Today, we’re diving into some groundbreaking features announced by Microsoft that are set to redefine the software development and testing landscape. Let’s get right into it!
1. Local Execution of Large Language Models
Impact: Imagine running your AI-based test scripts locally without compromising speed or performance. Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Studio 2 can run a 7-billion parameter language model locally. This means you can now perform complex natural language processing tasks for your test cases on your local machine.
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Example: Let’s say you’re developing a chatbot and want to test its understanding of human language. You can now run these heavy NLP models locally to simulate real-world conversations, making your testing more robust.
2. Unmatched Rendering Speed
Impact: Performance testing is about to get much faster. Surface Laptop Studio 2 has shown to be twice as fast as the MacBook Pro M2 Macs in rendering workflows.
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Example: If you’re testing a graphics-intensive application, you can now run performance tests in half the time it would take on other high-end laptops. This speed can be a game-changer for CI/CD pipelines.
3. Immediate Availability
Impact: The future is now! These devices are available for pre-order with a release date of October 3.
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Example: No need to wait to upgrade your testing infrastructure. You can start planning the integration of these devices into your development and testing environments immediately.
4. Copilot as an Everyday Companion
Impact: Microsoft plans to make Copilot an everyday tool, continually adding powerful capabilities throughout the year. This seems pretty crazy and super useful!
Example: Imagine a Copilot feature that automatically generates test cases based on your code or suggests the most efficient testing frameworks. The possibilities are endless.
Take a look: https://youtu.be/XYUEQ0SyOyE?si=NgwE269-chwKVsaS&t=808
5. Multimodal Visual Search and Image Creator
Impact: Bing Chat Enterprise now allows you to search with images and create images.
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Example: For those in test automation, this could mean the ability to search for UI elements through code and visual representation, making it easier to identify elements and debug issues.
6. Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Deep Contextual Understanding
Impact: Microsoft 365 Copilot understands you, your job, your priorities, and your organization.
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Example: This could lead to intelligent test scripts that understand the context in which they are running. For instance, if you’re testing an e-commerce application, the AI could prioritize checkout functionality over less critical features.
7. Generative AI Tools in Adobe Photoshop
Impact: Microsoft showcased Adobe Photoshop’s new generative AI tools.
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Example: These tools can automatically generate test data for those who test applications with heavy graphical elements, making your testing process more efficient and comprehensive.
So there you have it, folks! Seven groundbreaking features are set to revolutionize how we approach software development and testing. I can’t wait to integrate these into my workflow at UltimateQA, and I’m excited to hear your thoughts on how these features could impact your work. Until next time, keep testing!