> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Issue #256 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/256/ - Published: 2025-02-04T21:13:37.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:58.000Z - Description: Different views on AI in testing 🤖 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **256th** issue!Today, I want to highlight three views on AI in testing:First, a discussion among testers about [The Role of AI in QA: What Are Your Thoughts?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1i9hfgn/the%5Frole%5Fof%5Fai%5Fin%5Fquality%5Fassurance%5Fwhat%5Fare%5Fyour/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256).Moreover, [Jason Arbon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonarbon/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) draws a vision of AI-enabled [Bionic Testing](https://jarbon.medium.com/bionic-testing-12cbf74da1f0?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) future.Finally, some testers have already started feeling that ["AI is exhausting, I'm out"](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1ibs436/ai%5Fis%5Fexhausting%5Fim%5Fout/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256).Different views, different opinions and different experiences.But there's no denying that AI is changing something — either for the better or for the worse. We're yet to see.In the meantime, happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256)* | | | | Sponsored [Testmo — Built For Modern Test Management](https://www.testmo.com/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=unified25)With [Testmo](https://www.testmo.com/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=unified25), you can document test cases, track test runs & exploratory sessions, and report on test automation results in real-time — all from one platform that your team will actually *enjoy* using. Affordable for teams of all sizes with outstanding support & reliability. 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Abd El-Rahman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mona-m-abd-el-rahman/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) offers some great, pragmatic advice for testers on growing their skills and careers.Also, [Cassandra H. Leung](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandrahl/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) shares some handy [Onboarding Tips for Testers](https://www.cassandrahl.com/blog/onboarding-tips-for-testers/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256).[medium.com](https://medium.com/qualitynexus/from-overwhelmed-to-expert-a-testers-roadmap-to-continuous-learning-5c0206f924c8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) | | [How do I Test AI?](https://qahiccupps.blogspot.com/2025/01/how-do-i-test-ai.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256)[James Thomas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-thomas-840aa11a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) lists a series of activities that can be performed to validate and verify AI-based systems.[qahiccupps.blogspot.com](https://qahiccupps.blogspot.com/2025/01/how-do-i-test-ai.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Automation tests timing](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/1ib50e7/automation%5Ftests%5Ftiming/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256)Someone on Reddit is wondering how to optimise the test execution of the big test suite runs. Testers share some tips and advice.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/1ib50e7/automation%5Ftests%5Ftiming/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) | | [Consumer-Driven Contract Testing in Practice](https://noraweisser.com/2025/01/31/consumer-driven-contract-testing-in-practice/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256)In this step-by-step guide, [Eleonora Belova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleonora-belova-7069baa5/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) shows a detailed example of writing and executing a contract test.[noraweisser.com](https://noraweisser.com/2025/01/31/consumer-driven-contract-testing-in-practice/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) | | [Is Test Generation There Yet?](https://www.everydayunittesting.com/2025/01/is-test-generation-there-yet.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256)[Gil Zilberfeld](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilzilberfeld/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) brings up a few examples of test generation features from the past and contemplates how they can evolve in the age of AI.At the same time, [Patrick Prill](https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-prill-50510077/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) shares his view on [The Downside of Automation](https://testpappy.wordpress.com/2025/01/27/putting-lipstick-on-the-pig-the-downside-of-automation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) in general.[everydayunittesting.com](https://www.everydayunittesting.com/2025/01/is-test-generation-there-yet.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) | | [WebSocket Testing Essentials: Strategies and Code for Real-Time Apps](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/websocket-testing-essentials-strategies-and-code-for-real-time-apps/websocket-testing-essentials-strategies-and-code-for-real-time-apps.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256)Are you working with WebSockets? [Irfan Mujagić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-mujagi%C4%87-618435206/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) explains how they work and how to test them, using examples.[thegreenreport.blog](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/websocket-testing-essentials-strategies-and-code-for-real-time-apps/websocket-testing-essentials-strategies-and-code-for-real-time-apps.