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A Recipe for Failure: The Most Common Test Automation Mistakes

At first, everything looks promising — the team embraces test automation, coverage is growing, and regression testing is becoming faster and more precise. And then… the problems start.
Flaky tests, lack of trust in the results, and hours spent digging through logs that lead nowhere.
Sounds familiar? In this article, I break down the three most common mistakes that lead to failed automation efforts — and explain how to avoid them.

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Written by: Kajetan Raducki

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Automation, Tools

Lesser-Known Playwright Tricks You Need to Know

Playwright is quickly becoming one of the most trusted tools in end-to-end test automation. In this article, I’ll share some lesser-known features and techniques that have helped me write faster, more stable, and easier-to-maintain tests in this tool.

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Which programming language you should learn for test automation

Many manual testers looking to expand their technical skills and step into the world of test automation decide to start learning programming. They often face the dilemma of choosing the right language. In this article, we will explore different programming languages, examine their advantages and disadvantages in the context of test automation, and help you make an informed decision.

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Written by: Kajetan Raducki

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What should be checked during REST API testing?

Just knowing how REST APIs work is not enough to test them effectively. The following article provides a collection of tips on how (and what) to test when testing APIs.

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How to start learning test automation?

Wondering how to move from manual testing to automation? In the article you will find tips on where to start, what to learn and what to bet on next. Learn how to get started with test automation step by step.

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Written by: Kajetan Raducki

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Is it still worth learning Selenium?

Selenium has dominated the test automation landscape for years, establishing itself as one of the most important tools for web application testing. Its versatility, support … Read more

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Written by: Kajetan Raducki

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Bulletproof test configuration in Playwright

In this post, I will show you how to configure environments in Playwright and use tags to fully customize the test execution process to suit your needs. You will learn how to easily manage tests and dynamically switch configurations.

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Written by: Kajetan Raducki

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Cypress vs Playwright – a comparison of the two frameworks | part 1

The last few years have brought a revolution in web application testing with the emergence of two powerful players: Cypress and Playwright, competing with the long-time leader, Selenium. In this article, we thoroughly compare these frameworks, analyzing their capabilities, limitations, and performance. Choosing between them is becoming crucial for QA teams looking for a tool tailored to their specific testing needs.

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Written by: Kajetan Raducki

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