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Testing30 March 20267 min read

Testing Event-Driven Systems: Playwright, AWS, and the Limits of Synchronous Thinking

Most API testing is built on one assumption — that systems respond immediately. Here's what I learned testing a distributed AWS e-commerce platform where that assumption didn't hold, and how AI tooling has changed the approach since.

Testing15 March 20266 min read

From Selenium to Playwright and AI: 20 Years of Watching Test Automation Evolve

After 20+ years in QA and test automation — living through the Selenium era, adopting Playwright on real delivery projects, and cautiously integrating AI — here's what I've actually seen shift, and what it means for the teams doing this work today.

AI20 February 20255 min read

How to Know If Your Business Is Ready for AI

A practical guide to assessing your organisation's AI readiness. Learn the signs that indicate you're prepared for AI adoption—and the red flags that suggest you should wait.

AI18 February 20256 min read

A Practical Guide to AI Workflow Automation

Learn how to automate repetitive business processes using AI tools like n8n, Zapier, and Make. Step-by-step guide with real-world examples for small and medium businesses.

AI15 February 20257 min read

RAG Explained: Building AI That Knows Your Business

Understand Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) in plain English. Learn how RAG lets you build AI assistants that know your company's documents, policies, and procedures.

AI12 February 20256 min read

ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini: Which AI Should Your Business Use?

An unbiased comparison of the top AI models for business use. Compare ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini across pricing, capabilities, and real-world use cases to make the right choice.

Testing8 February 20257 min read

Test Automation Strategy: Where to Start and What to Automate

A practical guide to building a test automation strategy that delivers value. Learn what to automate, what to leave manual, and how to prioritise your automation efforts.

Testing5 February 20257 min read

Why Most Test Automation Projects Fail (And How to Avoid It)

Test automation projects fail at an alarming rate. Learn the most common reasons automation initiatives fail and practical strategies to ensure your investment pays off.

AI28 January 20256 min read

AI for Small Business: 10 Practical Use Cases That Actually Work

Discover real-world AI applications that deliver measurable results for small businesses. From customer service to content creation, learn which AI tools are worth your investment.

Testing18 January 20258 min read

API Testing: A Complete Guide for Non-Technical Teams

Understand API testing without the technical jargon. Learn what APIs are, why testing them matters, and how to work effectively with your development team on API quality.

Strategy8 January 20258 min read

Technical Debt: What It Is and When to Pay It Off

Understand technical debt in plain terms. Learn how to identify it, measure its impact, communicate it to stakeholders, and make smart decisions about when to address it.