In test automation, more end-to-end (e2e) tests don’t always lead to better quality. Joshua Brewer challenges the traditional approach of writing numerous e2e tests, advocating for fewer, more impactful tests. By focusing on test fidelity and short feedback cycles, you can gain developer trust and engagement, especially in teams with limited QA resources.

You’ll learn about:

- Cultivating a QA-Developer Partnership: Discover why collaboration between QA and developers is essential for successful test automation.
- Enhancing Test Fidelity: Learn why stable, relevant tests are more valuable than a large volume of tests. Focus on quality over quantity to catch more bugs and ensure reliable results.
- Optimizing Feedback Cycles: Explore how to provide immediate, actionable feedback to developers with a lean suite of e2e tests integrated into continuous integration (CI).
- Reducing “Failure Fatigue”: Tackle flaky tests and reduce developer burnout by focusing on reliable automation feedback. Learn to use tools like Cypress Cloud’s flaky test reporting for better test management.
-Building a Strong Testing Pyramid: Strengthen your testing approach by promoting unit tests and front-end component testing with tools like Cypress Component Testing.

Key Takeaways:

- How to prioritize impactful tests over writing numerous e2e tests.
- Tips for providing immediate, actionable feedback to developers in CI.
- Ways to eliminate flaky tests and improve automation reliability.
- Strategies for building a balanced testing pyramid within your organization.

Relevant Links:

How to write your first end-to-end test - [ Ссылка ]

Cypress in Continuous Integration (CI) - [ Ссылка ]

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