> ## 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 #261 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/261/ - Published: 2025-03-12T00:58:24.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:19:00.000Z - Description: New AI solutions for testing 👀 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **261st** issue!I have nothing more to add to the genuinely great news that came out recently.I mean, if you looking for:practical examples of new agentic AI solutions for testing,tips and best practices for testing LLM-based apps, or;fundamental knowledge about testing and automation,You'll find all of that below.Happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261)* | | | | Sponsored [A User-Friendly Test Management Tool with Great Features](https://www.testmo.com/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=g2reviews)[Hear from other QAs](https://www.g2.com/products/testmo/reviews/testmo-review-10384758?ref=softwaretestingweekly.com) like you about why they switched their test management to Testmo.*“I've found Testmo to be incredibly user-friendly”* *“You can use Testmo to track both manual or automated test that you have”* *“Testmo also offers many integrations”*[testmo.com](https://www.testmo.com/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=g2reviews) | | | | NEWS | | [A Fourth Emerging Quality Narrative: How to Use AI to Improve Quality](https://medium.com/@cortisiko/a-fourth-emerging-quality-narrative-how-to-use-artificial-intelligence-to-improve-quality-d5e52050866c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261)With more and more AI presence in the software development lifecycle, [Curtis David](https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-david-041b9aa6/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) outlines the benefits to quality it can bring at each stage.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@cortisiko/a-fourth-emerging-quality-narrative-how-to-use-artificial-intelligence-to-improve-quality-d5e52050866c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) | | [Building up a startup test engineering team](https://heemeng.medium.com/building-up-a-startup-test-engineering-team-174122558cd3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261)At what point do you need to hire a tester? [Heemeng Foo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/heemeng/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) gives several examples and advises what skillset such a person should have.Also, you may want to learn [How to use bug bashes to build better products and stronger teams](https://qase.io/blog/bug-bash/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) from [Lena Pejgan Nyström](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-pejgan-nystrom/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261).[heemeng.medium.com](https://heemeng.medium.com/building-up-a-startup-test-engineering-team-174122558cd3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) | | [CRAIC SOURCERERS: How to Test Like a Tester](https://www.cassandrahl.com/blog/craic-sourcerers-how-to-test-like-a-tester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261)Does that sound like a magical spell of some sort? Could be! Because it's a useful heuristic that [Cassandra H. Leung](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandrahl/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) came up with to describe the tester's role and responsibilities.On that note, [Kristin Jackvony](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinjackvony/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) advises to [Know Your Limits](https://thinkingtester.com/know-your-limits/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) in testing... literally![cassandrahl.com](https://www.cassandrahl.com/blog/craic-sourcerers-how-to-test-like-a-tester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) | | [Nothing to Do with Testing?](https://testerstories.com/2025/02/nothing-to-do-with-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261)There are opinions questioning whether some practices, e.g. automation, relate much to testing. [Jeff Nyman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffnyman/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) challenges these views in this thought-provoking article.This brings us to the ultimate question that [Ady Stokes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/a11yadystokes/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) posed — [What is software testing?](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/what-is-software-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261)[testerstories.com](https://testerstories.com/2025/02/nothing-to-do-with-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) | | ["I'll test later..." — How to stop making excuses and embrace local testing for microservices](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ill-test-later-how-stop-making-excuses-embrace-local-testing-manish-xrrac/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261)Testing microservices integration might seem tricky. However, there are multiple ways to simplify and improve it, as [Manish Bhadoria](https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishbhadoria/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) explains.[linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ill-test-later-how-stop-making-excuses-embrace-local-testing-manish-xrrac/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Building a Best Practice Test Automation Pipeline with CI/CD](https://medium.com/@robert%5Fmcbryde/building-a-best-practice-test-automation-pipeline-with-ci-cd-part-1-creating-a-spring-boot-rest-5ada5c18a4b8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261)[Rob McBryde](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-mcbryde/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) wrote a very comprehensive tutorial for testing APIs by demonstrating mocking and test implementation. It's followed by the [second part](https://medium.com/@robert%5Fmcbryde/building-a-best-practice-test-automation-pipeline-with-ci-cd-part-2-github-integration-and-eb6fb5545f73?