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Transforming Test Automation with AI and Machine Learning | Larry Goddard | #Testflix2024

In this session, we’re getting into how AI and machine learning are transforming test automation from a traditional, often repetitive process into something dynamic, efficient, and intelligent. It’s not just about speeding things up; it’s about creating smarter tests that adapt to changes, predict issues before they arise, and ultimately make your testing process more resilient. If you're looking to future-proof your testing strategies, this talk will give you the insight you need to do just that.

Improving Digital Evidence Management in Law Enforcement

Digital evidence plays a pivotal role in roughly 80% of criminal investigations. From text messages and emails to social media posts and GPS data, digital evidence offers law enforcement insights that majorly impact police investigations. Smartphones, mobile devices, computers, surveillance cameras, and other digital devices have become ubiquitous in daily life. Digital footprints are now critical to establishing timelines, tracking movements, and identifying suspects.

Configuration Management in Modern Data Platforms

In the world of big data, configuration management is often the unsung hero of platform performance and cost-efficiency. Whether you’re working with Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, or any other modern data platform, effective configuration management can mean the difference between a sluggish, expensive system and a finely-tuned, cost-effective one.

BigQuery Cost Management

Effective cost management becomes crucial as organizations increasingly rely on Google BigQuery for their data warehousing and analytics needs. This checklist delves into the intricacies of cost management and FinOps for BigQuery, exploring strategies to inform, govern, and optimize usage while taking a holistic approach that considers queries, datasets, infrastructure, and more.

KPIs for Cost Management: Evaluating Costs in Databricks

Precise cost forecasting and management are essential, yet 80% of data management experts struggle (Forrester). The challenges stem from a lack of granular visibility, siloed data, and the absence of AI-driven predictive tools.Discover your new set of metrics to understand and optimize your spending with Unravel Data. Watch this Weekly Walkthrough series, FinOps Metrics that Matter, to understand these core metrics to speak the language of both finance and data engineering, and bridge the gap between technical and business stakeholders.

Functional Testing: An In-Depth Overview

To define it simply, we can say- Functional testing ensures every part of an application does exactly what it’s supposed to do. It’s about verifying that the software’s functions and features behave as expected from an end-user’s perspective. And unlike other types of testing, such as performance or load testing, functional testing focuses on the functionality itself rather than factors like speed or stability under load.

New Challenges in Software Quality Brought by GenAI and LLMs | Federico Toledo | #Testflix2024

In this compelling talk, Federico delves into the new challenges in software quality brought by the rise of Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs). As these advanced technologies become more integrated into applications, ensuring their quality presents unique hurdles. He explores the specific quality concerns associated with using LLMs, GenAI, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and discuss innovative testing approaches tailored to these systems. This session is designed to help you navigate these complexities, ensuring your applications not only meet but exceed quality standards.

Combining Automation Frameworks with Design Patterns | Raneesh Chaudhary | #Testflix2024

In this insightful session, Raneesh Chaudhary dives into the world of automation frameworks and how design patterns can empower them to handle more complex, "heavier" lifting. With design patterns as a foundation, scaling becomes a whole lot easier, setting your automation frameworks up for high-impact, long-term success. Raneesh walks us through the practical benefits of incorporating design patterns like the Facade, Factory, and Singleton, each bringing unique strengths to the table—from simplifying complex systems to managing resources efficiently.