> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Issue #102 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/102/ - Published: 2021-12-17T19:56:34.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:46.000Z - Description: Why do we need testing? 🤔 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **102nd** issue!This week, I found an interesting question posted on Reddit:[Why do we need testing?](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/ranmpz/why%5Fdo%5Fwe%5Fneed%5Ftesting/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102)It sparked a great discussion and I really enjoyed seeing the different points of view in the comments.Happy testing!*PS. Hope your services are staying safe from the [log4j vulnerability](https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/log4j-vulnerability-what-everyone-needs-to-know?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102).* *[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102)* | | | | NEWS | | [5 Challenges at Work of a Junior Tester](https://testingtraveler.com/2021/12/10/5-challenges-at-work-of-a-junior-tester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102)If you're at the beginning of your software testing career, [Klaudia Dziubek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/klaudia-dziubek-6ba0a6171/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) has some good pieces of advice on how to navigate the common challenges you may face.[testingtraveler.com](https://testingtraveler.com/2021/12/10/5-challenges-at-work-of-a-junior-tester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) | | [Five Tips to Improve as An Automation Engineer](https://blog.testproject.io/2021/12/14/five-tips-to-improve-as-an-automation-engineer/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102)Furthermore, you may be wondering how you can take your role to the next level. [Enrique A Decoss](https://www.linkedin.com/in/enrique-a-decoss/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) has some ideas.In relation to that, [Kelly Chin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-chin-7b968b37/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) shared the [Lessons Learned From Manual to Automation Testing](https://blog.testproject.io/2021/12/09/from-manual-to-automation-testing-lessons-learned/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102).[blog.testproject.io](https://blog.testproject.io/2021/12/14/five-tips-to-improve-as-an-automation-engineer/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) | | [QA being blamed for finding issues?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/rdk3rr/qa%5Fbeing%5Fblamed%5Ffor%5Ffinding%5Fissues/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102)This is more of a rant on Reddit but it just shows how important it is to have a healthy culture in the team. That's why it's crucial to invest in making everyone aware of the importance of testing. And that's where soft skills matter.Moreover, here's another thread about [Is QA Underrated?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/rfor2u/is%5Fqa%5Funderrated/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102). It sparked an equally interesting discussion.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/rdk3rr/qa%5Fbeing%5Fblamed%5Ffor%5Ffinding%5Fissues/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) | | [Quality Assurance Is Down. Call The Quality Assistance.](https://qeunit.com/blog/quality-assurance-is-down-call-the-quality-assistance/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102)[Antoine Craske](https://www.linkedin.com/in/acraske/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) explains the concept of Quality Assistance in relation to Quality Assurance and suggests how to implement it in a team or a company.A good follow up read to that is his example of [How Atlassian does Quality Assistance](https://qeunit.com/blog/how-atlassian-does-quality-assistance/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102).[qeunit.com](https://qeunit.com/blog/quality-assurance-is-down-call-the-quality-assistance/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) | | [The world of Test Strategies](https://laveenaramchandani01.medium.com/the-world-of-test-strategies-1adeda23883b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102)What are the different test strategies? [Laveena Ramchandani](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laveena-ramchandani-949b8192/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) and [Chris Armstrong](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christovskia/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) nicely described a few approaches.But remember, sometimes [Testing is not the Goal](https://qahiccupps.blogspot.com/2021/12/testing-is-not-goal.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102), as [James Thomas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-thomas-840aa11a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) rightly points out.[laveenaramchandani01.medium.com](https://laveenaramchandani01.medium.com/the-world-of-test-strategies-1adeda23883b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [10 Quality Metrics That Let You Know Your Automation Is Successful](https://theqaconnection.com/2021/12/10/10-quality-metrics-that-let-you-know-your-automation-is-successful/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102)How do you know what value test automation brings to your projects and teams? [Johanna South](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannasouth/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) suggests using metrics to measure it and shares a handy list of examples.[theqaconnection.com](https://theqaconnection.com/2021/12/10/10-quality-metrics-that-let-you-know-your-automation-is-successful/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) | | [10 CI/CD pipeline anti-patterns and how to overcome them](https://techbeacon.com/app-dev-testing/10-cicd-pipeline-anti-patterns-how-overcome-them?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102)Continuous Development is a great practice — when done right. [Peter Vollmer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-vollmer-8bb9421b/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) listed out the common pitfalls you may want to avoid.[techbeacon.com](https://techbeacon.com/app-dev-testing/10-cicd-pipeline-anti-patterns-how-overcome-them?