SpecFlow is a framework for .NET used to create automated tests using the Gherkin Given-When-Then syntax. In, this talk, you'll learn about how SpecFlow can be used to create BDD style tests, and also how it can be extended to be used for different testing scenarios. Stephen and Rich will talk about their experience of using SpecFlow at HAMBS, some of the challenges they came across in the process, and how they extended the tool to meet the testing needs of HAMBS. Specifically, they will discuss some of the practical problems that needed to be solved: Customising test steps so that a tester can write tests without needing to touch the code Database setup and assertions Ensuring each test starts in a consistent state Links: SpecFlow HAMBS

Do you want your notifications to cut through the noise of email? With the global shift to remote & hybrid work, email has been feeling the strain, pushing more and more companies to use IM apps such as MS Teams to keep their employees in sync. With users paying less attention to their emails, the humble notification emails that your service sends to users are now getting lost at a higher rate than ever. Well fear no more! At this month's ADNUG meetup, Ben and Matt from Teamgage will be teaching you how to create MS Teams apps, specifically with a focus on using a Teams app to send high impact notifications to your users. We'll cover how to create apps, test and install them, send messages to users using your app and even the 🌶️spicy🌶️ topic of getting your app published on the MS Teams app store.

An eye-opening journey into the heart of Discount Party Supplies' ERP system, Byblos, as we spotlight the transformative role Blazor has played in pushing our business to the next level. Discover how we at Discount Party Supplies are utilizing Blazor to help harness the power of our unique Lot Management System, enabling the efficient running of our 40-person-strong warehouse team. Experience innovation at work! Links: Discount Party Supplies

Come and learn how 'DevPulse', a cloud native .NET application for delivering interactive polls at AWS community expo booths was taken from ideation into production. In this session we will learn how .NET was used to build a cross platform application, delivering messages to an AWS IOT backend, how that backend then aggregated and stored these messages before sending on to a real-time dashboard showing the results. We'll also see what best practices you can use when approaching your next .NET application to run on native AWS services and what IAC and automation tools can be used to make updates and new features seamless. You might event learn a bit a bit about .NET MAUI, AWS Lambda, Amazon DynamoDB, AWS AppSync and Blazor Web Assembly too 😊 Links: https://dev.to/deekob Derek on Twitter Derek on LinkedIn