IDEAS, DECISIONS & LESSONS
Notes on AI, architecture and building useful products.
16 articles
03 Mar 2026 · 10 min read
ai
5 proven prompt patterns for generating high-quality Playwright tests with AI. Learn to control AI output, review generated code, avoid common mistakes, and build reusable prompt templates. Part 7 of the QC team's guide to automation with AI.
Read more02 Mar 2026 · 10 min read
ai
A hands-on comparison of three AI tools for test automation. See how Claude Code with Playwright MCP, GitHub Copilot, and Antigravity each approach the same test scenario, with setup guides and decision matrix. Part 6 of the QC team's guide to automation with AI.
Read more01 Mar 2026 · 10 min read
automation
How to write automated tests in Given/When/Then syntax that anyone can read. Set up Cucumber with Playwright, write feature files, build step definitions, and create living documentation. Part 5 of the QC team's guide to automation with AI.
Read more28 Feb 2026 · 11 min read
automation
Level up from basic tests to maintainable automation with Page Object Model, custom fixtures, data-driven testing, network mocking, and debugging strategies. Part 4 of the QC team's guide to automation with AI.
Read more27 Feb 2026 · 12 min read
automation
A zero-assumption walkthrough for manual testers writing their first automated test. Install Node.js, set up Playwright, understand locators, write real tests, and debug failures. Part 3 of the QC team's guide to automation with AI.
Read more26 Feb 2026 · 10 min read
automation
A step-by-step framework for planning test automation across web apps, APIs, mobile, and legacy systems. Learn what to automate first, how to estimate ROI, and how to present your automation plan to stakeholders. Part 2 of the QC team's guide to automation with AI.
Read more25 Feb 2026 · 11 min read
automation
Why automation doesn't replace manual testers — it empowers them. A practical guide to shifting your mindset, leveraging your existing skills, and building a 90-day learning roadmap. Part 1 of the QC team's guide to automation with AI.
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