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BrowserStack Talks – Real Talk. Smarter Testing! Hear from QA leaders and industry experts as they dive into real-world testing challenges, the rise of AI and automation, and the tools redefining software quality. About BrowserStack BrowserStack is the world’s leading software testing platform, powered by AI and trusted by over 50,000 teams, including Amazon, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, to deliver quality software at speed. With a community of over 9 million registered developers and testers, we power 3 million+ tests every day across 21 global data centres. Our platform provides instant access to 30,000+ real devices and browsers, eliminating the need for in-house test infrastructure. BrowserStack supports the entire testing lifecycle with scalable solutions for functional, visual, performance, and accessibility testing, alongside powerful test management and debugging tools. With AI Agents built into key workflows, teams can debug faster, automate smarter, and release with confidence. Website http://www.browserstack.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/browserstack Join the Discord Community : http://bit.ly/429RCnI

  1. 1 day ago

    Demystifying Locators & Boosting QA Productivity with Sanjay Kumar

    Writing reliable locators is often treated as a rite of passage for automation engineers, and it's just as often the reason pipelines break. In this episode of BrowserStack Talks, host David Burns sits down with Sanjay Kumar, creator of SelectorsHub and TestCase Studio and founder of the SelectorsHub community, to turn testing pain points into playbooks. Sanjay's tools are used by testers around the world every day to save time and cut frustration. We dig into what actually makes element locators fragile, how modern web complexity, Shadow DOMs, nested iframes, and dynamic elements, breaks scripts, and why a clean locator strategy upfront is the difference between scaling your tests and scaling your failures. In this conversation: - The "aha" moment behind SelectorsHub and why beginners had no smart editor for XPath and selectors - Why SelectorsHub generates from the nearest stable element instead of from the top of the DOM - Handling Shadow DOM and iframes that used to cost testers hours of wasted debugging - How TestCase Studio turns recorded actions into plain-English steps — bridging manual testers, analysts, and automation engineers - Self-healing locators and AI hype vs. the discipline of getting the selector right the first time, and why determinism matters - One-click tools for exploratory checks, accessibility, screenshots with URLs, and broken-link scanning - Why development was never the real bottleneck — adoption, maintenance, and human judgment are - A quick-fire round on frameworks, entrepreneurship, and why the world still needs human ingenuity in an AI-driven era Whether you're a seasoned automation architect or a manual tester moving into low-code automation, this episode is packed with practical takeaways. Explore Sanjay's suite of tools at https://selectorshub.com — and follow Sanjay on LinkedIn and via Testing Daily for the latest from the testing community. Run your scripts across real devices and browsers with BrowserStack to guarantee seamless user experiences. Subscribe to BrowserStack Talks for more conversations that turn testing pain points into playbooks. Until next time — happy testing! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:58 The Art & Evolution of Element Locators 17:00 TestCase Studio & Accelerating the QA Workflow 26:58 Self-Healing Locators & the AI Debate 38:32 Quick-Fire Round 46:13 Closing & Where to Find Sanjay

