
Agile Testing Days - Chicago
Last month I attended Agile Testing Days (ATD) in Chicago, my first time attending an ATD conference. But not only as an attendee, I would once again be speaking after a 22-year hiatus; I was both excited and nervous.

Last month I attended Agile Testing Days (ATD) in Chicago, my first time attending an ATD conference. But not only as an attendee, I would once again be speaking after a 22-year hiatus; I was both excited and nervous.

In today's digital age, software testing is critical for assuring the quality and functionality of applications. Functional and performance testing have traditionally been two distinct processes. However, a paradigm shift is underway, with the possibility of using functional tests for performance testing. The framework leading this change is CenterTest. In this blog, we'll explore how CenterTest effectively utilizes functional tests for performance testing, redefining efficiency in the software testing landscape.

Navigating multiple Guidewire Cloud upgrade projects offered many learning opportunities. Two key takeaways emerged: the necessity of thorough pre-migration preparation and the critical importance of automated testing. Tackling migration complexities head-on should yield substantial dividends, outweighing any perceived costs of doing so. However, the journey also shed light on the realities of Virtual Machines (VMs) - instead of delivering promised benefits, they introduced unexpected challenges and delays, underscoring their potential risk to project success.

In the vast cosmos of software development, quality assurance is our guiding North Star. It provides the confidence that software is reliable, functional, and user-friendly. But if the toolkit for this journey is complex, we risk getting lost in an intricate labyrinth. Therefore, the tools we pack in our testing toolkit must streamline our quest, not hinder it. This is where CenterTest comes into play, transforming our testing odyssey into a seamless adventure.

In the world of software development, the arrival of a new tool is always met with a mix of excitement and apprehension. Guidewire APD, the new Advanced Product Designer for Cloud, designed to speed up the release of insurance products, is no exception. As a developer, I've had the opportunity to explore this new platform, and I'd like to share my initial impressions.

Performance is often underrated in the early and middle stages of development. When the product is almost finished, components have been integrated and working together in a complex solution. Then any performance issues become more visible.
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