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API Testing without the bloat: Meet Hurl

API Testing without the bloat: Meet Hurl

September 1, 2026
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September 1, 2026
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Most testers begin their API testing journey with Postman, enjoying its clean graphical interface and avoiding the steep learning curve of a dedicated code-based tool. However, as projects scale, graphical interfaces often fall short; the focus shifts naturally toward automation,…

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Cypress vs Playwright: How to Extract and Transform UI Data

Cypress vs Playwright: How to Extract and Transform UI Data

August 22, 2026
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August 22, 2026
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Cypress and Playwright are the most popular test automation frameworks today. Many testers start learning how to write automated tests using them in their own projects. Since there are countless articles online covering the basics, I wouldn’t want to write…

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Clean Code in Test Automation #2: Stop Using For-Loops for API Responses

Clean Code in Test Automation #2: Stop Using For-Loops for API Responses

July 21, 2026
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July 21, 2026
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Let’s be honest: almost every QA automation engineer starts their journey with a heavy reliance on for loops.Need to find something in a JSON response? Throw a for loop at it.Need to extract specific values? Another for loop.There’s nothing inherently…

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Clean Code in Test Automation #1: Guard Clauses in JavaScript

Clean Code in Test Automation #1: Guard Clauses in JavaScript

July 8, 2026
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July 8, 2026
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In test automation, solid programming skills are crucial. Without them, we as automation engineers will always remain juniors – stuck only creating basic Page Objects and solving stability issues by simply adding rigid wait times. Sure, it might work temporarily,…

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The “From Zero to Hero” Trap: Why Courses Alone Won’t Make You a Great Tester

The “From Zero to Hero” Trap: Why Courses Alone Won’t Make You a Great Tester

May 6, 2026
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May 6, 2026
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Most manual testers make the same mistake: they buy a course on a popular platform and wait for the magic to happen. Don’t get me wrong – that’s exactly how I started. I thought the number of completed courses would…

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Anqa

Founder & Editor

Hi, I’m Anqa! QA Automation Engineer with 7 years of experience. I went from manual testing to Tech Lead, and now I’m here to show you that automation isn't "black magic." Helping you grow from manual to automation pro.

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API Testing without the bloat: Meet Hurl

September 1, 2026

Cypress vs Playwright: How to Extract and Transform UI Data

August 22, 2026

Clean Code in Test Automation #2: Stop Using For-Loops for API Responses

July 21, 2026

Clean Code in Test Automation #1: Guard Clauses in JavaScript

July 8, 2026

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