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Notes on building software — automation, AI, Kubernetes, and systems.
- AI
How to Test an AI Agent: A Practical QA Framework
A framework for testing AI agents that goes past prompt-response checks: goal completion, tool selection and parameters, hallucination, reliability, security, regression, cost, latency, and failure recovery — with a worked example and pipeline architecture.
- AI
Self-Healing Tests: What They Actually Fix (and What They Don't)
AI-powered self-healing is the most-cited trend in test automation right now. Here's how locator-repair actually works, worked through Selenium Boot's implementation, and the failure mode nobody puts in the marketing copy.
- Kubernetes
Liveness, Readiness, and Startup Probes — Without the Hand-Waving
The three Kubernetes probes look similar and fail very differently. Here's exactly what each one does and the mistakes that cause restart loops.
- AI
The QA Engineer's Survival Guide in the AI Era
Layoffs are real. AI writes code. What happens to QA? An honest look at where we are, where we're heading, and exactly what you should do today.
- Automation
Designing Test Frameworks That Survive Their Second Year
Most automation frameworks rot within a year. The fix isn't a better tool — it's treating the framework as production software with real architecture.
- Java
What's New in Java 25: The Complete Guide
18 JEPs, LTS release, and Java turns 30. Everything you need to know.
- Automation
Top 10 Mistakes QA Engineers Make in Interviews
Common pitfalls and the rules to avoid them.
- Automation
Git Commands Every QA Should Master
Beyond commit and push — the commands that separate beginners from pros.
- Automation
Docker for Testers: Run Your Tests Anywhere
Containerize your test environments for consistent, portable, and scalable test execution.
- Automation
Selenium vs Playwright in 2026: Which Should You Learn?
A practical comparison to help you make the right choice for your automation career.
- Automation
Shift-Left Testing: What It Really Means in 2026
Beyond the buzzwords: Practical strategies to implement early testing in modern development workflows.
- Architecture
Why Most Test Automation Frameworks Fail (And How to Build One That Lasts)
Learn from common automation failures and build maintainable, scalable frameworks that your team will actually use.
- Automation
From Manual Tester to SDET: A Step-by-Step Transition Guide
The complete roadmap with skills, timeline, and real advice from someone who made the journey.
- Automation
QA Automation Engineer Career Roadmap 2026
Your complete guide to building a successful career in test automation.
- Automation
10 API Testing Best Practices Every QA Should Know
Practical tips to improve your API test coverage and catch bugs early.