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Date Published
Author
Sparsh Kesari
Word count
1428
Language
English
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None

Summary

The webinar titled "Clean Coding Practices for Test Automation: Part 2" explores the application of design patterns in software testing to enhance code efficiency, maintainability, and scalability. Hosted by experts from ThoughtWorks and LambdaTest, the session demonstrates practical examples of implementing design patterns such as Factory, Strategy, and Decorator to create effective test automation frameworks. It emphasizes the importance of understanding that design patterns are not universal solutions and should be applied judiciously. The discussion also covers the role of Lombok in reducing boilerplate code and addresses common questions about integrating design patterns with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) frameworks, the use of the "static" keyword, and the flexibility of design patterns across different programming languages. The session aims to equip software testing professionals with the knowledge to optimize their testing processes and contribute to high-quality software delivery.