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) about running tests in CI.Moreover, [Mehmet Serhat Özdursun](https://www.linkedin.com/in/serhat-ozdursun/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) shows how to ensure reliable CI pipelines by [Managing Environment Variables and Test Data in Test Automation](https://serhat-ozdursun.medium.com/managing-environment-variables-and-test-data-in-test-automation-the-key-to-reliable-ci-cd-44aca23ed024?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@robert%5Fmcbryde/building-a-best-practice-test-automation-pipeline-with-ci-cd-part-1-creating-a-spring-boot-rest-5ada5c18a4b8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) | | [Guideline to be QA Web3: Complete E2E DeFi Project with Synpress (Playwright) and Hardhat/Anvil](https://medium.com/coinmonks/guideline-to-be-qa-web3-complete-e2e-defi-project-with-synpress-playwright-and-hardhat-anvil-5e3af494cca4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261)Following the [previous article](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/259?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261#4RH4uV4) on testing blockchain apps, this time [Thanasornsawan Varathanamongkolchai](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thanasornsawan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) wrote an even more detailed guide to setting up and running E2E tests with [Synpress](https://github.com/Synthetixio/synpress?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) with examples.[medium.com](https://medium.com/coinmonks/guideline-to-be-qa-web3-complete-e2e-defi-project-with-synpress-playwright-and-hardhat-anvil-5e3af494cca4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) | | [How to Learn Test Automation the Right Way in 2025](https://medium.com/@abiolarasaq/how-to-learn-test-automation-the-right-way-in-2025-8a429473bcbc?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261)If you're wondering what to focus on when learning test automation, this honest guide by [Abiola Rasaq](https://www.linkedin.com/in/abiola-rasaq/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) might be a good start.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@abiolarasaq/how-to-learn-test-automation-the-right-way-in-2025-8a429473bcbc?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) | | [Testing & Evaluating LLMs: Key Metrics and Best Practices](https://medium.com/@sumit.somanchd/testing-evaluating-large-language-models-llms-key-metrics-and-best-practices-part-1-fda507fa13aa?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261)What does it take to test LLM-based apps? In a three-part series of articles, [Sumit Soman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumit-soman-91769353/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) shares the methods and tips to achieve it. You can read the [Part 2](https://medium.com/@sumit.somanchd/testing-evaluating-large-language-models-llms-key-metrics-and-best-practices-part-2-0ac7092c9776?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) and [Part 3](https://medium.com/@sumit.somanchd/testing-evaluating-large-language-models-llms-key-metrics-and-best-practices-part-3-839760d725b8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@sumit.somanchd/testing-evaluating-large-language-models-llms-key-metrics-and-best-practices-part-1-fda507fa13aa?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) | | [What strategy do you use for automation?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1j0t36n/what%5Fstrategy%5Fdo%5Fyou%5Fuse%5Ffor%5Fautomation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261)Someone's looking for advice on applying a proper test automation strategy and the community has responded with support.In relation to that, [Sandra Parker](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-parker-023584203/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) wrote a long article explaining [How to Calculate the ROI of Test Automation](https://sandra-parker.medium.com/test-automation-roi-how-to-calculate-the-roi-of-test-automation-e3a9f259d333?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261).[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1j0t36n/what%5Fstrategy%5Fdo%5Fyou%5Fuse%5Ffor%5Fautomation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) | | | | Sponsored [For the First Time, Agentic AI Comes to ERP](https://www.opkey.com/erp-lifecycle-optimization?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=cpc)Slash testing time and cut costs with [Opkey](https://www.opkey.com/erp-lifecycle-optimization?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=cpc)'s groundbreaking ERP Lifecycle Optimization Platform. Powered by its Argus AI, intelligent agents make complex enterprise applications simple through automated configuration, testing, training, and support. Join the more than 250+ customers already modernizing their ERPs with confidence. [Check it out](https://www.opkey.com/erp-lifecycle-optimization?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=cpc)![opkey.com](https://www.opkey.com/erp-lifecycle-optimization?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=cpc) | | | | TOOLS | | [A Practical Look at the Object Pool Pattern for Playwright Tests](https://medium.com/@evgeniy.otsevich/a-practical-look-at-the-object-pool-pattern-for-playwright-tests-dd767053b636?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261)Have you heard of the Object Pool Pattern? It's a helpful way to manage [Playwright](https://github.com/microsoft/playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) test resources when running in parallel, as explained by [Yevhenii Otsevych](https://www.linkedin.com/in/evgeniy-otsevich/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261).Furthermore, [Kailash Pathak](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kailashpathak/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) describes how to use [Fixtures in Playwright with Basic Example](https://kailash-pathak.medium.com/fixtures-built-in-fixtures-in-playwright-with-basic-example-ba87b45a5a97?