Tesena fest 2024

Welcome to Tesena Fest 2024 and a brief introduction to the day's program.

About the Presentation

Did you hear that the era of manual testing is over, yet most of your testers are still dedicated to manual testing? Are you proud that you have finally achieved high coverage with your end-to-end automated tests, but realize that only the testers are working with them? Has test automation only resulted in you playing a faster game of ‘defect ping-pong’ with the developers? Did your attempt to adopt test automation die under the exhausting load of test maintenance? Did your team adopt Agile, but it just feels like a waterfall in sprints? Is testing still considered a ‘problem’, a bottleneck at the end of the pipeline to getting the code released on time?

If you answered YES to at least one of the above, then you will definitely want to hear what Jan Karel, the Head of QA in the Rohlik Group, has to say about how Rohlik, one of only three Czech startups to achieve Unicorn status, is transitioning away from a ‘standard testing’ approach towards quality assurance based on shift-left principles.

Jan will describe why this transformation was necessary in order to support Rohlik’s complex and fast-moving business operations, where groceries must be delivered within 60 minutes through a distribution system that is running 24/7. Jan will share the principles and practices they are adopting, what metrics make sense to evaluate, how the transition is progressing and any lessons learned along the way.

About the Presentation

In this presentation, we’ll embark on a journey to explore the synergy between DevOps and testing, shedding light on their intertwined roles in modern software development. Whether you’re new to DevOps or a seasoned professional, we’ll break down key concepts, address the linkage with Agile development, and delve into the benefits, real-world applications, and lessons learned. 

•  Defining DevOps for the Uninitiated: 

For those not familiar with DevOps, we’ll start by demystifying the concept. DevOps is not just a buzzword; it’s a cultural and technical movement that emphasizes collaboration, automation, and a shared responsibility between software development and IT operations. Its primary goal is to shorten the software development life cycle, increase the frequency of releases, and improve the quality of software. 

• DevOps and Agile Development: A Symbiotic Relationship: 

We often hear DevOps and Agile mentioned together for good reason. DevOps amplifies the Agile methodology by streamlining the delivery process. Agile focuses on iterative development, and DevOps ensures that these iterative changes are rapidly and reliably deployed. We’ll explore the natural connection between these two approaches and why they’re a powerhouse when used in tandem. 

• Why DevOps Deserves Your Attention: 

The question isn’t whether organizations should consider DevOps; it’s why they can’t afford not to. As we navigate the ever-evolving software landscape, DevOps offers the agility, efficiency, and adaptability needed to remain competitive. We’ll discuss the compelling reasons why more organizations should adopt DevOps as a vital part of their development cycle. 

• Benefits of Embracing DevOps: 

Discover the numerous benefits of embracing DevOps, from accelerated development cycles to enhanced collaboration and customer satisfaction. Increased efficiency, reduced risk, and cost savings are just the tip of the iceberg. We’ll examine real-world examples and success stories that illustrate how DevOps can revolutionize your development process. 

• A Real-World Case Story: 

Drawing from our experiences in projects over the last five years, we’ll share a compelling case story where DevOps played a pivotal role. This practical example will offer insights into how DevOps transformed a project, improved software quality, and expedited delivery. 

• Lessons Learned: 

No journey is without its challenges and lessons. We’ll delve into the common pitfalls and hurdles faced when implementing DevOps practices and the valuable lessons that can be gleaned from them. Learn from real-world experiences and avoid potential roadblocks in your own DevOps journey.

About the Presentation

Throughout my mentoring practice, I have helped over 200 QA professionals transition into QA Automation. I have reflected on all of this experience and compiled it into a step-by-step guide on how to avoid these mistakes and make the transition as early as 2024. If you're feeling hopeless and want to ease your path, come to my presentation and get the cheat codes that I have prepared for you.

Generous catering for all attendees.

Live discussion of invited experts from the quality engineering and testing world.

About the Presentation

Join me in an exciting experiment and allow me to transform your mindset! I will demonstrate (live!) how easily your mindset can be influenced and how to break free from its limitations. We will do this together, in a live experiment. You and I: The audience (or, my test subjects).

Your state of mind not only affects your behavior but also that of those around you. You can utilize your mindset to enhance team communication and productivity.

In testing, maintaining an open and flexible mindset is crucial, especially in the face of distractions and unexpected events. It's essential to adopt the right mindset to uncover the quality of your test object. If you enter the testing process with the wrong mindset, you may overlook critical bugs or assume quality.

Instead, embrace a mindset that will uncover bugs and quality. To take control, you must be aware of your mindset and develop the skills to change it. I will share tips and tricks on how to become aware and how to adapt your mindset to reach your goals.

About the Presentation

Wolt has a highly autonomous, scale-up development model, where teams have a high degree of ownership and accountability for their products and quality. Instead of a centralized QA team owning quality, Wolt's Quality Assistance team operates as a horizontal, supportive function that adapts to the needs of the autonomous development teams and enables them to build quality software.

The goal is to embed a quality mindset directly into the development teams, rather than having QA be a separate function. Development teams are empowered and expected to take responsibility for testing and ensuring their quality. The QA team provides assistance, enablement, support and coaching to the development teams to help them build high quality software efficiently, rather than performing traditional QA gatekeeper roles. This approach aims to scale QA capabilities alongside Wolt's rapid growth, while reinforcing the sense of quality ownership within the autonomous development teams.

I will let you in on how Wolt, a value-driven company, runs their engineering and how we do our QA, especially from the Quality Assistance team’s point of view. I’m aiming to provide both insight and food for thought on what the future of software development could look like and what the role of QAs could be.

You’ll have the chance to participate in roundtable discussions led by our expert speakers, where you can engage in smaller groups and discuss any topic with them. The roundtable topics include:

• Quality Assurance / Quality Assistance / Quality Engineering
• Test Automation
• Testers’ Mindset
• Where Is Testing Going?
• CI/CD 

Alternatively, you can join Klikaton from 17:00 – 19:00, a hands-on challenge with the opportunity to win valuable prizes!

Time to chill and network with all of the attendees.