Ole Lensmar - From Swagger to TestCube: Evolving Testing Practices in the Kubernetes Era

CaSE: Conversations about Software Engineering

How do you ensure the reliability of your cloud-native applications in an ever-evolving landscape? In this episode of CaSE, we dive deep into the intricate world of cloud-native testing with Ole Lensmar, the mind behind SoapUI, serial entrepreneur and Founder of TestKube. Join us as we explore the challenges of testing in Kubernetes environments, the balance between automation and manual testing, and the evolving role of AI in shaping our testing strategies.

TestKube – Test execution at scale for CI/CD KubeShop -- An Accelerator for Open Source Startups Swagger – API design, documentation, and testing SoapUI – Testing tool for SOAP and REST APIs Postman – API development and testing platform JUnit – Unit testing framework for Java k6 – Load testing for developers

Chapter Marks:

• 00:00:00 The Intersection of Software Engineering and Butchery
• 00:09:03 Introduction to Cloud-Native Testing
• 00:09:03 The Role of AI in Testing
• 00:15:44 API Testing Tools: SoapUI and Swagger
• 00:28:47 Cloud-Native Testing Strategies
• 00:45:37 Continuous Testing and Monitoring
• 00:54:43 The Future of Testing Tools and Practices
• 01:26:17 Building and Sustaining Open-Source Communities

Capitoli

1. Introduction to Cloud-Native Testing (00:00:00)

2. The Role of AI in Testing (00:09:03)

3. API Testing Tools: SoapUI and Swagger (00:09:03)

4. Cloud-Native Testing Strategies (00:28:47)

5. Continuous Testing and Monitoring (00:45:37)

6. The Future of Testing Tools and Practices (00:54:43)

7. Building and Sustaining Open-Source Communities (01:26:17)