From Clickers to Coders: The SDET Evolution Story
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Claims concrete outcomes: generative AI is used to predict defects and generate test data, CI/CD plus Docker and Jenkins enable real‑time in‑sprint automation, and tooling pilots with LambdaTest, Kaii and BrowserStack produced agentic assistants for test authoring. Metrics target automate 70% of tests by Dec 2025 and a 10% lift in defect detection; surveys cited show ~27% productivity gain for agile teams and >50% daily releases. Describes building a Test Center of Excellence, measurable KPIs, and a 35‑person SDET team operating it.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00SDET evolution journey
- 4:03Clicker era limitations
- 5:52Automation framework challenges
- 8:20Rise of SDETs
- 15:01Reactive to cognitive testing
- 20:25AI in software testing
- 27:08Shifting left and right with AI
- 35:33Learning and upskilling
- 38:50Q&A
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