In today’s fast-paced software delivery environment, data-driven testing has become a game-changer for automation engineers. Instead of hardcoding test inputs, testers now rely on dynamic datasets from JSON files, CSV sheets, and APIs to run robust and scalable test cases. If you are enrolled in a Playwright Automation Online Course or exploring a Playwright …
Data-Driven Testing in Playwright Using JSON, CSV & API Data Read More »
Introduction: “I Was Just a QA…” You know that moment when you’re closing your sprint, running regression, and a bug slips into production? You feel it — that sinking sense of “I missed something.” I used to think catching bugs was enough. But over time, the bugs changed. They weren’t just UI glitches or broken …
From Quality Assurance to Cyber Defense: A QA’s Journey into the World of SOC Read More »
Automation testing with Selenium has revolutionized how QA teams validate web applications. It’s powerful, flexible, and widely supported—but like any tool, its success depends on how it’s used. Unfortunately, many testers unknowingly fall into Selenium anti-patterns that reduce efficiency, make scripts harder to maintain, and increase test flakiness. If you’re considering Selenium training in …
Selenium Anti-Pattern: What Not to Do in Automation Read More »
Setting the Context The journey to becoming a Head of QA is rarely linear. It demands not only deep technical expertise, but also a global business mindset, a drive for continuous innovation, and an ability to influence change across complex organizations. Recently, during a podcast and a candid conversation with a fellow leader, I …
The Making of a Head of QA My Leadership Lessons and Answers Read More »
Introduction Modern Selenium automation testing goes far beyond just clicking buttons and verifying UI changes. Today’s web applications interact with numerous backend APIs, load third-party scripts, trigger analytics beacons, and manage asynchronous requests — all in the background. While your test might pass visually, a failed API call, a slow-loading resource, or a security vulnerability …
Selenium 4: Capture & Analyze Network Logs with Chrome DevTools Protocol Read More »
Introduction In modern test automation, simply running tests is not enough — rapid communication of results is key. Emailing TestNG reports automatically ensures every stakeholder, from QA engineers to project managers, gets instant insights into test health. Whether you’re monitoring daily regression runs or validating a new release, this automation saves time, prevents oversight, …
Automating TestNG Report Emails: A Step-by-Step Guide Read More »
Introduction As automation testers, we deal with vast amounts of structured data — form inputs, expected results, configurations, and more. While collections like List and Set are useful, have you ever found yourself struggling to map test data clearly, especially when working with labels and values or field names and inputs? That’s where the …
Mastering Map in Java for Automation Testing: The Secret Sauce for Smarter Test Scripts Read More »
Introduction Test data is the lifeblood of quality assurance in the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sector. In my journey as a QA Manager working across leading investment banking platforms, I’ve faced—and solved—challenges that are unique to highly regulated, data-sensitive domains. This blog shares my real-world experience, explores why traditional approaches fall short, …
Test Data Management for BFSI: From Masking to Agentic AI Read More »
AI is revolutionizing Quality Engineering (QE)—but with every platform claiming to be the silver bullet, how do you ensure you’re truly selecting a tool that meets your team’s standards for accuracy, privacy, integration, and ROI? Here’s a rigorous, industry-backed guide—complete with an actionable 25-point scorecard—to help you evaluate and select the best-fit AI …
In today’s fast-paced software development world, testing is no longer an afterthought. Businesses demand faster releases, fewer bugs, and seamless user experiences across devices and browsers. This means traditional tools and manual testing alone aren’t enough anymore. If you’re looking to break into automation or take your testing skills to the next level, mastering …
From Beginner to Pro: The Ultimate Playwright Automation Course You Can’t Miss Read More »
