Top 7 Chaos Engineering Tools
Happy New Year and welcome to the first Coding Jag of 2025!
As we step into the new year, it’s a great time to focus on improving the way we build and test software. This week we’ll be talking about chaos engineering and discover the top 7 tools that are shaking up how we test the resilience of our systems. These tools aren’t just about breaking things—they’re about learning, adapting, and ensuring your software can withstand the unexpected.
Plus, we're bringing you fresh insights from experts like Pin-Lun (Byron) Hsu and Yun Dai on optimizing GPU training for LLMs and Gaurav Mittal’s guide to moving from black-box to white-box testing. It's time to level up your development and testing strategies as we move forward into an exciting new year of innovation!
Happy Coding!
News
Pin-Lun (Byron) Hsu and Yun Dai talk about Liger-Kernel in their recent article. Liger-Kernel is an open-source library designed to optimize LLM training on GPUs, addressing bottlenecks like memory limits and throughput. Built using Triton, it enhances performance by operator fusion and efficient memory usage, achieving up to 20% faster training and 60% reduced memory usage. Since its August 2024 release, it has gained 3,000+ stars and 200k+ downloads.
Conversations about testing often get muddled by overloaded terms and clashing contexts. Michael Bolton unpacks testing by revisiting foundational principles and redefining key concepts like "product," "testing," and "business value." This post offers clarity and perspective for anyone looking to elevate their approach to software testing.
Testing feels incomplete when you can’t see what’s happening behind the scenes. Gaurav Mittal’s blog highlights the transition from black-box to white-box testing, showing how understanding the code helps QA teams pinpoint defects, enhance coverage, and collaborate better with developers. This article is a must-read for testers eager to elevate their skills and impact!
In this recent news article, Thomas Dohmke introduces GitHub Copilot Free, now integrated into VS Code, offering up to 2,000 code completions and 50 chat messages monthly. With GPT-4o or Claude 3.5 Sonnet at your fingertips, coding just got smarter for 150M developers. Explore how this upgrade can simplify your workflow today!
Discover how agile testing and cloud-based QA are shaping a booming $90.39 billion software testing market by 2030, with a 13% annual growth rate. This report by TinT Reporter highlights key trends, industry leaders, and regional insights. A must-read for anyone tracking the future of quality assurance in tech!
AI
Bring your apps to life with Gemini 2.0's Multimodal Live API, offering real-time interactions through text, audio, and video with human-like responsiveness. From adaptive learning tools to smarter virtual assistants, explore endless possibilities. In this article by Ivan Solovyev , learn how you can start building today!
Artificial intelligence is transforming software engineering, improving everything from design to testing by boosting efficiency and reducing errors. This article by Zikra Mohammadi explores how AI is revolutionizing workflows, its benefits, and the future trends shaping the industry. This is a must-read for anyone keen to stay ahead in tech innovation.
Automation
In this article, Peter White , explores the key criteria for evaluating AI agents and how to make the right decision for your enterprise. Choosing the right AI agent solution for your business involves more than just picking a tool; it’s about finding a platform that integrates seamlessly, scales effectively, and enhances your operations. Learn how to boost efficiency and optimize workflows with AI.
Testing APIs just got easier with Postman’s built-in test scripting feature! In this post, Irfan Mujagić walks you through how to write simple test scripts using JavaScript, from validating response codes to checking specific data properties. Whether you're automating individual requests or whole collections, this guide offers practical insights on improving your API testing workflow. Perfect for developers and testers looking to boost efficiency!
Cypress Accessibility has evolved in 2024 into a robust tool for seamless accessibility testing without the need for extra plugins or test code updates. Mark Noonan outlines the major enhancements, resources, and guides to help teams integrate accessibility testing into their workflows with minimal impact. If you're looking to improve your accessibility testing process effortlessly, this roundup is just for you!
Puppeteer is a powerful Node.js library for automating browser tasks, from UI testing to performance monitoring. It allows you to control Chrome or Chromium, making it easy to capture screenshots, generate PDFs, and even crawl SPAs. If you're looking to simplify browser automation, this documentation by Restack is a must-read! It offers practical insights into setting up and using Puppeteer effectively for various testing and development needs.
Tools
In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, agile testing isn’t just a trend—it’s a necessity. Mirren McDade and Laura Iannini explore how modern approaches to test automation are reshaping quality assurance. This piece offers key insights into adapting testing strategies to drive faster, more reliable software releases. A must-read for anyone looking to stay ahead in the quality game.
Looking for the best tools to test your Android apps? Jess Charlton breaks down the top 20 Android testing tools for 2025, highlighting the top choices for everything from automation to performance testing. This guide helps you navigate the options, offering insights that can elevate your app development process. Perfect for anyone aiming to streamline their testing and boost app quality.
Other
In episode 121 of the Testing Peers Podcast, Chris, Tara, Russell, and David chat about the tools testers rely on daily, from screen readers and AI to simple post-it notes and to-do lists. They dive into what makes a tool indispensable, how to navigate sales pitches, and whether one tool can do it all. Don’t miss out on these valuable insights—listen now!
Get insights on advanced AI agents with Daniel Jeffries , founder and CEO of Kentauros AI. Dan discusses the unique challenges of developing smarter AI systems, diving into his "big brain, little brain, tool brain" approach and the differences between general-purpose and task-specific models. He also shares his views on model selection, the role of open-source advancements in AI progress, and the need for new tools to deploy AI agents effectively.
Events
Join automation professionals from January 21-23, 2025, at this exciting 3-day event to explore the latest trends in robotic process automation (RPA) and intelligent automation. With keynote speakers, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities, you'll gain insights into AI-powered automation and best practices for driving digital transformation. Stay ahead in automation—register now!
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Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer at HTEC Group
1wThank you LambdaTest for sharing my article. Much appreciated!