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Stories, lessons, and quiet reflections from the journey. Every article here is my own — not copied or republished from anywhere else.
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How to write bug reports so devs fix twice as fast
Bug report template plus bad vs good examples. Includes an AI-draft, QA-review workflow — worth saving for both QA and engineering.
·6 min read
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Minimum smoke tests for small teams: 10 tests to stay alive
No huge framework needed — ten break-the-business flows, each with a business goal, seed data, and expected result. Built for startups and small squads.
·7 min read
Manual QA + AI + Playwright: who does what?
Does AI replace QA? Does Playwright replace manual testing? Clear split: AI drafts, QA decides, automation guards regression — with a one-sprint diagram.
·10 min read
From a production bug to a regression test in 30 minutes
A realistic incident walkthrough: bug hits prod → QA/dev respond → add a Playwright test → ship again. Ends with an incident → test asset checklist.
·8 min read
How Manual QA can leverage AI across the software lifecycle
AI does not replace Manual QA - it upgrades how QA works. From requirement analysis to release triage, QA teams can move faster and deeper with the right use.
·10 min read
Playwright in real software teams: from test scripts to release confidence
Playwright is not just for demo tests. In real products, it becomes a safety layer against regressions and helps teams ship faster with confidence.
·9 min read
Release checklist when you don't have a dedicated QA team
For founders, solo devs, and teams of 3–5: before/after deploy checklist and rollback criteria. If you already have QA, they usually own and extend this list.
·7 min read