Playwright Testing: Build Reliable End-to-End Tests
End-to-end testing has a reputation problem. Tests are flaky, slow, and expensive to maintain. Teams start with enthusiasm, writing comprehensive test suites—only to watch them become brittle, unreliable, and eventually ignored.
Playwright changes this equation. Microsoft’s modern testing framework addresses the core pain points that plagued previous generations of browser automation tools. With its architectural improvements, developer-friendly API, and built-in best practices, Playwright makes it possible to build automated test suites that are fast, reliable, and actually maintainable.
Native Drupal A/B Testing with Figma, Make, and MCP
A/B testing traditionally requires expensive third-party platforms, complex JavaScript integrations, or extensive custom development. But what if you could build a native, context-aware A/B testing system directly in Drupal—one that leverages your existing design system, automates variant creation, and uses AI to intelligently manage experiments?
By combining Figma’s design variants, Make’s automation capabilities, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) for intelligent orchestration, we can create a powerful A/B testing workflow that feels native to Drupal while remaining accessible to designers and marketers.
Model Context Protocol for Drupal
As AI tools become increasingly integrated into development workflows, a fundamental challenge has emerged: how do AI assistants effectively interact with complex, domain-specific systems like content management platforms? Model Context Protocol (MCP) offers an elegant solution that’s particularly relevant for Drupal developers.
What is Model Context Protocol?
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open protocol developed by Anthropic that standardizes how AI assistants connect to external data sources and tools. Think of it as a universal adapter that allows AI models to interact with your systems in a structured, secure, and contextually aware manner.
How Diversity Drives Innovation
In the rapidly evolving world of technology and web development, innovation isn’t just about having the latest tools or the fastest servers—it’s about how we think, collaborate, and solve problems. At MindSing, we’ve seen firsthand that the most innovative solutions emerge when diverse perspectives converge around a shared challenge.
The Innovation Imperative
Innovation in our industry requires more than technical expertise. It demands:
- Fresh perspectives on old problems
- Creative approaches to new challenges
- Empathy for diverse user needs
- Critical questioning of assumptions
- Bold experimentation with unconventional solutions
None of these happen in a vacuum—or in a homogeneous environment.
Tip-Toeing into the Deep: AI-Powered Development Workflows
At the 2024 Pacific Northwest Drupal Summit, MindSing sponsored a session exploring the practical integration of AI tools into modern development workflows. The session, “Tip-Toeing into the Deep: Seek, Prompt, Repeat,” demonstrated how developers can leverage AI assistance while maintaining code quality and deepening their expertise.
The AI Development Revolution
We’re in the midst of a fundamental shift in how developers work. Tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, and specialized coding assistants are no longer experimental novelties—they’re becoming integral parts of professional development workflows.
From Figma to Drupal: Building Design Systems that Scale
The handoff between design and development is where beautiful visions go to die. Designers create pixel-perfect interfaces in Figma. Developers build functional components in Drupal. And somewhere in between, consistency evaporates like morning dew.
The problem isn’t lack of talent—it’s lack of system.
A design system is the bridge between Figma and your CMS, ensuring that what designers envision is what developers build, and what gets deployed stays consistent as your site grows. But most organizations approach design systems backwards: they try to document what exists rather than establishing a shared language from the start.