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3 Ways to Supercharge Playwright with AI Agents | Hark Singh | SSW Rules

Bahjat Alaadel — Fri, 15 May 2026 01:01:23 +0000

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Discover how to connect Playwright with AI agents and unlock powerful workflows that go far beyond traditional UI testing. In this demo, Hark Singh shows how Playwright can be used for browser automation, conversion rate analysis, competitor research, and end-to-end test generation.

You’ll learn the differences between Playwright MCP, Playwright CLI with skills, and Playwright Test Agents — including planner, generator, and healer agents — and see how they can help automate real browser tasks, write robust tests, and even fix broken tests automatically.

00:00 | Introduction
00:26 | What is Playwright?
01:19 | How Playwright works in VS Code
02:23 | Why combine Playwright with AI agents?
02:52 | Using Playwright MCP for browser-based analysis
05:45 | Going beyond testing with AI-powered browser automation
06:19 | Using Playwright CLI and skills
08:05 | Checking competitor data with Playwright CLI
09:51 | Playwright Test Agents: Planner, Generator, and Healer
17:47 | Recap: 3 ways to use Playwright with AI

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#playwright #mcp #claudecode #browserautomation #uitesting #aiagents #webautomation #frontendtesting #developers #sswtv

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Stop Losing Enterprise Deals: Azure Marketplace for Compliance & Trust | Hark Singh | Consulting

Bahjat Alaadel — Fri, 08 May 2026 02:01:02 +0000

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Selling software to enterprise clients isn’t just about features—it’s about trust, compliance, and data control. In this video, Hark Singh explains why traditional SaaS models can struggle with industries like healthcare, finance, and government, and how Azure Marketplace provides a powerful alternative. Instead of hosting customer data in your own environment, Azure Marketplace allows you to deploy your entire application directly into the customer’s Azure tenant—giving them full ownership of their data and infrastructure.

This approach removes major barriers around data residency, security, and compliance, making it easier to close enterprise deals. Hark also shares a real-world example with SSW’s Eagle Eye product—an AI-powered email insights tool—demonstrating how sensitive data can remain fully within the customer’s environment while still delivering value. Finally, learn how Microsoft handles billing and monetization, so you can focus on building great software while still getting paid.

00:00 | Introduction to Azure Marketplace
00:18 | Why Data Residency Matters
00:32 | Meet Hark Singh & Scenario Setup
00:55 | Challenges Selling SaaS to Enterprises
01:10 | Deploying into Customer Azure Tenants
01:28 | How Azure Marketplace Works
01:41 | Real Example: Eagle Eye AI Tool
02:08 | Handling Sensitive Data Securely
02:24 | Billing Through Microsoft Partner Center
02:45 | Final Thoughts & Call to Action

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#azure #azuremarketplace #saas #cloudcomputing #enterprisesoftware #datasecurity #cloudarchitecture #microsoftazure #softwaredevelopment #sswtv

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Why No One Can Agree on the “New” Button? | Adam Cogan

Lydia Cheng — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:51:21 +0000

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Why can’t developers agree on UI design? Whether it’s the “New” button in Outlook, the “Post” button in LinkedIn, or the “+” button in Discord—consistency is the key to a great user experience. In this video, Adam Cogan breaks down why UI/UX consistency is broken across the industry and why we need to do better. Which app do you think has the most confusing UI? Let us know in the comments

00:00 | Introduction: Why developers follow SSW Rules
00:13 | The UI Consistency Problem
00:19 | Where is the “New” Button? (Toast Message examples)
00:27 | The “New” Button Rule
00:35 | Real-world check: Outlook, LinkedIn, and Discord
01:45 | The state of our industry
01:52 | How you can help: SSW Rules on GitHub
02:14 | Conclusion

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Stop Rationing AI: The Token Abundance Mindset Explained | Eddie Kranz | SSW User Group

Bahjat Alaadel — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0000

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Eddie explores the “token abundance mindset”—a shift in how developers should think about using AI. Instead of rationing tokens and limiting usage, Eddie argues that modern AI subscriptions encourage maximizing usage to unlock productivity gains. He walks through how AI has evolved from a novelty into an essential tool for software engineers, showing how cheaper and more powerful models have made AI a true productivity multiplier.

He shares practical workflows using tools like Claude Code, worktrees, and batch execution to avoid context switching and dramatically improve efficiency. The session also dives into advanced techniques like adversarial code review, AI-driven planning, and leveraging transcripts as a source of “ambient intelligence” for automation. Along the way, Eddie highlights real-world examples from SSW, including tools like SSW Tiger and automated sprint insights. Finally, he addresses the downsides—AI-generated “slop,” over-reliance, and the need for human oversight—while encouraging developers to stay intentional and keep learning.

If you’re still treating AI like a limited resource, this talk will challenge that mindset and show you how to use AI everywhere to move faster and think bigger.

