The Obvious, the Obscured, and the Illusion: Navigating the Noise of GenAI in Testing
About Topic
In a world brimming with innovations and solutions, the journey to using GenAI in testing is often shadowed by a paradox: the obvious truths become hidden behind layers of noise, and illusions arise in their place. Rahul peels back the layers that veil judgment. This talk explores the essence of problem-solving, questioning whether the challenges we face have already been resolved by existing tools or if they demand the unique touch of new technology. Why do we reach for GenAI, and what does it promise to solve that others cannot? And ultimately, can the old and new coexist, each serving its rightful purpose, without clouding our vision?
Rahul unravels these questions and more, guiding you through the path where clarity unfolds itself. Through a real-world case study, he will illustrate how GenAI can be leveraged meaningfully, emphasizing how understanding and restraint are key to sifting through the noise and seeing the obvious with renewed eyes. This keynote is a call to embrace both simplicity and innovation, to cut through the illusions, and to navigate the path where GenAI is not just noise, but a genuine part of the testing story.
Key Takeaways
1. Innovation creates noise, making obvious truths harder to see.
2. Question if a problem really needs GenAI or if existing tools suffice.
3. Understand GenAI’s true value beyond the hype.
4. Old and new solutions should complement, not replace, each other.
5. A real-world case study shows how GenAI can be used effectively.
6. Clarity comes from cutting through illusions and embracing simplicity.
About Speaker
Michael Bolton is a consulting software tester and testing teacher who helps people to solve testing problems that they didn’t realize they could solve. In 2006, he became co-author (with James Bach) of Rapid Software Testing (RST), a methodology and mindset for testing software expertly and credibly in uncertain conditions and under extreme time pressure. Since then, he has flown over a million miles to teach RST in 35 countries on six continents.
Michael has over 30 years of experience testing, developing, managing, and writing about software. For over 20 years, he has led DevelopSense, a Toronto-based testing and development consultancy. Prior to that, he was with Quarterdeck Corporation for eight years, during which he managed the company’s flagship products and directed project and testing teams both in-house and around the world.
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