Welcome to the 254th edition of Coding Jag brought to you by TestMu AI!š
Tired of battling aging Java codebases? IBMās watsonx Code Assistant shows how enterprise AI can speed up Java modernization by 70%, with zero compromise on logic or compliance.
But thatās just the beginning. Inside this edition, meet Instacartās AI-powered food photo engine, explore how Veo 3 & Veo 3 Fast turn text into studio-quality videos, and find out if LLMs are really ready for enterprise document processing.
Plus: Exloper 17 open-source bug trackers, and how Lereta slashed test times by 70% š„ Oh and donāt miss the upcoming events!
Letās get into it š
News
08 min read
tech.instacart.com
š Can AI make grocery photos mouthwatering? Prithvi Srinivasan unveils PIXEL, Instacartās powerful image generation platform built for food! Discover how it slashes image creation time by 10x, boosts quality, and personalizes visuals across butcher cuts, cheese platters & more. A must-read for anyone curious about GenAI in e-commerce visuals!
07 min readwww.uipath.com
š Can LLMs really handle your enterprise documents? George Barnett from UiPath says, not alone. This Technical Tuesday deep-dive reveals where LLMs fall short (like table extraction & attribution) and how UiPath IXP fills the gaps with multi-model orchestration. A must-read for automation leaders!
05 min readcloud.google.com
š„ What if your next viral video was just a prompt away? Veo 3 & Veo 3 Fast are now live and generally available for all on Vertex AI! Jason Gelman reveals how you can turn text and images into studio-quality clips, think lip-synced ads, global storytelling & more. See how Canva, eToro & others are redefining video. A must-read for creators!
AI
10 min readdeveloper.nvidia.com
š”What if you could train a reasoning-capable LLM in just one weekend? Mehran Maghoumi, Rucha Apte, Sarah Yurick & Aastha Jhunjhunwala show how to build a smart, controllable model using NVIDIA NeMo, a 32M+ sample dataset, and LoRA adapters, all on a single GPU!
10 min readblog.kore.ai
š§ What happens when AI can plan, reason, and take action on its own? Juhi Tiwari explores the rise of agentic AI and how itās quietly reshaping enterprise workflows, from smarter customer support to automated compliance. Discover what powers this shift and how to scale it safely.
Automation
10 min readwww.testmu.ai
ā” Discover how Lereta, a leader in real estate tax and flood services, slashed test execution times by 70% and stabilized flaky tests with near-zero flakiness using TestMu AIās HyperExecute. With 24/7 customer support, parallel testing at scale, SmartUI-driven visual testing, and a reliable cloud infrastructure, Lereta now ensures faster, more efficient releases across web and mobile.
15 min readwww.testmu.ai
āØļø Wondering how to automate beyond the browser in Selenium? Saniya Gazala explores how the Robot class helps you handle OS-level tasks, file uploads, keyboard events, and native dialogs. From local runs to TestMu AI cloud grids, this guide covers it all.
04 min readwww.scrapingdog.com
š§ Curious how to extract insights from Googleās new AI-powered search? Manthan Koolwal shows how to scrape AI mode results using Scrapingdogās API and Python. Fast setup, clear JSON output, and 1,000 free credits to try it out. Perfect for SEOs, analysts & devs!
05 min readdeveloper.ibm.com
š Struggling with legacy Java apps? Jonathan Haile explores how AI-powered tools like IBM watsonx Code Assistant are revolutionizing enterprise Java modernization. From automating framework migrations to generating unit tests, discover how AI accelerates updates by 70%, preserves critical logic, and integrates with tools like Transformation Advisor, all while meeting enterprise-grade compliance and security.
Tools
12 min readusersnap.com
š Exploring bug tracking tools in 2025? Thomas Peham dives into 17 excellent open-source (and some closed-source) bug trackers that help teams fix bugs, boost collaboration, and deliver better products faster. From Trac to Jira, discover tools tailored for modern workflows and clearer communication. Perfect for devs seeking smarter bug management!
Video & Podcast
27 minwww.richard-seidl.com
šļø In this episode, Richard Seidl hosts Curie Kure, Senior UX Designer, to discuss how product discovery boosts software quality. Curie explains the value of early workshops, user research, and cross-team collaboration in uncovering blind spots and validating assumptions, helping teams build user-focused products and avoid costly mistakes. š§ Listen now!
09 minwww.youtube.com
š„ In this video, Peter Friese, Developer Relations Engineer at Firebase, demonstrates how to integrate Firebase AI Logic into an iOS app using the FriendlyMeals sample project. He covers setup, model integration, and content generation, providing a clear guide to adding generative AI features to your app. Perfect for iOS developers exploring Firebase AI!
Events
05 minwww.testmu.ai
š TestĪ¼ 2025 is back from August 19ā21! Join 50,000+ testers and developers online for hands-on workshops, expert tutorials, live challenges, and $10,000+ in prizes. Explore the latest testing tools, hear from industry leaders, and level up your skills, all for free. Register now!
05 mintestingbolivia.com
š§” Join Testing Bolivia on August 8-9, 2025, in Santa Cruz for its 8th in-person edition! This free event brings together Latin American testing experts from Bolivia, Uruguay, Peru, Argentina, and beyond. Enjoy inspiring talks, workshops, and community networking supported by top sponsors and local universities. Donāt miss this key QA gathering!