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TG vs ASG: AWS Scaling Secrets for SDETs

Why Scaling Breaks Your Tests (And How TG/ASG Fix It) Your Selenium Grid just went down during peak load....

Selenium 4 Cheat Sheet: 50+ Commands for SDETs (2026)

Updated Feb 2026: Selenium 4.18+, Chrome 122+, WebDriverManager 5.6+ Selenium remains essential for legacy framework maintenance and specific browser...

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Auto-Wait Magic: Playwright’s Flake-Proof Secret

If your Selenium tests pass locally but fail in CI, this article is for you. If you’ve added Thread.sleep() “just to stabilize things,” this article is definitely for you. And if...

Top 10 Python Testing Frameworks for QA & SDETs

Python dominates testing in 2026 with 78% AI adoption in QA teams and PyTest used by 12,516+ companies including Amazon, Apple, and IBM. Selenium holds 32.53% market share with 63,549 global users. This Python testing frameworks guide ranks top Python...

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AI IN TESTING

Vibe Testing: Top AI-Native Tools for 2026

The New Era of Test Automation: From Vibe to AI-Native Self-Healing For years, “vibe testing” referred to rule-based...

Playwright MCP + GitHub Copilot: AI Test Automation Guide

The Challenge Every QA Professional Faces Picture this scenario: You receive a detailed bug report with clear reproduction...

Jason Huggins’ Bold Vibium Vision: Selenium for AI Era

Following Jason Huggins' revealing interview on the TestGuild Automation Podcast, here's a comprehensive analysis of his latest...

Vibium Architecture: AI-Native Browser Automation Deep Dive

This article is based on the official GitHub repository and validated ecosystem insights Vibium is not just another...

WTF are AI Agents?

The Era of AI Agents is Here It’s impossible to ignore the buzz surrounding AI Agents in today’s...

How to Build Free AI Agents using Hugging Face

When it comes to AI development, cost is often the biggest barrier. Not everyone can afford OpenAI’s...

GPT-5 Reality Check: What SDETs Must Know

On August 7, 2025, OpenAI officially launched GPT-5, promising revolutionary advances in coding, reasoning, and automation capabilities. With 74.9%...

Chain of Draft Prompting: Cut AI Costs 90%

🎯 LLMs are smart, no doubt — but they’re kinda wordy, right?They love to go step-by-step, super verbose,...

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QA-OPS & CI-CD

n8n for TestOps: Ultimate QA Workflow Automation Guide

TL;DR: If you can test APIs, you can automate entire QA workflows with n8n. No fluff. No...

3 Lifesaving Git Commands Every Developer Needs

We've all been there. You're deep into a coding session, making progress like a champ, and then... you...

Load Balancer Types: Traffic Mastery

Juggling Traffic with Load Balancers Without Breaking a Sweat! Imagine you're managing a popular amusement park, and...

TG vs ASG: AWS Scaling Secrets for SDETs

Why Scaling Breaks Your Tests (And How TG/ASG Fix It) Your Selenium Grid just went down during peak...

.gitignore Guide for SDETs: Essential Patterns

"Oops… Why Did I Just Commit My node_modules Folder? " Ever get that Slack ping:"Did you mean to...

EC2 Disk Space Optimization: Server Tuning Guide

When running test automation frameworks using stack like Selenium, Pytest, Java, Jenkins, JMeter, and others on an...

Git Branches Explained: Complete Beginner Guide

🌱 How I First Broke Everything (and What It Taught Me) When I first started using Git about...

GitLab CI/CD Review

Ready to Make Testing Magical? What if software testing happens effortlessly. There are no manual triggers. There...

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Top 10 Logic Mistakes SDETs Make in Automation (And Fixes)

Why Passing Pipelines Still Let Bugs Through? Imagine this: your...

How to Build Bulletproof Logic for Automation Testing

Why Logic is the Secret Sauce in Automation Testing? Imagine...

