Automate the Planet Weekly #44

Welcome to another edition of Automate the Planet Weekly! This week, we bring you a fresh collection of articles covering various aspects of software development, from parsing JSON and using new features in .NET 9 to comparing Maven and Gradle. You'll also find insights on Playwright, Swift testing frameworks, and automation improvements. Let's dive into the highlights: 💡🧐👌🎥

• Parsing JSON with Manifold: JSON Schema-Aware Parsing Learn how to leverage Manifold's JSON schema-aware parsing for seamless JSON handling in Java, improving accuracy and reducing manual parsing effort.
• Maven and Gradle: A Side-by-Side Comparison Explore the key differences between Maven and Gradle, two popular build tools, and understand which one fits your project needs better.
• What’s New in .NET 9 Discover the latest features and improvements in .NET 9, from performance enhancements to new language features, and see how they can benefit your development projects.
• Encrypting and Decrypting Sensitive Information in ASP.NET Core Learn best practices for securely encrypting and decrypting sensitive data in ASP.NET Core applications, protecting your application from security threats.
• Swift Testing Framework: A New Frontier Dive into the new testing framework for Swift, designed to streamline testing in Swift applications and ensure higher code reliability.
• Prototype Pattern: Cloning Objects in C# Understand the Prototype design pattern in C# and how it helps with creating new objects by cloning existing ones, reducing the cost of object creation.
• Timeouts Against Flaky Tests: True Cases with Playwright Discover how to manage flaky tests using timeouts in Playwright and reduce test failures caused by timing issues and unreliable environments.
• Video: Mastering Playwright Automation Watch an in-depth tutorial on mastering Playwright automation, with techniques to optimize your testing process and increase test reliability.
• How to Get the Best from Playwright in Automation Learn practical tips and strategies to maximize the power of Playwright in your automation testing efforts.
• My Journey with GitHub Copilot for Automation Testing Projects Follow the journey of using GitHub Copilot in automation testing projects, and see how AI tools can improve code quality and testing efficiency.
• The Art of Pitching Automation Improvements in a QA Team Learn how to effectively pitch automation improvements in a QA team, ensuring your ideas are heard and adopted for better testing outcomes.

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📢Excited to share Part 9 of the Advanced Test Automation Framework Development series!

Learn how to automate results tracking, execute tests using Azure DevOps, and integrate reporting tools like Allure and ReportPortal. I also cover advanced techniques such as logging metadata, uploading screenshots and videos to enhance reporting, and integrating LambdaTest with these tools for a seamless testing experience.

This week has been incredibly dynamic and ended with an amazing surprise and honor! 🎉 I received the QA of the Decade award. 🏆 This will only motivate me even more to continue sharing knowledge, experience, and to make our country known as a place of great talent in this field! ✨

In summary, this week's edition covers a broad spectrum of topics, from new features in .NET 9 and Swift testing frameworks to mastering Playwright and enhancing automation in QA teams. Each article offers practical insights and tools to keep you ahead in the world of software development and testing.

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