1. Auto-waiting is powerful - once you learn to combine it with waitForResponse() for API calls, tests become way more stable 2. Role-based locators are a game changer - getByRole and getByLabel make tests more readable and resilient than XPath ever was 3. The Playwright Inspector and codegen features speed up development massively - wish I’d used them from day one instead of writing everything manually What’s your favorite Playwright feature?

Hey QA fam! 👋 Ever been asked in an interview about the difference between smoke and sanity testing? It’s a classic question! They sound similar, but they’re actually different. Here’s the quick breakdown: Smoke Testing 🔥 Think: “Does this thing even turn on?” It’s a broad but shallow check to see if your app’s critical functions work at all. When to run it: • Right after a new build drops • Before starting detailed testing What you’re checking: • Can users log in? • Does the homepage load? • Do critical workflows start? Example: New build deployed → Quick smoke test checks login, navigation, basic functionality → If it fails, reject the build immediately. Sanity Testing 🧠 Think: “Did that bug fix actually work?” It’s a narrow but deeper check on specific functionality after a bug fix or small change. When to run it: • After a bug fix • After a minor code change What you’re checking: • Did the bug get fixed? • Do related features still work? Example: Dev fixed the “Forgot Password” link → Sanity test verifies the fix works and didn’t break related login features. Quick Comparison 📊 Smoke Testing: • Broad and shallow • Tests build stability • After new build • Accept/reject build Sanity Testing: • Narrow and deep • Tests specific functionality • After bug fix • Accept/reject fix The Easy Way to Remember 🏠 Smoke Test: Walking through a house checking if lights work, doors open, water runs. Basic stuff! Sanity Test: Going back to check if that leaky faucet the seller “fixed” actually works now. Bottom Line 🎯 • Smoke testing = “Is this build stable enough to test?” • Sanity testing = “Did that fix actually work?” Use both strategically and you’ll save tons of time! Happy Testing! 🚀 Your turn: Which one do you use most in your projects? Drop a comment! 💬

As I grow deeper into my automation role. I've realized the importance of API testing, understanding it and how to use it in automation testing, even if you're testing UI. Thoughts?

Drop your story in the comments — let's learn from each other! If you're already automating: What was your "I HAVE TO learn this" moment? - Ran the same tests 100+ times? 😴 - Missed a bug due to human error? - Watched devs deploy faster than you could test? - Boss said "we need automation yesterday"? Still doing manual testing? What's stopping you from diving into automation? - Don't know where to start? - No coding background? - Management won't give you time? - Worried it'll replace manual testing? Here's the thing: Every automation expert started exactly where you are right now. 👇 **Your turn — share your story below!** - Current manual testers: What's your #1 barrier? - Automation pros: What advice would you give your past self? Let's help each other make this transition! 💪

Hi, has Anyone interviewed for US QA Automation roles? What's it like? Live coding or just theory? 🤔