Selenium Retry Mechanism Guide

As a software tester, you've likely faced unstable tests...

RegEx Mastery for Test Automation Scripts

Regular expressions (regex) are a powerful tool used in...

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Why AI Can’t Replace Testing Fundamentals (Yet)

The Foundation That Never Fades Learning new technologies is crucial...

Acceptance Testing Guide

Introduction: Are You Ready for the Ultimate QA Litmus...

System Testing Complete Guide

System testing is like the ultimate dress rehearsal for...

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Integration Testing: Making Software Modules Play Nice Together! Integration testing...

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When it comes to software testing, functional testing is...

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TestNG 7.12.0: Ultimate Guide for Testers & SDETs

Introduction: Why TestNG Still Matters for Testers TestNG remains one...

Java vs Python vs JS: Test Automation Choice

In the world of test automation, choosing the right...

Hash Tables & Collision Handling Techniques

Hashing is a powerful technique used in computer science...

10 Test Automation Design Patterns QA Must Know

Design patterns are essential in building robust and maintainable...

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IntelliJ vs Eclipse

The Battle of the Java IDEs! ⚔️ When it comes...

SelectorsHub Testing Tools

While Testing, the right tools can save you time,...

Cypress Frontend Testing Review

Is Cypress the Frontend Testing Hero We Deserve? 🕵 Frontend...

Selenium WebDriver Pros Cons

Introduction: The OG of Test Automation Tools 😎 If test...

JIRA Beyond Project Management QA

JIRA is one of the most popular project management...

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Master All 35 Python Keywords SDETs Must Know

Wait… What Are These ‘Magic Words’ in Python? Let’s imagine you're learning a new language — say French. You can’t just randomly make up words and expect others to understand...

Master All 35 Python Keywords SDETs Must Know

Wait… What Are These ‘Magic Words’ in Python? Let’s imagine you're learning a new language — say French. You...

Why Recruiters Ghost You on LinkedIn: Fix Profile Mistakes

Picture this: You've polished your LinkedIn profile, listed all your impressive skills, and even uploaded a professional headshot....

MAANG Interview Hacks: Ace Google, Meta & More

Landing a job at tech giants like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Netflix (and also Apple or NVIDIA) is...

AI-Powered Testing Jobs: Resume Guide for Freshers

For freshers entering the AI-powered testing domain, your one-page resume must spotlight potential, not just past roles. Use...

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Write Better Test Cases Than Peers

Are you looking to elevate your test case writing skills? Whether you're a seasoned QA engineer or just starting out, effective test cases are crucial for ensuring software quality. Here’s a comprehensive guide with actionable tips to help you...

Tester’s Daily Routine: QA/SDET Guide

Introduction Ever wondered what a QA engineer does all day? From meticulously testing software to collaborating with developers, the role of a QA engineer is both critical and fascinating. Quality Assurance (QA) engineers play a crucial role in the software...

7 Common Software Testing Myths Debunked

Software Testing—a specialization brimming with complexity and often misunderstood by many, especially beginners. If you think you’ve got it all figured out, it might be time for a reality check. Let’s dive into some common myths about software testing...

Shift Left Testing Mindset for QA Pros

Introduction In modern software development, ensuring high-quality products is paramount. One approach that has gained prominence is "Shift Left Testing." This methodology emphasizes early testing, which can significantly impact the development lifecycle. This article delves into the Shift Left Testing...

SDLC vs STLC: Complete QA Guide

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Definition: SDLC, or Software Development Life Cycle, is a systematic process that outlines the steps involved in planning, creating, testing, deploying, and maintaining a software application. It serves as a roadmap for the development team, guiding...

31 Selenium Exceptions: Fixes for QA Pros

Selenium is a popular tool for automating web applications for testing purposes. While it's incredibly useful, it can also be a source of frustration due to the variety of errors you might encounter. Knowing how to troubleshoot these issues...

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