Javascript Testing At Google Scale
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Javascript is the defacto standard for rich application development on the web, supported by many browsers on many different platforms. Each day, more and more applications are being deployed over the web in a browser that rival desktop applications for interactivity and functionality. Examples of such rich applications include Google Maps, Google GMail, Google Docs, Hipmunk.com, and Angry Birds Chrome.
However, Developing fast, robust, and high quality Javascript is a challenge within the industry. Unlike C++ or Java, the availability of high quality development, debugging, and testing tools for Javascript is still lagging industry standards.
Inside Google, Javascript is the 4 largest language (in terms of lines of code) but one the fastest growing. It is key to all Google Web Applications (e.g. gmail, docs, etc.) Google has developed several unique tools to help address this issue, and make JavaScript developers more productive, both in developing and testing Javascript code.
Come and hear how Cory Smith, the main engineer behind JsTestDriver, has approached the problem and what tools he developed for addressing some of these issues.
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The agenda for this event is:
5:30 - 6:30 pm: Attendees Register / Networking
6:30 - 6:35 pm: Welcome & Intro
6:35 - 7:35 pm: Presentations
7:35 - 8:00 pm: Q/A
The RSVP name will be provided to the building security in advance - so please do register with your real name (this will significantly speed up registration).
To allow all participants (in the community) to get a clear visibility into their schedules; for all upcoming talks we will make seating reservable two weeks prior to the event. We are hoping that this minor change will help address the last-minute cancelattions and empty seating we experienced with last month's talk.
Do you have a question for the speaker? Submit it here (https://www.google.com/moderator/#16/e=abb6f). See a question you like? Vote it up! Please note that you can also post questions during the talk - questions posted online in Moderator will be answered by the speaker first. Public access wifi is available in the room, so bring your Web enabled devices.
Google volunteers will also be present at the event to answer any questions you may have, look for people who are wearing "Google Wear".
The RSVP for the meetup will open 2 weeks before the event on August 3rd at 5:30pm.