#github actions

We will learn how to automate code and testing with GitHub Actions, including linting, formatting, testing, and deployments. Automating deployments with scripts and Git hooks can help avoid mistakes. Popular CI-CD frameworks like Jenkins offer powerful orchestration but can be challenging to work with. GitHub Actions are flexible and approachable, allowing for environment setup, testing, deployment, and custom actions. A custom AppleTools Eyes GitHub action simplifies visual testing. Other examples include automating content reminders for sharing old content and tutorials.

This Talk explores the process of building a test automation library using node modules, with a focus on creating the project structure, building and testing the library, and publishing and versioning the package. It discusses the inclusion of helpful features like WAIT helpers and the use of libraries like Playwright and Cypress. The importance of clear documentation, pre-release versions, and version control is emphasized, along with the need for installation instructions and contribution guidelines.

Carly Richmond discusses the importance of shifting left in testing and monitoring. She emphasizes the need for empathy and a common toolset in the software development process. The talk explores the use of end-to-end testing and synthetic monitoring, showcasing an example with Playwrights, GitHub Actions, and Elastic Synthetics. It also covers the configuration, setup, and integration of tests in the CI workflow. The talk concludes with the benefits of monitoring application and test state, and the importance of collaboration in issue recreation.