Webinar: What’s Next in Test Automation? Practical Insights from Richard Bradshaw
What's Next in Test Automation: Practical Insights with Richard Bradshaw
Join Richard Bradshaw (The Friendly Tester) in this comprehensive webinar exploring the current state and future of test automation. With 19 years of experience in software testing, Richard shares practical insights on how to assess your automation strategy and plan meaningful improvements.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Current Industry Trends:
- Targeted Testing: Moving tests to lower layers of the stack for faster, more maintainable automation
- Team Collaboration: How developers are increasingly involved in test automation
- AI Integration: Understanding AI agents, workflows, and agentic AI in testing
- Speed Optimization: Improving execution, debugging, and test creation time
- Emerging Technologies: Latest tools and frameworks transforming the testing landscape
The Efficiency Era: Richard introduces the concept of the "Efficiency Era" - how modern tooling and AI are raising expectations for doing more with less, without compromising quality.
The Strategy Canvas Framework: Learn Richard's practical 10-point framework for evaluating and improving your automation strategy:
- People & Team Structure
- Tools & Technology
- Product Testability
- Test Reliability
- Maintenance Processes
- Current Problems
- Team Processes
- Targeted Testing Approach
- Test Informativeness
- Speed & Performance
KEY TAKEAWAYS
→ There's no "one size fits all" - every context is different
→ Good automation is contextual and should meet your specific needs
→ Start by understanding where you are before planning where to go
→ Use the Strategy Canvas to identify your biggest opportunities for improvement
→ AI is promising but requires careful, thoughtful implementation
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Richard Bradshaw is a software testing consultant, trainer, and creator of the "Automation in Testing" course. He's an active member of the testing community and co-hosts a testing podcast. With nearly two decades of experience, Richard specializes in helping teams build effective, practical automation strategies.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
The Automation and Testing Strategy Canvas
