The Automation Hour - 14
Presenter
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Introduction to Automation Hour
Section titled âIntroduction to Automation Hourâ(1:45) Simon Amby introduced the Automation Hour meeting, explaining its informal format and purpose. The meeting is held every third Friday and includes automation demos, questions, and comments.
Demo on Code Documentation and Approval
Section titled âDemo on Code Documentation and Approvalâ(3:15) Lasse presented a demo on documenting code generation and approval processes. They emphasized the importance of quality tests before releasing code to the main branch and demonstrated the use of branch policies, code reviews, and automated testing.
Context on Main Branch and Testing
Section titled âContext on Main Branch and Testingâ(7:51) Simon Amby provided context on the main branch and the importance of having tests and reviews before pushing code to production. They explained the goal of proving to QSIE that tests and peer reviews are in place.
Automated Documentation and Approval Process
Section titled âAutomated Documentation and Approval Processâ(9:13) Lasse demonstrated an automated process for documenting and approving code changes. They showed how to generate PowerShell modules, run tests, and submit data to ServiceNow, making it easier to prove compliance to QSIE.
Questions on New Projects and Development
Section titled âQuestions on New Projects and Developmentâ(19:27) Christian Mark asked about the process for new projects and development. Lasse and Simon Amby explained that the process involves tracking commits, validating PowerShell modules, and ensuring that only qualified changes are released to production.
QZKC Approval Process
Section titled âQZKC Approval Processâ(22:10) Simon Amby and Lasse discussed the QZKC approval process, explaining that once a push is verified with testing and peer review, additional pull requests can be made without repeating the documentation process. They also mentioned an upcoming meeting to ensure they have enough information for QZKC.
Technical Nature of the Meeting
Section titled âTechnical Nature of the Meetingâ(26:35) Simon Amby acknowledged that the meeting content can be technical and optional. They provided a link to previous Automation Hour sessions and encouraged participants to reach out if they have something to demo.
Closing Remarks
Section titled âClosing Remarksâ(29:45) Simon Amby thanked Lasse for the demo and the participants for attending. They wished everyone a good Friday and weekend.