> ## 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 #286 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/286/ - Published: 2025-10-06T07:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:19:12.000Z - Description: What's new about Vibium? 🤖 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **286th** issue!What's new about Vibium?After going viral despite not having a working demo, [Jason Huggins](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrhuggins/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) sheds more light on the project in two recent interviews:[Revolutionizing Test Automation with Vibium AI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286&v=rxykGnFAiWE) — 60 min with [Nikolay Advolodkin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolayadvolodkin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286),[How Vibium Could Become the Selenium for AI Testing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286&v=Roa9sNXziL4) — 30 min with [Joe Colantonio](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joecolantonio/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286).Both are interesting conversations where we can learn more about Vibium's vision, the relevance of Selenium, and the general state of testing.Of course, it's an early stage, and despite a small [sneak peek](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7374804444187742208/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286), many things can still change. Let's see!Happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286)* | | | | Sponsored [How to prepare for traffic spikes (hint: the time to start was yesterday)](https://saucelabs.com/resources/report/get-ready-for-open-enrollment-today?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=paidsponsor&utm%5Fcampaign=healthcare%5Ffy26&utm%5Fterm=newsletter&utm%5Fcontent=healthcare%5Fenrollment%5Freadiness)If you work in healthcare, you're probably preparing for the inevitable surge in app traffic in November. To help, we've compiled a software testing work-back and readiness that applies to any industry or country that experiences traffic surges. 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[Arik Aharoni](https://www.linkedin.com/in/arikaharoni/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) gives some good high-level advice on how to do it and the benefits it brings.This may also be useful [When QA Runs Out of Time](https://kevinkonda.medium.com/when-qa-runs-out-of-time-6a956b529944?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286), as [Kevin Konda](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinkonda/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) points out.[testuff.com](https://testuff.com/shift-right-testing-done-right/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) | | [Testers: Stop Competing with AI. Start Pairing with It](https://testingtitbits.com/testers-stop-competing-with-ai-start-pairing-with-it/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fmedium=rss&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286)[Rahul Parwal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-parwal/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) created an interesting AI-Human collaboration model for testers to identify what areas should be covered by us, and what can be delegated to AI.Furthermore, [Peenaka Wedamulla](https://www.linkedin.com/in/peenaka-wedamulla-60a52122a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) shares thoughts on [How AI Is Redefining the Role of Testers](https://medium.com/@peenaka%5Fwedamulla/the-future-of-qa-automation-how-ai-is-redefining-the-role-of-testers-a96a63b012d2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286), and [Jason Arbon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonarbon/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) shares insights into [What GPT-5 Can't Do](https://jarbon.medium.com/what-cant-gpt-5-do-13637b4bf827?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286).[testingtitbits.com](https://testingtitbits.com/testers-stop-competing-with-ai-start-pairing-with-it/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fmedium=rss&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) | | [Too close to see the canvas — Part 1](https://testing.pejgan.se/too-close-to-see-the-canvas-part-1/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286)In the first part of the series, [Lena Pejgan Nyström](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-pejgan-nystrom/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) shares a perspective on taking over a QA department, discovering inconsistencies in automation results, and using data and conversations to reveal hidden testing problems.Moreover, [Maria Kedemo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-kedemo-299b16/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) shares some interesting thoughts about [Learning Faster: Deadlifts, Software Testing and Feedback Loops](https://mkedemo.wordpress.com/2025/09/21/learning-faster-deadlifts-software-testing-and-feedback-loops/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286).[testing.pejgan.se](https://testing.pejgan.se/too-close-to-see-the-canvas-part-1/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) | | [What Is Quality? Lessons from Experience, Customers, and Context](https://medium.com/quality-talks/what-is-quality-lessons-from-experience-customers-and-context-596e2112750a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286)Not an easy question to answer, but definitely an important one. [Stuart Day](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-day-77155330/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) shares a multi-layered definition based on a recent reflection.[medium.com](https://medium.com/quality-talks/what-is-quality-lessons-from-experience-customers-and-context-596e2112750a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Architecture Tests](https://medium.com/@iamprovidence/architecture-tests-878d76e4fd56?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286)[Taras Kizlo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/taras-kizlo-b5907518b/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) continues the great series of articles that go into detail about each level of testing. This time, it's about an intriguing topic that not many people talk about — architecture tests.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@iamprovidence/architecture-tests-878d76e4fd56?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) | | [Finally: Unit Testing for LLMs That Doesn't Require a PhD or $100K Budget](https://drlee.io/finally-unit-testing-for-llms-that-doesnt-require-a-phd-or-100k-budget-d229899d2236?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286)If you or your team is working on building LLM-based apps, [Dr. Ernesto Lee](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernestolee/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) demonstrates how to approach automated testing.[drlee.io](https://drlee.io/finally-unit-testing-for-llms-that-doesnt-require-a-phd-or-100k-budget-d229899d2236?