10 Expert Tips to Create Appium Automation Tests Like a Pro in 2025

10 Expert Tips to Create Appium Automation Tests Like a Pro in 2025

Introduction: Mastering Appium for Mobile Automation Appium is used for mobile automation testing. Using Selenium WebDriver protocol, it supports both Android and iOS, for native as well as hybrid apps. It operates on a client-server architecture and offers multi-language coding (we’ll use JavaScript here). Assuming you’ve installed all libraries and set capabilities—key-value pairs defining your [...]

Breaking Free from a Dead-End Tech Job: Your Path to Growth

Breaking Free from a Dead-End Tech Job: Your Path to Growth

The Struggle: Stuck in a Tech Rut Maybe you’re trapped in a job where the tech stack feels like a relic - mainframes, Oracle Forms, or something equally ancient. You glance at the horizon of newer technologies like AI, cloud, or DevOps, but your company’s inertia keeps you grounded. Your career prospects feel limited, and [...]

Case Study: Designing a B2B Wellness Portal MVP for U.S.-Sourced Subscription Kits

Case Study: Designing a B2B Wellness Portal MVP for U.S.-Sourced Subscription Kits

In early 2025, I tackled a challenge to expand a leading Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) marketplace, known for its robust logistics, into a B2B wholesale category for small businesses. As a Technical Program Manager with 16+ years in tech (RudderStack, GoalSmacker, IBM), I proposed a B2B portal for Locally-Sourced Wellness Subscription Kits - organic teas, candles, and [...]

Mastering End-to-End Web App Testing: A Step-by-Step Guide for Startups

Mastering End-to-End Web App Testing: A Step-by-Step Guide for Startups

Testing a web app from start to finish isn’t just about spotting bugs—it’s about building something users can’t put down. I’ve spent 16+ years shipping 60+ releases, and I’ve seen how solid testing makes all the difference. In this guide, I’ll share an example-based approach—what your startup can do, and how I did it while [...]