Writing on testing, AI, Playwright, and the web.
I recently built my own AI agent. Not because I needed one, but because I wanted to see how far I could take the current tools available. It turned out to be surprisingly straightforward, extremely flexible, and genuinely useful.
Playwright has introduced a powerful new feature: Playwright Agents. These agents can generate test plans, create tests based on those plans, and even debug and fix failing tests automatically.
Creating visual documentation has always been a time-consuming process. What if I told you there's a way to automate this entire workflow with a single prompt using Playwright MCP?
But this time it was different. I brought my babies to the conference. I was really worried about doing this as what would people think? And the voices start going off in my head. But why should I care. Cause you know, I just do.
When working with third party API's it is better to mock the API call rather than hit the API especially when they are API's that you do not control. Mocking the API allows you to finish developing your component or app and write the tests and then when the API is ready you can just swap out the mock for the real API call.
Installing MCP(Model Context Protocol) servers in Visual Studio Code just got a major upgrade! Learn how to use the new MCP Servers section in the Extensions panel to easily browse, install, and manage MCP servers.
Learn how to build your first Model Context Protocol (MCP) server from scratch. This beginner-friendly tutorial walks you through the fundamentals of MCP and guides you step-by-step through creating your own server to enhance AI applications.
How can we walk on that stage with more confidence, deliver a great talk and not only own the stage but also connect with the audience. It’s not easy, but like everything it does get easier with practice. Let’s go over a few ways you can improve your public speaking skills, either for the big stage or for remote talks, and let’s discuss what is holding you back from becoming an amazing tech speaker.
For those new to Python here is a quick beginners guide on how to setup Python and Pytest and install Playwright. We then create an example test and run it in both headed and headless mode meaning with and without a browser window.
On our 9th attempt at fertility treatment, we were super excited when the doctor called us 10 days after the transfer to tell us that we were pregnant. It had worked. I asked him if he was sure and he said "yes, very sure. But then when we had the first scan, we got a big surprise.
When working with third party API's it is better to mock the API call rather than hit the API especially when they are API's that you do not control. Mocking the API allows you to finish developing your component or app and write the tests and then when the API is ready you can just swap out the mock for the real API call.
Are you looking for a more efficient way to execute and debug your end to end tests? Look no further than Playwright's UI Mode. In this guide, we'll explore the features of Playwright's UI Mode and show you how to take advantage of them for your test automation needs.
