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# Issue #245
- URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/245/
- Published: 2024-11-10T07:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:53.000Z
- Description: World Quality Report 2024-25 🌎
- Author: Dawid Dylowicz

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| Welcome to the **245th** issue!The [World Quality Report 2024-25](https://www.capgemini.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/WQR-24-MAIN-REPORT-CG.pdf?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) by Capgemini is out.It contains over 100 pages of insights into the latest trends and state of Quality Engineering in Agile, Automation and, of course, AI.And if you're interested in a shorter version, [Lee Hawkins](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-hawkins-3574148/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) has once again written a wonderful [Review of Capgemini's "World Quality Report 2024-25"](https://therockertester.wordpress.com/2024/10/31/reviewing-capgeminis-world-quality-report-2024-25/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245).Happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)*                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
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| [API Security: "Shift-Left" is Broken](https://maxlikessecurity.medium.com/api-security-shift-left-is-broken-4fbc0c53db7c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)While shift-left testing is a widely accepted approach, [Maxwell Zhou](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxwell-zhou-cissp-cism-0a84b3b6/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) argues it may not be as effective for identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities in APIs.[maxlikessecurity.medium.com](https://maxlikessecurity.medium.com/api-security-shift-left-is-broken-4fbc0c53db7c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| [How do you use AI in your testing?](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/1ge670u/how%5Fare%5Fyou%5Fusing%5Fai%5Fin%5Fyour%5Ftesting/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)After two years of wide availability of LLM-based AI, it's a good time to check how testers use them in their day-to-day job.And if you want to become more effective, [Ashwin Palaparthi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashwinpalaparthi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) wrote a handy article: [A Tester's Core Skill in Prompt Engineering — The Art of Asking & Questioning](https://ai4testers.com/blog/a-testers-core-skill-in-prompt-engineering-the-art-of-asking-your-questioning-power/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245).[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/1ge670u/how%5Fare%5Fyou%5Fusing%5Fai%5Fin%5Fyour%5Ftesting/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| [Maximize Testing By Changing The Development Schedule](https://waynemroseberry.github.io/2024/11/03/Maximize-testing-by-changing-the-development-schedule.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)There's some great advice by [Wayne Roseberry](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayneroseberry/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) on how to improve the software development and testing lifecycle based on their achievements.Moreover, [Kristin Jackvony](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinjackvony/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) outlines [Five Quality Changes to Make When Your Company Grows](https://thinkingtester.com/five-quality-changes-to-make-when-your-company-grows/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245).[waynemroseberry.github.io](https://waynemroseberry.github.io/2024/11/03/Maximize-testing-by-changing-the-development-schedule.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| [Quality is Everyone's Responsibility, The QA's Shiny Slogan or Just Another Mantra?](https://medium.com/@arkadiusreymond/quality-is-everyones-responsibility-the-qa-s-shiny-slogan-or-just-another-mantra-13e3b22ae419?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)[Arkadius Wellyam](https://www.linkedin.com/in/arkadius-wellyam-4b2695b7/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) emphasises the importance of clearly defining roles and responsibilities in testing among developers and testers.In relation to that, [Paul Seaman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-seaman-bb129526/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) advises on [Building in Quality: Start with Problem Analysis](https://beaglesays.wordpress.com/2024/10/29/building-in-quality-start-with-problem-analysis/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@arkadiusreymond/quality-is-everyones-responsibility-the-qa-s-shiny-slogan-or-just-another-mantra-13e3b22ae419?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| [Tester vs Quality Engineer: Which One Are You?](https://www.cassandrahl.com/blog/tester-vs-quality-engineer-which-one-are-you/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)[Cassandra H. Leung](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandrahl/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) describes the differences between both roles, categorising testing as an activity and quality engineering as a mission.Moreover, [Josh Grant](https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-grant-9570a214/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) shares his thoughts on why [Testing Specialists Shouldn't Advocate for the Customer](https://simplythetest.tumblr.com/post/764709745726767104/testing-specialists-shouldnt-advocate-for-the?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245).[cassandrahl.com](https://www.cassandrahl.com/blog/tester-vs-quality-engineer-which-one-are-you/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
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| [API Testing Reinvented: AI-Driven Testing, Contract Assurance, and a Practical Guide in Python](https://contact-rajeshvinayagam.medium.com/api-testing-reinvented-ai-driven-testing-contract-assurance-and-a-practical-guide-in-python-77975a0f51c5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)What does it take to properly test APIs? [Rajesh Vinayagam](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajesh-vinayagam/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) shared a comprehensive guide with examples of several different tests and techniques, including AI.Furthermore, [Gabriele Pavanello](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielepavanello/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) wrote a good, detailed article about the importance of [Preconditions — The Hidden Hero of Test Automation](https://medium.com/thefork/preconditions-the-hidden-hero-of-test-automation-61dce000348d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245).[contact-rajeshvinayagam.medium.com](https://contact-rajeshvinayagam.medium.com/api-testing-reinvented-ai-driven-testing-contract-assurance-and-a-practical-guide-in-python-77975a0f51c5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| [Automation Tests with the Open-Closed Principle](https://medium.com/@iamsanjeevkumar/automation-tests-with-the-open-closed-principle-74f52ab0e952?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)[Sanjeev Kumar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjeev-kumar-7827324b/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) thoroughly explains using the Open-Closed [SOLID](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOLID?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) principle in test automation with examples.Also, [Rajesh Sharma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajesh-sharma-medipally/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) points out why it's worth going [Beyond Traditional POM: A Simple User Flow-Centric Model for Effortless Test Automation](https://medium.com/@mrajesh7036/beyond-traditional-pom-a-simple-user-flow-centric-model-for-effortless-test-automation-0cfd660c6153?