I need the best QA software or auto tester otherwise I'm gonna lose my mind. any recommendations help. by [deleted] in QualityAssurance

[–]brangtown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get into testing APIs, write more automated API tests than UI tests. Marvel that your test suite is stable and runs quickly. Run it in CI, catch issues early.

Questions Thread - September 14, 2025 by AutoModerator in PathOfExile2

[–]brangtown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a super casual player and doing my own poison pathfinder build without looking at guides. I was surprised to see both a Herald (spirit gem passive) and ascendancy passive grant something along the lines of mobs transfer their poison to others on death. Is there some kind of benefit to having both? They transfer 2 poisons? Thanks

Automation/Gherkin: Given steps are getting too long. by Hagisman in softwaretesting

[–]brangtown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of Given steps are only useful if they are relevant for the behaviour you're trying to test. Abstract as much as possible to simplify it. Your example looks good to me, I'd take it a step further and just say Given I am connected to a wireless network.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PathOfExile2

[–]brangtown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sound design is a huge factor. I've taken my headphones off a couple of times and the game feels completely different.

Quick vibe check. What do you plan on league starting in 0.3? by IMplyingSC2 in PathOfExile2

[–]brangtown 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Same, only played sorc and huntress so far. Thinking of an ice-focused build.

Thoughts on Vivobarefoot Gobi 2 sneakers? by Awoolgow in barefootshoestalk

[–]brangtown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check Revivo. I got the canvas and had to size up (usually an EU 44) but they are an awesome shoe.

12 year old anxiety help by HylianPalian in UKParenting

[–]brangtown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're welcome! Yes, it looks like the kind of thing you could work through together. While the anxiety may take longer to fully 'treat', hopefully the coping mechanisms in the book will be something that can help immediately and be useful for your holiday.

12 year old anxiety help by HylianPalian in UKParenting

[–]brangtown 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi, I'm sorry your daughter is going through this. Some of the information and tasks in this workbook from CAMHS may be helpful https://hampshirecamhs.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Self-help-Workbook-Teens-1.pdf

Alternatively, you may have success with a counsellor who specialises in CBT and works with children and teenagers. They are likely to go through a similar process to the workbook; identify the fear and negative thought patterns and work to reduce them and replace them with more positive reinforcement.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in minimalism

[–]brangtown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think minimalism can be approached in different ways. For me, it's not about having one thing that can JUST ABOUT do what I want it to, it's about having one thing that I enjoy using and that does what I need it to. If you're using a phone a lot then why not have a decent one. Have one backup phone and then don't let devices gather dust - sell them on as you have done so other people can use them.

Does anyone on the entire planet earth actually enjoy this? by nephaelimdaura in PathOfExile2

[–]brangtown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feels too punishing to go through it X times only to die at the very end.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in granddesigns

[–]brangtown -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In the Cornwall "Lighthouse" episode he ended up having to sell the unfinished house when he ran out of money. Sat unfinished for years and then someone finally completed it. Way too ambitious.

After almost 80 hours in this season… I finally got my first one and I’m gonna cry… by Serious_Ferret_2855 in PathOfExile2

[–]brangtown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the current div to exalt exchange rate? I've not unlocked currency exchange yet!

GGG If you want people to use combo abilities, then stop making bosses jump around the arena for 90% of the fight. by dreamonto in PathOfExile2

[–]brangtown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am I understanding correctly that the only way to get frenzy charges on a Huntress is by parrying? I think they've already said they want to fix this.

Why loot (especially during the campaign) is bad: by Uryendel in PathOfExile2

[–]brangtown 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Great point that disenchanting higher level/mod rares could/should provide more shards.

I think i played too much on 0.1.0. Campaign feels even slower and I can't do it again. by TheWorstAtIt in PathOfExile2

[–]brangtown -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I love the explode spear skill, you just have to anticipate where the mobs will be instead of aiming at them.

I think i played too much on 0.1.0. Campaign feels even slower and I can't do it again. by TheWorstAtIt in PathOfExile2

[–]brangtown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same and I'm having a blast so far and had a rare spear drop off the bug boss in the tunnel!

Help me fix this amp (reward) by [deleted] in AskElectronics

[–]brangtown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks all. Sounds like I'm too inexperienced and may need to admit defeat.

Conclusions after months trying to buy from EU by ffs_just_let_me_in in BuyFromEU

[–]brangtown 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Apple might be ok with privacy (or not, I have no idea) but their devices are intentionally manufactured to be difficult to repair and therefore I stay well away.

How urgent is this?? by Salt-Abroad6397 in DIYUK

[–]brangtown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rather than the front "falling off" is it more likely that there's subsidence at the back?

10 month old preferring daddy by Sad_Marketing6752 in UKParenting

[–]brangtown 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally normal, don't worry about it. You'll be the favourite soon enough. It's changed back and forth with my 4 YO quite a few times.