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Towards Spec-Driven Test Automation: Part 2

The article titled "Towards Spec-Driven Test Automation: Part 2" discusses the implications of a single test run and what it actually proves. It appears on the Towards Data Science platform.

Towards Data Science
Sep 24

Towards Spec-Driven Test Automation: Part 1

The article "Towards Spec-Driven Test Automation: Part 1" discusses how a green test suite may not truly reflect software quality. It explores the limitations of relying solely on test pass rates and introduces the concept of specification-driven testing as a more robust approach. The post is published on Towards Data Science.

By Gal Arav
Towards Data Science
Sep 22

Break Your Own RAG Pipeline Before Users Do

The article discusses a small adversarial test set designed to detect retrieval failures in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines that typical evaluation sets might miss. It emphasizes the importance of proactively testing your own RAG system to uncover hidden weaknesses before users encounter them. By using this targeted test set, developers can improve the reliability and robustness of their RAG models.

By Sara Nobrega
Towards Data Science
Sep 8

Introducing ShipAI

Towards Data Science has released a video showcase titled "Introducing ShipAI," which highlights real‑world AI work. The post announces this new visual resource and its focus on practical AI applications. It is positioned as a first look into the platform’s capabilities.

By TDS Editors
Towards Data Science
Aug 20

How to Fine-Tune an LLM: An End-to-End Guide

The article "How to Fine-Tune an LLM: An End-to-End Guide" offers a practical, hands‑on walkthrough for fine‑tuning large language models in real‑world scenarios. It covers the entire process from data preparation to deployment, providing readers with actionable steps to adapt LLMs to specific tasks. The guide is aimed at practitioners looking to implement fine‑tuning in a structured, end‑to‑end manner.

By Sam Black