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) | | [Implement POM design pattern in the Automation test framework](https://medium.com/@dinhcongcanh272/implement-pom-design-pattern-in-the-automation-test-framework-7a55c0def833?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286)While the Page Object Model is a common test automation design pattern, it's not always done the same way. Here's one implementation example by [Đinh Công Cảnh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/%C4%91inh-c%C3%B4ng-c%E1%BA%A3nh-ba93251b3/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) in Python.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@dinhcongcanh272/implement-pom-design-pattern-in-the-automation-test-framework-7a55c0def833?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) | | [Intelligent QA Orchestration with Large Language Models — A modern approach to Quality Assurance](https://samtreweek.medium.com/intelligent-qa-orchestration-with-large-language-models-a-modern-approach-to-quality-assurance-887a465d909c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286)Looking for ways to leverage AI in testing? [Sam Treweek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-treweek-73204213/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) described an attempt to design a QA model that connects data, tools, and automation to enable smarter, autonomous testing.[samtreweek.medium.com](https://samtreweek.medium.com/intelligent-qa-orchestration-with-large-language-models-a-modern-approach-to-quality-assurance-887a465d909c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) | | [The Testing Skyscraper: A Modern Alternative to the Testing Pyramid](https://automationpanda.com/2025/09/29/the-testing-skyscraper-a-modern-alternative-to-the-testing-pyramid/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286)Instead of following the test pyramid, [Andrew Knight](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-leland-knight/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) suggests a new approach — a test skyscraper. It emphasises a flexibility that fits the system's needs rather than focusing on the quantity of tests on each level.[automationpanda.com](https://automationpanda.com/2025/09/29/the-testing-skyscraper-a-modern-alternative-to-the-testing-pyramid/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) | | | | TOOLS | | [AI + Chrome DevTools MCP: Trace, Analyse, Fix Performance](https://www.awesome-testing.com/2025/09/chrome-dev-tools-mcp?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286)In another detailed article, [Sławomir Radzymiński](https://www.linkedin.com/in/slawekradzyminski/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) gives a comprehensive overview of [Chrome DevTools MCP](https://github.com/ChromeDevTools/chrome-devtools-mcp?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) and compares it to [Playwright MCP](https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286), explaining when to use each.[awesome-testing.com](https://www.awesome-testing.com/2025/09/chrome-dev-tools-mcp?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) | | [Best Web Test Automation Tool?](https://www.eviltester.com/blog/eviltester/testautomation/what-tool-to-choose-for-web-automation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286)In search for the best test automation tool, [Alan Richardson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eviltester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) assessed the current state of popular solutions, compared the shortlisted candidates and gave his verdict. Can you guess which ones are the main contenders?[eviltester.com](https://www.eviltester.com/blog/eviltester/testautomation/what-tool-to-choose-for-web-automation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) | | [How to test the new ARIA Notify API with Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/blog/how-to-test-the-new-a-notify-api-with-cypress?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286)[ARIA Notify API](https://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2025/05/05/creating-a-more-accessible-web-with-aria-notify/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) is a new solution provided by browsers for making web content more accessible and [Mark Noonan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/markthomasnoonan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) already shows how to test it using [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286).Moreover, [Adekola Olawale](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adekola-olawale/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) gives practical advice on [Fixing Flaky End-to-End Cypress Tests in CI Environments](https://medium.com/@Adekola%5FOlawale/fixing-flaky-end-to-end-cypress-tests-in-ci-environments-71902f12dbb9?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286).[cypress.io](https://www.cypress.io/blog/how-to-test-the-new-a-notify-api-with-cypress?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) | | [My Load Testing Journey: Why Artillery Won over JMeter and K6](https://medium.com/javarevisited/my-load-testing-journey-why-artillery-won-over-jmeter-and-k6-c14de3f5943a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286)[Janahan Sivananthamoorthy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/janahansiva/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) describes their experience with [Artillery](https://www.artillery.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) for performance testing and explains why they chose it over the other solutions.Similarly, [Irfan Mujagić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-mujagi%C4%87-618435206/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) shares insights into [The Smart Way to Begin Performance Testing](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/the-smart-way-to-begin-performance-testing/the-smart-way-to-begin-performance-testing.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286).[medium.com](https://medium.com/javarevisited/my-load-testing-journey-why-artillery-won-over-jmeter-and-k6-c14de3f5943a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) | | | | VIDEOS | | [k6 Scenarios & Metrics You Must Know](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286&v=Sux7iQ4e-jU)Using [k6](https://k6.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) for performance testing? In this 25-minute overview, [Joan Esquivel Montero](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanesquivel/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) shares several tips to make your solution even better.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286&v=Sux7iQ4e-jU) | | | | And… | | [Vibium-certified...](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jrhuggins%5Fi-have-questions-activity-7368834993697034240-9uxY/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286) 😂 | | | | Thanks for reading!If you enjoy this newsletter and find it helpful in becoming a better tester, please consider sharing it with others.*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F286)* |