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Webinar 1: AI Strategy for a Testing Organization
Objective of the Webinar – BlinqIO
The primary goal of this webinar was to demonstrate how AI, particularly generative AI, can transform software testing by
Reducing manual effort and maintenance costs
Speeding up release cycles
Increasing test coverage and accuracy
Presenters
Tal: A testing industry veteran with 25 years of experience. Discussed strategic aspects of adopting AI in testing.
Sapneesh (Savannah): Technical Lead at Blinq IO. Demonstrated a live AI-driven test automation scenario.
Joe: (Moderator)
Brief Summary of the Webinar
Introduction: Explained the challenges in modern testing (fast release cycles, complex environments, and high maintenance costs).
Generative AI Overview: Showed how AI agents can autonomously create, execute, and maintain test scripts.
Live Demo: Showed Blinq IO’s AI Recorder generating Playwright code from user actions, handling changes in the UI automatically, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines.
Strategic Insights: Emphasized the need for a “thinker/owner” AI model an autonomous approach that learns continuously and reduces manual interventions.
Organizational Impact: Described how roles evolve from hands-on testers to supervisors of AI, with new opportunities for upskilling.
Features and Technical Aspects Discussed
AI Test Creation
Automatic generation of test scenarios and scripts from user actions.
Zero or minimal coding required by manual testers.
Self-Healing / Maintenance
AI autonomously updates scripts when the UI changes.
Reduces human intervention and debugging effort.
Data-Driven Testing & Negative Testing
Allows integration with CSV, databases, or APIs.
Potential for random data generation and negative test scenarios.
CI/CD Integration & Parallel Execution
Supports popular pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.).
Enables large-scale parallel test execution for faster feedback.
Analytics & Root-Cause Analysis
AI automatically classifies failures (e.g., network, DevOps, code bugs).
Logs or JIRA tickets can be auto-generated with relevant details.
End-to-End Testing
AI can handle complex end-to-end UI testing across multiple platforms, languages, and devices.
API Testing
AI can also automate API testing (though not demonstrated in the webinar).
Main Advantages & Differentiators
High Coverage & Accuracy AI-driven tests run consistently without fatigue.
Faster Release Cycles Automation setup and self-healing drastically shorten test phases.
Reduced Maintenance Costs AI handles ongoing updates, freeing testers from repetitive tasks.
Scalability & Adaptability Easy to onboard more AI agents for larger or more complex projects.
Open Source Code Generation Uses Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript), mitigating vendor lock-in.
How GoTestPro Can Compete
GoTestPro offers a similar AI-driven approach. To remain competitive or surpass the solution demonstrated in the webinar
Emphasize Comprehensive Self-Healing Match or exceed Blinq IO’s autonomous script maintenance.
Robust CI/CD Integration Offer seamless pipelines, parallel runs, and multi-platform support.
User-Friendly Recorder Ensure that non-technical testers can create and manage tests easily.
Advanced Data/Negative Testing Provide extensive coverage for complex scenarios (financial, healthcare, etc.).
Scalable & Flexible Architecture Allow customers to retain ownership of generated code and adapt the solution in their environment.
Additional Observations
Customization & Code Ownership BlinqIO’s approach demonstrates that fully generated Playwright code can be viewed, edited, and version-controlled.
Cloud vs. On-Premises Potential concerns around data privacy and vendor stability can be mitigated by ensuring customers have full access to code and optional on-premises deployment.
Organizational Change Management Adopting AI requires transparent communication about new roles and upskilling opportunities, reducing resistance from manual testers.
Webinar 2: From Manual QA to Automation Engineer Using AI
Company
Blinq IO Demonstrated an AI-driven test automation platform.
Objective of the Webinar
The primary goal was to illustrate how Generative AI can empower manual testers to quickly transition into automation engineers. The presenters demonstrated
How AI can record manual testing flows and produce maintainable, open-source code.
Ways AI handles UI changes (self-healing) and integrates with CI/CD pipelines.
The strategic value of reducing manual effort, accelerating release cycles, and improving ROI.
Presenter of the Webinar
Tal (20+ years in software testing, previously co-founded a test automation platform.)
Sapneesh (Head of QA at Blinq IO)
Joe (Moderator)
Brief Summary of the Webinar
Introduction to AI in Testing
Described modern testing challenges: complex UIs, frequent releases, high maintenance costs.
Emphasized that Generative AI can create and maintain test automation code, reducing manual workload.
Live Demo (BlinqIO)
Demonstrated how a manual tester’s clicks are automatically converted into code (Playwright).
Showed “self-healing” capabilities, where AI updates scripts when the UI changes.
Highlighted integration with CI/CD tools for continuous testing.
Benefits for Manual Testers
No coding expertise required to produce or maintain test scripts.
Ability to add assertions, handle multi-factor authentication, random test data, and more.
Q&A
Addressed data privacy, performance testing, advanced configurations, and synergy with existing tools like JIRA.
Features and Technical Aspects Discussed
AI-Driven Recording
Captures user flows in real-time, generating business-level descriptions and code (Playwright, JavaScript/TypeScript).
Self-Healing / Maintenance
AI autonomously updates scripts when UIs or application flows change.
Data-Driven Testing
Integrates with CSVs, APIs, or random data generation for robust test coverage.
CI/CD Integration
Works with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc., enabling automated nightly or on-demand runs.
Analytics and Reporting
Provides detailed screenshots, logs, and root-cause analysis for failed tests.
Open-Source Code
Users retain full access to generated Playwright code, minimizing vendor lock-in.
Multilingual and Multi-Platform Support:
AI can generate test automation code for web, mobile (iOS and Android), and multilingual applications.
Parallel Execution:
Tests can be executed in parallel across multiple environments.
BDD (Behavior-Driven Development):
AI generates test scenarios in a structured BDD format.
Main Advantages and Differentiators
Rapid Transition for Manual Testers
Manual testers can produce enterprise-grade test automation without deep coding knowledge.
Reduced Maintenance Effort
AI continuously adjusts scripts to UI changes, minimizing manual debugging.
Scalable and Flexible
Handles parallel executions, different browsers, and multiple environments.
Detailed Reporting and Logs
Facilitates quick root-cause analysis and defect triaging.
Ownership of Code
Full code visibility in Playwright, allowing customization and advanced usage.
How GoTestPro Can Compete
Given that GoTestPro offers a similar AI-driven approach, it can
Highlight Self-Healing Strengths
Demonstrate robust maintenance capabilities and advanced UI change handling.
Focus on Usability
Provide a user-friendly interface for non-technical testers.
Leverage CI/CD Integration
Showcase seamless pipelines and quick feedback loops.
Open-Source or Flexible Codebase
Emphasize code ownership and minimal vendor lock-in.
Address Enterprise Needs
Offer on-premises or private cloud deployments, ensuring data privacy and compliance.
Webinar 3: The Journey to Becoming a Test Superhero
The conversation frequently mentions various AI-driven testing solutions. several tools and approaches were discussed
Checki / http://Testers.ai AI-based testing approach mentioned as an example.
Eggplant AI (KeySight) Discussed as a visual automation tool with AI capabilities.
Cursor, DevN, Codeium, Anthropic, OpenAI – Mentioned as broader AI and code-generation platforms relevant to testing.
Objective of the Webinar
This webinar aimed to explore how Generative AI and Agentic AI are reshaping the software testing landscape. The main focus was on:
Transitioning from manual or traditional automation to AI-first approaches.
Understanding the new roles and opportunities for testers in an AI-driven future.
Highlighting the practical steps testers can take now to prepare for the shift.
Presenters
Jonathan Discussed enterprise-grade AI solutions, large action models (LAM), and the shift toward agentic AI.
Jason Shared experiences with AI-driven test automation (e.g., Checki / http://Testers.ai ), including how AI can autonomously generate tests.
Joe (Host) Moderated the session, asked clarifying questions, and guided the conversation.
Brief Summary of the Webinar
Overview of Agentic AI The panel explained that AI is evolving from simple code generation to agentic systems capable of autonomously performing tasks like running tests, identifying bugs, and even adapting to new UIs.
Implications for Testers
Many current testing practices (e.g., writing Selenium scripts) may become obsolete.
Skilled testers will shift to critical thinking, domain expertise, and oversight of AI agents.
Real-World Examples:
Anthropic’s “Computer Use” feature demonstrates how AI can control the desktop environment.
Tools like Eggplant AI and Checki/Testers.ai highlight end-to-end testing with minimal human intervention in coding.
