Code Curmudgeon

04/27/2026

This is what happens when build and deploy are your software lifecycle. Where's the testing? https://bit.ly/42jvXcp

PocketOS founder blames ‘Cursor running Anthropic's flagship Claude Opus 4.6’ plus Railway’s infrastructure for data disaster.

04/24/2026

The Token Tax is coming for your unit testing budget.

One session in an agentic loop can drain your daily AI budget in minutes. Scale that to a legacy codebase with thousands of classes and you've got a bill nobody saw coming.

New article in DEVOPSdigest on why LLM-based unit testing costs more than it looks — and how to keep it under control.

https://www.devopsdigest.com/avoiding-unexpected-costs-token-tax-in-llm-based-unit-testing

03/05/2026

We just did an interesting intro to the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) for anyone that's wondering what it is and if it matters for you.

The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is redefining how organizations approach software security, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Explore what the CRA m...

03/03/2026

Lots of people are fighting with AI augmented software testing tools rather than getting the value they wanted. Learn what AI testing tools can do for you and what features are most important.

Choosing AI-Powered API Testing Tools: What Capabilities Really Matter?Almost every API testing vendor now claims to be “AI-powered.” But what should AI actu...

01/21/2026

We've got a really great webinar tomorrow - Thursday. It's about AI in software testing and we had some great guests. Devin Dickerson from Forrester will talk about what's happen in industry, Bhanu Chander Miryala from Northbridge will talk about real world challenges they've worked on, and finally we'll have a demo from Nathan Jakubiak of Parasoft showing AI in testing. Then we have a panel discussion to talk about various aspects. I hope you can join us!

AI is moving fast—and so is the pressure on teams to keep up. As 2026 begins, many QA and development leaders are asking the same question: How do we make AI actually helpful, not overwhelming? Join Forrester analyst Devin Dickerson, experts from Parasoft, and Bhanu Miryala, QA automation lead at ...

11/25/2025

"Walk through the biggest AI-driven shifts coming to testing in 2026. Explore what’s on the horizon, why it matters, and how you can start preparing today, without feeling like you need a PhD in AI."

Discover 5 AI testing trends for 2026: autonomous agents, compliance testing, AI-generated code validation, confidence-level testing, and self-healing tests.

08/07/2025

Is AI the amazing prodigy programmer you always wanted? Or is it a monster?

https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2025/07/28/is-ai-safe-for-software-development/

02/12/2025

Flight systems are safety-critical, it's important that issues are addressed properly. This is how it's done:


UPS post-flight checklist After every flight, UPS pilots fill out a form, called a "gripe sheet," which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems; document their repairs on the form, and then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight. Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by UPS pilots.

PILOT: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
MAINTENANCE: Almost replaced left inside main tire.

PILOT: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
MAINTENANCE: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.

PILOT: Something loose in cockpit.
MAINTENANCE: Something tightened in cockpit

PILOT: Dead bugs on windshield.
MAINTENANCE: Live bugs on back-order.

PILOT: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent.
MAINTENANCE: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.

PILOT: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
MAINTENANCE: Evidence removed.

PILOT: DME volume unbelievably loud.
MAINTENANCE: DME volume set to more believable level.

PILOT: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
MAINTENANCE: That's what friction locks are for.

PILOT: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
MAINTENANCE: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.

PILOT: Suspected crack in windshield.
MAINTENANCE: Suspect you're right.

PILOT: Number 3 engine missing.
MAINTENANCE: Engine found on right wing after brief search.

PILOT: Aircraft handles funny. (I love this one!)
MAINTENANCE: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious.

PILOT: Target radar hums.
MAINTENANCE: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.

PILOT: Mouse in cockpit.
MAINTENANCE: Cat installed.

PILOT: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
MAINTENANCE: Took hammer away from midget.

02/06/2025

This week's podcast is about looking out for potential problems in AI for software as well as Agile methodologies. Check it out!

https://hubs.la/Q035r0wr0

Kick off the new year with actionable insights on overcoming Agile challenges and embracing AI-driven innovations in software testing! In this episode of Testing 1-2-3, brought to you by Parasoft, Arthur Hicken (the Code Curmudgeon) and Joanna Sch...

02/04/2025

“AI doesn’t replace your deep understanding of how to integrate systems, navigate technical debt, or manage stakeholder whims.“

Read “The Real Reason We Still Need Software Developers in the World of AI“ by The Secret Developer on Medium:

The dream of AI churning out perfect production-ready code doesn’t hold up against the reality of modern software development.