CODING JAG - Issue 244

Welcome to the 244th edition of Coding Jag brought to you by LambdaTest!👐

AI agents in QA are shaking up the game, slashing manual testing time and skyrocketing your efficiency! Thanks to Azure’s latest update, you can now effortlessly build and scale AI agents across cloud and edge environments, totally transforming how automation works.

But wait, there’s even more! LambdaTest is unveiling powerful MCP servers that revolutionize AI automation, visual testing, and accessibility checks. Prepare to cut your test cycles and boost accuracy like never before with these cutting-edge breakthroughs!

We’ve also packed this edition with some awesome tips on Spring Boot testing, XCUITest optimizations, and the newest mind-blowing AI-driven tools that will blow your mind. Don’t miss out! ⚡️

💥 Inspired by these AI breakthroughs or have your own game-changing testing hack? Hit reply and let’s swap strategies!

News

The MCP Era: Introducing MCP Servers for Automation, SmartUI, and Accessibility for AI-Native Testing

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🥱Tired of slow, frustrating testing holding you back? Welcome to the MCP Era with LambdaTest ⚡! Devansh Bhardwaj unveils groundbreaking Automation MCP, SmartUI MCP, and Accessibility MCP servers that transform AI-native testing. Imagine AI assistants hooked directly into your test data, zapping failures faster than ever, spotting UI bugs like a pro, and delivering accessibility checks that truly matter.

Say goodbye to tedious workflows and hello to lightning-fast debugging, flawless visual testing, and apps everyone can use. The future of test automation is here. Are you ready to dominate it? 🔥

Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Testing Spring Boot Applications

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🔥 Testing Spring Boot just got clearer! Philip Riecks shares must-know tips like mastering the spring-boot-starter-test suite, avoiding the slow @SpringBootTest trap, and using slicing annotations to speed up and focus your tests. A great read to help you write smarter, faster tests and boost your development efficiency!

Knowing when the battle is lost with XCUITests

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⏳ What if you could stop your long XCUITest runs the moment failure is inevitable? Chris Mash shows how implementing XCTestObservation lets you skip the rest of the tests once enough failures occur, saving time and frustration. A must-read for iOS testers aiming to optimize CI efficiency and reduce wasted test time!

What makes PactumJS awesome? A quick look at its best features

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✨ Excited to explore a JavaScript API testing tool that simplifies your workflow? Nora Weisser dives into PactumJS, showcasing its fluent syntax, reusable data templates, and dynamic data stores that keep tests clean and maintainable. This blog is a must-read to boost your API test automation with powerful yet simple features.

Azure AI Foundry: Your AI App and agent factory

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🚀 Exciting Azure AI Foundry updates! Asha Sharma reveals 10 key features like new models, smarter routing, multi-agent orchestration, enterprise-grade identity, observability, and local edge support. Build and scale AI agents securely with seamless cloud and edge integration. 🎉 Check it out!

AI

The Role of Automation in Cloud Migration: How AI and ML Enhance Efficiency

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👀 Explore Idexcel’s deep dive into AI and ML-driven automation reshaping cloud migration! Discover how smart planning, automated data and app transfer, real-time monitoring, and AI-powered cost control tackle challenges like downtime, security risks, and multi-cloud complexity. Learn why this approach is essential for efficient, secure, and cost-effective cloud success!

7 Guidelines for Federal Agencies Adopting AI for Software Development

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🤔 Curious how federal agencies can harness AI safely and smartly? Sonar reveals 7 essential guidelines to manage risk, ensure trust, and boost software quality. Discover how cutting-edge tools like SonarQube help agencies unlock AI’s power while keeping code secure. A must-read for AI adopters!

Automation

Now Available on Azure: HyperExecute – The QA Productivity Engine for Cloud-Native, AI Native Enterprises

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⚡️Still waiting hours for test results? Mohit Juneja introduces how HyperExecute, now natively on Azure, is reshaping QA with 70% faster test runs and AI-powered precision. Mohit dives into how cloud-native + AI-native QA slashes delays, boosts reliability, and transforms QA into a strategic powerhouse. A must-read if you care about faster releases, fewer rollbacks, and turning QA into a true velocity engine.

Offline but Not Broken: Testing Cached Data with Playwright

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🌟 Ever wondered how to ensure your web app stays fully functional even when offline? Irfan Mujagic breaks down how to use Playwright to test cached data, showing step-by-step how your app can serve content flawlessly without the Internet. Learn how to simulate offline scenarios, verify cached responses, and handle failures gracefully. A must-read for developers aiming to master offline testing!

A Beginner’s Guide: API Testing in the world of Microservices

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🔥 Curious how API testing keeps microservices running smoothly? Aya Akl explains the shift from monolithic apps to microservices and why testing APIs is essential for integration, performance, and security. Learn the basics, key challenges, and best practices to get started confidently. This guide is a great read for anyone wanting to master API testing in modern architectures!

The State of Open-source AI-powered Test Automation

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🧐Want to know how AI is reshaping test automation? Alex Rodionov dives into the evolving open-source AI tools, breaking them down into test generators, test runners, and test libraries. He shares hands-on experiences with popular projects like LaVague and Shortest, revealing their pros, cons, costs, and real-world performance and more. It’s a must-read for anyone curious about the future of automated testing!

Tools

Cross-Browser Testing Tools (Free, Open Source, Paid)

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🌐 Need to ensure your app works flawlessly across all browsers and devices? This comprehensive list of cross-browser testing tools curated by Software Testing Magazine covers free, open source, and paid options, from LambdaTest's massive real-device cloud to other tools. Discover key features, supported browsers, testing methods, and integrations to pick the best fit for your workflow. Essential reading for developers and testers wanting smooth, consistent user experiences everywhere!

Business Plan: Types, Tips, and How To Write One in 9 Steps (2025)

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📘 Struggling to write a business plan that works? This detailed guide from Shopify breaks it down into 9 clear steps—from executive summary to financials. Learn how to define your mission, analyze markets, and structure your company with confidence. A must-read!

Video & Podcast

Podcast: Observability in Software Test Modernization

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🎙️ In this podcast, Kavya (Director of Product Marketing, LambdaTest) hosts Donovan Mulder, Chief Executive Officer at Kinetic Skunk. Donovan shares insights on observability in software test modernization, the difference between RUM and synthetic monitoring, and aligning QA with business KPIs. They discuss logging best practices, how RUM empowers QA teams to advocate for quality investments, and correlating user behavior with performance issues using real-time data. 🎧 Listen now!

Video: Android Testing Strategies

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🎥 In this video, Jose Alcérreca breaks down scalable Android testing strategies that every developer should know. Learn how to balance test loads, optimize with Robolectric and Gradle Managed Devices, and streamline automation. A must-watch for devs who want faster, smarter testing and cleaner code!

Events

Event: Leeds Meetup

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📍Join the MoT Leeds Meetup on Thursday, 29 May 2025, from 18:30–20:30 BST at Accenture, Apsley House, Leeds for a timely and hands-on event focused on accessibility and the European Accessibility Act (EAA). Dive into live accessibility testing with Ady Stokes, learn practical techniques you can add to your daily testing routine, and take part in a critical EAA discussion ahead of its enforcement.

🎯 With Global Accessibility Awareness Day in May and new legislation in June, this meetup is a must-attend for anyone testing or developing digital experiences. Plus, get MoT updates and discover how to claim a 10% Pro membership discount!