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Automated testing: a key factor for success in video game development. Case study and lessons learned Christian Buhl, Fazeel Gareeboo EA Sports Introductions Fazeel Gareeboo Christian Buhl Case Study Game development process Alpha

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Automated testing: a key factor for success in video game development. Case study and lessons learned

Christian Buhl, Fazeel Gareeboo EA Sports

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Introductions

Fazeel Gareeboo
Christian Buhl

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Case Study

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Game development process

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Alpha

Feature

Complete

Beta

0 bugs

Final

Ship it !

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Bad Alpha

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The Solution

“There is no better Alpha. Only better

Production.”

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A Solution

Fix Stability. Fix Alpha.

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What is Stability?

Major modes not blocked

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What is Stability?

You can play a game reliably

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What is not stability?

Depth

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What is not stability?

Cosmetic Issues

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Stability

Create a Vision
Engage the Team
Support from the Top

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Stability

Automation and Bots

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Automated testing

New Game Built Copy to game console Run test scripts on game Report results to Dashboard

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Critical Path

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Measure It - Automation

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Automated testing - Bots

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Targets

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Automated testing – at desk

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React

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React

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Success – Bots

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Success - Automation

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Results

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