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So in today’s world of software development, where things happen so fast, test automation is no longer an option but a necessity. Thus, it helps developers shift their attention to creativity and develop new features rather than being bogged down by monotonous microtasks. But here’s the catch: automation isn’t an effortless solution. If not handled properly, it can create more issues than solutions—poor-quality test code, unreliable (flaky) tests, and holes in test coverage.

Whether you’re a Software Developer, DevOps Engineer, or Quality Assurance (QA) specialist, mastering API testing with tools like Postman is essential, especially during development. API testing using Postman makes it possible to increase security, provide better user experiences, and minimize the possibility of losses through bugs or vulnerabilities.

The software testing in earlier times was a purely manual method, which was quite labor-intensive and included a high chance of errors. Over the years, the complexity of systems led to the need for a better and more effective method for testing these software systems. This is where automation testing transforms the face of software testing. First, automation was used for unit tests or simple checks of the components of a system that are not connected with other components.

At Starwest 2024, Mr. Anand Gopalakrishnan delivered an insightful presentation titled "AI-Assisted Exploratory Testing for Healthcare Software Based on the STEEEP Domain of Healthcare Quality." He highlighted how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing exploratory testing by enabling real-time risk assessment and providing deeper insights into software performance.

As part of gaining deeper insights into the rapidly evolving landscape of microservices testing and QA, I had the privilege of attending the Starwest 2024 conference, where one of the highlights was the insightful session led by Tariq King, CEO and Head of Test IO. His session on Full-Stack Testing for Microservices Architectures highlighted the growing leverage of microservices in modern applications and their seamless alignment with Agile and DevOps practices. He shared how microservices enable faster and more frequent releases, perfectly suited for today’s need for agility.

STARWEST 2024 was not just a conference; it was a vibrant hub of exploring knowledge and exploration into the transformative realm of generative AI and software testing. At this event, we started day 2 with an energetic workshop of "Evaluating and Testing Generative AI: Insights and Strategies", led by Jason Arbon, CEO of Checkie.AI, which covered the complex challenges of testing AI systems like ChatGPT and LLAMA. He shared strategies for AI validation, focusing on managing unpredictable outputs, ethical concerns, and ensuring continuous monitoring.