Software Engineering and Testing Talks
Talks and presentations I've given at meetups and other events about software development, testing, and other topics.
Kamal: The Next Big Thing in Web App Deployments
NYC.rb Meetup - September 11, 2024
Kamal is the hot new deployment tool from the team at 37signals that makes deploying web applications a breeze. However, you might not know how to get started if you're new to Kamal and have only used platforms like Heroku or Render.
In this talk, I'll take you through the basics to get your web application up and running quickly with Kamal, along with some tips and tricks to help you go beyond the basics and make the most of your Kamal-deployed apps.
Going From Zero to 2,000 Automated Tests At A Startup
Continuous Testing Meetup - June 26, 2024
Startups have to move fast if they want to survive, but that speed often comes at the expense of quality. As someone who's worked at startups for over 20 years, I frequently see less time spent on testing on these teams. But what about not having any automated testing processes while struggling to launch?
In this talk, I'll share how I helped a startup quickly establish a solid testing foundation for their soon-to-be-launched product to get them to deliver a high-quality application and the journey we went through to get from zero automated test cases to over 2,000 in a few months without sacrificing speed or quality.
Meet Dennis
As a freelancer and consultant, I work with tech organizations worldwide to help them build effective, high-quality software. It's my mission to help these companies get their idea off the ground quickly and in the right way for the long haul.
For over 20 years, I've worked with startups and other tech companies across the globe to help them successfully build effective, high-quality software. My experience comes from working with early-stage companies in New York City, San Francisco, Tokyo, and remotely with dozens of organizations around the world.
My main areas of focus are full-stack web development, test automation, and DevOps. I love sharing my thoughts and expertise around test automation on my blog, Dev Tester, and have written a book on the same topic.
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