Building a Test Automation Framework for TV Apps & Scaling at FX Digital
Catch our latest episode of the LambdaTest Experience (XP) Series featuring πππ«ππ’π§ ππ²π₯ππ«, Head of Quality Engineering at FX Digital. In this episode, Martin dives into the journey of building a scalable test automation framework for TV apps. Uncover the key strategies, challenges, and solutions that helped FX Digital create a seamless testing process tailored to the evolving demands of Smart TV and gaming console platforms..
00:00 Welcome!
02:46 Challenges in Building TV App Testing Framework
05:30 Visual Regression Testing in Smart TV Apps
10:30 Scaling Automation for Diverse Devices
13:50 Number of Devices in Current Time
16:33 Performance testing for Low- End Devices
22:10 Role of AI in TV App Testing
25:50 Key Learning in Test Automation
29:10 Conclusion
Challenges in Building TV App Testing Framework:
The video begins by addressing the unique challenges faced in creating test automation for Smart TV applications, such as dealing with diverse hardware and software ecosystems.
Visual Regression Testing in Smart TV Apps:
Martin explains the approach of leveraging visual regression testing to maintain consistency across various devices. The discussion includes using image-based comparisons to identify discrepancies in app interfaces.
Scaling Automation for Diverse Devices:
The focus shifts to the complexities of scaling automation frameworks for a wide range of devices, from Android-based systems to specialized TV platforms like Roku and Apple TV.
Managing Device Variety and Complexity:
The discussion touches on the significant differences between testing on devices like Samsung and LG TVs versus simpler Android-based systems, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive framework.
Performance Testing for Low-End Devices:
Strategies are outlined for handling performance tests on low-end devices, which have limited capabilities compared to their high-end counterparts.
Role of AI in TV App Testing:
Martin talks about integrating AI technologies to improve testing efficiency and reliability, particularly in automating routine tasks and detecting issues.
Key Learnings in Test Automation:
Martin shares insights and best practices for maintaining and evolving the automation framework, drawing from FX Digitalβs experience in scaling from manual to fully automated testing.
Conclusion:
The video wraps up with a discussion on the importance of device coverage and consistency in automation to meet the growing demands of TV app development.
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