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Maarten Casteels shared thisNieuwe aflevering van JCast, en deze keer geen gast. Gewoon Oumaima, Viktor en ik die babbelen over iets waar we alle drie mee zitten: die eindeloze stroom aan nieuwe AI-tools en de vraag of je er al dan niet stress van moet hebben. We hadden het over FOMO, en het is grappig hoe anders we daar elk op reageren. Oumaima krijgt het als ze iets echt indrukwekkends ziet. Viktor kan het vrij goed uitzetten. En ik… ben blij als het werkt. Dat zegt genoeg, denk ik. Ondertussen kwamen we ook uit bij een agent die een cryptowallet leegmaakte, waarom je soms gewoon beter een script schrijft, en hoe we onze eigen podcastworkflow aan het automatiseren zijn. Ergens onderweg belandden we ook bij thermostaten en bij de droom van een boerderij in Frankrijk. Geen idee hoe, maar het voelde op dat moment logisch. Als jouw bookmarklijst ook volledig uit de hand is gelopen, zit je waarschijnlijk in het juiste publiek. 🎙️ #JCast #Java #AITools #SoftwareDevelopment #Podcast Luiser mee op: https://lnkd.in/ewwQgCjc
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Maarten Casteels shared thisWel, het is zover. Mijn eerste echte public speaking, en dat op BeJUG! Mijn doel 🎯 word werkelijkheid. Wie zie ik nog op deze mooie avond? #bejug #jcast #publicspeakingMaarten Casteels shared thisBeJUG is heading to Ghent this May 27th! 🎉 A big thank you to https://lnkd.in/ezxAhzt4 for hosting us! We have two fantastic talks lined up: 🗄️ Event Sourcing: Dealing with an Eventful Past – Hannes Lowette 🎙️ When the Spark Shows Up, Don't Ignore It – Maarten Casteels 📅 Schedule: 18:00 – Doors open + Food & Drinks 18:45 – Intro & BeJUG updates 18:50 – Talk 1 19:35 – Break 19:45 – Talk 2 20:30 – Mingling & Drinks 👉 Sign up here, #free as always: https://lnkd.in/efCUduyA
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Maarten Casteels shared thisSeizoen 2 is live en we trapten af met een gast die ik écht niet had verwacht: iemand die via de filmschool en analoge tv-technologie bij Java is beland. Frank Delporte is Java Champion, schrijft documentatie die mensen écht begrijpen en bouwt dingen met Raspberry Pi in zijn vrije tijd. Niet het standaard developer-profiel, dus. We hadden een heel open gesprek over zijn carrière, en hoe hij uiteindelijk nooit meer is weggeraakt bij Java. Maar ook over CoderDojo, over uitleggen als vaardigheid, en over waarom de menselijke kant van tech er gewoon toe doet. Een aflevering die anders voelt dan anders. Luister er even naar als je 's middags een uurtje hebt. Bedankt aan mijn co-host Oumaima en Viktor voor dit onvergetelijke avontuur. Luister rustig via: https://lnkd.in/eUnsWkDx #JCast #Podcast #Java #DeveloperVan Commodore 64 tot Java Champion: code begrijpelijk makenVan Commodore 64 tot Java Champion: code begrijpelijk maken
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Maarten Casteels shared thisSeizoen 1 van JCast zit erop 🎙️ Wat begon als een simpel idee tussen Oumaima, Viktor en mezelf, groeide uit tot iets waar we eerlijk gezegd best trots op zijn. Gewoon starten, babbelen over development, af en toe afdwalen… en zien waar we uitkomen. In onze seizoensfinale blikken we terug op: – hoe het allemaal begon – momenten die zijn blijven hangen – wat we geleerd hebben onderweg – en wat er misschien nog komt 👀 Geen strak script, geen perfecte antwoorden. Gewoon drie mensen die graag praten over hun vak. En blijkbaar zijn er ondertussen bijna 1000 downloads… wat echt zot is als je erbij stilstaat 🙏 Benieuwd naar de aflevering of wil je JCast eens een kans geven? 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRMCVKiC En voor iedereen die al geluisterd heeft: merci. Echt. Op naar seizoen 2 🚀Seizoensfinale: Terugblikken, zijsporen en wat er komtSeizoensfinale: Terugblikken, zijsporen en wat er komt
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Maarten Casteels shared this𝗡𝗶𝗲𝘂𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁 🎙️ Deze keer duiken we niet in code, frameworks of architectuur. Wel in iets dat minstens even belangrijk is: passie buiten het werk. We gingen in gesprek met Sigriet Van Breusegem. Senior Java Developer, maar ook iemand met een indrukwekkende lijst hobby’s en interesses. Van reizen tot creatieve projecten, van ontdekken tot gewoon doen waar je energie van krijgt. Wat mij vooral bijbleef? • Hoe zichtbaar het wordt wanneer iemand écht enthousiast is over wat ze doet. • Hoe aanstekelijk dat werkt. • En hoe belangrijk het is om collega’s ook eens te leren kennen zonder projectcontext. Wie ben je wanneer de laptop dichtklapt? Wat geeft je energie? En waarom is het zo waardevol om daar ruimte voor te maken? Het werd een warme, losse babbel met veel goesting en veel lachmomenten. Gewoon de JCast-crew rond de micro, nieuwsgierig naar wat iemand drijft. Benieuwd naar het gesprek? Luister mee 👇 https://lnkd.in/eNK2eKzY #JCast #Podcast #Developers #Passie #TechLife
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Maarten Casteels reposted thisMaarten Casteels reposted thisWe’re growing our Java community at Sopra Steria!🚀 If you’re a Java Developer who enjoys building meaningful solutions, collaborating with passionate teams, and working on projects that truly make an impact, we should definitely talk. Our Digital Solutions team is expanding, and we’re looking for developers who love clean code, modern architectures, and continuous learning. Whether you’re focused on deepening your technical expertise or aiming for future leadership opportunities, there’s room to grow here. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you’d thrive, feel free to reach out, I’d be happy to share more and learn what you’re looking for next! #JavaDevelopers #Hiring #LifeAtSopraSteria
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Maarten Casteels shared this🎙️ Nieuwe JCast-aflevering staat online Samen met Oumaima en Viktor ging ik in gesprek met Barbara Cleeren over capacity management. Een rol die vaak wordt herleid tot planning en schema’s, maar in werkelijkheid vooral draait om mensen, grenzen en verantwoordelijkheid. Wat mij bijbleef uit dit gesprek is hoe vaak de echte signalen al zichtbaar zijn, lang vóór teams zelf voelen dat het fout loopt. En hoeveel menselijk werk er schuilgaat achter beslissingen die op papier heel rationeel lijken. Een rustige, eerlijke babbel die mij opnieuw deed beseffen dat developers geen resources zijn, en dat goede keuzes zelden eenvoudig zijn. 🎧 Te beluisteren via je favoriete podcast-app: https://lnkd.in/eMvx93vK #JCast #podcast #tech #mensen #leiderschap #capacitymanagementMeer dan planning: mensen, grenzen en verantwoordelijkheidMeer dan planning: mensen, grenzen en verantwoordelijkheid
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Maarten Casteels shared thisEn of het een leuke oefening was, absoluut. Een aanrader voor elk van ons, en nu hebben we een plaatsje wanneer we iets zeggen tijdens de podcast en onderzoeken of iets mee doen om er wat meer over te schrijven! Bedankt Oumaima voor dit werk.Hoe we jcast.dev bouwden met Hugo, Terraform en AWSHoe we jcast.dev bouwden met Hugo, Terraform en AWS
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Maarten Casteels shared thisIk dacht dat JSON+LD iets was wat je “even toevoegt” voor SEO. Tot ik merkte dat ik keuzes moest maken over identiteit, rollen en context. Die oefening veranderde hoe ik naar structured data kijk. Lees rustig verder op mijn blog.JSON+LD is geen SEO-truc, maar een modelleerprobleemJSON+LD is geen SEO-truc, maar een modelleerprobleem
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Maarten Casteels reacted on thisI have a tendency to wave compliments away and downplay myself a bit... but I'll break that trend here. 😊 As someone involved in many aspects of Timefold, it's great to see my impact if felt by everyone. I'm looking forward to keep that impact going as the company grows and evolves! Thanks Team! 🤩Maarten Casteels reacted on thisAt our recent all-team offsite, we handed out our annual Foldies awards to recognize the people who make everything better. 🏆 This year's Lightkeeper award goes to Tom Cools. The Lightkeeper is awarded to someone who freely shares knowledge and wisdom, guides others without seeking the spotlight, and pursues ideas for their value rather than personal credit. Whether it's engineering, go-to-market, or something in between, Tom is always ready with relevant insights, constructive feedback, and a perspective that actually moves things forward. Congratulations, Tom. Thank you for always sharing your wisdom, your ideas, and your time.