Features and Technical Aspects Discussed
Agentic AI / Large Action Models (LAMs)
AI that not only generates code but also executes and adapts to tasks without explicit user prompts.
Potential to control desktop apps, web apps, and entire workflows.
Self-Healing / Automatic Maintenance
AI can autonomously update tests when UIs or features change.
Visual vs. DOM-based Testing
Tools like Eggplant AI use image recognition; other frameworks rely on DOM selectors.
AI can unify these approaches, reducing reliance on brittle locators.
Data Privacy and Infrastructure
Enterprises may need on-prem or private cloud solutions for compliance (e.g., EU AI Act).
Developer-Driven vs. Tester-Driven AI
Developers are increasingly using AI to generate and test code quickly.
Testers must leverage AI to avoid being outpaced by Dev-oriented solutions.
Main Advantages and Differentiators
Massive Productivity Gains
AI can do “grunt work” (e.g., repetitive regression tests) at scale.
Enhanced Test Coverage & Speed
Parallel AI agents can explore multiple scenarios in minutes.
Future-Proof Skills
Testers focusing on domain knowledge, analysis, and oversight will remain crucial.
Adaptability
Agentic AI can shift between different platforms (mobile, web, desktop) with minimal reconfiguration.
Future Job Specifications
AI Test Wranglers / Overseers Manage AI-driven testing processes, interpret complex results, ensure compliance.
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) Provide domain insight and critical thinking to validate AI findings.
Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration Testers will collaborate closely with Dev, Ops, and Security, all using AI tools.
How GoTestPro Can Compete
Given the emerging dominance of AI-first testing, GoTestPro can
Offer AI-Driven Test Generation and Maintenance
Implement generative AI to reduce scripting and maintain tests autonomously.
Provide Agentic Workflows
Develop or integrate with agentic AI frameworks, enabling end-to-end automation across platforms.
Prioritize Enterprise-Grade Security
Offer on-prem or private cloud solutions to address compliance and data privacy.
Integrate Domain Expertise
Focus on user-friendly dashboards, allowing SMEs to guide AI without heavy coding.
Webinar 4: Maximizing the Value of Performance Testing (SDLC)
Combining Proven Approaches with AI
Aboud Company/Product
Company Forte Group
Presenters Role Lee Barnes, Chief Quality Officer at Forte Group
Referenced Tools & Technologies Various performance testing and APM/observability tools (Dynatrace, AppDynamics, DataDog, browser-level scripting, protocol-level scripting).
Objective of the Webinar
The main goal was to demonstrate
How to incorporate performance testing throughout the software delivery lifecycle (SDLC).
Best practices to ensure performance tests yield actionable findings (rather than “check the box” testing).
Ways AI can assist in planning (behavior modeling) and analysis (anomaly detection, correlation) to boost testing efficiency and effectiveness.
Brief Summary of the Webinar
Value of Performance Testing
True value lies in findings and actionable insights, not just running tests.
Good tests avoid catastrophic failures (cost avoidance) and optimize resource usage (cost optimization).
Common Pitfalls
Check-the-box testing: Vague objectives, last-minute tests, and misleading results.
Lack of context in reporting leads to poor decisions.
Best Practices
Plan Define measurable, clear performance objectives early.
Develop Choose scripting approaches (protocol vs. browser), parameterize data, ensure environment readiness.
Execute & Analyze
Monitor system metrics, correlate them to end-user response times, and produce valuable, context-rich findings.
Continuous Performance Testing
Integrate smaller, quicker performance checks throughout the SDLC (commit, integration, staging).
Use trending and baseline comparisons for each build to catch regressions early.
Maintain robust APM/observability tools for deeper insights.
AI in Performance Testing
Planning Phase AI-based user behavior modeling (from historical logs) to define realistic load profiles.
Analysis Phase Machine learning can detect anomalies, correlate metrics faster, and reduce manual investigative effort
Features and Technical Aspects Discussed
Traditional vs. Continuous Performance Testing
Old “Big Bang” approach vs. iterative, pipeline-driven tests.
Protocol-Level vs. Browser-Level Scripting
Trade-offs: protocol is resource-efficient, browser is more realistic but heavier on infrastructure.
Observability & APM Integration
Essential for identifying and correlating root causes, especially at scale.
