Welcome to the 55th edition of Trending in Testing newsletter, where we get into the latest advancements in automation, testing, security and more. Explore insights on “How “AI powered” synthetic data boosts software engineering” and discover “The Brutal Truth About Bug Bounty That Nobody Tells” and a lot more other insightful blogs.
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Trending Software Testing News for this week:
DevAssure Secures Pre-Seed Funding from Eximius Ventures to Advance AI-Driven Test Automation
DevAssure has announced the close of its pre-seed funding round led by Eximius Ventures. The investment marks an early milestone for the startup as it builds on its AI-powered testing platform. The funding will be used to expand DevAssure’s AI agent framework, build native integrations for more IDEs and CI/CD tools, and scale teams in India and the US.
LambdaTest Expands Cloud Testing Capabilities with Playwright WebView Integration
LambdaTest is taking a significant step forward in mobile app testing. The platform’s latest announcement introduces a capability long requested by developers and QA teams — and it’s set to change how hybrid apps are validated. LambdaTest has expanded its cloud testing suite with a key addition: WebView testing support through Playwright. The update, announced on March 19, 2025, aims to streamline mobile application validation, particularly for apps blending native and web technologies.
Trending Software Testing Blogs shared by some amazing writers:
QA 2.0: As Companies Kill QA, a New Role Is Rising — The Quality Architect by Marina Jordao
As companies move away from traditional QA roles, a powerful new position is emerging: the Quality Architect. This blog takes a deep, insightful look at why the shift from dedicated QA teams to developer-owned testing isn’t eliminating the need for quality—it’s elevating it. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when no one owns quality holistically, or how QA professionals can evolve into strategic leaders who guide testing culture, risk management, and system thinking across teams, this read is for you.
We Used ChatGPT to Write Tests. The QA Team Revolted by Codepinion
What happens when you use ChatGPT to write your tests overnight? In this candid and eye-opening blog, a team shares how a seemingly brilliant shortcut led to unexpected tension with their QA team. What started as a clever way to speed up testing quickly turned into a conversation about trust, roles, and what quality really means. If you’ve ever thought about using AI to lighten your QA load—or wondered how your team might react—this story is a must-read.
How “AI powered” synthetic data boosts software engineering by Wim Blommaert
Can AI fix your test data problems? At ING, engineers are using AI to generate synthetic test data that looks real, behaves like production data, and respects privacy laws — all without the headaches of masking or waiting weeks for access. This blog shares how they started with a small experiment and ended up building a powerful internal platform that now supports over 20 apps. From generating SEPA payments to mocking complex APIs, it’s a must-read if you’ve ever struggled with getting the right test data at the right time.
Design Patterns in Test Automation by Elena Marin
Ever wondered how to keep your test automation framework clean, flexible, and scalable as it grows? This blog dives deep into popular design patterns that can help you do just that — from Page Object Model and Factory Pattern to Strategy and Observer. With relatable real-life analogies (like customizing burgers or using a universal remote) and hands-on API testing examples in Java, it explains how each pattern solves a common challenge in automation.
Why I Wrote “Ultimate Test Design Patterns for Layered Testing” by Manish Saini
Tired of flaky tests, bloated pipelines, and unclear testing layers? In Ultimate Test Design Patterns for Layered Testing, the author shares lessons from a decade in automation — from rescuing broken frameworks to building scalable test strategies. This isn’t just another book on tools or syntax. It’s a thoughtful, practical guide to designing smarter tests across Unit, API, and UI layers. If you’ve ever wondered what to test and where to test it, this book fills the gap most resources skip.
Jenkins & CI/CD for Test Automation: A Complete Guide for QA Engineers by
Whether you’re debugging flaky builds or scaling test pipelines, Jenkins is at the core of modern QA workflows. This Complete Guide to Jenkins & CI/CD for Test Automation breaks down everything you need — from setting up your first job to running parallel tests, integrating reports, sending Slack alerts, and beyond. Learn how to streamline your pipelines, speed up feedback loops, and build a resilient testing ecosystem that scales. A must-read for any QA engineer serious about automation.
Playwright vs Other Test Automation Tools: Why Playwright Is Architecturally Ahead by Testrig Technologies
The web has evolved — but most testing tools haven’t. In our latest deep dive, we unpack why Playwright is architecturally ahead of legacy tools like Selenium and Cypress. From protocol-level control and session reuse to native browser contexts and CI-native design, Playwright offers unmatched test precision and speed. If you’re testing SPAs, PWAs, or complex dashboards, this isn’t just a framework upgrade — it’s a testing mindset shift.
AI Security Essentials: Safeguarding Your RAG-based GenAI Applications by Itay Hazan
As Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) becomes the go-to method for enhancing LLMs with real-time context, new security risks are emerging — including data poisoning, leakage, and denial of service. Our latest guide breaks down the top threats, risk factors, and practical mitigations (from prompt patching and RBAC to fade-out mechanisms and schema enforcement) that every team should implement to build resilient, secure GenAI systems.
