CODING JAG - Issue 232

Welcome to the 232nd edition of Coding Jag brought to you by LambdaTest!👐

In this edition, you’ll dive into the latest trends in software testing, AI-driven automation, and top usability and container orchestration tools! Learn how to optimize data-driven attribution, enhance generative AI models, and streamline debugging processes.

Discover how SysML V2 boosts engineering efficiency, explore the benefits of testing in production, and uncover the potential of scalable AI agents. Plus, get insights on improving testing with environment-specific strategies, choosing the right test cases for automation, and mastering container orchestration.

Let’s dive in and stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape! 🚀

News

Buyer Journey Insights With Data-Driven Attribution

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Curious about how data-driven attribution can reshape marketing strategies? John Bencina and the team delve into a hybrid approach combining bottom-up and top-down modeling to optimize ROI. They explore the limitations of traditional rule-based attribution and the enhanced power of machine learning-driven methods.

What Is Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Aka RAG

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Is your AI model getting reliable answers? Explore with Rick Merritt as he explains how Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) enhances generative AI by fetching relevant data from external sources. RAG reduces errors, builds trust, and improves accuracy — a simple yet powerful approach to AI-driven solutions.

Boost Engineering Efficiency With SysML V2

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Looking to boost engineering efficiency? Eva Polonyova, Pierre Bentkowski, and Stephen Rooks explore SysML V2, a framework designed by engineers for engineers. It enhances the modeling of complex systems, streamlines workflows, integrates AI and accelerates design while reducing errors, making it essential for efficient system architecture.

You Might Not Need Staging

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Testing in production offers a bold alternative to traditional staging. What are your thoughts on this approach? Denis Stebunov explores how embracing this strategy—used by major tech companies—leads to real-world data accuracy and better alignment with production environments. Dive in and share your perspective!

AI

Build Scalable AI Agents: Langbase and the Gemini API

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What if building smarter, more efficient AI agents was effortless? Explore how Langbase and the Gemini API, with insights from Vishal Dharmadhikari, Paige Bailey, and Ahmad Awais, enable developers to create scalable, powerful agents. Unlock cost-effective solutions, boost real-time performance, and streamline integration.

How GenAI Helps Improve Workplace Productivity in 2025?

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Generative AI: More Than a Trend — A Game-Changer! Check out what Nitika Rawatt has to share as she explores how GenAI empowers teams to work smarter by automating tedious tasks, improving recruitment processes, enhancing decision-making, and streamlining communication—driving faster, more impactful results.

Automation

Environment-Specific Testing: Running the Right Tests in the Right Place

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Not all testing environments are the same. Are they? See what Irfan Mujagic has to say as he explores strategies for running environment-specific tests. He covers how to ensure tests run only where relevant using markers, dynamic discovery, and configuration files. These approaches help save time, reduce failures, and improve test reliability.

How to Make Debugging a Breeze… or at Least a Bit Easier?

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Wondering how you can make debugging easier and more efficient? Paweł Tarczykowski explores structured logging with JSON using the Ougai logger and ActiveSupport::CurrentAttributes. This approach streamlines log filtering and tracking, improving debugging across environments with enhanced context and simplicity.

How to Do DevOps Testing Right?

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Explore ways to make your DevOps testing effective with insights from ProdPerfect. Focus areas include the importance of unit tests for stability, quick E2E tests for user experience, and using feature flags for flexibility. The goal is to achieve speed without compromising quality.

A Complete Guide to Choose Test Cases for Automation

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Curious about optimizing test automation? Explore the insights shared by BQurious on key factors for selecting the right test cases, from repetitive and complex tests to performance and data-driven scenarios. Learn how automation can enhance efficiency, minimize errors, and maximize ROI.

Tools

16 Most Useful Container Orchestration Tools in 2025

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Looking for the perfect container orchestration tool? James Walker highlights 16 essential tools in 2025, from Kubernetes to Docker Swarm. Explore how these game-changing tools automate deployments, scale seamlessly, and manage containers with fault tolerance, boosting efficiency across diverse environments!

20 Usability Testing Tools & User Testing Software 2025

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Eager to find the top usability testing tools? Marek Strba highlights 20 leading remote user testing platforms in 2025, from UXtweak to UserZoom. Discover how these tools enhance UX with features like prototype testing, session recording, and heatmaps, making your testing faster, more efficient, and more cost-effective.

Others

Podcast: Building AI-Driven Test Automation Frameworks for QA Excellence

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🎙️ In this episode of the XP Series, hosted by Murli Mohan, featuring Saurabh Mitra, dive into the evolving landscape of AI in test automation. Explore how AI-driven frameworks boost ROI, enhance test reliability, and automate script creation, execution, and updates for better efficiency. 🎧 Listen now!

Podcast: Test Coaching

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🎙️ In this episode of The Testing Show, hosted by Michael Larsen and Matthew Heusser, featuring Mike Talks, dive into the world of test coaching. Learn how to assess team strengths, foster a culture of feedback, and collaborate for success. Gain insights on building rapport, adapting coaching styles, and shifting testing approaches for optimal results. 🎧 Listen now!

Events

Event: Innovate QA - Playwright Journey

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Join Innovate QA - Playwright Journey on March 12, 2025, from 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM IST, hosted by Tatyana with Kailash Pathak. Explore the Playwright's full journey, from writing tests to debugging. Hands-on experience with cross-browser testing, auto-wait functionality, and debugging tools. Don't miss this opportunity to connect and learn about test automation! 🚀