Automate The Planet Weekly #46

Welcome to the 46th edition of Automate The Planet Weekly! This week’s edition focuses on mastering clean code practices in test automation, exploring practical Playwright tips, and diving into the newest Spring updates. Read on to enhance your skills with insights from industry experts and explore powerful tools to elevate your test automation framework. 💡🧐👌🎥

🔥 Featured Articles

• Spring News Roundup - October 2024 In this roundup, the latest developments in the Spring ecosystem are covered, from new Spring Boot updates to improvements across the framework. This is an essential read for developers looking to stay current with Spring's evolving features and functionality.
• Spring MVC Testing: SpringBootTest vs WebMvcTest Here, the differences between @SpringBootTest and @WebMvcTest are outlined, detailing when and why to use each approach for Spring MVC testing. It’s a useful comparison for developers aiming to optimize their test setup for different use cases.
• 5 Habits of an Effective SDET This article highlights five critical habits that help Software Development Engineers in Test (SDETs) excel in their roles. From proactive communication to continuous improvement, it offers practical tips for enhancing effectiveness within a team.
• How to Achieve Clean Code in Test Automation Writing clean code in test automation is key for maintainability. This piece provides strategies for structuring test code to minimize technical debt and ensure long-term project stability.
• Playwright Tips and Tricks A deep dive into Playwright’s powerful features, this article shares valuable tips and tricks, from debugging techniques to handling dynamic elements. It’s perfect for testers looking to enhance their Playwright automation toolkit.
• Assert with Grace: Custom Soft Assertions using AssertJ for Cleaner Code This article explores custom soft assertions with AssertJ, demonstrating how they can make code cleaner and tests more adaptable for complex validation scenarios.

🎬 Featured Video

📢Excited to share Part 11 of the Advanced Test Automation Framework Development series!

The video covers how to automate results tracking, execute tests using Azure DevOps, and integrate reporting tools like Allure and ReportPortal. It also deep dives into advanced techniques such as logging metadata, uploading screenshots and videos to enhance reporting, and integrating LambdaTest with these tools for a seamless testing experience.

⭐Featured Article

Element locators are the backbone of reliable UI test automation. This tutorial covers the essential techniques for creating scalable and resilient locators in Playwright, helping you tackle dynamic elements and complex UI structures effectively. A must-read for anyone aiming to enhance their locator strategies for robust automation.

📝 Summary

That wraps up this edition of Automate The Planet Weekly! From mastering clean code practices to building resilient Playwright locators, this week’s articles offer valuable insights for any test automation enthusiast. Be sure to check out our featured video on advanced locator techniques in Playwright, and stay tuned for next week’s edition as we continue to explore the latest in test automation!

Until next time, happy coding and testing!

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Cheers,

Anton