The Brutal Truth About Bug Bounty That Nobody Tells Beginners by Abhijeet Kumawat
This blog gives you a real, honest look at bug bounty hunting — the challenges, the doubts, and the thrill of finding that first big bug. It’s not about quick wins or flashy success stories, but about persistence, smart recon, and trusting your instincts. If you’re curious about what it really takes to succeed in bug bounty, this story will inspire you to keep digging and never give up.
My First Bug Bounty: How I Earned $1,000 by Kailasv
This blog shares a true beginner’s journey to their first $1,000 bug bounty, showing how persistence and careful observation pay off. It reveals how revisiting something as simple as robots.txt and thinking outside the box—like switching HTTP methods—uncovered a hidden admin access bug that automated tools missed. If you’re into bug hunting or just curious about how real-world hackers find subtle security flaws, this story will motivate you to stay patient and keep digging.
Bug Bounty Hunters in Web3: How to Start and How Much You Can Make by Johnny Time
This article dives into the exciting world of Web3 bug bounty hunting, where ethical hackers help secure blockchain projects and earn big rewards—sometimes millions of dollars! You’ll learn about top platforms to get started, the huge payouts possible, and the skills you need to succeed. If you’re curious whether bug bounty hunting in Web3 could be more than a side gig, this read will give you a realistic and inspiring look at what it takes and what you can earn.
A Beginner’s Guide: API Testing in the world of Microservices by Aya Akl
Are you trying to wrap your head around API testing in a microservices world? This beginner-friendly blog breaks down complex ideas into simple concepts using fun analogies (like superheroes and cooking!). It explains what APIs are, how microservices work, why testing APIs is so important, and the different ways you can test them—unit, integration, contract, and more. Whether you’re just starting out or need a refresher, this post gives you a solid foundation to understand and improve your testing game.
Postman Was My Therapist: How I Finally Mastered APIs by Talking to Them Directly by Afolabi Abigeal
Ever felt like debugging APIs was just endless guesswork? In this relatable and witty blog, the author shares how Postman became their secret weapon—and even their “API therapist.” From uncovering silent failures to transforming how they test, document, and design endpoints, this post is packed with real-world lessons, practical Postman tips, and refreshing honesty.
From Chaos to Confidence: Why I Switched to Playwright for End-to-End Testing by Sanka Deekshitha
Still battling flaky end-to-end tests? This post tells the story of a developer who ditched the frustration of one-browser testing and switched to Playwright — and never looked back. From uncovering hidden Firefox bugs to setting up cross-browser CI in minutes, this blog is a goldmine for anyone building modern web apps. It’s packed with practical examples, sample tests, and setup tips to help you move from chaos to confidence.
Mastering Custom Fixtures in Playwright for Reusable and Scalable Tests by Sameer Tihami Shaik
Tired of duplicating test setup logic in Playwright? This blog dives into how custom fixtures can make your test code cleaner, more reusable, and easier to scale. With a hands-on walkthrough and practical examples, it shows you how to create and use fixtures like login credentials across multiple tests. Whether you’re new to Playwright or looking to level up your test architecture, this post reveals an underrated feature that can supercharge your automation workflow.
The weight of the past Agile testing by Olli Kulkki
Is your Agile team haunted by past failures? This blog takes a deep, thoughtful dive into how emotional baggage — not just process flaws — quietly influences Agile testing decisions. Drawing inspiration from Calvino’s Invisible Cities, it explores how test managers can help teams break fear-driven patterns and turn past mistakes into sources of resilience. If you’re tired of retrospectives that miss the human side of testing, this is the eye-opener you didn’t know you needed.
The Testing Tower by Jose Maria Flores Zazo
Move over, testing pyramid — meet the Testing Tower. This fresh take on test strategy ditches rigid hierarchies in favor of a flexible, value-driven approach that fits modern software teams. From fast-running unit tests at the base to strategic human-led tests at the top, each “floor” of the tower serves a clear purpose. If you’re navigating the world of microservices, CI/CD, or flaky E2E tests, this post offers a smarter way to structure your test strategy.
Rethinking Software Testing: How First Principles Thinking Elevates Your Software Quality by Testify
Is your testing strategy built on autopilot? In Rethinking Software Testing: How First Principles Thinking Elevates Your Software Quality, we challenge inherited habits and “best practices” that often waste time and miss the point. By breaking problems down to fundamentals — just like Elon Musk did to make rockets cheaper — you can design smarter, leaner, and more meaningful tests. If your test suite feels bloated or misaligned, this mindset shift might be what you need.
Test-Driven Development: The Key to Building Reliable and Scalable Software by Muhammad Hilal Darul Fauzan
Ever wondered how Test-Driven Development (TDD) actually works in real projects? This blog shares a real-life story of building a secure authentication system using TDD from start to finish. You’ll learn how writing tests first helped guide the design, catch bugs early, and bring confidence to every change. It’s a practical, no-fluff walkthrough that shows how TDD can be your best tool when working with complex systems like SSO and external auth providers.
It’s important to keep up with the new and upcoming developments in the software testing industry, as the industry continues to evolve. Adopting the latest technologies will be crucial as automation and testing progress. We hope you found the newsletter insightful and ttay tuned for more valuable resources and insights to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of software testing.