#9 techBytes - It works on my device no further testing needed

[in-person event]

We’re excited to invite you to our next techBytes meetup @Ocado Technology. This time, we will explore testing methodologies in diverse domains, from real device testing to API-driven approaches and insights gleaned from board game design.

Join us and discover how real device testing elevates software reliability, learn to simplify application development through API-driven tests, and gain valuable lessons from board game design to enhance your testing approach.

***AGENDA***

18:00 - Grab a drink and take a seat

18:10 - Intro

18:15 - 18:45

Speaker: Paweł Stobiecki

Topic: How do board game designers test their products?

Abstract:

Imagine crafting a product you CAN'T have any automated tests for.

At the same time, you don't really know anything about that product until you test it. And you can't really explain it to another person unless they test it, or see it tested.

Enter the world of board game design.

As a software engineer and the co-author of the award-winning “Flick of Faith”, I will shed light on how board game designers test their products. Or actually: how they let tests drive their entire development process. We will talk about observing carefully, fighting the urge to defend the game, taking feedback on the chin, ignoring the better half of it, and doing it all again. All of that with one goal in mind - to get a great product onto the players' shelves.

The twist? A very similar technique exists in the software world. And we've already used it several times in Ocado Technology in ways very close to what board game designers do.

18:45 - 18:50

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18:50 - 19:20

Speaker: Maksym Malyshev

Topic: The Benefits of Testing Your Software on Real Devices - A Case Study

Abstract:

Real device testing is essential for software testing at scale; don’t you agree? Join me in exploring this approach, drawing insights from a successful project within the E-Commerce department at Ocado Shopping Platform. Our product comprises a native mobile app for Android and iOS, along with a web portal, all meticulously crafted to enhance the shopping experience for our end-customers.

Throughout the presentation, you will gain insights into how real devices can significantly enhance the quality, reliability, and performance of your software testing. We will explore the associated challenges and best practices of testing with real devices. Additionally, we will discuss how leveraging real devices aligns with achieving customer satisfaction and meeting business objectives. I aim to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the reasons behind and methodologies for testing your software on real devices.

19:20 - 19:25

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19:25 - 19:55

Speaker: Michał Ostaszewski

Topic: Elevating Your Testing Strategy: Simplifying application development with API-Driven Tests

Abstract:

As our application undergoes evolution, we often have to change and create new unit tests, even when the behavior of the application remains the same. This process is inherently tedious and time-consuming, often serving as a deterrent to high-level refactoring.

In this talk, I will demonstrate an alternative API-oriented test methodology. This approach enables tests to offer a holistic perspective on the application's behaviour, providing a sense of assurance and security. By embracing this paradigm shift, we can transform testing from being perceived as a burdensome task triggered by code changes into a valuable tool that enhances our understanding of the entire application.