Welcome to the 237th edition of Coding Jag brought to you by LambdaTest!👐
AI-generated code sounds exciting, but can it really build an entire app without human input? While “Vibe Coding” speeds up development, it often leads to messy, unstructured results. This edition explores how balancing AI with Test-Driven Development (TDD) brings control, ensuring quality and maintainability.
Beyond AI coding, this edition dives into securing Next.js apps, flaky test retries, and the power of quality gates. Learn how AI-driven image generation works, explore Genkit monitoring and get the latest on integration and database testing tools.
Discover expert insights on shifting left with pair testing, navigating quality leadership, and optimizing test automation in Docker. Plus, don’t miss key takeaways from the Agentic AI Summit and re: imagine 2025. 🚀
News
08 min read
medium.com
Are quality gates the unsung heroes of software quality? 🤔 Kostiantyn Teltov explores how these checkpoints shape the SDLC, ensuring high standards from requirements to release. Discover how structured validation, automation, and continuous monitoring create a solid quality framework!
04 min readthisdot.co
How did a government website get hacked within days? 🚨 Mark Shenouda unpacks the DOGE.gov breach—an open database that lets attackers deface the site. Built with Next.js, it lacked basic security checks. Learn five key steps to secure your Next.js app, from locking down API routes to sanitizing inputs. Don’t let this happen to you! 🔒
10 min readfirebase.blog
Keeping your Genkit-powered AI features running smoothly in production is now easier with Firebase Genkit Monitoring! Konstantin Mandrika & Alex Singer introduce tools for real-time observability, latency tracking, token usage insights, and detailed debugging via Firebase’s dashboard. Gain full visibility into your AI workflows and quickly resolve issues. 🔍
05 min readsmartesting.com
Can AI code an entire app on its own? Julien Botella put it to the test with “Vibe Coding,”—letting AI generate everything in a React Native project. The result? Fast but chaotic. Switching to Test-Driven Development (TDD) restored control, proving that AI is best as an assistant, not a replacement. The future? AI + Humans, not AI vs. Humans. 😃
AI
05 min readuipath.com
How are enterprises transforming with AI? 🤖 At the Agentic AI Summit, Graham Sheldon shared how businesses are leveraging AI agents, robots, and people for end-to-end automation. UiPath unveiled Agent Builder 🛠️, Maestro for orchestration 🎶, IXP for document processing 📑, and Test Cloud for AI-driven testing 💻. The future? AI-driven automation at scale 🌐. Watch on demand! 🎥
06 min readdigitalocean.com
How are AI-driven image-generation tools revolutionizing creativity? 🎨 Adrien Payong & Shaoni Mukherjee dive into the world of AI image creation, exploring models like GANs, VAEs, and Diffusion models. They highlight top platforms—MidJourney, DALL·E, and Stable Diffusion—and offer tips on refining text prompts and achieving realistic results. Whether transforming photos or generating from scratch, this guide offers key insights into mastering AI tools for stunning visuals! 🖼️
Automation
08 min readministryoftesting.com
✨ How do you go from a tester to a key decision-maker in quality engineering? Alessandra Moreira shares her journey from the trenches of software testing to leadership. She breaks down the challenges of disappearing test leadership roles, the power of influence, and how to drive organizational change. Ready to lead the future of quality? 🌟
05 min readmedium.com
🔍 Can testing truly shift left? Daria Kotelenets highlights how pair testing helps teams catch defects early, improve collaboration, and reduce rework. By reviewing code with QA before PRs, developers boost quality, prevent last-minute fixes, and accelerate delivery. The outcome? Fewer defects, stronger teams, and better software. ✅💡
05 min readdanielgold.net
🐳 Dockerized test automation = guaranteed consistency? Not quite! Daniel Gold unpacks why host OS quirks, architecture mismatches, flaky networks, and unpinned dependencies can still cause chaos. Learn how multi-arch builds, mocks, version pinning, and smarter engineering can keep your test runs stable. Avoid Docker illusions—test smart, not just hard! ⚡
03 min readtestableapple.com
🤖 Flaky Android tests—disable or retry? Alexey Alter-Pesotskiy dives into a JUnit-based retry strategy with custom rules & annotations, ensuring tests get multiple chances to pass. Plus, learn database cleanup between retries for a fresh test environment!
Tools
28 min readlambdatest.com
🔍 Choosing the right integration testing tool can be overwhelming! Nazneen Ahmad has curated the best tools for 2025—from Selenium’s cross-browser automation to Postman’s API testing and Leapwork’s no-code approach. Explore key features, benefits, and how these tools streamline testing for seamless software integration. 💡
05 min readthectoclub.com
🔍 Looking for the best database testing tools for 2025? Anyalebechi Elisha has curated some of the most powerful tools to ensure the integrity, performance, and security of your databases. From QuerySurge for ETL testing to Oracle SQL Developer and Microsoft SQL Server for scalable solutions, find the perfect fit for your needs! 💡
Others
31 mintestguild.com
🎙️ In this podcast, Joe Colantonio hosts Dalton Alexandre, a self-taught Swift developer who built a new Swift driver for Appium. Dalton shares his journey from iOS development to open-source contributions, discussing why he chose Swift, the challenges of building from scratch, and insights into parallelization and session management. 🎧 Listen now!
21 minyoutube.com
📌 This video by Execute Automation explores what Agentic AI Agents are and how they can effortlessly automate applications with the power of AI. 🤖 Learn about the different types of AI agents available in the market and dive deep into using SmolAgent by HuggingFace for Selenium UI testing and performing API workflow testing. 🧠 From the basics to real-world examples, discover how AI agents are transforming automation! 💡
Events
05 minblog.kore.ai
Join us for re:imagine 2025, happening from April 29 to May 2, 2025, in Orlando, Florida! 🌟 Hosted by Kore.ai, this event will empower business leaders to harness AI’s transformative power and shape the future of work, service, and business. Experience live demos of the Kore.ai Agent Platform, explore visionary roadmaps, and connect with global AI thought leaders from AWS, Pfizer, AMD, and more. 🔥. Don’t miss this chance to dive into AI-driven innovation, reimagine business processes, and elevate customer experiences. 🌍