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How to test and monitor your APIs with Playwright

You probably know that Microsoft’s Playwright is a solid tool for end-to-end testing, enabling you to control headless browsers and check essential user flows. But did you know that you can also use Playwright for API testing? If you didn’t, then this guide is for you. In this post, we’ll explore how Playwright can be used to test a GraphQL API (but don’t worry if you’re using REST; Playwright can handle any HTTP-based API).

Roommate Finders: The Future of Roommate Living

In an era where technology continues to reshape every aspect of our lives, the way we find and choose our roommates is no exception. Gone are the days when people had to rely on word-of-mouth, bulletin board ads, or awkward interviews with strangers who responded to a newspaper listing. Today, online roommate finders like SpareRoom have revolutionized the roommate living landscape, offering a streamlined, safe, and efficient way to connect with compatible living partners. Let's explore how these platforms are changing the game and what the future of roommate living might look like.

Browser Automation: A Primer For Beginners

Browser automation refers to the process of automating the control of a web browser to perform tasks such as interacting with websites, filling out forms, and most importantly, extracting data. This article serves as a guide for those starting with browser automation, highlighting its components, the advantages of using cloud-based browsers, and the challenges that modern web security poses.

SaveMyGrade: Savior or Scam? A Student's Guide to the GPA Guardian Angel

Whispers echo through dorm rooms and student lounges-SaveMyGrade, the online platform promising salvation for struggling students, has taken the academic world by storm. Testimonials paint a picture of miraculous GPA resurrections, but can we trust the hype?

How to apply Playwright test steps with TypeScript decorators

You can write Playwright end-to-end testing code using JavaScript or TypeScript. Which one should you choose? When I started writing my first automated browser tests, I went with JavaScript because I couldn't be bothered with the type wrangling. I just wanted to get something off the ground quickly. YOLO, right? Today, though, there are two reasons why I last wrote a JavaScript-first Playwright test a very long time ago.

5 Strategies for Decreasing API Latency and Improving App Performance

Application performance can make the difference between retaining or losing customers, with delays beyond a few seconds leading to dropped conversions. Performance testing and monitoring are vital for improving the overall user experience, achieving a competitive advantage, enhancing resource efficiency, enabling scalability, and reducing costs.

Networking Field Day 35: Selector AI and the Workings of an LLM

An LLM differs from a function in that it takes output and imputes, or infers, a function and its arguments. We first consider how this process works within Selector for an English phrase converted to a query. We then step through the design of Selector's LLM, which relies on a base LLM trained with English phrases and SQL translation, then fine-tuned, on-premises, with customer-specific entities. In this way, each of Selector's deployments relies on an LLM tailored to the customer at hand.

The History and Evolution of Telescopes: From Galileo to Modern Times

Telescope prices have changed dramatically since the invention of the first telescope, reflecting advancements in technology and accessibility. The evolution of telescopes has been a journey of innovation, from the rudimentary designs of the 17th century to the sophisticated instruments used today.