More Software Testing Unleashed episodes
Published 19 Feb 2026
Duration: 1173
Test automation code can be improved with design patterns such as the Page Object Model to enhance maintainability, scalability, and extensibility.
In this episode, I talk with Kostiantyn Teltov about design patterns in test automation. Kosta shows why test code needs the same care as product code...
The podcast episode focuses on how design patterns can be effectively applied in test automation to build more maintainable, scalable, and extensible testing frameworks. It highlights several important design patterns, including the Page Object Model, Builder, and Facade, and explains how these patterns help in organizing test code, reducing duplication, and improving overall readability. The discussion underscores the need to apply the same level of rigor to test automation code as to production code, advocating for principles such as DRY (Dont Repeat Yourself) and KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid), while cautioning against overdesign. The episode also addresses the evolving landscape of test automation in the AI era, mentioning the potential use of AI tools like ChatGPT to generate test code, but emphasizes the importance of human review and validation. Finally, it touches on available resources and practical strategies for learning and applying design patterns in test automation effectively.
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