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David Mello

Breaker of software, geek, meme enthusiast.

I blog about quality assurance and software testing, home automation, technology reviews, and home improvement.

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How to Handle Failing Tests Caused by a Known Bug
Test Automation

How to Handle Failing Tests Caused by a Known Bug

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.
Stop Writing API Tests Manually — Let Your OpenAPI Spec Do the Work
Test Automation

Stop Writing API Tests Manually — Let Your OpenAPI Spec Do the Work

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.
Playwright Accessibility Testing: What axe and Lighthouse Miss
Test Automation

Playwright Accessibility Testing: What axe and Lighthouse Miss

axe and Lighthouse miss 60–70% of WCAG violations. Learn the limitations of automated accessibility testing and how to write smarter Playwright tests.
DIY Garage Door Insulation: Does EPS Foam Actually Work? (FLIR Proof)
Diy Home Upgrades

DIY Garage Door Insulation: Does EPS Foam Actually Work? (FLIR Proof)

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.
AI in Test Automation: Real Limitations vs. User Error
Test Automation

AI in Test Automation: Real Limitations vs. User Error

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.
DIY Solar Panel Ground Mount Installation: IntegraRack IR-15 Review (South Florida, 1 Year Later)
Solar

DIY Solar Panel Ground Mount Installation: IntegraRack IR-15 Review (South Florida, 1 Year Later)

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.