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) | | [What Is Prompt Engineering and How to Master It in Generative AI](https://tech-stack.com/blog/what-is-prompt-engineering/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256)Following the increasing presence of generative AI in software development and testing workflows, it's important to know how to use prompts effectively. [Volodymyr Andryushko](https://www.linkedin.com/in/volodymyr-andriushko/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) gives some advice.[tech-stack.com](https://tech-stack.com/blog/what-is-prompt-engineering/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) | | | | TOOLS | | [How can Selenium 4.0 help capture JavaScript errors and automate assertions with TestNG?](https://medium.com/@thananjayan1988/how-can-selenium-4-0-help-capture-javascript-errors-and-automate-assertions-with-testng-5d062a36f18e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256)As the title says, [Thananjayan Rajasekaran](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thananjayan-rajasekaran/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) shows the features of [Selenium](https://www.selenium.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) and [TestNG](https://testng.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256), which allow you to verify web app errors in the web browser.You can also check out [Lana Begunova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanabegunova/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256)'s guide to [Fine-Tuning Browser Context Automation with WebDriver BiDi](https://medium.com/@begunova/fine-tune-browser-context-automation-with-webdriver-bidi-7c38b49b2588?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@thananjayan1988/how-can-selenium-4-0-help-capture-javascript-errors-and-automate-assertions-with-testng-5d062a36f18e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) | | [Say Goodbye to Flaky Tests: Playwright Best Practices Every Test Automation Engineer Must Know](https://medium.com/@samuel.sperling/say-goodbye-to-flaky-tests-playwright-best-practices-every-test-automation-engineer-must-know-9dfeb9bb5017?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256)Having problems with flaky [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) tests? [Samuel Sperling](https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelsperling/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) listed useful practices that can help you reduce it.Similarly, [Roman Khomitskyi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/roman-khomitskyi-4799181b2/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) advises on [How to retry only failed Playwright tests within GitHub actions jobs](https://medium.com/tenantcloud-engineering/how-to-retry-only-failed-playwright-tests-within-github-actions-jobs-8bd3979d6f13?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@samuel.sperling/say-goodbye-to-flaky-tests-playwright-best-practices-every-test-automation-engineer-must-know-9dfeb9bb5017?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) | | [Search for Fluent Assertion alternative in a Shouldly library](https://medium.com/@dneprokos/sdet-search-for-fluent-assertion-alternative-in-a-shouldly-library-240852796887?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256)If you write tests in C#, you might be familiar with [Fluent Assertions](https://fluentassertions.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) library. The new version is paid for commercial use, so [Kostiantyn Teltov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kostiantyn-teltov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) is exploring another free option — [Shouldly](https://docs.shouldly.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@dneprokos/sdet-search-for-fluent-assertion-alternative-in-a-shouldly-library-240852796887?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) | | [Watch Mock And Reload](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/watch-mock-reload/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256)Following the release of the [cypress-magic-backend](https://github.com/bahmutov/cypress-magic-backend?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256), [Gleb Bahmutov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahmutov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) shows how to use it for easy mocking. And here's another example of using it to [Mock But Verify](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/mock-but-verify/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256).[glebbahmutov.com](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/watch-mock-reload/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) | | | | VIDEOS | | [AI Agents Explained: Effortless Automation Testing Starts Here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256&v=vGi%5F4jpn7Is)What are AI agents and how can they be used in test automation? [Karthik K.K.](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karthikkk/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) explains it all in this 20-minute recording.Furthermore, Karthik also shares interesting thoughts about [89% Accuracy in AI Browser Automation with BrowserUse — Is This AGI?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256&v=O1GzsqJFpuI).[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256&v=vGi%5F4jpn7Is) | | | | And… | | [https😕/...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/1ifgj2d/newprotocoljustdropped/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256) | | | | Thanks for reading!If you like this newsletter and it helps you become a better tester, you can say thanks and [buy me a coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/softwaretestingweekly?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F256)* |