Agentic DevOps: Copilot + Azure Transform Workflows

Welcome to the 245th edition of Coding Jag brought to you by LambdaTest!

Agentic DevOps is shaking up software development like never before! With GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Azure teaming up, they bring you smarter workflows, faster bug fixes, and more room for creativity. Your DevOps just took a big step forward.

But that’s not all, this edition also dives into why adding security early in your DevOps pipeline is essential, and how NVIDIA’s latest DALI update is enhancing AI data processing efficiency.

Oh, and don’t miss the insights on rotating residential proxies, AI’s role in deterministic testing, new features in Firebase AI Logic, and practical Playwright automation tips to boost your QA work.

💥 Fired up by these breakthroughs or have your killer DevOps hack? Hit reply and let’s swap strategies!

NEWS

1. Agentic DevOps: Evolving Software Development With GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Azure 

🤝Meet the future of development with Agentic DevOps! Amanda K. Silver and Mario Rodriguez unveil how GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Azure are revolutionizing software with intelligent agents. From bug fixing and app modernization to 24/7 SRE support, Copilot now works like a real teammate, streamlining DevOps, slashing tech debt, and putting creativity back in your hands.

2. Embedding Security in DevOps: Why Early Integration Is Critical for Success 

🔐 Curious how DevSecOps reshapes your DevOps pipeline? In this detailed post, Qualitest shows why security-first DevOps is no longer optional. Learn how early integration of SAST, IAST, SCA, ASPM & more reduces risks in both proprietary and third-party code, enabling real-time protection, faster feedback, and safer releases.

3.  Unlock Efficient Data Processing With the Latest From NVIDIA DALI

🔥 Imagine slashing your deep learning data bottlenecks with NVIDIA’s latest DALI updates! Janusz Lisiecki, Makan Taghavi, and Joaquín Antón Guirao reveal how DALI’s new PyTorch Proxy crushes GPU inefficiencies, supercharges video decoding with frame-level control, and slashes memory waste, making your AI pipelines faster and smarter than ever. Ready to level up your data game?

4. When to Use Rotating Residential Proxies in Software Testing 

🌍 Wondering when you should use rotating residential proxies in software testing, and what they are? This blog from Software Testing Magazine explains how they simulate diverse user IPs across geographies, bypass anti-bot defenses, and uncover real-world issues like caching and session bugs. Unlike VPNs, they mimic genuine users, enabling more accurate load, functional, and security testing for robust apps.

AI

5.  AI and Deterministic Testing

🔍 Predictability is key to software reliability,  but neither generative nor agentic AI can guarantee it. Dick Dowdell explains why deterministic testing is essential for trusted systems and why advanced AI struggles to meet this standard. Discover why this matters for critical fields like aviation and medicine. A must-read for understanding AI’s limits and software trust!

6. Building AI-Powered Apps With Firebase AI Logic 

⚡ Generative AI in apps just got a huge boost! Thevi Sundaralingam, Dmitry Lyalin & Miguel Ramos dive into Firebase AI Logic’s powerful new features, from client-side Gemini API access and Unity support to advanced image generation and hybrid on-device/cloud inference. This is a must-read for developers wanting to stay ahead with scalable, flexible AI tools!

Automation

7. Supercharging Playwright Tests With Chrome DevTools Protocol 

⚡Want to discover how Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP) can enhance your Playwright tests? Know it from Irfan Mujagić, as he explains how to block images to speed up loading, capture detailed browser logs, and simulate slow network conditions. This deep dive reveals advanced browser control for smarter, more realistic testing. A must-read for QA engineers aiming to elevate their automation!

8.  Evolution of Product Classification at Shopify: From Categories to Comprehensive Product Understanding

🌟Did you know Shopify evolved from simple product categories to an AI-powered system that understands millions of products every day? Kshetrajna Raghavan explains how Vision Language Models and Shopify’s Product Taxonomy boost search, discovery, and trust for merchants and buyers. A must-read for anyone interested in AI-driven ecommerce innovation!

9.  Fiddler Enhances Agentic AI Security With NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory Integration

🔥 🥷 Fiddler strengthens AI security with a new integration into NVIDIA’s Enterprise AI Factory! Cole Martin explains how organizations can now deploy intelligent AI agents with fast, reliable protection. Fiddler Guardrails offer under 100ms moderation to prevent hallucinations, toxicity, and jailbreak attempts. 

Combined with NVIDIA’s AI Blueprints and NeMo environment, this partnership delivers trustworthy, transparent, and scalable AI solutions. Secure AI agents that fit your operations and support your AI goals. Schedule a demo with a Fiddler expert to learn more!

10. Custom JavaScript Signals Inspired by Angular’s Signals

🤯 Ever wondered how Angular Signals actually work under the hood? Alex Muturi was hooked too, and instead of just reading docs, he reverse-engineered the concept using custom JavaScript! In this hands-on deep dive, you'll learn how to build callable objects in TypeScript that mimic Signal behavior. If you’ve ever wanted to peek behind the curtain of Angular’s magic, this one’s for you. ⚡

Tools

11. 26 Best Application Performance Management Software Reviewed in 2025

💡 Want to boost your app’s speed and reliability in 2025? Paulo Gardini Miguel reviews 26 top-tier Application Performance Management tools from Tricentis NeoLoad to New Relic and Splunk. This blog is packed with expert insights, real-world use cases, and picks for every need, from load testing to serverless monitoring. A must-read for devs!

12. Understanding Front-End vs. Back-End Development: Career Guide 2025

🎓 Curious about a career in web development? Karin Kelley breaks down the essential differences between front-end and back-end development in this 2025 career guide. Learn what each role involves, the skills you'll need, and how to choose the right path. A smart read before picking a bootcamp! 💻✨

Other

13. Podcast:  AARRR…Are You Test-Ready for AI? Discover if AI Can Transform QA Process 

🎙️ In this podcast, Sudhir Joshi (VP of Channels & Alliances, LambdaTest) hosts Lucy Suslova, Head of Quality Engineering Excellence at Intellias. Lucy shares insights on the AARRR framework to evaluate AI readiness in QA, real-world AI applications in testing, and driving engineering excellence. They discuss how AI can enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and align testing strategies with business impact. 🎧 Listen now!

14. Video:  Playwright.NET Now Supports XUnit – Officially!

🎥 In this video, Execute Automation highlights the official support for xUnit in Playwright.NET, joining NUnit and MSTest as supported test runners. See how this update empowers C# developers with more flexibility and choice for end-to-end testing workflows!

Event

15.  Event: QA Takes the Lead

📍Join the "QA Takes the Lead" online event on June 10th, 2025, dedicated to empowering QA professionals to claim their strategic role within organizations. Discover new ways to elevate your impact and learn how QA can drive smarter decisions, faster releases, and better customer experiences. This event is your opportunity to put QA at the center of software excellence. Save your spot now!

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