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Maarten Casteels liked thisMaarten Casteels liked thisWhat a night at Carré 🎉 Last Thursday, Sopra Steria brought colleagues together for an unforgettable evening. Great conversations, lots of laughs, and the kind of atmosphere that reminds you why company events matter so much. It’s not just about the venue or the music, but about reconnecting with colleagues you see every day, and meeting others you don’t cross paths with often enough. And just when we thought the party was coming to an end at 1:30 AM, our CEO Régis Roba managed to arrange an extra 30 minutes of celebration. A small gesture that didn't go unnoticed by the remaining dance floor survivors. 🙌 This photo was taken on the way out, after one last unexpected half hour of celebration. A fitting end to a night filled with great conversations, new connections, and plenty of memorable moments. Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen. #ProtectWhatsPrecious #SopraSteria #PartyHard Sopra Steria
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Maarten Casteels reacted on thisMaarten Casteels reacted on thisFetching coffee, opening my email inbox, and seeing this message immediately made my day! ☕😀 My talk “How We Test an AI Chatbot in the Biggest Pharmacy Chain of Norway” has been accepted for TDC 2026! 🎉 Now I have to remove my usual presentation stamp: “HUMAN MADE. NO AI USED.” 😅 #tdc #tdc2026 #conference #ai #trondheim
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Maarten Casteels reacted on thisMaarten Casteels reacted on thisMy first talk at BeJUG tonight, representing Axxes IT Consultancy with a session about Event Sourcing. Happy to connect with a new community!
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Maarten Casteels reacted on thisMaarten Casteels reacted on thisThis Thursday is already the 4th iteration of my “Agentic Engineering” workshop… and I’ve never had to refactor a slide deck this often!! AI moves insanely fast 😅🔥 👉 https://stephanjanssen.beAgentic Engineering Workshop | Hands-On Training by Stephan JanssenAgentic Engineering Workshop | Hands-On Training by Stephan Janssen
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Maarten Casteels reacted on thisMaarten Casteels reacted on thisLooking forward to speak NLJUG - Dutch Java User Group's J-Spring conference in Utrecht! I'll be talking about important use cases which LLMs can't tackle, how you can solve them with Timefold and also look a bit into the future on how these technologies can inter-opt. See you there? I can guarantee... there will be 🍫 !
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Maarten Casteels reacted on thisMaarten Casteels reacted on this🎤 I’m happy to share that I will speak at Voxxed Days Luxembourg 2026! My topic: “All Models Are Wrong: Lessons from Real DDD Projects”. I’ll share practical lessons from designing and refactoring domain models in real systems. Looking forward to seeing you in Luxembourg! 🙂 #voxxedlu #voxxedlu2026 #ddd #domaindrivendesign #java
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Maarten Casteels reacted on thisGreat to see this topic continuing to resonate after Munich 🙏 The discussions reinforced the importance of both 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 and 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝘂𝗽: making intent and validation clearer earlier in the flow, while moving human expertise toward architecture, integration and system thinking. It was a real pleasure to contribute to the conversation in Munich on how AI is reshaping software delivery — not only by accelerating coding, but by challenging how we 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻, 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻 and continuously 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁 the full SDLC. Great event, great exchanges, and clearly a topic that keeps growing in relevance! Thanks again to everyone involved! 🚀 #AI #SoftwareDevelopment #SDLC #AIFirst #SopraSteriaMaarten Casteels reacted on thisKI im gesamten Software-Entwicklungszyklus: Wie gelingt's? Klar ist: KI ist mehr als ein weiteres Tool. KI verändert Rollen. Neue Kompetenzen müssen aufgebaut, Qualifikationen anders eingesetzt werden, um Software-Entwicklung mit KI in 360-Grad-Manier zu beherrschen. Der Schlüssel zum Erfolg liegt darin, neue Systeme nahtlos in bestehende Strukturen zu integrieren sowie unterschiedliche Komponenten so zu verbinden, dass daraus echte Lösungen entstehen. Und auf dem Weg dahin die Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter mitnehmen. Wie das erfolgreich funktionieren kann und wie die Software-Entwicklung der Zukunft aussieht, darum ging es auf unserem Event „Future of Building Software with AI“.