    Demystifying Locators & Boosting QA Productivity with Sanjay Kumar

  2. 15 Jul

    Securing the Future: Testing Like a Developer with Filip Hric

    What if testers developed like engineers — and developers tested like they were in the hot seat? In this episode of BrowserStack Talks, the podcast that turns testing pain points into playbooks, host David Burns sits down with Filip Hric to unpack the philosophy reshaping how we think about quality. Filip has worn just about every hat in the industry — tester, QA lead, test automation engineer, front-end developer, and now Developer Relations Engineer at Qodo, where he works on AI code quality and governance. Together they get into why stepping into the developer's world makes you a sharper tester, how AI has become a genuine learning tool rather than a crutch, why test "flakiness" is really a knowledge gap in disguise, and what quality looks like in an AI-driven, high-velocity world. Along the way: where to start bridging the dev/test divide (hint — API testing and building your own app), the trouble with chasing code coverage, why component testing quietly won, and a rapid-fire quick-fire round to close things out. Whether you're a tester curious about code, a developer who's allergic to writing tests, or a lead trying to make sense of AI in your pipeline, there's something here for you. Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:27 Meet Filip Hric 1:27 Why testers should think like developers 7:35 Where to start: API testing & building your own app 10:48 AI as a learning tool & just-in-time knowledge 14:14 Context windows, agents & the "tester 2.0" 19:51 Fighting flakiness: reframing it as a knowledge gap 24:03 Frameworks, wait libraries & targeting the right element 26:52 Component testing vs end-to-end tests 32:12 The real signal of unstable tests: force-merged PRs 35:30 Why code coverage is a vanity metric 39:19 AI-native vs deterministic testing 40:03 Testing AI-built vs AI-enabled apps 44:29 Security, prompt injection & chatbots 47:39 Quick-fire round 49:08 Where to find Filip & wrap-up Connect with Filip Hric on LinkedIn, Twitter/X, and Bluesky. Subscribe to BrowserStack Talks for more conversations that turn testing pain points into playbooks.

    Securing the Future: Testing Like a Developer with Filip Hric

  3. 23 Jun

    Performance Testing, Observability, and K6 with Marie Cruz

    Welcome to Browser Stack Talks, the podcast where we turn testing pain points into playbooks. In this episode, host David Burns sits down with Marie Cruz, Senior Developer Advocate at Grafana Labs and co-author of Contract Testing in Action, to deep dive into the world of performance, reliability, and understanding how systems behave under pressure. Moving away from the traditional model of treating performance testing as a final checkpoint right before production, Marie breaks down how modern software teams can integrate performance thinking into every stage of the development life cycle. Whether you are a developer, QA professional, or SRE, this episode provides a practical playbook for catching critical regressions early without slowing down your deployment pipelines.

    Performance Testing, Observability, and K6 with Marie Cruz

  4. 9 Jun

    Valuable Feedback, Fast: Redefining Test Automation with Bas Dijkstra

    Are you tired of chasing empty QA metrics, managing flaky UI tests, and drowning in automation debt? It’s time to move past the tool-driven hype cycle and focus on what actually matters to your engineering pipeline. In this episode of BrowserStack Talks, host David Burns sits down with world-renowned independent test automation consultant and trainer Bas Dijkstra. Together, they strip away the corporate buzzwords to uncover the true essence of modern testing strategy: getting valuable feedback, fast. Bas shares his pragmatic philosophy on building technical confidence, breaking down silos between developers and testers, and why the software world needs to ditch the rigid "tester" archetype in favor of true quality advocacy. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: * The Value Shift: How to transition your team's mindset from tracking superficial "test counts" to measuring actionable feedback value. * Beyond the UI Layer: Why teams still lean on the safety blanket of UI testing, and how to effectively scale with API, integration, and contract testing. * Modern Tooling & Infrastructure: Insights into the rise of Playwright, the creation of Bas’s open-source library RestAssured.Net, and how to scale pipelines seamlessly using cloud infrastructure. * The Reality of AI in 2026: How to responsibly integrate AI into your QA workflows without accumulating piles of unmaintainable, AI-generated technical debt. * The Irreplaceable Human Element: The exact critical thinking and risk analysis skills that will protect a tester's career against complete AI displacement. About the Guest: Bas Dijkstra is an independent test automation consultant, trainer, and developer with nearly two decades of experience helping engineering teams across the globe improve their testing practices. He is the creator of the RestAssured.Net library and the voice behind the widely read blog On Test Automation. Connect with Us: * Follow Bas Dijkstra: Read his latest insights at ontestautomation.com or connect with him on LinkedIn. * Subscribe to BrowserStack Talks: Never miss an episode! Hit Subscribe or Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. * Learn More: Head over to browserstack.com to discover how to scale your testing infrastructure seamlessly.