00:00 | Introduction
00:55 | AI Abundance Mindset Explained
03:25 | What Are Tokens?
05:06 | Why AI Is Getting Cheaper
07:36 | Subscription vs Pay-Per-Token
09:32 | Scarcity vs Abundance in Practice
13:09 | AI-Powered Daily Workflow
15:06 | Demo: Token Café Project
17:57 | The Multitasking Trap
18:40 | Batch Planning & Execution Strategy
21:20 | Tools: Worktrees, CMax & Planner
24:23 | Adversarial Code Review
26:11 | Speech-to-Text & Prompting with Handy
30:31 | Claude Features & Insights
33:03 | Automating PRs & Developer Tasks
36:56 | Transcript Intelligence & Ambient AI
38:26 | SSW Tiger Demo
42:13 | AI as a Backend & Automation Evolution
46:46 | The Problem with AI “Slop”
52:02 | Code Review, Risks & The Future of AI Dev
58:52 | Final Thoughts & Call to Action

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#ai #artificialintelligence #softwaredevelopment #productivity #developerworkflow #claude #chatgpt #automation #futureofwork #ssw #sswtv

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Tech News #59 | AI Arms Race Heats Up: Anthropic, OpenAI, Google & Meta Updates with Eve Cogan

Bahjat Alaadel — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:51:26 +0000

This month in SSW Tech News, Eve Cogan breaks down the biggest and most controversial updates in AI. From Anthropic’s unreleased “too powerful” model and its cybersecurity implications, to Meta re-entering the AI race and OpenAI calling for government policy discussions—this episode is packed with insights.

You’ll also hear about Google’s surprisingly efficient open-source model, Cursor’s evolution into agent-first coding, and GitHub’s controversial move to train on user data. If you’re a developer, tech enthusiast, or AI watcher, this is your quick, insightful roundup of what’s shaping the future of AI right now.

00:00 | Introduction
00:27 | Anthropic’s “Too Powerful” AI Model (Mythos)
01:22 | Project GlassWing & Cybersecurity Concerns
02:11 | Industry Reactions & Access Controversy
02:39 | Meta Rejoins the AI Race with Muse
03:35 | OpenAI’s Industrial Policy & AI Governance
05:19 | Google’s Gemma 4 Breakthrough
06:25 | Cursor 3 & Agent-First Coding
07:48 | GitHub Training on User Data
09:02 | Meta’s AI Avatar “Eye of Sauron”
09:27 | Wrap Up & What’s Next

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#AI #TechNews #ArtificialIntelligence #OpenAI #Anthropic #GoogleAI #MetaAI #Developers #MachineLearning #SSWTV

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Git Worktrees Explained: Fix Production Bugs Without Losing Focus

Bahjat Alaadel — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:42:58 +0000

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Struggling to juggle a hotfix while mid-feature without losing your flow? In this video, Matt Wicks demonstrates how Git Worktrees can transform your workflow. Instead of stashing changes and breaking your concentration, you can check out multiple branches simultaneously each in its own folder but sharing the same repository. This approach lets you handle production fixes, continue feature development, and even collaborate with AI agents across branches all at the same time. No more context switching headaches just smooth, parallel development.

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Do you know how to optimize database costs by query | Adam Cogan | SSW Rules

kenshi — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:48:34 +0000

You open your Azure bill and see a large monthly spend on Azure SQL or SQL Server, but no clear explanation of why. There are dozens (or hundreds) of databases, and you’re unsure which application, query, or piece of code is driving the cost. Without visibility at the query level, optimization becomes guesswork. Tools like Fortified’s WISdom allow you to drill into query-level spending and identify which SQL statements are responsible for the biggest share of your bill.

00:00 | Introduction to SQL cost optimization

00:43 | Introducing the tool: Wisdom by Fortified

01:15 | Dashboard overview: Monitoring multiple databases

01:25 | Finding the most expensive queries on your server

02:35 | Using the ROI Planner to calculate potential savings

03:31 | Conclusion and feedback

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Do you explain why you’ve deleted or updated an appointment? | Adam Cogan | SSW Rules

Pam Pan — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:50:15 +0000

Ever wonder why a meeting was moved or cancelled? Adam Cogan explains the “Secret Ingredient” to professional scheduling: always include a version history and reason for change at the top of your appointments. Improve clarity, keep a record of changes, and hold participants accountable with this simple SSW Rule.

00:00 | Introduction: Why appointment history matters.

00:23 | The fix: Put the reason for change at the top.

00:35 | Use case: Handling hard-to-reach participants.

01:24 | Real-world example: Versioning (V2, V3, V4).

02:06 | Conclusion & Feedback.

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Chat first before changing others’ code | Adam Cogan

Pam Pan — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:44:30 +0000

Changing someone else’s code? Don’t just dive in! Adam explains why it’s important to check the source history and talk to the original developer before making changes. A quick chat can save headaches and keep everyone on the same page. Perfect advice for devs working in teams!

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Scrum vs SAFe Explained: How to Scale Agile Across Multiple Teams

Bahjat Alaadel — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:58:48 +0000

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Scaling Agile isn’t always straightforward. While Scrum works brilliantly for small, focused teams, things get complicated when multiple teams, systems, and dependencies come into play. In this video, Gert Marx breaks down the challenges of scaling Scrum and introduces the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) as a solution.

Learn how SAFe aligns multiple teams, improves visibility, and ensures predictable delivery across large, complex projects. From understanding Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to key roles like Product Management and Release Train Engineers, this video gives you a clear, practical overview of how to scale Agile effectively without losing flexibility.

00:00 | Introduction
00:23 | How Scrum Works for Single Teams
00:38 | The Challenge of Large-Scale Systems
00:59 | Aligning Multiple Teams
01:07 | What is SAFe?
01:17 | Agile Release Train (ART) Explained
01:33 | Shared Planning and Delivery Cadence
02:07 | Key Roles in SAFe
02:34 | Product Management vs Product Owners
03:23 | Why SAFe Matters for Enterprise Projects

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