Advent of Testing: Issue #4

Hello, Quality Champions!

We’re midway into our Advent of Testing series and for the fourth issue, we have something special. ?

Today, we're brewing up a warm chat with D?enana Srabovi? , Senior SDET at Virgin Pulse and a BrowserStack Champion. D?enana is passionate about?engineering and teaching. In this chat, she talks about holiday testing best practices and some personal favorite holiday rituals. ??

Tell us a little about your role as a Senior SDET.

As a Senior SDET, I dive into both creating new functionalities and maintaining existing ones in our automation framework. Collaborating in Scrum sessions and planning is a daily joy, where I get to infuse creativity by suggesting improvements. Being a mentor fulfills my passion for teaching, making every day in this role truly rewarding.

What's your best testing tip or "hack" for ensuring smooth and efficient testing during the busy holiday season? Are there any specific testing considerations you plan for in the holiday season?

Maintain automation tests properly so we have stable and correct results in the holiday season. This will help us to identify critical issues and address them promptly, so our clients can have a bug-free holiday season.

Do you have any personal holiday rituals or a go-to holiday movie that brings you and your family joy??

Home Alone movie with homemade cookies and tea.

As an SDET, what’s on your holiday wish list?

Automated tests that sparkle like holiday lights – ensuring a stress-free and joyful coding season.

What are you looking forward to in the new year?

I am looking forward to the prospect of attending conferences, workshops, and engaging in professional development activities that could be exciting for personal and career growth in the coming year.