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🎙️ The Commerce DevCast – Episode 6
Topic: Automated Testing

In this episode, we dive into the world of Automated Testing, exploring its crucial role in modern software development — especially within the eCommerce space.

Together, we discuss key questions such as:
• What is automated testing?
• What value does it bring to commercial software development?
• When and where should you use automated tests?
• Can automated testing actually save you money?
• How can AI agents help extend test coverage?

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🔑 Keywords
Automated testing, software development, quality assurance, test-driven development, testing tools, regression testing, Magento, Adobe Commerce, eCommerce, software quality, CI/CD

📌 Takeaways
• The primary goal of automated tests is to improve software quality and speed up the development process, especially in complex projects.
• Infrastructure is crucial for effective automated testing, acting as a highway for software delivery.
• Different types of tests serve various purposes, from unit tests to functional tests.
• Real-life applications of automated testing can significantly reduce regression testing time.
• Communicating the value of automated testing to clients is vital for project success.
• The decision to implement automated tests should be based on project complexity and team size.
• AI tools are increasingly making automated testing more efficient and accessible.
• Investing in automated tests can lead to long-term savings and improved software quality.

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🕒 Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
00:48 – What is Automated Testing? (Explained like to Grandma)
05:10 – The Role of Automated Tests in the Development Cycle
07:52 – How Magento 2 Taught Its Community to Use Automated Tests
13:37 – When You Should Start Thinking About Automated Tests
18:47 – Breaking Down the Different Types of Automated Tests
31:31 – Real-Life Examples of Applying Automated Testing
41:04 – How to Communicate the Value of Automated Testing to Business Stakeholders
46:45 – Challenges of Implementing Automated Testing in Agencies
50:30 – The Real Business Value of Automated Tests in Complex Projects
01:01:18 – Three Tools That Help with Writing and Running Automated Tests

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• Vladyslav Podorozhnyi –   / vladyslav-podorozhnyi  
• Oleksandr Kravchuk –   / oleksandr-kravchuk  
• Vitalii Boiko –   / vitalii-boiko-3ba269232  

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