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A weekly show dedicated to helping you kick off your week right with all the latest in automation testing, performance & SRE testing, security testing, and DevOps-related news and updates that you need to know for this week. So grab your favorite cup of coffee or test, and let's do this!
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Welcome to The DevOps Toolchain Show – your go-to podcast for mastering the evolving world of DevOps! Previously known as The TestGuild Performance and SRE Podcast, we dive deep into the latest trends, must-know tools, and cutting-edge techniques shaping modern software delivery. Join industry experts, engineers, and thought leaders as we uncover insights on automation, performance testing, security, CI/CD, AI in DevOps, and everything in between. Whether you're a DevOps practitioner, SRE, o ...
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TestGuild Automation Testing Podcast
Test Automation with Joe Colantonio. TestGuild Automation Podcast covers Se
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The TestGuild Automation Testing Podcast (formerly TestTalks) is the longest-running podcast dedicated to automation testing, releasing new episodes every week since 2014. Hosted by Joe Colantonio, this podcast is for engineers, testers, and developers who want to stay ahead in test automation. Each episode features in-depth conversations with top experts, thought leaders, and industry pioneers, covering the latest testing trends, automation tools, frameworks, AI in testing, and real-world t ...
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TestGuild Automation Podcast (formally Test Talks) is a weekly podcast hosted by Joe Colantonio, which geeks out on all things software test automation. TestGuild Automation covers news found in the testing space, reviews books about automation, and speaks with some of the thought leaders in the test automation field. We’ll aim to interview some of today’s most successful and inspiring software engineers, and test automation thought leaders.
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Aligning DevOps Teams for API Quality with Temil Sanchez
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Welcome back to the DevOps Toolchain podcast! In this episode, host Joe Colantonio is joined by Temil Sanchez, a Product Manager at SmartBear, for a deep dive into how quality truly becomes a team effort—especially when aligning development, QA, and product teams within agile API environments. Together, they explore the evolution and surge in API a…
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AI Generate Missing Playwright Tests, Postman AI, CY-prompt and more TGNS160
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How can you generate Missing Tests Automatically with Playwright Have you seen the post on automating Postman API Responses using AI? What is the new feature that Cypress just released CY-prompt all about? Find out in this episode of the Test Guild New Shows for the week of June 8. So, grab your favorite cup of coffee or tea, and let's do this. Sup…
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Overcoming Mobile Testing DevOps Challenge (Episode 3 of the SmartBeat Employees - Mobile Testing) with Todd McNeal
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Today, we’re talking all about mobile testing in DevOps with special guest Todd McNeal, co-founder of Reflect—a cutting-edge AI-powered test automation tool now part of the SmartBear family. Todd breaks down the dynamic shifts happening in mobile testing, from the challenges of manual processes to the game-changing adoption of low-code, no-code, an…
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AI Contract Testing, ReportPortal Playwright, Test Data and More TGNS159
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How can you create contract tests using AI? What to know how to integrate ReportPortal with your Playwright Project? Have you seen this open source library that uses AI to automate both mobile and web applications. Find out in this episode of the Test Guild New Shows for the week of June 1. So, grab your favorite cup of coffee or tea, and let's do …
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What is Reverse Mutation Testing with Leonardo Lanni
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In this session, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Leonardo Lanni, a globally recognized quality engineer and founder of QA Roots, to explore a cool testing technique: mutation testing and reverse mutation testing. See if your apps are visual perfect with App Percy: https://testguild.me/apppercy Leonardo breaks down the concepts behind mutation te…
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What is Reverse Mutation Testing with Leonardo Lanni
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In this session, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Leonardo Lanni, a globally recognized quality engineer and founder of QA Roots, to explore a cool testing technique: mutation testing and reverse mutation testing. See if your apps are visual perfect with App Percy: https://testguild.me/apppercy Leonardo breaks down the concepts behind mutation te…
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Will AI Replace DevOps Engineers, BI and More with Mark Koelsch
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In this episode, hosts Joe Colantonio and Mark Koelsch explore AI-driven business intelligence and its impact on today’s industries. Try out Insight Hub free for 14 days now: https://testguild.me/insighthub. No credit card required. Tune in as they unpack how AI, once a niche discipline, has exploded into mainstream business conversations since the…
