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# Issue #266
- URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/266/
- Published: 2025-04-14T21:59:58.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-10T13:19:03.000Z
- Description: Transforming QA into Quality Engineering 💡
- Author: Dawid Dylowicz

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| Welcome to the **266th** issue!What does it take to move towards Quality Engineering?Last time, I mentioned a great [resource](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/265?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266#t-1023329) on this topic.Today, I want to highlight [Simon Prior](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leadtestinclude/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)'s five-step guide:[Transforming QA into Quality Engineering: A Pragmatic Approach](https://leadtestinclude.com/2025/03/30/transforming-qa-into-quality-engineering-a-pragmatic-approach/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266).You can explore [part 1](https://leadtestinclude.com/2025/04/01/qa-to-qe-phase-1-analyse-and-plan-laying-the-foundations/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266), [part 2](https://leadtestinclude.com/2025/04/02/qa-to-qe-phase-2-setting-up-capabilities-for-quality-engineering/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266), [part 3](https://leadtestinclude.com/2025/04/03/qa-to-qe-phase-3-implementing-practices-for-quality-engineering/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266), [part 4](https://leadtestinclude.com/2025/04/04/qa-to-qe-phase-4-growing-a-culture-of-quality/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) and [part 5](https://leadtestinclude.com/2025/04/04/qa-to-qe-phase-5-measure-and-adapt-qe-feedback-loop-in-action/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) describing each phase.Happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)* |
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| [Do QA test the new user stories in Local or Test environment in your team?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1jus36r/does%5Fqas%5Ftest%5Fthe%5Fnew%5Fuser%5Fstories%5Fin%5Flocal%5For%5Fqa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)As we can learn from the discussion in this Reddit thread, both approaches have their pros and cons. It's interesting to see different points of view.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1jus36r/does%5Fqas%5Ftest%5Fthe%5Fnew%5Fuser%5Fstories%5Fin%5Flocal%5For%5Fqa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| [More than just 'manual testing': Recognising the skills of software testers](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/more-than-just-manual-testing-recognising-the-skills-of-software-testers?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)[Ady Stokes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/a11yadystokes/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) explains why dividing testing roles between manual and automated is not the most fortunate, and suggests some alternatives.Also, [Paul Seaman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-seaman-bb129526/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) wrote a good article exploring the meaning and types of [Test Cases](https://beaglesays.wordpress.com/2025/04/08/test-cases-a-partial-exploration/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266).[ministryoftesting.com](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/more-than-just-manual-testing-recognising-the-skills-of-software-testers?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| [The Reality of a Tester's Life](https://medium.com/@smruti.sabat/the-reality-of-a-testers-life-ff6f8d73d8e4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)This is an inspiring reminder from [Smruti Ranjan Sabat](https://www.linkedin.com/in/smrutisabat/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) on why the core thing we do — testing — is so important.In that context, [Alessandra Moreira](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandrarmoreira/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) outlines the situation [10 Years After "Testing Is Dead"](https://www.roadlesstested.com/p/10-years-after-testing-is-dead?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@smruti.sabat/the-reality-of-a-testers-life-ff6f8d73d8e4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| [The Quality Constant: Think and Act Experimentally](https://testerstories.com/2025/04/the-quality-constant-think-and-act-experimentally/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)As testers, we can have a big influence on software testing projects and the products that come out as a result. [Jeff Nyman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffnyman/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) advises on how to leverage that.Additionally, [Kristin Jackvony](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinjackvony/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) has several goods point on [How Quality = Health](https://thinkingtester.com/how-quality-health/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266).[testerstories.com](https://testerstories.com/2025/04/the-quality-constant-think-and-act-experimentally/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| [You Don't Have Time Not to Test](https://medium.com/@DougDonohoe/you-dont-have-time-not-to-test-e82bda121d64?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)Some teams or leaders may think they can save time on testing by either skipping or delaying it. However, [Doug Donohoe](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougdonohoe/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) brings up a few fair points about why such a strategy can backfire in the long term.Also, [Jonathan McBride](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmcbridetx/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) advises how to act in a situation when someone says: ["That's not a bug!"](https://medium.com/@j.money/thats-not-a-bug-32b741bda8db?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@DougDonohoe/you-dont-have-time-not-to-test-e82bda121d64?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
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| [Building Confidence in Code: Software Testing, Coverage, and Mocking Techniques](https://medium.com/@bryantjandra2003/building-confidence-in-code-software-testing-coverage-and-mocking-techniques-cfbd9a682233?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)[Bryan Tjandra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-tjandra/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) shows a smart way of combining mocks, fixtures, and AI prompts to build a PyTest suite with high coverage and clean test design.Furthermore, [Rashko Enev](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashkoenev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) describes how to minimise the risk of dealing with a [Flaky Test](https://medium.com/@aslanseval1986/fighting-flaky-tests-what-they-are-why-they-happen-and-how-to-fix-them-7ae4543f01bc?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@bryantjandra2003/building-confidence-in-code-software-testing-coverage-and-mocking-techniques-cfbd9a682233?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| [gRPC Testing intro. Writing the first test](https://medium.com/@alexshamrai/grpc-testing-intro-writing-the-first-test-ac816fbae19d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)When it comes to API types, REST is the most popular one. But there are also GraphQL and gRPC, among others. [Oleksii Shamrai](https://www.linkedin.com/in/oshamrai/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) wrote a detailed guide to testing the latter.