Portfolio and technical blog of Kirti Ranjan Satapathy, focused on Playwright, quality engineering, MCP, and AI-assisted testing.https://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/https://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/playwright-cli-revolutionizing-browser-automation-with-ai/https://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/playwright-cli-revolutionizing-browser-automation-with-ai/Playwright CLI revolutionizes AI-driven browser automation by shifting state storage from an AI model to local disk files, enhancing efficiency. This new command-line interface offers faster execution, reduced token usagWed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/browserbase-stagehand-the-future-of-ai-native-test-automation/https://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/browserbase-stagehand-the-future-of-ai-native-test-automation/Web automation is evolving with Browserbase and Stagehand, introducing an AI-native framework that eliminates selector reliance and flakiness. This new ecosystem allows QA engineers to run autonomous tests using natural Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/testing-ai-models-using-evals-a-practical-guide-for-qa-ml-engineers/https://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/testing-ai-models-using-evals-a-practical-guide-for-qa-ml-engineers/Artificial Intelligence is transforming software development, necessitating new testing methods for AI models. Traditional testing fails due to non-deterministic outputs, making Evals crucial for assessing model accuracySun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/reshaping-test-leadership-with-ai-tribeqonf-2025-day-2-through-my-lens/https://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/reshaping-test-leadership-with-ai-tribeqonf-2025-day-2-through-my-lens/Day 2 of TribeQonf 2025 focused on AI's integration into quality assurance, emphasizing its role in transforming testing and leadership. Sessions highlighted the need for foundational strategies, ethical stewardship, andTue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/redefining-quality-through-innovation-ai-tribeqonf-2025-day-1-through-my-lens/https://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/redefining-quality-through-innovation-ai-tribeqonf-2025-day-1-through-my-lens/TribeQonf 2025 offered an enriching experience for QA professionals, featuring engaging sessions on AI, automation, and testing strategies. Key highlights included talks on GenAI, data security, and leadership in QA. TheFri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/k6-for-api-automation-a-comprehensive-guide/https://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/k6-for-api-automation-a-comprehensive-guide/While exploring k6 for performance testing, I discovered that it can also be used for API automation. After further research, I decided to write this blog to share my findings. API automation is crucial for modern softwaMon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/becoming-a-t-shaped-tester-expanding-your-skills-beyond-testing/https://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/becoming-a-t-shaped-tester-expanding-your-skills-beyond-testing/The role of a tester has evolved to encompass the entire software lifecycle, leading to the emergence of the T-shaped tester, who combines deep testing expertise with broad skills in areas like development and design. ThFri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/langflow-simplifying-language-model-management/https://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/langflow-simplifying-language-model-management/The post discusses the use of Langflow for developing AI solutions within a day. Langflow is an open-source tool that simplifies building and managing workflows for large language models. It offers a user-friendly drag-aSat, 26 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/in-sprint-vs-n-1-sprint-automation-choosing-the-right-approach-for-agile-teams/https://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/in-sprint-vs-n-1-sprint-automation-choosing-the-right-approach-for-agile-teams/In Agile software development, choosing between in-sprint and N-1 sprint automation is crucial. In-sprint automation allows simultaneous testing and development, offering immediate feedback and faster delivery but may ovSun, 13 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/ai-hackathon-insights-my-personal-learning-journey/https://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/ai-hackathon-insights-my-personal-learning-journey/On August 28-29, Kongsberg Digital organized an AI Hackathon for all employees, focusing on meaningful AI applications and skill enhancement. Over 200 participants formed 21 teams. The author shares their personal learniThu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/just-because-a-test-can-be-automated-doesnt-mean-it-should-be-automated/https://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/just-because-a-test-can-be-automated-doesnt-mean-it-should-be-automated/Test automation is vital in software development, enhancing speed and quality. However, not all tests should be automated; some tasks are better suited to manual testing due to factors like variability, exploratory needsMon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/exploring-krutrim-indias-own-ai/https://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/exploring-krutrim-indias-own-ai/OpenAI's ChatGPT, launched in November 2022, quickly gained over 100 million users, elevating the company's valuation to $29 billion and fueling AI interest. In early 2024, Bhavish Aggarwal introduced Krutrim AI, which sWed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/advantages-of-combining-functional-and-exploratory-testing/https://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/advantages-of-combining-functional-and-exploratory-testing/The content discusses two software testing approaches: Scripted Testing, which is formal and pre-defined, and Unscripted Testing, which is flexible and exploratory. It explores the characteristics and benefits of both FuSun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/a-moment-of-nostalgia/https://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/a-moment-of-nostalgia/On December 8, 2023, I attended a conference in Pune, reflecting on my college days while observing students after their exams. The excitement and emotions reminded me of lost connections with old friends, often affectedMon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/how-to-enable-download-in-playwright/https://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/how-to-enable-download-in-playwright/Playwright is an open-source automation library developed by Microsoft, supporting multiple programming languages. The author shares a solution for handling download issues in Playwright scripts, particularly for browserFri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/testing-techniques-for-modern-challenges/https://kirti-portfolio.pages.dev/blog/testing-techniques-for-modern-challenges/The vodQA conference featured a keynote by Kumar Shankar Iyer discussing modern testing challenges and solutions. Key issues include long production timelines, test data management, complex architectures, and quality assFri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT