What does it take to build test automation that stands the test of time?
In this episode of the EuroSTAR Community Podcast, Gáspár Nagy, Program Chair of AutomationSTAR 2025, shares the thinking behind this year's conference theme: Automation Sustainability. Drawing on his experience as a BDD coach, trainer, product developer, and co-author of the upcoming Effective Behavior-Driven Development book, Gáspár explores why sustainable automation has become one of the biggest challenges facing modern software teams.
The conversation examines the hidden costs of fragile automation, flaky tests, and ongoing maintenance, and why teams should focus on long-term sustainability rather than simply increasing automation coverage. Gáspár also discusses how reframing sustainability can help secure greater support from leadership and create more resilient testing strategies.
Beyond test automation, the discussion expands into the future of software development, covering the impact of AI on testing, the importance of nurturing the next generation of engineers, and the challenges of building sustainable open-source communities. Gáspár offers a balanced perspective on AI, arguing that while it will undoubtedly influence how we work, human expertise, learning, and collaboration remain essential to the future of quality engineering.
A thoughtful conversation on sustainable automation, BDD, AI, community building, and the future of software testing.
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