    Valuable Feedback, Fast: Redefining Test Automation with Bas Dijkstra

  5. 20 May

    From Design to AI: Revolutionizing QA with Brittany Stewart

    Can a design mindset completely change how you approach software quality? In this episode of BrowserStack Talks, host David Burns sits down with Brittany Stewart—Senior QA Specialist, AI Lead at QualityWorks, and BrowserStack "Icon of Quality"—to explore the fascinating intersection of creativity, human intuition, and artificial intelligence in modern software testing. Brittany shares her unique journey from graphic and interior design into tech, breaking down how a "design eye" elevates user experience testing. We also cut through the AI hype to discuss the real-world execution of Managed AI Test Squads, how AI drops 15-minute tasks down to under 5 minutes, and why human testers are more vital than ever in the age of automation. Listen now to learn: 🧠 How to apply a "design mindset" and mind-mapping to conquer complex test plans.🤖 The practical realities of using AI as a collaborative testing partner, not a replacement.📈 Real-world efficiency gains from AI-driven test case generation.💡 Navigating the "messy parts" of QA, onboarding mid-stream, and building testing communities. Want to be a part of an exclusive community for QA professionals? Join our global QA community on Discord

  6. 29 Apr

    Your entry point to Automated Testing Ft. Puja Jagani, BrowserStack

    In this episode of BrowserStack Talks, David and Puja Jaganani, experienced open-source engineers and developer advocates, delve into the essential strategies for starting your test automation journey. Learn why testing should be viewed as an ongoing mindset rather than just a development phase and how to build a solid foundation using the testing pyramid. From picking the right framework to the importance of atomic tests and testing on real browsers, this discussion provides actionable insights to help you gain confidence in your code and accelerate your delivery Want to be a part of an exclusive community for QA professionals? Join our global QA community on Discord

    Your entry point to Automated Testing Ft. Puja Jagani, BrowserStack

  7. 15 Apr

    Stop Finding Bugs, Start Improving Business: A Masterclass with Alan Page

    Join us as Alan Page, a veteran in the tech space with experience spanning Microsoft, Unity, and NBC Universal, shares his insights on modern testing principles, the importance of culture, and leveraging AI in quality assurance. Discover how shifting from traditional testing to a delivery-focused mindset can impact product success and customer satisfaction. Want to be a part of an exclusive community for QA professionals? Join our global QA community on Discord

    Stop Finding Bugs, Start Improving Business: A Masterclass with Alan Page

  8. 1 Apr

    Navigating the Shift in an AI-Driven Testing World, Benjamin Bischoff , Trivago

    In this engaging conversation, David Burns and Benjamin Bischoff explore the evolving landscape of software testing, focusing on Benjamin's unique journey from developer to test automation engineer. Connect with Benjamin Bischoff Join BrowserStack Discord community to connect with thousands of QA professionals from around the world. To be the first one to listen to the podcast and get it in your inbox, subscribe here. Need help related to testing and want to speak to an expert? Book a free call here.

    Navigating the Shift in an AI-Driven Testing World, Benjamin Bischoff , Trivago
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BrowserStack Talks – Real Talk. Smarter Testing! Hear from QA leaders and industry experts as they dive into real-world testing challenges, the rise of AI and automation, and the tools redefining software quality. About BrowserStack BrowserStack is the world’s leading software testing platform, powered by AI and trusted by over 50,000 teams, including Amazon, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, to deliver quality software at speed. With a community of over 9 million registered developers and testers, we power 3 million+ tests every day across 21 global data centres. Our platform provides instant access to 30,000+ real devices and browsers, eliminating the need for in-house test infrastructure. BrowserStack supports the entire testing lifecycle with scalable solutions for functional, visual, performance, and accessibility testing, alongside powerful test management and debugging tools. With AI Agents built into key workflows, teams can debug faster, automate smarter, and release with confidence. Website http://www.browserstack.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/browserstack Join the Discord Community : http://bit.ly/429RCnI

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    2025 - 2026
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