AI-Driven Capabilities
Anomaly detection, root cause suggestion, behavior modeling, correlation analysis.
Main Advantages and Differentiators
Proactive Issue Detection
Shift left approach lowers mitigation costs, avoids late-cycle surprises.
Efficient Use of AI
AI helps interpret vast telemetry data, saving time and uncovering hidden issues.
Scalable Practices
Balances resource usage with thorough coverage via protocol or browser-level scripts.
Context-Rich Reporting
Ensures stakeholders (technical & business) understand performance risks and objectives.
Job Specifications in the Future
Performance testers increasingly need AI familiarity to leverage advanced APM capabilities.
Collaboration with Dev, Ops, and business stakeholders becomes critical.
Skills in continuous performance testing and observability are highly sought after.
How Can GTP Compete
Integrate Continuous Performance Testing
Provide built-in pipelines or plugins that make it easy to run small, targeted performance tests in each stage of the SDLC.
AI-Augmented Features
Offer anomaly detection, root cause suggestions, and user behavior modeling.
Streamline test planning (auto-select critical user flows, load patterns).
Robust APM/Observability Integration
Create seamless dashboards and correlation tools that tie test results to system/infrastructure metrics.
Ease of Use & Reporting
Simplify scripting, reduce overhead for testers, and deliver business-friendly insights.
Webinar 5: AI Basics for Testers
About Company/Product
Company: BlinqIO
Product: An AI-driven test automation platform
Objective of the Webinar
The webinar aimed to demonstrate how generative AI simplifies the transition from manual testing to automated test engineering, removing the need for deep coding skills. Key objectives included:
Explaining how AI changes the test automation landscape.
Showcasing a live demo of Blink IO’s AI-driven tool to generate and maintain test scripts.
Highlighting benefits such as reduced maintenance, faster script creation, and continuous integration (CI) compatibility.
Presenting the Webinar
Tal Provided high-level insights on how AI fundamentally alters test automation practices.
Sapneesh (Head of QA) Led the live demo and explained the technical steps for creating AI-generated tests.
Joe (Test Guild Host) Facilitated the discussion, asked clarifying questions, and moderated the Q&A.
Brief Summary of the Webinar
AI Fundamentals for Testers
Generative AI (“Gen AI”) can act as a virtual “test engineer,” creating, updating, and maintaining automation code with minimal user input.
Traditional coding requirements (e.g., knowledge of JavaScript, Selenium, page object models) can be largely bypassed with AI.
Manual to Automation Transformation
AI drastically reduces the technical barrier: testers with manual background can record user flows and get production-ready code instantly.
AI can self-heal scripts if the UI changes, using business logic as a guide.
Blink IO Tool Demonstration
Created a new project, added the application URL (e.g., Salesforce).
Recorded a user flow (login, form fill, assertions) while AI generated code (Playwright + CucumberJS) behind the scenes.
Showed how to incorporate secure credentials, dynamic test data (via Faker, CSV, API calls), and how to run tests locally or via CI/CD.
Demonstrated debugging in VS Code if advanced customizations are needed.
Q&A and Key Takeaways
AI-based approach is not “record-and-playback”: code is robust, open source, and can be integrated into any pipeline.
AI can automatically maintain scripts and update locators or logic if the application changes.
Features and Technical Aspects
AI-Driven Script Generation
Users simply click through a scenario; AI creates Playwright + CucumberJS code with well-structured locators and functions.
Self-Healing & Maintenance
If locators or UI change, AI can “recover” and update code without manual intervention.
Test Data Management
Integrations with Faker for random data, CSV files, or APIs for dynamic data.
Secure credential storage for passwords or sensitive info.
CI/CD Integration
Simple Linux-based commands can be placed in Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.
Full debugging support in VS Code or any local environment.
Open Source Code
Generated code is non-vendor-locked. It can be customized, extended, or version-controlled.
Main Advantages and Differentiators
Reduced Coding Barrier
Manual testers can produce stable, production-grade scripts without deep programming knowledge.
Faster Test Creation
Record once, instantly generate code. AI-based approach eliminates repetitive scripting tasks.
Stability & Self-Healing
AI uses user-facing locators and business logic to auto-fix broken scripts after UI changes.
Scalability & Collaboration
Integrates with test management systems (JIRA, TestRail, etc.), supports multi-user workflows, and offers advanced debugging in VS Code.