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            <title><![CDATA[How to Replace the Flume 2 Battery (Step-by-Step with Video)]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Flume water monitor battery replacement, step by step with video: remove the sensor, swap the battery pack, reseal it, and recalibrate in the Flume app. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/home-automation/sensors-and-devices/flume-water-monitor-battery-replacement">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Make a Halloween Hologram With a Projector and Tulle]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Build a floating ghost hologram for your yard with tulle, scrap wood, and a projector. Real night tests show how bright your projector needs to be, plus 3D pumpkins. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/diy-home-upgrades/diy-halloween-hologram-projector">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Disable, Exclude & Phase In axe Rules in Playwright]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[How to gradually phase in Playwright accessibility testing on existing websites with known violations, using axe rules, exclusions, and real results. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/frameworks/playwright/disable-exclude-phase-in-axe-rules-playwright">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Run Parallel and Serial Tests Together in Playwright]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Playwright tests that change global state break parallel test runs. Learn different ways to run serial and parallel tests together without failures. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/frameworks/playwright/run-parallel-and-serial-tests-in-playwright">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Test Selection: Run Fewer Tests, Catch the Same Bugs]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A framework for running fewer tests without missing real bugs, and the one prerequisite that has to be true first. StarEast 2026 lessons. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/run-fewer-tests-catch-the-same-bugs">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Reuse Your Playwright Tests for Load Testing]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/reuse-playwright-tests-for-load-testing</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Reuse existing Playwright functional tests for load testing instead of building a parallel suite. My own experience, validated by a StarEast 2026 talk. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/reuse-playwright-tests-for-load-testing">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AI Performance Testing Guardrails Every Tester Needs]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/ai-performance-testing-guardrails</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[An AI-generated performance test missed a real bug, and the app broke in production. StarEast 2026 lessons on the guardrails that would have caught it. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/ai-performance-testing-guardrails">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Aiper Experts Duo Review: Worth the Upgrade?]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/diy-home-upgrades/aiper-experts-duo-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I replaced my Poolvergnuegen suction-side cleaner with the Aiper Experts Duo robotic pool cleaner (Scuba V3 + EcoSurfer S2). Unboxing, first-week results. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/diy-home-upgrades/aiper-experts-duo-review">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Gable Attic Fan Replacement, 3 Years Later]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/diy-home-upgrades/gable-attic-fan-installation</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Replacing a seized gable attic fan: why intake venting matters most, CentricAir vs QuietCool, and three years of real attic temperature and humidity data. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/diy-home-upgrades/gable-attic-fan-installation">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Make a Portable AC More Efficient (and Colder)]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[How to make a portable AC more efficient and colder: fixes ranked by cost, from the intake hose most skip to FLIR-tested duct insulation and coil cleaning. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/diy-home-upgrades/portable-ac-efficiency-tips">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[UniFi 5G Backup: Great Hardware, Bad Plans]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/networking/ubiquiti/unifi-5g-backup-great-hardware-bad-plans</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Ubiquiti's new 5G backup hardware is genuinely good. The bundled data plans are not. Here's what plans actually work, including an unlimited option for $14.95/month. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/networking/ubiquiti/unifi-5g-backup-great-hardware-bad-plans">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Prompt Engineering I Didn't Know I Was Doing]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/stareast-2026-prompt-engineering-techniques</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A StarEast tutorial put names to prompt engineering techniques I was already using and filled in gaps with a practical prompt template for test engineers. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/stareast-2026-prompt-engineering-techniques">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Playwright AI Testing on a Budget: Locators vs. Computer Vision — StarEast 2026]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/stareast-2026-playwright-ai-cost-efficient-testing</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Playwright's MCP server can burn your AI budget fast. StarEast 2026 lessons on efficient AI testing, and why locators still beat computer vision. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/stareast-2026-playwright-ai-cost-efficient-testing">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Dirty with AI Testing: A StarEast 2026 Trip Report on Evals, Vibe Coding, and Prompt Engineering]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/stareast-2026-getting-dirty-ai-testing</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[StarEast 2026 trip report: what a hands-on AI testing tutorial taught me about prompt engineering, evals, and building an AI chatbot as Count Dracula. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/stareast-2026-getting-dirty-ai-testing">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Beyond Brittle Selectors: AI Vision Testing vs Playwright MCP — StarEast 2026]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/stareast-2026-getting-started-ai-driven-automation</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Brittle selectors slowing your team down? My notes from StarEast 2026 on AI vision testing vs Playwright MCP — and where to start. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/stareast-2026-getting-started-ai-driven-automation">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ecobee Smart Thermostat Review: 6 Years of Real-World Use]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/home-automation/sensors-and-devices/ecobee-2-years-hands-on-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A 6-year hands-on Ecobee 3 review from a Florida homeowner — occupancy detection, remote sensors, humidity control, and whether the cost is worth it after years of real use. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/home-automation/sensors-and-devices/ecobee-2-years-hands-on-review">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Test AI Chatbots and Agents: A Real-World QA Engagement]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/how-to-test-ai-chatbots-and-agents</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Testing an AI chatbot with Promptfoo and Playwright: oracle problem, guardrail testing, bias detection, and accessibility — lessons from a real two-week engagement. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/how-to-test-ai-chatbots-and-agents">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What Would You Stop Doing When UI Tests Are Flaky?]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/what-would-you-stop-doing-when-ui-tests-are-flaky</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Most QA engineers answer this interview question confidently wrong. Here's what "What would you stop doing when UI tests are flaky?" is actually testing and what an experienced answer sounds like. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/what-would-you-stop-doing-when-ui-tests-are-flaky">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[UniFi Talk Review: Plans, Pricing & Phones After 4 Years]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/networking/ubiquiti/unifi-talk-utp-touch-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[UniFi Talk after 4 years: Plus ($9.99/mo) vs Pro ($24.99/mo) plans, how it compares to Ooma, Vonage, and magicJack, the UTP-Touch phone, and robocall blocking. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/networking/ubiquiti/unifi-talk-utp-touch-review">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Handle Failing Tests Caused by a Known Bug]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/how-to-handle-failing-tests-caused-by-known-bugs</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When a test fails due to a known bug that can't be fixed immediately, commenting it out is the wrong move. Here's the right pattern, with skip syntax for every major test framework. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/how-to-handle-failing-tests-caused-by-known-bugs">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Automated API Testing with Schemathesis: Let Your OpenAPI Spec Do the Work]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/automated-api-testing-with-schemathesis</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Schemathesis automates API testing by generating test cases directly from your OpenAPI spec — covering edge cases, schema violations, and server errors you'd never think of or have the time to write manually. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/automated-api-testing-with-schemathesis">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Playwright Accessibility Testing: What axe and Lighthouse Miss]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/playwright-accessibility-testing-axe-lighthouse-limitations</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[axe and Lighthouse miss 60–70% of WCAG violations. Learn the limitations of automated accessibility testing and how to write smarter Playwright tests. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/playwright-accessibility-testing-axe-lighthouse-limitations">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[DIY Garage Door Insulation: Does EPS Foam Actually Work? (FLIR Proof)]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/diy-home-upgrades/garage-door-insulation</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Added a $138 EPS foam insulation kit to my Florida garage door and tested it with a FLIR thermal camera. Real before-and-after results, weight and spring considerations, and how it changed my mini-split's performance year-round. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/diy-home-upgrades/garage-door-insulation">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AI in Test Automation: Real Limitations vs. User Error]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/ai-test-automation-pitfalls-vs-user-error</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Not every AI testing complaint is a real tool limitation. Some are skill gaps dressed up as criticism. This article goes through the most common ones and gives each a verdict — with practical mitigations for the ones that are legitimate. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/ai-test-automation-pitfalls-vs-user-error">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[DIY Solar Ground Mount IntegraRack Review]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/diy-home-upgrades/solar/solar-panel-installation</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Step-by-step DIY solar ground mount installation using the IntegraRack IR-15 and AnchorSpike system — no concrete pad required. Real-world review from South Florida one year later, including wiring in series, shading lessons learned, and hurricane prep. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/diy-home-upgrades/solar/solar-panel-installation">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Airspool Solar Mini-Split AC Garage Install Review]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/diy-home-upgrades/solar/solar-powered-mini-split-installation</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Airspool solar mini-split review from a South Florida garage install. DIY installation guide, real performance data, financial payback math, and one year later results. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/diy-home-upgrades/solar/solar-powered-mini-split-installation">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Is ISTQB Worth It? A Hiring Manager's Honest Take]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/is-istqb-worth-it</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After interviewing and evaluating over a hundred QA engineers, testers, and quality assurance professionals, here's what ISTQB certification actually signals — and what it doesn't. