Welcome to the 233rd edition of Coding Jag brought to you by LambdaTest!👐
Great testing is detective work—spotting hidden flaws and thinking beyond the obvious. Like Sherlock Holmes, testers rely on intuition and curiosity to catch what automation misses. The debate between automated and human-driven testing continues, but one thing is clear—manual testing isn’t dead. It plays a crucial role in uncovering UX flaws, edge cases, and inconsistencies that AI might overlook.
But there’s more! From GitHub’s Manifest simplifying micro-backend development to AI-driven testing with Vertex AI RAG Engine, Cypress automation, and GitHub Copilot debugging, we’ve gathered the latest resources, making waves in the dev and testing space.
Plus, don’t miss the upcoming Innovate QA event on Shift Left & Shift Right—because smarter testing leads to better software! 🚀
Let’s dive in and stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape! 🚀
News
10 min read
github.com
🚀 Manifest just got a major upgrade! Bruno Pérez breaks it down—now, with PostgreSQL, S3 storage, and middleware support, this micro-backend is more powerful than ever. No dependencies, no lock-in—just a code-first approach that integrates seamlessly with GitHub & AI tools. Perfect for rapid prototyping and CRUD-heavy apps. Ready to explore the new features? 🔥
10 min readplaybooks.hypergrowthpartners.com
Developer marketing isn’t just another funnel—it’s a whole different game! 🚀 Gonto & Matteo Tittarelli break down how companies like Vercel & Airbyte drive dev adoption through community, self-serve demos, and internal advocacy. Get the insights to market to devs the right way! 🔥
06 min readdevelopers.googleblog.com
Discover the power of grounded Gen AI with Vertex AI RAG Engine! 🚀 Crispin Velez & Holt Skinner break down how RAG enhances LLMs with real-time data, reducing hallucinations & improving accuracy. Learn its advantages, industry use cases & how to build reliable AI applications. Ready to supercharge your AI? Dive in!
05 min readfirebase.blog
Faster, smarter Firebase development—at no cost! 🚀 Nathan Yim introduces Gemini Code Assist, now free with high usage limits! Get AI-powered code completions, smart suggestions, and chat assistance in IDEs like VS Code & JetBrains. Plus, AI-driven GitHub PR reviews streamline your workflow. Build better, faster, and smarter with AI!
AI
15 min readblog.kore.ai
2024 was a turning point for Generative AI—but why did so many projects fail? Sunitha Subramani unpacks the missing piece: rigorous testing. This playbook explores real-world failures, best practices, and strategies to ensure AI-driven applications are reliable, secure, and scalable. Dive into GenAI vs. traditional AI, deployment pitfalls, and effective testing approaches. 🚀
04 min readazure.microsoft.com
More power, more customization! Microsoft's Azure AI Foundry gets a major upgrade! 🚀 Asha Sharma shares GPT-4.5 in preview with improved accuracy and human alignment. New models like Phi-4, Stable Diffusion 3.5, and GPT-4o variants enhance AI. Fine-tuning tools & Magma boost enterprise AI efficiency.
Automation
11 min readlambdatest.com
Struggling with dropdowns in Cypress? Alex Anie explores handling static and dynamic dropdowns using .select(), .contains(), and .each(). Learn how to interact with options by index, value, or text, and apply these techniques in real-world scenarios with LambdaTest’s eCommerce Playground. Optimize your test scripts with these practical tips! 🚀
07 min readuxdesign.cc
🔍 Cracking the testing code! Julia Kocbek unravels the power of exploratory testing—where human intuition, creativity & curiosity outshine automation. Learn how to uncover hidden bugs, enhance UX & shift testing left like a true detective. Ready to test smarter? 🕵️♂️
11 min readgithub.blog
Debugging just got smarter! 🚀 Jeimy Ruiz explores how GitHub Copilot goes beyond coding—troubleshooting, analyzing PRs, refactoring, and generating test cases with slash commands like /fix & /explain. Whether in your IDE or on GitHub, streamline your debugging with AI. Ready to debug smarter? 🔍
21 min readmedium.com
Are your tests truly adding value? 🔍 Santiago Mattiauda dives into the essentials of testing beyond unit tests—covering acceptance, end-to-end, and integration testing. Learn how behavior-based testing, testable architecture, and the test pyramid strategy improve reliability. Plus, see a practical ViewModel test example in action! 🚀
04 min readmirekdlugosz.com
Testing a New Feature: Manual or Automated First? 🤔 Mirek Długosz explores the decision-making process when testing a new feature. Should you start manually or jump straight into automation? The answer isn't simple—it depends on the feature's state, impact, team context, and automation feasibility. Prioritize understanding, identify risks, and use tools wisely to provide valuable insights early. 🔍🚀
Tools
34 min readspacelift.io
Looking for the best software development tools in 2025? 🔧 Mariusz Michalowski gathers some of the top tools and platforms to enhance your development workflow. From VS Code and Sublime Text for coding to version control, AI coding assistants, CI/CD automation, and cloud platforms, this guide helps you choose the right tools for efficient coding, testing, and deployment. 🚀
10 min readkdnuggets.com
Exploring the top tools for Python development in 2025? 🐍 KDnuggets provides a structured breakdown of 30 must-know tools to optimize your Python workflow. From dependency managers (pip, Conda, Poetry) to profiling (Scalene, Perforator), testing (pytest, Hypothesis), debugging (PDB, Icecream), and security (Bandit, Safety)—this guide covers it all. Find the right tools to enhance efficiency, performance, and security! 🚀
Others
49 minlambdatest.com
🎙️ In this XP Series episode, Kavya hosts Ruslan Strazhnyk, an engineering leader with 17+ years of experience. He shares insights on integrating agile testing across five teams, balancing maturity levels, empowering teams with tools like Playwright, and fostering a shift-left mindset. 🎧 Listen now!
30 minlambdatest.com
🎙️ In this XP Series episode, host Harshit Paul chats with Cypress Ambassador Anna Patterson on transitioning from manual to automated testing. Discover best practices for test security, data-driven testing, debugging, and API testing strategies. Learn how Cypress streamlines automation! 🎧 Listen now!
Events
05 minmeetup.com
Join Innovate QA March Hybrid Meetup on March 20, 2025, hosted by Tatyana and featuring Brittany Stewart. Engage in an interactive session on Quality and Test Automation, network with industry professionals, explore the latest trends in testing, and gain insights into the future of software QA. Hear Brittany Stewart discuss Shift Left & Shift Right in Modern Development and join insightful discussions. Don’t miss out! 🚀