Welcome to the 234th edition of Coding Jag brought to you by LambdaTest!👐
Even the best testing frameworks fall short—whether it's inefficiencies, redundant tests, or poor scalability. Like a weak foundation, small gaps can lead to missed defects, delayed releases, and frustrated teams. But how do you spot and fix these issues? 🕵️♂️
This edition brings key advancements in accessibility test automation, Cypress WebDriver BiDi support, AI-driven performance testing, and functional helper patterns, helping you stay ahead in the testing game.
Plus, don’t miss Karla Mieses’ insights on identifying framework inefficiencies, optimizing automation, and preventing bottlenecks. 🎯
Smarter testing leads to better software. Ready to future-proof your QA strategy? Let’s dive in! 🚀
News
05 min read
lambdatest.com
🔥 Exciting News! Tired of manual accessibility checks? LambdaTest now brings Accessibility Test Scheduling! 🎉 Mythili Raju shares the updates on how this new feature automates scans, ensures continuous compliance, and integrates with sitemaps—so you never miss an issue. Stay ahead with effortless accessibility testing. Ready to streamline your workflow? ✅
05 min readcypress.io
🚀 Big News! Want to automate Firefox with Cypress? Jennifer Shehane shares that Cypress 14.1.0 now supports WebDriver BiDi! Since Firefox is dropping CDP, this update keeps Cypress up to date with faster, better testing. Plus, there's a smooth way to switch! Ready to try it? The future of testing is here! 🔥
10 min readfirebase.blog
🔥 Want to build faster, AI-powered apps? Daniel Lee & Jeff Huleatt introduce streaming callables & the new onCallGenkit trigger in Firebase! Now, send data in real-time, boost user experience, and deploy Genkit flows effortlessly. Say goodbye to slow responses—get started with next-gen app development today! 🚀
10 min readsmartesting.com
🤔 Are you testing too much or too little? Cristiano Caetano explains why striking the right balance between over-testing and under-testing is key to software quality. Excessive testing wastes resources, while insufficient testing leads to costly failures. Gravity, an AI-powered quality intelligence platform, helps teams optimize test coverage by analyzing real user interactions and automating test case creation. Get started with Gravity today! 🚀
AI
15 min readblog.kore.ai
🤖 Kore.ai vs. ChatGPT: Which AI Powers Your Business Best? Param Vora breaks down the strengths of both AI platforms—ChatGPT shines in natural conversations, while Kore.ai dominates workflow automation and enterprise integration. Which one can supercharge your business? Find out now! 🚀
12 min readlambdatest.com
🔥 Want to supercharge performance testing with AI? Tahneet Kanwal explores how AI-powered tools can optimize response times, predict system behavior, and automate test case creation. Discover the latest AI-driven trends, top testing tools, and best practices to ensure seamless scalability and efficiency. Don't let bottlenecks slow you down—leverage AI for smarter testing today! 🚀
Automation
10 min readsmartesting.com
📊 Finding Agile testing in Jira challenging? Guzal Khusanova explores how Yest and Xray transform test design, execution, and reporting! With Yest’s intuitive visual workflows and Xray’s powerful test management, teams streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and maximize test coverage. Say goodbye to inefficiencies—elevate your QA game today! 🚀
06 min readmedium.com
🚀 Tired of flaky Playwright tests? Parthiban Rajasekaran shares battle-tested strategies to transform fragile automation into rock-solid confidence! Learn how to tackle hydration delays, async flows, animations, and navigation pitfalls—without relying on unreliable static waits. Master Playwright's true power and deploy with confidence! 🔥
10 min readagileway.substack.com
📌 Why choose Ruby for E2E test automation? Courtney Zhan shares why this scripting language excels over Java and others! From its 100% object-oriented nature to its concise, readable, and intuitive syntax, Ruby streamlines test automation like no other. Plus, its speed concerns hardly matter in real-world testing. Discover why Ruby is a top contender! 🚀
10 min readdev.to
🤔 Are Page Objects outdated? Murat K Ozcan dives into why Functional Helpers are the future of test automation, making tests simpler, faster to debug, and better suited for modern component-driven apps. 🚀 Say goodbye to unnecessary abstraction and hello to cleaner, more efficient testing! What’s your take?
08 min readministryoftesting.com
🔥 Tired of writing testing handovers? What if your team could test seamlessly while you're out of the office? Emily O'Connor shares how to eliminate handovers and empower your team to test effectively—even when you're out! From fostering team-wide quality ownership to boosting release confidence. Discover how to ensure testing continues—without bottlenecks or backlogs—so you return stress-free! 🚀
Tools
13 min readlambdatest.com
😩 Struggling to streamline your software testing? Harish Rajora has curated 30+ powerful AI/ChatGPT prompts to enhance efficiency, automate test generation, and optimize QA workflows. Whether you need test case prioritization, bug reporting, or framework recommendations, these prompts have you covered. Elevate your testing game today! 🔥
10 min readthectoclub.com
💡 Which software development tools should you use in 2025? With so many options available, choosing the right tool can be tough. Paulo Gardini Miguel reviews the 25 best software development tools, from collaboration (monday dev) to version control (GitHub, Bitbucket) and testing (QA Wolf). Find the perfect tool for your team! 🚀
Others
30 minlambdatest.com
🎙️ In this XP Series episode, Kavya hosts Karla Mieses, Head of Quality Engineering at Orbem. Karla shares insights on identifying inefficiencies in testing frameworks, avoiding redundant tests, and ensuring scalability. She discusses key warning signs, optimizing automation strategies, and preventing quality bottlenecks. 🎧 Listen now!
22 minrichard-seidl.com
🎙️ In this podcast, Richard Seidl hosts Felix Wunderlich from Volkswagen AG to discuss testing web components vs. UI elements. They explore how UI testing reflects the user perspective, improves efficiency, and integrates tools like Cypress & Playwright. Felix shares challenges, solutions, and future trends in front-end testing. 🎧 Listen now!
Events
05 minlambdatest.com
Join us for an exciting Live Webinar on March 20, 2025, at 2:30 PM CET | 7:00 PM IST, hosted by Sparsh Kesari, featuring Brijesh Deb, Principal Consultant at Infosys. Discover how engineering metrics like DORA, SPACE, Agile Flow, and Value Stream can revolutionize software quality, boost developer productivity, and streamline delivery. Engage in interactive discussions, polls, and Q&A to unlock actionable strategies for high-quality software delivery. Don't miss out! 🚀