Why Bugs Slip Through – And How to Stop Them!

Welcome to the 242nd edition of Coding Jag brought to you by LambdaTest!

😤 Tired of chasing bugs after they hit production? You're not alone. Vladimir Josifoski breaks down why even solid QA processes miss defects—and shows you how to catch them before users ever notice.

But that’s not all. DeepMind’s multimodal AI is redefining tech, Shopify’s WebViews blur native boundaries, and Firebase’s Data Connect makes queries effortless.

Plus, smarter CLI workflows, stress-tested benchmarks, and the first-ever MoT Sousse Meetup are here to fuel your QA journey! 🎤

💬 Got your own technique for bug prevention? Hit reply and share it—we’re building this QA future together.

NEWS

1.  Using an Agile Definition of Done To Promote a Quality Culture

😧 What if you could build quality into every step of your workflow? Emily O'Connor explores how using an Agile Definition of Done promotes shared ownership and quality at every stage of the SDLC. By adding structured conversations and quality milestones, teams can avoid confusion, reduce risks, and deliver better results. Must-read for every Agile team!

2. Trends in Testing 2025 – How TestBench Supports Modern Test Processes

🌏Revolutionize your testing approach! Discover how TestBench is shaping the future of test processes with AI, seamless integration, and smarter collaboration. From error descriptions to test case generation, see how these advancements enhance efficiency and quality. Don’t miss out on the future of testing!

3. Why Some Bugs Slip Through: Common Reasons and How To Prevent Them 

🚨 Frustrated by bugs slipping through even after thorough testing? Vladimir Josifoski highlights common reasons behind escaped bugs and offers actionable tips to prevent them. From unclear requirements to environment mismatches and human errors, learn how to improve your testing processes and reduce production bugs!

4. Data Filtering Challenge for Training Edge Language Models

🚀 Exciting challenge alert! The Data Filtering Challenge for Training Edge Language Models invites AI enthusiasts, researchers, and industry experts to refine datasets for the next-gen edge LMs. Focused on enhancing model performance for tasks like robotics, mobile function calling, and RAG, this challenge empowers participants to push the boundaries of efficiency and accuracy on edge devices. Don’t miss the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI development!

AI

5.  Multimodal AI Is Proof That a Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words

🎨Multimodal AI is revolutionizing how we interact with technology!  Logan Kilpatrick from Google DeepMind explains how combining audio, visual, and text inputs creates a new UX paradigm. With Gemini 2.5, businesses can innovate faster, driving smarter workflows in design, content creation, and real-world applications like robotics and manufacturing. Get ready for a future where AI understands the world like never before!

6. One Year of Phi: Small Language Models Making Big Leaps in AI

🎉 Microsoft celebrates a year of Phi models! Weizhu Chen & Ece Kamar dive into the Phi-4 evolution. Phi-4-reasoning and Phi-4-mini-reasoning excel at complex tasks like math and science, outpacing larger models. These compact, efficient models are reshaping productivity tools and AI-driven workflows. Don’t miss out on this breakthrough!

Automation

7. How the GitHub CLI Can Now Enable Triangular Workflows

📈 GitHub CLI just got a huge boost for triangular workflows! J. Tyler McGoffin breaks down how GitHub CLI now supports common Git configurations for seamless workflows. Learn how to leverage these updates for smoother pull requests and updates. This is a game-changer for Git users!

8.  Mobile Bridge: Making WebViews Feel Native

🫨 Curious how Shopify's Mobile Bridge is revolutionizing WebViews? Mauricio Meirelles at Shopify shares how they tackled WebView performance, design, and integration, transforming them into seamless, native-like experiences. With faster load times, smoother UI, and better communication, Mobile Bridge is accelerating React Native migration. Don't miss this breakthrough approach!

9.  Data Connect Queries: From Definitions to Client Code

🤌 How can Firebase's Data Connect make your queries seamless and efficient? Learn from Andrea Wu , Developer Advocate at Firebase, as she covers Data Connect queries—from definition to client integration. Discover how GraphQL queries fetch data precisely, plus dive into directives, schema-generated fields, and more! Don’t miss out on how Data Connect can level up your query experience!

10. Best Practices for React Native Development To Improve Appium Test Automation

🧪 Struggling with flaky Appium tests for your React Native app? Don’t miss out on Srinivasan Sekar & Sai Krishna expert tips to improve your Appium test automation! Learn how to streamline element identification, optimize DOM structures, and leverage accessibility features to ensure faster, more reliable tests. These game-changing best practices can transform how you build and test your React Native apps. Must-read for developers looking to level up their automation game!

Tools

11. Best Benchmarks Software of 2025

🙄 How do you test your PC's true potential in 2025? Ritoban Mukherjee ’s expert guide highlights the best benchmarking software to assess your hardware’s performance! From 3DMark for gaming to Cinebench for CPU tests, discover top tools to compare, monitor, and push your rig to its limits. Get ready to optimize your system with the best benchmarks available today!

12. Best Business Tools for Startups

🤔 Thinking of starting your own business and wondering what tools you need? Dominik Szahidewicz highlights the top tools every startup needs in 2025! From Asana for project management to HubSpot for marketing, discover the best solutions for seamless workflows and rapid growth. Don’t miss it!

Other

13. Podcast:  The Role of AI in Software Testing

🎙️ In this podcast, host 🚀Brian Okken is joined by Anthony Shaw , Python obsessive at Microsoft and creator of VS Code Pets. They dive into the role of AI in software testing, exploring how AI can help with test creation, the benefits it offers, potential pitfalls, and strategies for getting the best results from AI tools. 🎧 Listen now!

14. Video:  Make Selenium Smarter With GenAI 🤖 | Self-Healing Locators & AI-Powered Testing! 

🎥 In this video, Execute Automation hosts a live deep-dive on using Generative AI to enhance Selenium automation. Discover how self-healing locators work, integrate GenAI for smarter test recovery, explore AI-powered debugging and test generation, plus live coding, real-world examples, and Q&A!

Event

15.  Event: Souss Meetup

📍 Don’t miss the #1 MoT Sousse Meetup on Saturday, 17 May 2025, from 14:00 - 16:00 BST at Whitecape Technologies HQ, Akouda, Susah! Get ready for an exciting gathering of QA professionals, developers, and tech enthusiasts as we dive into AI, software testing, and innovation. Specific topics and speakers will be announced soon – stay tuned! 🎤 Bring your questions, share experiences, and connect with the testing community! 🚀

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