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/is-istqb-worth-it">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Best Websites for Practicing Test Automation and Playwright]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/best-websites-for-practicing-test-automation</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The best demo websites to practice Playwright test automation, plus Selenium and Cypress: sites for frames, shadow DOM, real app workflows, and API testing. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/best-websites-for-practicing-test-automation">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AI in Testing is Here — But Is Your Test Automation Stuck in Someone Else's Platform?]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/ai-in-testing-2026-state-of-the-industry</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[BrowserStack's State of AI Testing 2026 report shows 93% of companies using AI in testing workflows. Here's what the data means for QA engineers and vendor lock-in. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/test-automation/ai-in-testing-2026-state-of-the-industry">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Commands to Nightwatch TypeScript Projects]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Learn how to extend Nightwatch's built-in automation commands with your own when working inside a TypeScript Nightwatch test project in this post. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/frameworks/nightwatch/nightwatch-typescript-custom-command-extensibility">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Add API Testing to your Nightwatch Test Automation]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/frameworks/nightwatch/api-testing-with-nightwatch-supertest</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Learn how to add API testing to your existing selenium automated tests using the API testing plugin for Nightwatch.js <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/frameworks/nightwatch/api-testing-with-nightwatch-supertest">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Testing Software using Decision Tables]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/strategy/testing-software-with-decision-tables</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Decision tables are software testing tools used to ensure one fully captures the expected behaviors of features involving complex business rules. Once created, decision tables provide valuable documentation of the software's desired behavior that one can directly use to create their test cases with. Learn how to create and use decision tables for testing your next Agile story in this article. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/strategy/testing-software-with-decision-tables">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Automated Email Testing with Nightwatch and MailTrap]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/frameworks/nightwatch/email-testing-nightwatch-mailtrap</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This handy guide will show you how to perform email testing in your end-to-end test automation to verify email delivery, recipient, localized content, or follow links out of account verification/activation emails in your Nightwatch selenium test suite using the MailTrap email sandbox tool. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/frameworks/nightwatch/email-testing-nightwatch-mailtrap">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Automated Visual Regression Testing Guide - Best visual tools, how, and when to use them]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/frameworks/nightwatch/visual-regression-testing</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Visual regression testing is a QA testing technique effective at catching look and feel or layout regression defects and catching bugs that you aren't explicitly looking for in your tests. These tests can be flaky or high maintenance without the right combination of visual testing tool, platform, and style so this guide will help you pick the best visual regression tool and write maintainable visual tests. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/frameworks/nightwatch/visual-regression-testing">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Using TypeScript to write Nightwatch.js Automated Tests]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/frameworks/nightwatch/using-nightwatch-with-typescript</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Nightwatch supports TypeScript! Learn how to write your Nightwatch automated tests and page objects using TypeScript with the examples in this documentation. Get the benefits of intellisense and type checking in both your tests and page objects! <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/frameworks/nightwatch/using-nightwatch-with-typescript">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Speed Test Comparison Unifi Wi-Fi 6 Pro vs UAP-AC-Pro access points]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/networking/ubiquiti/speed-testing-ubiquiti-unifi-wifi-6-pro-vs-uap-ac-pro</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Ubiquiti released their new Wi-Fi 6 access points including their new U6-Pro-US so I decided to upgrade and test the speeds to see how the Unifi Wi-Fi 6 Pro compares to the UAP-AC-Pro and UAP-AC-HD using an iPhone 13 pro and iPerf3. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/networking/ubiquiti/speed-testing-ubiquiti-unifi-wifi-6-pro-vs-uap-ac-pro">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Reviewing SwitchBot door contact and motion sensor home automation]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/home-automation/sensors-and-devices/switchbot-door-contact-and-motion-sensor-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In this review I'll use SwitchBot door contact and motion sensors to setup smart home automation routines using Amazon Alexa and the SwitchBot app to turn on lights when I open the door or shut lights off when occupancy isn't detected in the room. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/home-automation/sensors-and-devices/switchbot-door-contact-and-motion-sensor-review">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What to Buy your Tesla Model Y]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/home-automation/tesla-model-y-accessories-guide</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My reviews of the best accessories and must-haves for your Tesla Model Y that you'll want on day 1, and how they've held up after 5 years. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/home-automation/tesla-model-y-accessories-guide">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oupes 600w Portable Power Station Generator Review]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/home-automation/sensors-and-devices/oupes-portable-power-station-generator-vs-jackery</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been researching battery-powered power stations or generators as hurricane-season approaches and this review goes over the features of the Oupes 600w, 595wh, inverter power versus similar models from Jackery and GoalZero. