> ## 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 #259 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/259/ - Published: 2025-02-24T08:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:19:00.000Z - Description: How do testers use AI? 🤖 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **259th** issue![Three weeks ago](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/256?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259#start), I highlighted what testers think about AI.Today, I want to share with you more insights about the adoption of AI in testing:[How many of you use GitHub Copilot?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1iqcfhb/how%5Fmany%5Fof%5Fyou%5Fuse%5Fgit%5Fhub%5Fcopilot/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)[Any idea how to implement AI in regression testing?](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/1ir6684/any%5Fidealead%5Fto%5Fimplement%5Fai%5Fin%5Fregression%5Ftesting/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)I also liked [Bas Dijkstra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/basdijkstra/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)'s approach to setting his own [Terms and conditions for using AI](https://www.ontestautomation.com/my-terms-and-conditions-for-using-ai/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259).Happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)* | | | | Sponsored [Stop Guessing, Test What Really Matters](https://www.smartesting.com/en/gravity/?utm%5Fsource=software-testing-weekly&utm%5Fmedium=link&utm%5Fcampaign=gravity-21-02-25)Are you testing your web app but missing how users actually interact with it? 🚀**[Gravity](https://www.smartesting.com/en/gravity/?utm%5Fsource=software-testing-weekly&utm%5Fmedium=link&utm%5Fcampaign=gravity-21-02-25)** reveals the gap between what you test and how users behave, helping you focus on the most impactful areas. Stop wasting time on irrelevant tests!👉 Discover how to test better and deliver faster with Gravity: [Learn More](https://www.smartesting.com/en/gravity/?utm%5Fsource=software-testing-weekly&utm%5Fmedium=link&utm%5Fcampaign=gravity-21-02-25).[smartesting.com](https://www.smartesting.com/en/gravity/?utm%5Fsource=software-testing-weekly&utm%5Fmedium=link&utm%5Fcampaign=gravity-21-02-25) | | | | NEWS | | [API Testing 101: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started](https://medium.com/qualitynexus/api-testing-101-everything-you-need-to-know-to-get-started-0bc7e2a5ac40?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)Continuing a great series of articles explaining the foundations of testing in simple terms, [Mona M. Abd El-Rahman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mona-m-abd-el-rahman/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) gives an overview of API testing. And it's followed by [A Comprehensive Guide To Structure and Anatomy of an API](https://medium.com/qualitynexus/api-testing-101-a-comprehensive-guide-to-structure-and-anatomy-of-an-api-410b2983e484?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259).[medium.com](https://medium.com/qualitynexus/api-testing-101-everything-you-need-to-know-to-get-started-0bc7e2a5ac40?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) | | [QAE/SDET at Corporations vs Startups?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1imxn0g/qaesdet%5Fat%5Fmncs%5Fstartups/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)This is an interesting thread on Reddit about the pros and cons of working as a tester at corporations and startups.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1imxn0g/qaesdet%5Fat%5Fmncs%5Fstartups/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) | | [Testing a new feature — should you start with automation or by inspecting it yourself?](https://mirekdlugosz.com/blog/2025/testing-a-new-feature-should-you-start-with-automation-or-by-inspecting-it-yourself/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)How do you approach testing specific features? [Mirek Długosz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirekdlugosz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) lists a few things to consider when making the decision.A great complimentary read to that is [Joep Schuurkes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joepschuurkes/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)' advice on [Optimizing for moments of discovery](https://smallsheds.garden/blog/2025/optimizing-for-moments-of-discovery/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259).[mirekdlugosz.com](https://mirekdlugosz.com/blog/2025/testing-a-new-feature-should-you-start-with-automation-or-by-inspecting-it-yourself/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) | | [The QA and Dev relationship: a complicated love story](https://qase.io/blog/qa-and-dev-complicated-love-story/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)Sometimes, developers and testers have different views on software development. [Lena Pejgan Nyström](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-pejgan-nystrom/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) offers a few tips on how to make the best out of this collaboration.[qase.io](https://qase.io/blog/qa-and-dev-complicated-love-story/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) | | [You might not need staging](https://ivelum.com/blog/you-might-not-need-staging/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)Should we just test in production? [Denis Stebunov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/denis-stebunov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) shares an interesting point of view on test environments and solutions that enable testing in production.[ivelum.com](https://ivelum.com/blog/you-might-not-need-staging/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [3 Rules for Turbo-Charged E2E Tests](https://levelup.gitconnected.com/3-rules-for-turbo-charged-e2e-tests-7d93fd3210a1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)Struggling with slow end-to-end tests? [Roy Klein](https://www.linkedin.com/in/roy-klein-34b1761/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) gives a few practical tips on how to speed up the execution on CI.Also, [How does unit testing work in your company?](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/1inl4vy/how%5Funit%5Ftesting%5Fworks%5Fin%5Fyour%5Fcompany/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)[levelup.gitconnected.com](https://levelup.gitconnected.com/3-rules-for-turbo-charged-e2e-tests-7d93fd3210a1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) | | [Environment-Specific Testing: Running the Right Tests in the Right Place](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/environment-specific-testing-running-the-right-tests-in-the-right-place/environment-specific-testing-running-the-right-tests-in-the-right-place.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)[Irfan Mujagić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-mujagi%C4%87-618435206/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) shows examples of four approaches to control test execution based on the environment.In relation to that, [Daniel Draper](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-draper92/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) explains why [Testing is more about setup than scripts](https://medium.com/@daniel-octo/testing-is-more-about-setup-than-scripts-11832e2bb828?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259).[thegreenreport.blog](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/environment-specific-testing-running-the-right-tests-in-the-right-place/environment-specific-testing-running-the-right-tests-in-the-right-place.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) | | [Lambda Expressions in Test Automation Project](https://medium.com/@solanki.govinda/lambda-expressions-in-test-automation-project-b6b581a01168?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)Do you know about [Lambda expressions](https://www.w3schools.com/java/java%5Flambda.asp?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) in Java? [Govinda Solanki](https://www.linkedin.com/in/govinda-s/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) provides a few handy examples of using them to write more effective test automation code.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@solanki.govinda/lambda-expressions-in-test-automation-project-b6b581a01168?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) | | [QA Blockchain Testing: Smart Contract & Network Performance with Hardhat](https://medium.com/coinmonks/qa-blockchain-testing-smart-contract-network-performance-with-hardhat-d01e99e331e7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)If you're curious about testing blockchain apps, [Thanasornsawan Varathanamongkolchai](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thanasornsawan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) gives a thorough overview of automation using [Hardhat](https://hardhat.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259).[medium.com](https://medium.com/coinmonks/qa-blockchain-testing-smart-contract-network-performance-with-hardhat-d01e99e331e7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) | | [Testing on Android: Unit Testing, Behavioral tests, not implementation tests](https://medium.com/@santimattius/testing-on-android-unit-testing-behavioral-tests-not-implementation-tests-6943ee490ec6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)[Santiago Mattiauda](https://www.linkedin.com/in/santiago-mattiauda-584548150/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) wrote a great, comprehensive overview of various types of tests for Android apps with examples.Furthermore, [Isaac Lee](https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-lee-70443a148/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) shares another part about [Automating UI change verification with Android Compose Screenshot Testing](https://proandroiddev.com/automating-ui-change-verification-with-android-compose-screenshot-testing-part2-485784639546?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@santimattius/testing-on-android-unit-testing-behavioral-tests-not-implementation-tests-6943ee490ec6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) | | | | TOOLS | | [Building a simple configuration mechanism for your Playwright project](https://medium.com/@dneprokos/sdet-building-a-simple-configuration-mechanism-for-your-playwright-project-c49ffc29cb06?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)Do you want to make your [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) test configuration more flexible? [Kostiantyn Teltov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kostiantyn-teltov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) shows a few tricks to achieve that.Also, [Butch Mayhew](https://www.linkedin.com/in/butchmayhew/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) wrote a fine guide to [Playwright-Cli-Select For Quick Targeted Test Runs via CLI](https://playwrightsolutions.com/tool-playwright-cli-select-for-quick-targeted-test-runs-via-cli/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@dneprokos/sdet-building-a-simple-configuration-mechanism-for-your-playwright-project-c49ffc29cb06?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) | | [Comparing Top AI Models for Test Failure Analysis: Which Performs Best?](https://medium.com/@ma11hewthomas/comparing-top-ai-models-for-test-failure-analysis-which-performs-best-7803a2199833?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)AI enables us to get more insights from test reports. [Matthew Poulton-White](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ma11hewthomas/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) tested out a few models and shared the results.Similarly, [Razvan Vancea](https://www.linkedin.com/in/razvanvancea/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) explored AI-powered [Playwright Test Reporting with Testbeats](https://razvanvancea.ro/blog/2025/02/12/test-reporting-with-testbeats-a-step-by-step-guide-to-playwright-integration/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259), followed by [Thananjayan Rajasekaran](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thananjayan-rajasekaran/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) demonstrating the well-known [Report Portal with Playwright](https://medium.com/@thananjayan1988/report-portal-with-playwright-typescript-5f0d69bfe202?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@ma11hewthomas/comparing-top-ai-models-for-test-failure-analysis-which-performs-best-7803a2199833?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) | | [Why do you use Robot Framework?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1iq44su/why%5Fdo%5Fyou%5Fuse%5Frobot%5Fframework/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)Have you heard of the [Robot Framework](https://robotframework.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)? It's a fairly popular tool for streamlining test automation and here you can read testers' opinions about it.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1iq44su/why%5Fdo%5Fyou%5Fuse%5Frobot%5Fframework/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) | | [My Top 19+1 Favorite Cypress Plugins for Testing with Wick-like Precision!](https://dev.to/sebastianclavijo/my-top-191-favorite-cypress-plugins-for-testing-with-wick-like-precision-3fhh?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)[Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) is known for its extendability via plugins. [Sebastian Clavijo Suero](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianclavijosuero/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) created an insightful list describing the most handy ones.Sebastian also continues the series of articles about [The Test Drama: Cypress vs Playwright — Control Your Tests: Annotations & Group Tests](https://dev.to/sebastianclavijo/the-test-drama-cypress-vs-playwright-control-your-tests-part-1-annotations-group-tests-4b28?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259).[dev.to](https://dev.to/sebastianclavijo/my-top-191-favorite-cypress-plugins-for-testing-with-wick-like-precision-3fhh?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) | | [Playwright Visual Testing; How Should Things Look?](https://blog.scottlogic.com/2025/02/12/playwright-visual-testing.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)[Maxwell Nyamunda](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxwell-nyamunda-b96134194/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) gives a practical overview of [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)'s visual testing feature.Moreover, [Debbie O'Brien](https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-o-brien-1a199975/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) has a helpful tip on [Playwright Assertions: Avoid Race Conditions with This Simple Fix!](https://dev.to/playwright/playwright-assertions-avoid-race-conditions-with-this-simple-fix-dm1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)[blog.scottlogic.com](https://blog.scottlogic.com/2025/02/12/playwright-visual-testing.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) | | | | And… | | [An easy bug...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/1ittwky/aneasybug/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259) 😂 | | | | 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%5F259).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F259)* |