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Welcome to the 230th edition of Coding Jag brought to you by LambdaTest!

In this edition, you’ll explore the latest advancements in software testing, AI innovations, and cutting-edge tools! Discover how to stabilize Playwright tests, simplify Confluence automation with OpenAI, and make tree view components more accessible.?

Dive into insights on testing WebSockets, optimizing Cypress workflows, and building smarter AI agents. From functional testing tools for 2025 to the power of prompt engineering, this roundup is packed with expert strategies and actionable resources to elevate your QA and development game!

NEWS

1. Say Goodbye to Flaky Tests: Playwright Best Practices Every Test Automation Engineer Must Know?

Discover the secret to stable Playwright tests with Samuel Sperling ! Learn best practices like using reliable selectors, isolating tests, managing test data, and optimizing parallel execution. Packed with strategies every test automation engineer needs to eliminate flakiness. A must-read for Playwright testers aiming for consistent and confident deployments!

2. The Future of Automation at Atlassian: Generating Confluence Automation Rules With Large Language Models?

Excited to explore how Atlassian uses OpenAI’s large language models to simplify Confluence automation. Tyler Brown and Trevor Angle break down how natural language rule generation saves time, tackles complexity, and reduces costs. Dive into rule selection, generation, and real-world applications for tech enthusiasts!

3. Considerations for Making a Tree View Component Accessible?

Are you working on making a tree view component accessible? Eric Bailey shares how GitHub tackled it by adopting familiar patterns like Windows File Explorer's behavior, semantic HTML, ARIA roles, and thoughtful error handling. Learn about challenges like live regions, screen reader support, and improving usability for all!

4. DeepSeek R1 Is Now Available on Azure AI Foundry and GitHub

Exciting News! DeepSeek R1 is now live on Azure AI Foundry and GitHub! Asha Sharma highlights how this model joins over 1,800 others in Azure's catalog, offering enterprise-ready AI with built-in security, content filtering, and rapid deployment tools. Developers can seamlessly integrate AI, compare outputs, and scale securely.

AI

5. How to Use AI in QA Testing: A Complete Guide

Ready to enhance AI in QA testing? Zikra Mohammadi explores how AI transforms traditional methods into faster, more efficient systems. Learn about test automation, tools like KaneAI, six AI integration levels, and future trends. Cut costs, reduce errors, and optimize workflows. Embrace smarter QA today!

6. Anthropic and DeepSeek Join the GenAI Platform Model Library?

Build Smarter AI Agents with DigitalOcean's GenAI Platform! Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 (Sonnet, Haiku) and DeepSeek R1-distill-llama-70B are now on DigitalOcean’s GenAI Platform. Create AI agents for research, coding, and multilingual support. Enjoy serverless inference, seamless deployment, and pay-as-you-go pricing. Start building today!

Automation

7.? WebSocket Testing Essentials: Strategies and Code for Real-Time Apps?

Testing WebSockets can be tricky! Unlike HTTP, WebSockets enable real-time, bidirectional communication. Explores their benefits, testing strategies (unit, integration, E2E), and challenges like concurrency, persistent connections, and real-time data flows as Irfan Mujagi? highlights tools like Postman, K6, and DevTools make it easier!

8. Cypress Reusability: Custom Commands, BaseUrl and POM – QA Essentials?

Looking to boost your Cypress tests? Uros Simic shares powerful optimization techniques! Centralize URLs with BaseUrl, streamline element handling using Page Object Model (POM), and create reusable custom commands. Enhance readability, reusability, and maintainability in your test framework today!

9. Watch Mock and Reload?

Want faster feedback loops? Dr. Gleb Bahmutov shows how to speed up Cypress testing and boost your TDD workflow! Learn to use tools like cypress-watch-and-reload and cypress-magic-backend to rerun tests instantly on front-end changes while mocking backend APIs for blazing speed. ??

10. What Is Prompt Engineering and Why It Matters for Generative AI?

Is prompt engineering a game-changer? Get some amazing insights from Volodymyr Andryushko as he dives into his insights on how crafting precise prompts transforms AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT into productivity powerhouses. Learn how to streamline coding, debug faster, and maximize the potential of generative AI.

Tools

11.? 20 Best Functional Testing Tools for QA in 2025

Looking for the best functional testing tools for 2025? Jess Charlton has curated an amazing list to help QA teams ensure software functions as expected. Explore tools like New Relic for synthetic monitoring, Leapwork for codeless automation, Selenium for robust browser testing, QA Wolf for continuous testing, and more to simplify your testing process.

12.? 20 Essential Web Application Testing Tools in 2025?

Which tool are you using to enhance your web application testing? ?? Check out some amazing tools curated by Dominik Szahidewicz to help you deliver seamless user experiences, secure your apps, and ensure flawless performance across platforms. From functionality to performance, security, and scalability, these tools are key to your app's success! ??

Other

13. Podcast:? Test Design with AI?

??? In this episode, host Richard Seidl talks with Michael Fischlein about the role of AI in test design. Discover how AI enhances test data generation, boundary value analysis, and state-based testing. Learn to overcome challenges, integrate AI, and explore its ethical impact on testing.

14. Video:? 7 Free AI Tools for Software Testers?

Are you a software tester looking to boost productivity without spending a dime? In this video, Daniel Knott explores free AI-powered tools like TestCraft, Codeium, TensorFlow, and ChatGPT to simplify testing, improve workflows, and enhance efficiency. Learn real-world use cases, practical tips, and how these tools can transform your testing game!

Events

15.? Event:? Modern Software Engineering with TDD?

Join Daniel Moka for an exclusive workshop on Modern Software Engineering with TDD, happening May 8-9, 2025. Master Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Pragmatic Architecture tailored for .NET developers. Dive into TDD fundamentals, advanced techniques, and Vertical Slice Architecture to build high-quality, maintainable software. Perfect for tackling both legacy and greenfield projects. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your development process!

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