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TCrew
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🔑 The secret of IT managers who keep their teams for years Ever noticed? Some IT managers keep their teams for years, while others see their developers leave every 6 months. The difference isn't about salary or benefits. It lies in 4 essential qualities that TCREW has identified among the best IT managers in the Belgian market. The secret? They understand that managing in IT isn't about managing resources—it's about orchestrating creative talents who need autonomy, technical recognition, and protection from organizational chaos. These managerial profiles literally transform team retention and tech performance. Swipe to discover these 4 game-changing qualities 👉 🎯 Looking for this type of rare manager? We know where to find them: info@tcrew.be #TCrew #ITRecruitment #JobOpportunities #Expertise #CareerBoost #SendYourCV #JoinUs #Belge #belgique #bruxelles #CareerOpportunities #ITJobs #jobsearch #Cybersecurity #CloudComputing #DevOps #SaaS #CareerBoost #Belgium
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Beltug
6K followers
New eBook! Is your IT landscape ready for tomorrow’s social security needs? Legacy systems slow things down. They make it harder to meet rising expectations and new EU rules. Modernisation is no longer optional — it’s a must. This new eBook from Cegeka helps you move forward: 👉 It shows the risks of outdated IT 👉 It gives clear steps to modernise 👉 It shares how to build a strong and future-proof setup The focus is on real impact — better services, more security, and long-term progress. 📘Read the eBook in our library: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gPDdSiYr 👈 Thank you Christine Vermeiren and Cegeka for sharing! #Beltug #KnowledgeSharing #ApplicationModernization #eGov #DigitalTransformation #PublicServices
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Sander ten Brinke
Niverplast • 2K followers
I am proud to announce the latest edition of DevSessions Zwolle on April 8th, with the theme Accountability by Design! DevSessions is the new name of WebDev Zwolle, as our meetup has covered topics way beyond Web Development for a while now! During this event we want to talk about API Governance, Pair Programming and the importance of documentation. All of these topics are important parts of designing software that is accountable! I'll be speaking about API governance and the fantastic Stacy Cashmore and 👑Luise Freese will cover pair programming and documentation! Do you want to learn more? Check the URL in the comments!
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BJORN BOISSCHOT
Cegeka • 1K followers
🍻 Great Brewt event yesterday at Cegeka! We started with Maxime R., who did a live demo of an AI agent roasting his Playwright tests — Comedy Central–style 😄 The tests were intentionally full of testing smells, bad practices, and code waste… and wow, the AI didn’t hold back. What made it really cool wasn’t just the laughs: ✅ The agent correctly identified all the smells and bad practices ✅ It returned the feedback in a structured and genuinely funny roast ✅ And it made some deep testing concepts instantly understandable Why this AI roasting agent example is so interesting: • It explains how skills work in an entertaining and memorable way • It shows why and how to split skills properly • It sparks ideas on how to truly leverage the strengths of AI in testing After the presentation, we wrapped up with a very lively open space discussion — and that’s where things went even deeper. We exchanged experiences, tips, tricks, and open questions on topics like: • How to test AI‑infused applications • Whether MCP can be used for data and environment provisioning • Practical ways to infuse a testing mindset into projects • And many other real‑world challenges the group is facing Great energy, honest discussions, and lots of shared learnings — exactly what a Brewt event is about 🚀 👏 Thanks everyone for contributing! #QA #SoftwareTesting #AIinTesting #TestingCommunity #SoftwareQuality #QualityEngineering
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Jo Neetesonne
Cegeka • 3K followers
Tuesday at UGC Turnhout, professionals from Belgium and the Netherlands came together for an afternoon of knowledge sharing during the Cegeka Business Solutions Summit. Together with our Microsoft Power Platform wizard Kenneth Nicasens, I had the privilege of presenting two sessions about hyperproductivity that sparked a lot of interest. 🙌🏻 🔹 Session 1: Hyperautomation Demystified. We explored how Robotic Process Automation, Process Mining and Artificial Intelligence are not just buzzwords, but powerful tools that help our customers stay competitive and innovative. 🔹 Session 2: The Rise of Agentic AI. This session was all about showing real-life Agentic AI use cases. We demonstrated how our Power Platform team challenges customers to be disruptive, rethink their processes, and embrace a future where Agentic AI is at the heart of transformation. Huge thanks to everyone who attended, asked questions and shared insights. 💡 Cegeka #powerplatform #hyperautomation #agenticai #innovation #knowledgesharing
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Tim Boersma
ATS Global • 1K followers
I guess some understanding of the Dutch language is in order to “get” this one. And I laughed at this one because yes, we are using Codex. And yes, that makes us vulnerable to becoming exactly this. A claudeviool with a repo. I tried to find the Codex version. Codexviool doesn't do it for me Maybe Codexkwakzalver? Codexcuus? None of them hit the same. I guess Anthropic won that battle. But the point stands. The trick is not pretending the tool is magic. The trick is keeping the boring adult parts in place: intent, architecture, review, test cases, rollback logic, and someone who still knows what “working” actually means. AI-driven IDEs can move fast. So can a forklift with no driver. The question is not whether AI can help you build. The question is whether you are still steering, or just watching the spinner verbs while vibe gets pushed into production.