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/home-automation/sensors-and-devices/oupes-portable-power-station-generator-vs-jackery">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Flume 2 Water Monitor Review: 5 Years of Leak Detection]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/home-automation/sensors-and-devices/flume2-wifi-leak-meter-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Five years with the Flume 2 water monitor: real leak alerts, a slab leak it missed, battery and corrosion issues, and what the newer Flume F2X fixes. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/home-automation/sensors-and-devices/flume2-wifi-leak-meter-review">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Find Your Variable Speed Pool Pump's Most Efficient Speed Without a Flow Meter]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/diy-home-upgrades/calculate-gph-flow-rate-pool-pump-savings</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[How to calculate total dynamic head (TDH) to find your variable speed pool pump's optimal GPM and RPM settings — no flow meter required. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/diy-home-upgrades/calculate-gph-flow-rate-pool-pump-savings">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Review and setup of Amcrest's AWC897 4K webcam]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/home-automation/security-and-cameras/amcrest-4k-webcam-setup-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Amcrest has been releasing 1080p and now 4k webcams at budget-friendly prices throughout 2020 and 2021. This review will setup their latest 4k webcam and test the microphone audio, resolution, and color balance to see if they've improved over their previous webcam models. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/home-automation/security-and-cameras/amcrest-4k-webcam-setup-review">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Integrating TestRail with Nightwatch.js]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/frameworks/nightwatch/testrail-with-nightwatchjs</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Test case management systems that aren't integrated with your automation framework are wasteful. Learn how to integrate Nightwatch automated test results into TestRail automatically in this tutorial with the help of testrail-nightwatch-updater. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/frameworks/nightwatch/testrail-with-nightwatchjs">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Using Nightwatch global variables to write tests that work everywhere]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/frameworks/nightwatch/nightwatch-global-environment-variables</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Learn how to use Nightwatch.js global variables so you don't need to hardcode values in your test automation allowing them to work in multiple environments and reduce test maintenance costs. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/frameworks/nightwatch/nightwatch-global-environment-variables">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Implementing a Minimum Accessibility Test Plan]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/frameworks/nightwatch/implementing-a-minimum-accessibility-test-plan</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This tutorial will cover how to implement a minimum accessibility test plan against a website using Nightwatch.js and aXe. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/frameworks/nightwatch/implementing-a-minimum-accessibility-test-plan">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[TP-Link KL50 edison style kasa smart bulb reviewed]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/home-automation/smart-lighting/tplink-kl50-dimmable-filament-smart-bulb-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[TP-Link released a unicorn of a smart bulb for those looking for a smart LED edison filament style bulb perfect for people who like  vintage bulbs, but don't want to sacrifice energy savings and home automation features. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/home-automation/smart-lighting/tplink-kl50-dimmable-filament-smart-bulb-review">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to use SauceLabs with Nightwatch.js]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/frameworks/nightwatch/how-to-use-nightwatch-with-saucelabs</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Learn how to configure Nightwatch.js to use SauceLabs for scalable, parallelized, multi-browser automated test execution in this software testing tutorial. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/frameworks/nightwatch/how-to-use-nightwatch-with-saucelabs">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Using SwitchBot to install a smart switch without a neutral]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/home-automation/sensors-and-devices/smart-switch-no-neutral-using-switchbot</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Renters who can't replace their switches or homeowners without neutral wires needed for smart switches have trouble installing smart switches in their homes. Switchbot makes a unique product that allows you to convert your dumb switches into smart switches. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/home-automation/sensors-and-devices/smart-switch-no-neutral-using-switchbot">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Comparing the Amcrest ProStream AWC2198 webcam to other 1080p models]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/home-automation/security-and-cameras/amcrest-prostream-awc2198-usb-webcam-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Amcrest generally puts out pretty decent quality security cameras at a reasonable price, but their webcams have been hit or miss. This review will see if the latest Amcrest ProStream model AWC2198 USB webcam gets it right. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/home-automation/security-and-cameras/amcrest-prostream-awc2198-usb-webcam-review">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[South Florida Test Automation Meetup presentation for Getting started with NightwatchJS]]></title>
            <link>https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/frameworks/nightwatch/south-florida-test-meetup-nightwatch-js</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Our local South Florida Test Automation chapter met virtually to go over the Nightwatch.js framework. It was our first virtual testing Meetup in an effort to adapt to the new normal. <a href="https://www.davidmello.com/software-testing/frameworks/nightwatch/south-florida-test-meetup-nightwatch-js">Continue reading →</a>]]></description>
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