Software Testing and Development Blog Posts

TLDR; Can we use the Chrome Dev Tools AI Assistance to generate code that automates an application from the Javascript console? Answer: Yes we can. Prompt to generate code, iterative amendment of prompts required.

Welcome to a new episode of The Evil Tester Show, where host Alan Richardson simplifies the over complicated world of test strategy. Drawing on years of experience creating test strategies and plans, Alan explains the real difference between strategy, approach, and plan. Explaining that what really matters isn’t following templates or writing elaborate documents, but actually thinking through problems, understanding risks, and communicating those ideas clearly.

TLDR; There are a lot of Software Testing Podcasts. Use this comprehensive list of the top 21 as your starting point in 2026. A curated and maintained list of high quality and active podcasts with tips on how to get the most from them.

TLDR; NotebookLM can create summaries and briefing notes of YouTube videos very quickly which you can use for speed studying.

Welcome to Episode 23 of The Evil Tester Show. This episode of dives deep into the realities of tech recruitment, job search strategies, and career planning for Software Developer and Testers – with expert recruitment consultant Jack Cole from WEDOTech.uk - Whether you’re an experienced Test manager, expert Tester or just starting out, Jack’s decades of industry know-how will give you the tips and tricks you need to understand what works in today’s competitive market.

Welcome to Episode 22 of The Evil Tester Show, where we’re diving into the fascinating world of practice with the renowned James Lyndsay. In this conversation, your host Alan Richardson chats with James about the essence of practice in software testing, exploring how exercises and real-world scenarios can enrich our skills. James shares insights on his weekly online practice sessions and the interactive Test Lab concept, offering a dynamic playground for testers.

This episode explores how to navigate context in testing environments, adapt our approaches, and effectively challenge and evolve systems. Discover the importance of context-driven testing in software development, exploring models, adaptability, and useful practices.

TLDR; Often the process of modelling is more important than the models, we carry forward what we learn rather than remodel consistently.

I was looking through old folders of notes to feed to the shredder and paused to comment on some graphical models prior to the shred.

A cheat sheet to remind myself the most important kubectl commands. If I do forget then I recommend the VS Code Kubernetes plugin and remember to use --help if you get stuck, start with kubectl --help .

TLDR; Updated code for Selenium WebDriver Course for WebDriver v4 free online and released Open Source Profile conference video for free.