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The Importance of Trust in Software Testing and AI with Damian Synadinos
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On this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Damian Synadinos, a multifaceted expert with over thirty years of experience in software testing, public speaking, improv, and more. 👉 Try Percy now and ship with confidence: https://testguild.me/percyvisual Together, they dive deep into the concept of trust in …
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The Importance of Trust in Software Testing and AI with Damian Synadinos
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On this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Damian Synadinos, a multifaceted expert with over thirty years of experience in software testing, public speaking, improv, and more. 👉 Try Percy now and ship with confidence: https://testguild.me/percyvisual Together, they dive deep into the concept of trust in …
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AI Test Management, AI Prompts for Playwright, Codex and More TGNS158
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Have you seen the lates AI Powered Test Management Tool? What AI prompts can you use for supercharging your Playwright? Why would you use the new Tap feature in WebDriverIO? Find out in this episode of the Test Guild New Shows for the week of May 18th. So, grab your favorite cup of coffee or tea, and let's do this. 0:18 Kualitee Free https://testgu…
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In today’s episode, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Judy Mosley, a QA engineer at TextUs with over nine years of experience in the tech industry. Judy shares her unconventional journey from being a stay-at-home mom to becoming a respected figure in the QA world. She discusses how a development bootcamp sparked her passion for testing and her val…
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In today’s episode, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Judy Mosley, a QA engineer at TextUs with over nine years of experience in the tech industry. Judy shares her unconventional journey from being a stay-at-home mom to becoming a respected figure in the QA world. She discusses how a development bootcamp sparked her passion for testing and her val…
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Observability at Scale with AI with Jacob Leverich
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In this episode of the DevOps Toolchain podcast, Joe Colantonio sits down with Jacob Leverich, cofounder and Chief Product Officer at Observe, to explore how AI and cutting-edge data strategies are transforming the world of observability. With a career spanning heavyweight roles from Splunk to Google and Kuro Labs, Jacob shares his journey from ban…
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AI-first Fail, MCP Appium Gestures, Playwright, K6, and more TGNS157
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Do you know the latest MCP for Gestures in Appium What AI first company failed and started hiring people again Have you heard of the Functional Page Model for Playwright? Find out in this episode of the Test Guild New Shows for the week of May 11. So, grab your favorite cup of coffee or tea, and let's do this. 0:17 ZAPTEST.AI https://testguild.me/Z…
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European Accessibility Act: What Software Testers Need to Know (Actionable Guide) with Laveena Ramchandani
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Today’s episode is a little different. I’m sharing a recording from one of our monthly live Automation Guild member trainings, and trust me, it’s a session every software tester should hear. Get instant access to Automation Guild: https://testguild.me/youtubeGuild ** Use code youtube30 to get 30% off. We’ll discuss an essential topic for anyone inv…
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European Accessibility Act: What Software Testers Need to Know (Actionable Guide) with Laveena Ramchandani
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Today’s episode is a little different. I’m sharing a recording from one of our monthly live Automation Guild member trainings, and trust me, it’s a session every software tester should hear. Get instant access to Automation Guild: https://testguild.me/youtubeGuild ** Use code youtube30 to get 30% off. We’ll discuss an essential topic for anyone inv…
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The Rise of Agentic AI: Transforming DevOps and Testing with Bridges Smith
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In this episode, host Joe Colantonio dives deep into the future of AI in DevOps with Bridges Smith, the VP of Product Management for AI at SmartBear. With over 25 years of experience leading innovations in product development, machine learning, and AI, Bridges brings a wealth of firsthand insights on how AI is rapidly evolving and shaping how devel…
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Agent2Agent, MCP Accessibility, Kubernetes Performance and More
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Have you seen this latest AI-powered test automation planform? What is the Agent2Agent and how does it relate to MCP How does SEGA use automation testing? Find out in this episode of the Test Guild New Shows for the week of May 4. So, grab your favorite cup of coffee or tea, and let's do this. 0:18 ZAPTEST AI https://testguild.me/ZAPTESTNEWS 0:57 A…