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@iamsanjeevkumar/automation-tests-with-the-open-closed-principle-74f52ab0e952?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| [Become a Pharaoh of Quality by Building Your Testing Pyramid](https://medium.com/@dneprokos/sdet-become-a-pharaoh-of-quality-by-building-your-testing-pyramid-4cdfaf493b78?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)How do you use the test pyramid in practice? [Kostiantyn Teltov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kostiantyn-teltov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) demonstrates tweaking it to your needs.Similarly, [Gil Zilberfeld](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilzilberfeld/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) explores different types of tests in an article titled [What's In The Box?](https://www.everydayunittesting.com/2024/11/whats-in-the-box.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@dneprokos/sdet-become-a-pharaoh-of-quality-by-building-your-testing-pyramid-4cdfaf493b78?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| [Most-Used Deployment Strategies and Suitable Automation Test Types](https://medium.com/@nurdan-turan/most-used-deployment-strategies-and-suitable-automation-test-types-170317bdce55?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)Testing plays a crucial part in continuous delivery. [Nurdan Turan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nurdan-turan-564762145/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) visualises and describes five possible approaches to it.And if you're struggling to debug your failing tests on CI, [Ákos Osvald](https://www.linkedin.com/in/akososvald/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) has some tips on [Leveling Up Your Tests: The Accountability Factor](https://akos-osvald.medium.com/leveling-up-your-tests-the-accountability-factor-bd92e3955565?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@nurdan-turan/most-used-deployment-strategies-and-suitable-automation-test-types-170317bdce55?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| [The five levels of test automation skills](https://lakitna.medium.com/the-five-levels-of-test-automation-skills-a9f7c79a66f6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)[Sander van Beek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakitna/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) outlines a progression of test automation skills from nothing to being able to create custom tools, including advice on how to progress to each level. Which one are you at?[lakitna.medium.com](https://lakitna.medium.com/the-five-levels-of-test-automation-skills-a9f7c79a66f6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
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| [An Introduction into Karate Test Automation](https://blog.scottlogic.com/2024/11/01/an-introduction-into-karate-test-automation.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)[Stuart Dewar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-dewar-a720b640/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) gives a decent overview of the [Karate](https://karatelabs.github.io/karate/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) open-source test framework that enables API, performance and UI test automation.[blog.scottlogic.com](https://blog.scottlogic.com/2024/11/01/an-introduction-into-karate-test-automation.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| [Automating Authentication in Load Testing with Playwright, Shell Scripting, and K6](https://medium.com/@mahtabnejad/automating-authentication-in-load-testing-with-playwright-shell-scripting-and-k6-149ec7ca0739?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)If your load tests require authentication, [Mahtab Nejad](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahtabnejad/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) shows how to solve that challenge using [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) and [k6](https://k6.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@mahtabnejad/automating-authentication-in-load-testing-with-playwright-shell-scripting-and-k6-149ec7ca0739?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| [Forget your bug reporting problems with this Chrome extension](https://medium.com/@karandhanwani20/forget-your-bug-reporting-problems-with-this-chrome-extension-33a5a773279b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)There are many handy tools and browser extensions for reporting bugs in web apps. [Karan Dhanwani](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karan-dhanwani-a28220191/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) gives an overview of [Jam](https://jam.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) which has an unlimited free version.Speaking of browser tools, [Yulia Shaifele](https://www.linkedin.com/in/p1nk/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) outlines four features for [Speeding Up Development and Testing with DevTools](https://medium.com/@yuliashaifele/speeding-up-development-and-testing-with-devtools-4-new-features-that-will-save-you-time-44c87e2e8e09?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@karandhanwani20/forget-your-bug-reporting-problems-with-this-chrome-extension-33a5a773279b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| [Is It Worth Mocking WebSockets by Playwright?](https://adequatica.medium.com/is-it-worth-mocking-websockets-by-playwright-e611cb016ec5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)It's a good question — and a good explanation — especially if you face a similar challenge of testing WebSockets as [Andrey Enin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrey-enin-35aa83225/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) does.[adequatica.medium.com](https://adequatica.medium.com/is-it-worth-mocking-websockets-by-playwright-e611cb016ec5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| [Running Selenium Tests in Parallel Without Selenium Grid or any of the frameworks (TestNG, JUnit etc)](https://medium.com/@RohanOjha1/why-parallel-testing-matters-a5ce0a804938?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)Parallelisation is a must-have in advanced test automation. [Rohan Ojha](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohanojha/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) shows an alternative way of achieving that for [Selenium](https://www.selenium.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) tests in Java.Moreover, [Mehmet Alatas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehmetualatas/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) describes the relatively new feature — [WebDriver BiDi: A New Era in Browser Automation](https://medium.com/@mehmetualatas/webdriver-bidi-a-new-era-in-browser-automation-fcfaaeac80fd?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@RohanOjha1/why-parallel-testing-matters-a5ce0a804938?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
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| [Is This the End of Selenium & Playwright? Claude 3.5 Sonnet Takes Over!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245&v=Ux3KatI8SbQ)The AI technology is improving rapidly and we're getting to a stage where it's able to control a computer. So naturally, it raises questions about whether it can start testing by itself. In this 5-minute video, [Karthik K.K](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karthikkk/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) gives a short overview of the [Claude 3.5 Sonnet](https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-3-5-sonnet?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) model capabilities.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245&v=Ux3KatI8SbQ)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
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| [Why...?!](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/filip-hric%5Fwhy-activity-7257338425408733184-v2OP?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F245) 🤣                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
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