Events
CQAA April 2025
Optimize Quality Stages in CI/CD Pipelines
About the Topic
There are many different viewpoints when it comes to developing code. But most companies can agree on time-to-market and quality code as two of the most critical aspects of development. Many companies use CI/CD pipelines to accelerate time-to-market by automating the build, integrate, and deploy processes. But how can companies ensure quality in the CI/CD pipeline? One way to address this challenge is to optimize the quality stages within the CI/CD pipeline. Companies can automatically build code quality into the process by improving their static code analysis, unit testing, code coverage, and post-deployment testing stages.
Join David Dang as he explores best practices around implementing quality stages in the CI/CD pipeline. Learn why it's an essential step towards DevOps maturity as David delves into the various techniques used to build a high-value CI/CD pipeline with mature quality stages, including checks for cyber security vulnerabilities. Discover the importance of writing solid unit testing scenarios, including positive, negative, and boundary tests, and hear first-hand how to use code coverage to gain insight into your code quality.
Finally, David will show how leveraging post-deployment testing, backend, services, and UI, can gauge the application's stability. David's session will provide numerous tips and techniques to ensure you're implementing your quality stages properly as he delivers interesting anecdotes on CI/CD pipeline projects he has helped get back on track.
Key Learning Objective
About the Speaker
David Dang, VP, DevOps & Automation for Zenergy Technologies, has been a leading figure in the software automation industry for over twenty years. At Zenergy, David coaches companies in DevOps and automation to help them develop better software faster. As a former developer, DevOps and automation were natural fits for David when he first began to use them. He quickly developed improved DevOps strategies and better, more effective automation techniques to help companies become competitive in modern software development methods. David is in high demand as a DevOps strategist and automation architect at Zenergy’s clients and consistently presents at major industry conferences.
Registration
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS PROGRAM.
Please register by April 21st, 2025 at www.cqaa.org.
If you have any questions, please contact info@cqaa.org.
Date: Wednesday, April 23rd 2025, from 12:00pm-1:00pm
Location Webinar - https://zoom.us/j/92713113318?pwd=J6Qe2skOvd1Y7NdwGqicMEMFQrdajY.1
CQAA May 2025
Testing the Untestable: Cracking the Code of AI Systems
How do you test a system that learns, evolves, and sometimes hallucinates? Testing AI systems is unlike anything we’ve encountered before—traditional methods fall short, and new challenges emerge at every turn. From validating opaque machine learning models to ensuring fairness, accuracy, and robustness, testers are navigating uncharted territory. The trends are real and AI is coming to a project near you.
In this session, Kevin Pyles takes you deep into the world of AI testing. Discover why AI systems demand a new mindset and innovative strategies, including adversarial testing, data validation, and ethical assessments. Learn practical techniques to identify hidden biases, test unpredictable outputs, and ensure your AI behaves as intended in real-world scenarios. Through practical examples and hands-on insights, Kevin will show you how to tackle the complexities of testing AI with confidence. Get real with the secrets of testing AI systems.
Kevin Pyles works for FamilySearch as an AI/ML SDET where he is testing test AI with AI. Yeah, it has come to that. He has been in the QA industry now for over 15 years with project, product, and management roles throughout. Kevin worked previously for test.ai where he was the Head of Product Kevin also served on the board for QA at the Point (a local testing meetup), and is an award-winning international speaker. Kevin believes AI and Python are the future of testing. Kevin is still spending too much time golfing and watching college football. He loves spending time with his 6 kids. He loves Brazilian food and pepperoni pizza, and can’t help himself when there is ice cream.
Please register by May 19th, 2025 at www.cqaa.org.
Date: Wednesday, May 21st 2025, from 12:00pm-1:00pm
Location Webinar - https://zoom.us/j/95211786414?pwd=YBGnu97x36quiSsG6iuliGLGPiFF5C.1
CQAA July 2025
Streamlining Cypress Test Generation with AI
Learn how to use ChatGPT to craft accurate prompts that generate Cypress tests, including automating interactions with forms, buttons, and other elements.
Normia is a Cypress Ambassador and QA automation expert with 7+ years of experience. Normia works with JavaScript and TypeScript for both mobile and web testing, with a primary focus on Cypress. Normia is passionate about AI and its impact on testing, always seeking ways to make automation smarter and more efficient.
Medium: https://normiaaa.medium.com/
Personal Website: https://normia.dev/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/normia-pop-144653120
Please register by July 16th, 2025 at www.cqaa.org.
Date: Wednesday, July 23rd 2025, from 12:00pm-1:00pm
Location Webinar - https://zoom.us/j/99658512712?pwd=FuWTKg9auMDAan0lq3UMf9O0MybWpE.1