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Testing AI's Promises with Michael Bolton
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In today's episode, I continue my conversation with legendary software testing expert Michael Bolton as we explore the world of artificial intelligence and its impact on testing. Checkout this weeks sponsor: https://testguild.me/ailowcode I know I tend to have really pro AI testing experts, and I wanted to give another point of view to balance thin…
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Testing AI's Promises with Michael Bolton
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In today's episode, I continue my conversation with legendary software testing expert Michael Bolton as we explore the world of artificial intelligence and its impact on testing. Checkout this weeks sponsor: https://testguild.me/ailowcode I know I tend to have really pro AI testing experts, and I wanted to give another point of view to balance thin…
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AI in Testing: Innovation or Just Noise? with Fitz Nowlan
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Today, special guest Fitz Nowlan, VP of AI and Architecture at SmartBear, dives deep into the ever-evolving world of AI in software testing. Get resource: What is OpenTelemetry Guide: https://testguild.me/TelemetryGuide This episode is packed with insights from Fitz, who shares his front-row perspective on what’s genuinely innovative versus what’s …
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Accelerate QA Using AI, Appium MCP, Security Testing and More TGNS155
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Do you know how to accelerate your QA Process with AI and Playwright? What is the latest must try MCP in automation Why would you ever use Reverse Mutation Testing Find out in this episode of the Test Guild New Shows for the week of April 27. So, grab your favorite cup of coffee or tea, and let's do this. 0:18 ZAPTEST AI https://testguild.me/ZAPTES…
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The Secret Life of Automation with Michael Bolton
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In today's episode, host Joe Colantonio is joined by renowned software testing expert Michael Bolton, who returns to the show after an eight-year hiatus. Join Michael and me at Breakpoint online event: https://testguild.me/breakpoint In part 1 of a two-part series, Michael dives deep into software testing, reflecting on what's changed (and what has…
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The Secret Life of Automation with Michael Bolton
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In today's episode, host Joe Colantonio is joined by renowned software testing expert Michael Bolton, who returns to the show after an eight-year hiatus. Join Michael and me at Breakpoint online event: https://testguild.me/breakpoint In part 1 of a two-part series, Michael dives deep into software testing, reflecting on what's changed (and what has…
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Making Performance Testing Accessible for All with k6 Studio with Mark Meier and Tom Miseur
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In this awesome installment, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Mark Meier and Tom Miseur from Grafana Labs to dive deep into the world of performance testing and how their brand new open source Grafana k6 Studio is making these powerful practices accessible for everyone on your team—from developers to QA and SREs. Try out Insight Hub free for 14 d…
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Scraping Browser, Netflix App Testing. AI code Reviews and More TGNS154
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What are some features of Scraping Browser that can help your automation tests? How does Netflix App Test at Scale? Are AI code reviews replacing human reviewers? Find out in this episode of the Test Guild New Shows for the week of April 20th. So, grab your favorite cup of coffee or tea, and let's do this. 0:16 Scraping Browse Credit https://testgu…
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AI’s Impact on Testing Careers with Jason Arbon
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In this episode, special guest Jason Arbon will be present for a truly eye-opening conversation about the rapidly evolving world of AI-driven software testing. Jason introduces us to the concept of MCP, a powerful AI workflow engine that’s changing how testers interact with tools and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the origins of Testers.AI is a…
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AI’s Impact on Testing Careers with Jason Arbon
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In this episode, special guest Jason Arbon will be present for a truly eye-opening conversation about the rapidly evolving world of AI-driven software testing. Jason introduces us to the concept of MCP, a powerful AI workflow engine that’s changing how testers interact with tools and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the origins of Testers.AI is a…
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Scaling ML Infrastructure Like a Pro with Elliott Clark
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In this episode, we delve into scalable machine-learning infrastructure with our special guest, Elliott Clark. Elliott is a seasoned DevOps expert and the founder of Batteries Included. Having played a pivotal role in building one of the largest online transaction processing systems and leading the ad infrastructure team at Meta, Elliott is perfect…
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