Automate Like a Pro: Real-World QA Testing with Playwright (No CI/CD Required)

Use Playwright to automate your QA workflow across real-world test cases—without needing CI/CD. We cover everything from form validation to iframe handling, and it’s all open-source via our repo and test sandbox.

Pushing Cypress to the Next Level: Advanced & Inventive Testing Techniques

Cypress automation tester analyzing test execution logs on a dark-mode code editor.

Cypress automation testing isn’t just about running tests—it’s about building resilient, scalable test suites that integrate seamlessly with modern web applications. In this guide, we dive deep into real-world testing scenarios, including form validation, network delay handling, shadow DOM, iframe interactions, broken link detection, and accessibility testing. You’ll also get access to a live QA testing playground and a GitHub repo with Cypress scripts ready to use.

Automation Testing with Selenium: A Practical Guide for QA Testers (No CI/CD Required)

Selenium is still one of the best ways for QA testers to start automation—no CI/CD required. This hands-on guide uses playground.qajourney.net for real testing, with Selenium IDE, WebDriver, XPath, JS, and advanced techniques to help you transition from manual to automation with confidence.

I Was an Automation Engineer – But as a QA Lead, I Still Prefer Manual Testing

Automation testing is powerful, but is it always the best choice? As a former automation engineer and now a QA Lead, I still find manual testing faster and more effective in many cases. This article breaks down why manual testing is NOT dead and why a balanced approach with automation and AI is the future of QA.

Essential QA Tools for Website Testing – What Every Tester Should Be Using

QA testing isn’t just about clicking buttons—it’s about ensuring performance, security, and functionality. This guide explores the essential QA tools that every tester should use, from Selenium for automation to Burp Suite for security testing.

The Best QA Tools & Browser Extensions You Should Be Using Right Now

Your QA toolkit can make or break your testing efficiency. This guide covers the best browser extensions and tools for manual and automation testers—battle-tested, QA-approved, and built for smarter testing.