as attackers use it to exploit them. Whether you're using Cursor, Copilot, Playwright MCP, or any AI tool in your automation workflow, this conversation gives you a clear roadmap for staying ahead of AI-driven vulnerabilities — without slowing down delivery. Featuring Sarit Tager, VP of Product for Application Security at Palo Alto Networks, who reveals real-world insights on securing AI-generated code, understanding modern attack surfaces, and creating a future-proof DevSecOps strategy.
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    32 minutos
  • 4 Free TestGuild Tools Every Tester Should Be Using with Joe Colantonio

    4 Free TestGuild Tools Every Tester Should Be Using with Joe Colantonio
    Nov 9 2025

    In this solo episode, Joe Colantonio shares four powerful free TestGuild tools designed to help testers, automation engineers, and QA leaders work smarter. Discover how to instantly find the right testing tool for your team, assess automation risk, check your site's accessibility, and benchmark your automation maturity — all in one session.

    Whether you're looking to improve test coverage, adopt better practices, or simply save time, these tools were built with you in mind.

    What You'll Learn:
    – How to choose the right test automation tool fast
    – How to identify and reduce testing risk
    – How to check your site's accessibility compliance
    – How to assess your team's automation maturity level

    Try the tools free:

    Tool Matcher: https://testgld.link/toolmatcher
    Accessibility Scanner: https://testgld.link/scanner
    Risk Calc: https://testgld.link/riskcalc
    Automation Readiness Quiz: https://testgld.link/scorequiz

    ️ Join us for the 10th Annual Automation Guild Conference: https://testgld.link/IrHaNIVX
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    17 minutos
  • AI Testing Made Trustworthy using FizzBee

    AI Testing Made Trustworthy using FizzBee
    Nov 2 2025
    As AI tools like Copilot, Claude, and Cursor start writing more of our code, the biggest challenge isn't generating software — it's trusting it. In this episode, JP (Jayaprabhakar) Kadarkarai, founder of FizzBee, joins Joe Colantonio to explore how autonomous, model-based testing can validate AI-generated software automatically and help teams ship with confidence. FizzBee uses a unique approach that connects design, code, and behavior into one continuous feedback loop — automatically testing for concurrency issues and validating that your implementation matches your intent. You'll discover: Why AI-generated code can't be trusted without validation How model-based testing works and why it's crucial for AI-driven development The difference between example-based and property-based testing How FizzBee detects concurrency bugs without intrusive tracing Why autonomous testing is becoming mandatory for the AI era Whether you're a software tester, DevOps engineer, or automation architect, this conversation will change how you think about testing in the age of AI-generated code.
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    32 minutos
  • Test Automation Optimus Prime Halloween Special

    Test Automation Optimus Prime Halloween Special
    Oct 21 2025

    In this Halloween special, Joe Colantonio and Paul Grossman discuss the evolution of automation testing, focusing on the integration of AI tools, project management strategies, and the importance of custom logging. Paul shares insights from his recent job experience, detailing how he inherited a project and the challenges he faced. Paul also goes over his Optimus Prime framework and uses it to explore various automation tools, the significance of dynamic waiting, and how to handle test case collisions. The discussion also highlights the role of AI in enhancing automation frameworks and the importance of version control in software development.
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    42 minutos
  • Playwright AI Vibe Testing: True Self-healing Tests with Vasusen Patil

    Playwright AI Vibe Testing: True Self-healing Tests with Vasusen Patil
    Oct 12 2025
    Flaky Playwright tests got you down? Discover Vibe Testing, a new AI-driven approach that lets Playwright tests understand design intent, adapt to UI changes, and self-heal intelligently.

    In this episode, Joe Colantonio talks with Vasusen Patil, Co-Founder and CEO of Donobu, about how their platform extends Playwright with AI-powered "Vibe Testing." You'll discover how this approach blends visual assertions with contextual understanding to build resilient, low-flake tests that keep shipping smooth.

    You'll take away:

    What "Vibe Testing" really means and why it's a game-changer

    How AI-authored Playwright tests can self-heal without false positives

    The key to balancing autonomy with tester control

    Why Donobu's local-first model keeps your data safe while cutting test flakiness under 2 %

    How to try Donobu's free Playwright AI toolkit

    If you want to see where test automation is heading next — and how to future-proof your QA career — don't miss this one.
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    41 minutos
  • Playwright Testing: How to Make UI and API Tests 10x Faster with Naeem Malik

    Playwright Testing: How to Make UI and API Tests 10x Faster with Naeem Malik
    Oct 5 2025
    Did you know that Playwright offers an elegant, unified framework that seamlessly integrates both UI and API testing within a single language and test runner? Don't miss the early bird Automation Guild discount: https://testguild.me/ag26early This episode explores how Playwright empowers teams to simplify test maintenance, eliminate silos between dev and QA, and gain true full-stack confidence. You'll discover: How to make your tests 10x faster and more reliable by using API requests for setup instead of brittle UI flows. How to write hybrid tests that validate both UI actions and backend APIs in a single flow. A modern, unified testing strategy that reduces operational friction and helps teams deliver high-quality applications with confidence. Our guest, Naeem Malik, brings 15 years of QA and automation expertise. As the creator of Test Automation TV and bestselling Udemy courses, Naeem specializes in making complex test automation concepts simple, practical, and impactful for engineering teams. Whether you're a QA leader, automation engineer, or DevOps practitioner, this episode will give you the tools to rethink your testing strategy and unlock the power of Playwright.
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    28 minutos
  • Cut Weeks of Manual Test Design into Minutes Using GenAI

    Cut Weeks of Manual Test Design into Minutes Using GenAI
    Sep 28 2025
    Are your tests falling behind your requirements? Check out our new AI Requirement course here: https://testguild.me/aireqcourse In this special highlight episode, Joe Colantonio shares lessons from a new course created with Keysight: Turning Requirements into Reliable Tests with AI-Augmented Design. You'll hear from AI strategist Noelle Russell, Keysight's Chief AI Officer Jonathon Wright, and product expert Ian Sharp as they explore: Why responsible AI is like raising a baby tiger — exciting but dangerous if ignored. The hidden costs of manual test design and why happy-path testing isn't enough. How AI-powered tools like Keysight Generator transform natural language requirements into reliable, traceable test cases in minutes. If you're a tester, automation engineer, or QA leader looking to cut weeks of manual scripting, improve coverage, and finally align tests with real requirements — this episode is for you. Check out the full Keysight course here: https://testguild.me/aireqcourse Become one of our Automation Guild 2026 speakers: https://testguild.me/agspeak
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    17 minutos