In this episode, Filip Hric, an expert in test automation and Cypress, discuss his journey into testing, the importance of Cypress, common mistakes in test automation, and practical tips for getting started. He also shares insights on avoiding flaky tests, the differences between Cypress and other tools, and the significance of continuous learning for testers. Finally, he highlights resources for aspiring testers and provides advice on building empathy with developers by understanding web applications.

Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDvKs0uqrjE

Links:

• Connect with Filip on LinkediIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/filip-hric-11a5b1126

• Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@filip_hric

• Check Filip’s personal website - https://filiphric.com/

• Replay.io - A full-stack app builder that works like ChatGPT but generates complete applications instead of text responses.

• Cypress Documentation - https://docs.cypress.io/app/get-started/why-cypress

• Blog post - how to structure Cypress for big projects - https://filiphric.com/how-to-structure-a-big-project-in-cypress

• Test Automation University (free) - https://testautomationu.applitools.com/

• 99 Cypress.io Tips - https://filiphric.com/course/99-cypress-tips

• Filip Hric speaking at STAREAST 2026 on AI-driven test automation https://stareast.techwell.com/

In this episode of "How to Test This," we are joined by Debbie O'Brien, Global Community Lead and key contributor to the Playwright framework.

For over 30 minutes, we discussed:

1. Her journey from a front-end developer to a leader in the testing community.
2. Playwright as a powerful tool for end-to-end testing, what makes it different from other tools, and its key features.
3. Valuable insights on common mistakes teams make when using Playwright
4. The role of AI in testing, MCP, and how Playwright's agents can automate test generation and debugging.
5. Practical advice for aspiring test automation engineers to embrace AI, continuously learn, and engage with the testing community to succeed in their careers.
   Happy Listening.

In this episode, testing legend Paul Holland (Rapid Software Testing instructor) explains why the industry’s obsession with "pretentious metrics" is a red flag. Paul shares his journey from tester to executive by taking initiative and building communities, and he breaks down the actual role of a tester: an investigator who reveals the real state of the product beyond written requirements.

Learn why bad news does not age well, how to avoid the trap of "oversold" AI and automation, and what a 7-10 slide test report looks like when it’s designed to provide actionable information instead of false comfort.