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Cegeka
178K followers
We’re proud to announce the expansion of Cegeka's Board of Directors with three new members: Bart Van Den Meersche, Kurt Decat, and Bart Troubleyn. Their combined expertise in digital transformation, financial governance and international business operations will be instrumental as we enter the next phase of our growth and global expansion. In a fast-changing digital landscape, strong governance and experienced guidance are essential. With this strengthened Board, Cegeka is even better positioned to accelerate its long-term strategy and continue delivering the high-quality service our customers expect. Shaping digital together. 🔗 Learn more about our Board of Directors: https://hubs.ly/Q03W_wX40 #ShapingDigitalTogether #BoardOfDirectors
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Thomas Nielsen
Cegeka • 3K followers
Excited to welcome Koen Deryckere as the new CEO of Cegeka. With strong foundations already in place, this next chapter is about building momentum, accelerating growth, and expanding our impact across Europe and the U.S. In Cegeka Business Solutions, we see this as an opportunity to further strengthen our focus on Food & Beverage and Pharma & Life Sciences, continuing to deliver the digital capabilities our customers need to scale with confidence. Moments like this remind me why I am passionate about the work we do: empowering people, leveraging technology, and creating value that lasts. Here’s to an exciting chapter ahead and to everything we will achieve together. #CTG #Cegeka CTG Cegeka Business Solutions
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Linford Akwei
Cegeka • 897 followers
At Cegeka we are hosting a new edition of Fabric Analyst in a Day – a free, one-day workshop hosted by Cegeka in partnership with Microsoft on the 23rd of October. This edition brings you all the latest updates from FabCon 2025, translated into practical learnings you can immediately apply. What to expect: Two parallel tracks: • Business track – discover how Microsoft Fabric can transform reporting, governance, and decision-making. • Technical track – get hands-on with Shortcuts, Pipelines, and the newest Fabric features. ✔ Learn how to consolidate data into a single source of truth. ✔ Build powerful reports in Power BI. ✔ Boost productivity with the newest Fabric capabilities. Whether you’re a business professional exploring impact and opportunities, or a data expert ready to go hands-on, this workshop is designed for you. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7U_4BtW – seats are limited, so don’t wait too long! Hope to see you there!
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Muskaan P.
b.ignited • 690 followers
𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩?! 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙖 𝙘𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣?? Last Friday, Koen Van Belle came to me with an idea: “𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙠𝙖𝙖𝙣, 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙛 𝙬𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙖 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧?” I remember looking a bit puzzled at first, but after a short discussion, the concept quickly took shape. And now, exactly one week later the extension is finished! 🚀 What started as a spontaneous idea on a random Friday is already on its way to production. I’m really grateful to Koen Van Belle for the opportunity to work on this. It was a fun and rewarding challenge! ✨ For those who don’t know: the Test Data Generator is a handy tool that creates valid data such as IBAN numbers, phone numbers, and much more. You can check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eFnJ--7c The new extension includes two key features: 🖱️ 𝘙𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵-𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘘𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 - generate test data directly into any input field without opening the extension. Just right-click → Generate Test Data. 📝 𝘊𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘗𝘰𝘱𝘶𝘱 - open the extension to access a lightweight modal for generating custom test data. Perfect when you need more control. Stay tuned! ;D
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