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@evgeniy.otsevich/a-practical-look-at-the-object-pool-pattern-for-playwright-tests-dd767053b636?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) | | [Accelerating Android UI Testing Through Parallelization](https://proandroiddev.com/accelerating-android-ui-testing-through-parallelization-da40dc03fdb2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261)Do your Android UI tests take a long time to execute? [Mohamed Shalan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamedsh3lan93/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) advises on optimising the parallelisation using [Flank](https://github.com/Flank/flank?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) with [Firebase Test Lab](https://firebase.google.com/docs/test-lab?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261).Similarly, [Marek Fořt](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marek-f-71853b89/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) describes how to implement [Selective testing for all Xcode projects](https://tuist.dev/blog/2025/02/18/selective-testing-for-xcode-projects?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) with [Tuist](https://github.com/tuist/tuist?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261).[proandroiddev.com](https://proandroiddev.com/accelerating-android-ui-testing-through-parallelization-da40dc03fdb2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) | | [Cypress — 7 Features I Wish the Native Test Runner Had (And How to Work Around Them)](https://medium.com/@dingraham01/cypress-7-features-i-wish-the-native-test-runner-had-and-how-to-work-around-them-e75f91b7a1b8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261)There's no doubt that [Cypress](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) is a great tool for test automation, but its open-source version comes with some limitations. [David Ingraham](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dingraham01/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) advises how to address them.You can also learn about [5 useful Cypress plugins](https://blog.stackademic.com/top-5-useful-cypress-plugins-in-2025-abef02fb2aa8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) from [Vadym Nastoiashchyi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vadym-nastoiashchyi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@dingraham01/cypress-7-features-i-wish-the-native-test-runner-had-and-how-to-work-around-them-e75f91b7a1b8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) | | [Exploring Agentic AI with Block's Goose and Selenium MCP: Tips and Demos](https://beththetester.wordpress.com/2025/03/03/exploring-agentic-ai-with-blocks-goose-mcp-tips-and-demos/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261)There's a lot going on around AI agents nowadays. [Beth Marshall](https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-marshall/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) demonstrates combining two new open-source solutions — [goose](https://github.com/block/goose?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) AI agent and [MCP Selenium](https://github.com/angiejones/mcp-selenium?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) — to automate web UI tests.[beththetester.wordpress.com](https://beththetester.wordpress.com/2025/03/03/exploring-agentic-ai-with-blocks-goose-mcp-tips-and-demos/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) | | [Introducing Feather Wand: Your AI-Powered Companion for JMeter](https://qainsights.com/introducing-feather-wand-your-ai-powered-companion-for-jmeter/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261)In yet another example of using AI in testing, [NaveenKumar Namachivayam](https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveenkumarn/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) highlights [Feather Wand](https://github.com/QAInsights/jmeter-ai?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) — a JMeter plugin that integrates an AI chatbot to assist testers in creating, optimising, and troubleshooting test plans.Speaking of performance testing, [Thananjayan Rajasekaran](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thananjayan-rajasekaran/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) explains [How to use external module in K6 load testing tool](https://medium.com/@thananjayan1988/how-to-use-external-module-in-k6-load-testing-tool-5122bd66856b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261).[qainsights.com](https://qainsights.com/introducing-feather-wand-your-ai-powered-companion-for-jmeter/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) | | | | VIDEOS | | [DeepEval for RAG: Let’s Test If Your LLM Really Works as expected!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261&v=3g5CbfXsm%5F8)In this 20-minute recording, [Karthik K.K.](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karthikkk/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) shows how to test a RAG application using an open-source LLM evaluation framework — [DeepEval](https://github.com/confident-ai/deepeval?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261).[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261&v=3g5CbfXsm%5F8) | | [What Are The Different Kinds of Test Doubles?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261&v=ndv-Zuphr6I)This is a great, straightforward overview of test doubles such as fakes, mocks and stubs. [Jovche Mitrejchevski](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jovmit/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) shows examples in the Android codebase, but the same principles apply in other programming environments.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261&v=ndv-Zuphr6I) | | | | And… | | [Some unit tests...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/1inv9qm/unittestsbelike/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261) 😂 | | | | 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%5F261).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F261)* |