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To use or to not use open-source automation tools? That is the question we asked Gokul Sridharan, DevOps and Testing evangelist with 14+ YOE. “It’s subjective”, said Gokul, “there are three core reasons why people get into automation in the first place”. He emphasized the power of automation, and how embracing automation tools can unlock higher scalability. Stay tuned for more interesting insights in our#AutomationDecoded series!

AI isn’t replacing testers—it’s becoming an extension of how they think. Here’s how @Maaret Pyhäjärvi sees it: Applications make us more creative, acting as an “external imagination.” Testers do the same for developers—when devs anticipate tester feedback, their testing improves. AI, when used right, serves a similar role: it challenges us to refine and rethink, not just automate. The real power of AI in testing?Doing the work for usPushing us to think better.

AI is changing the way developers and writers work, but not always in the ways we expected. Here’s what’s really happening in 2025: Developers are now spending more time reviewing AI-generated code than writing it. Faster isn’t always better. Writers who used to rely on peer feedback are getting instant AI edits—but at the cost of real collaboration. AI is a powerful tool, but it’s shifting roles instead of eliminating work. The question isn’t if you use AI, it’s how you integrate it.