Testing Pyramid for AI Agents, Playwright Vibe Testing and More TGNS179
Release Date: 01/19/2026
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info_outlineWhat if Playwright tests could be created, not coded — and what if that tool just removed the paywall to prove it?
Are you testing AI agents all wrong?
Could a Chrome extension replace your entire Playwright setup?
Find out in this episode of the Test Guild New Shows for the week of Jan 18.
So, grab your favorite cup of coffee or tea, and let's do this.
| 0:20 | Free BlinqIO | |
| 1:50 | Testing Pyramid for AI Agents | https://testguild.me/2ml5ol |
| 3:36 | Playwriter | https://testgld.link/WcZxRgH5 |
| 4:37 | TestBlocks | https://testgld.link/weP0jgWr |
| 5:12 | Webinar of the Week | https://testgld.link/DvLMRA1H |
| 6:13 | Cowork: Claude Code | https://testgld.link/E0UaWmzS |
| 7:30 | BlazeMeter MCP | https://testgld.link/3jHztehn |
| 8:32 | performance and resilience | https://testgld.link/LYRJeP1T |