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@alexshamrai/grpc-testing-intro-writing-the-first-test-ac816fbae19d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| [Page Object Model in Action](https://medium.com/@elenamarin%5F44081/page-object-model-in-action-971d9b5e36a1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)This is a very comprehensive article by [Elena Marin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-marin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) describing how to use Page Object Model in various test frameworks, such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress and Katalon.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@elenamarin%5F44081/page-object-model-in-action-971d9b5e36a1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| [Stop Overengineering: Why Test IDs Beat AI-Powered Locator Intelligence for UI Automation](https://testersdigest.blogspot.com/2025/04/stop-overengineering-why-test-ids-beat.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)[Dheeraj Gambhir](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dheerajgambhir/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) shares an interesting point of view that maybe we don't need AI to magically heal the broken locators, while we can just rely on test-ids instead.On the other hand, [Mark Winteringham](https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwinteringham/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) explains [How Gen AI Can Be Used In Shift Left Activities](https://www.mwtestconsultancy.co.uk/how-can-gen-ai-be-used-in-shift-left-activities/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266).[testersdigest.blogspot.com](https://testersdigest.blogspot.com/2025/04/stop-overengineering-why-test-ids-beat.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| [Test Automation As You Go: Redefining The Definition Of Done For Quality Software](https://louisegibbstest.wordpress.com/2025/04/03/test-automation-as-you-go-redefining-the-definition-of-done-for-quality-software/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)Is test automation a bottleneck for your team? [Louise Gibbs](https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-gibbs-07756ba4/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) suggests adding it to each ticket's definition of done.[louisegibbstest.wordpress.com](https://louisegibbstest.wordpress.com/2025/04/03/test-automation-as-you-go-redefining-the-definition-of-done-for-quality-software/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
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| [Cypress Copilot: Development of an AI Assistant for Boosting Productivity and Transforming Web Application Testing](https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10812696?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)[Suresh Babu Nettur](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nettursuresh/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) introduces [Cypress Copilot](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=SureshNettur.ccaia&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) — a VS Code extension that enables an AI assistant to help you write BDD tests with [Cypress](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266).[ieeexplore.ieee.org](https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10812696?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| [Docker Multi-Stage Builds: The Secret Weapon for Efficient QA Automation](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/docker-multi-stage-builds-the-secret-weapon-for-efficient-qa-automation/docker-multi-stage-builds-the-secret-weapon-for-efficient-qa-automation.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)[Irfan Mujagić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-mujagi%C4%87-618435206/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) explains how a smart approach to [Docker](https://www.docker.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) builds can significantly decrease test image size and speed up test automation CI pipelines.What's more, [Karthik K.K.](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karthikkk/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) gives a 9-minute overview of the new [Docker Model Runner, will it be an Ollama Killer?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266&v=UhLLQfh8Z2M).[thegreenreport.blog](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/docker-multi-stage-builds-the-secret-weapon-for-efficient-qa-automation/docker-multi-stage-builds-the-secret-weapon-for-efficient-qa-automation.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| [GET/me/some{API}now(): New playwright-ajv-schema-validator plugin for API Testing!](https://dev.to/sebastianclavijo/new-playwright-ajv-schema-validator-for-api-testing-191e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)[Sebastian Clavijo Suero](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianclavijosuero/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) has just announced a new [playwright-ajv-schema-validator](https://github.com/sclavijosuero/playwright-ajv-schema-validator?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) plugin for [Playwright](https://github.com/microsoft/playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) that can help you with API testing.Also, [Rahul Modi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-modi3/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) demonstrates how to [Supercharge Your Playwright Reports Using undefined Decorator in TypeScript](https://medium.com/@modirahul2019/supercharge-your-playwright-reports-using-step-decorator-in-typescript-9ddad4329703?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266).[dev.to](https://dev.to/sebastianclavijo/new-playwright-ajv-schema-validator-for-api-testing-191e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| [Is WebdriverIO still good in 2025?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1jtrcxa/is%5Fwebdriverio%5Fstill%5Fgood%5Fin%5F2025/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)Someone is wondering whether [WebdriverIO](https://webdriver.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) is still a viable tool when compared to its competitors. Here's what the testing community thinks.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1jtrcxa/is%5Fwebdriverio%5Fstill%5Fgood%5Fin%5F2025/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| [Press tab in your tests: Introducing cy.press()](https://www.cypress.io/blog/press-tab-in-your-tests-introducing-cy-press?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)Believe it or not, [Cypress](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) didn't have native support for performing a Tab key action. It has now changed with the latest 14.3.0 release, as explained by [Jennifer Shehane](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-shehane/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266).Moreover, [Faris Kurnia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/faris-niar/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) describes the [New Cypress.stop() command: Improve Testing Efficiency with Effective Control](https://medium.com/@niarsdet/new-cypress-stop-command-improve-testing-efficiency-with-effective-control-4c11d7bbc51e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266).[cypress.io](https://www.cypress.io/blog/press-tab-in-your-tests-introducing-cy-press?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
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| [TDD In The Age of AI](http://www.everydayunittesting.com/2025/04/tdd-in-the-age-of-ai-webinar-recording.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)How does AI impact Test-Driven Development? [Gil Zilberfeld](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilzilberfeld/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266) recorded an insightful 51-minute deep dive exploring this topic.[everydayunittesting.com](http://www.everydayunittesting.com/2025/04/tdd-in-the-age-of-ai-webinar-recording.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F266)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
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