Automate the Planet Weekly #43

Welcome to another edition of Automate the Planet Weekly! This week's collection features articles that cover a wide range of topics including API load testing, design patterns, event sourcing, and new developments in JavaScript and .NET. Let's dive into the highlights:💡🧐👌🎥

• Load Test Your APIs with K6 Explore how to effectively load test your APIs using K6, a powerful and efficient tool for ensuring your APIs can handle heavy traffic and deliver a seamless user experience.
• C# Mediator Design Pattern Learn about the Mediator design pattern in C# and how it helps reduce dependencies between components by centralizing communication, making your code more maintainable and flexible.
• Introducing Reporting and Entra ID Authentication for Microsoft Discover the latest in Microsoft's app ecosystem with new reporting features and Entra ID authentication integration for secure and efficient user management.
• Introducing OpenAI O1 Preview OpenAI unveils the O1 Preview, a powerful new model designed to push the boundaries of AI innovation. Learn how it can impact your projects and workflows.
• Event Sourcing 101: Terminology This article explains the basics of event-driven architectures and helps readers familiarize themselves with the key terminology in event sourcing, a crucial concept in building scalable and reliable systems.
• What's New in JavaScript/ECMAScript 2024 Stay current with the latest features and improvements in JavaScript and ECMAScript 2024, which will help you leverage cutting-edge advancements in your web development projects.
• The Anatomy of a .NET Aspire Application Take a deep dive into the structure and components of a .NET Aspire application and discover best practices for building scalable and maintainable .NET solutions.
• Supercharge Your Testing Experience with MSTest Analyzers Learn how MSTest analyzers can enhance your testing workflow by catching issues early and improving the overall quality of your automated tests.
• Using .NET Pack with a Nuspec File Find out how to use .NET Pack with a Nuspec file for more control over the packaging process in your .NET projects.
• Automating Passwordless Authentication Using Selenium WebDriver A step-by-step tutorial on how to automate passwordless authentication using Selenium WebDriver in your tests, improving security and simplifying authentication flows.

⭐Highlight⭐

📢Excited to share Part 7 and 8 of our Advanced Test Automation Framework Development series!

The video demonstrates practical techniques for working with built-in JavaScript methods, handling complex controls, and integrating these components seamlessly into your automation framework, allowing you to automate even the most sophisticated web elements with ease. By the end of this video, you will be able to tackle simple components as well as advanced ones like jQuery DataPicker, JS FullCalendar, JS Grid, and JS Editor.

By the end of this video, you’ll master the skills needed to troubleshoot large-scale test suites efficiently, reduce manual intervention, and increase the reliability of your test automation efforts.

In summary, this week's edition provides valuable insights on load testing, design patterns, event sourcing, authentication automation, and the latest JavaScript and .NET developments. Each article is packed with actionable tips to help you stay ahead in the rapidly evolving software development and testing world.

Thank you for joining me this week. Keep exploring, learning, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible with technology

Until next time, happy coding and testing!

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Cheers,

Anton