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) | | [Automated testing patterns](https://medium.com/codex/automated-testing-patterns-79ee169e4c9f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102)Here's a collection of best practices for test automation, including code examples and described in a clear way. Kudos, [Luís Soares](https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismsoares/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102)!Related to that, [Przemysław Paczoski](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ppaczoski/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) shared whether it's better to have a [Separate repository to store tests? Which, why, and when?](https://kodziak.com/blog/separate-or-project-repository-to-store-tests-which-why-and-when/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102).*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[medium.com](https://medium.com/codex/automated-testing-patterns-79ee169e4c9f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) | | [How to Assert Database State?](https://enterprisecraftsmanship.com/posts/how-to-assert-database-state/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102)[Vladimir Khorikov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladimir-khorikov-bb482653/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) shared a very thorough and valuable read about testing code that's dealing with databases, providing several options of achieving good coverage.[enterprisecraftsmanship.com](https://enterprisecraftsmanship.com/posts/how-to-assert-database-state/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) | | [Test Automation Framework: Build vs. Use vs. Buy](https://applitools.com/blog/test-automation-framework-build-vs-use-vs-buy/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102)Given the number of tools for test automation nowadays, you may wonder whether it's better to build, use or just buy a solution. [Moataz Nabil](https://www.linkedin.com/in/moataz-nabil/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) shows the pros and cons of each option.Similarly, [Marie Drake](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-drake-95841242/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) wrote a decent article about the [Pillars of a Good Test Automation Framework](https://www.mariedrake.com/post/pillars-of-a-good-test-automation-framework?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102).[applitools.com](https://applitools.com/blog/test-automation-framework-build-vs-use-vs-buy/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) | | | | TOOLS | | [A Collection of My Favorite Cypress Features](https://applitools.com/blog/top-cypress-features/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102)[Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) is full of cool features and here are [Marie Drake](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-drake-95841242/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102)'s interesting top picks.Speaking of that, you may also be interested in [Gleb Bahmutov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahmutov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102)'s guide to [Faster User Object Creation in Cypress](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/faster-user-creation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102#).[applitools.com](https://applitools.com/blog/top-cypress-features/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) | | [Cypress vs Playwright: Which is best for E2E testing?](https://cathalmacdonnacha.com/cypress-vs-playwright-which-is-best-for-e2e-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102)[Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) and [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) are similar tools. [Cathal Mac Donnacha](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-mac-donnacha-312170137/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) compares both in a concise, one-sentence list of the good and bad sides of each.Furthermore, you might be interested in a step-by-step video tutorial to [Writing a Playwright script testing/monitoring amazon.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102&v=voPoDWB7Zjs) by [Giovanni Rago](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ragog/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102).[cathalmacdonnacha.com](https://cathalmacdonnacha.com/cypress-vs-playwright-which-is-best-for-e2e-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) | | [Karma JS Testing: What, Why, and How to Get Going Right Now](https://www.testim.io/blog/karma-js-testing-what-why-and-how-to-get-going-right-now/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102)[Carlos Schults](https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlosschults/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) gives a thorough overview of [Karma](https://karma-runner.github.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) — an open-source test runner for JavaScript tests — including plenty of code examples.[testim.io](https://www.testim.io/blog/karma-js-testing-what-why-and-how-to-get-going-right-now/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) | | [Test Your APIs Further Using HTTP Toolkit](https://dev-tester.com/test-your-apis-further-using-http-toolkit/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102)[Dennis Martinez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennmart/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) gives a nice overview of [HTTP Toolkit](https://httptoolkit.tech/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) — an interesting tool for intercepting, debugging and mocking requests.Furthermore, [NaveenKumar Namachivayam](https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveenkumarn/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) described the functionality of a similar tool — [HTTPie for Web and Desktop](https://qainsights.com/httpie-for-web-and-desktop/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102).[dev-tester.com](https://dev-tester.com/test-your-apis-further-using-http-toolkit/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) | | | | VIDEOS | | [You Need to Redefine Test Automation](https://www.softwaretestingmagazine.com/videos/you-need-to-redefine-test-automation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102)Software Testing Magazine has recently resurfaced this gem and I thought it would be worth sharing with you. It's a 50-minute talk about Redefining Test Automation given by [Richard Bradshaw](https://www.linkedin.com/in/friendlytester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) at SeleniumConf two years ago.[softwaretestingmagazine.com](https://www.softwaretestingmagazine.com/videos/you-need-to-redefine-test-automation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) | | | | And… | | [Herd immunity...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/rh5taa/i%5Fheard%5Fyou%5Fcan%5Fjust%5Finject%5Fyour%5Fserver%5Fwith/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102) 🤣 | | | | Thanks for reading!If you like this newsletter and it helps you become a better tester, you can say thanks and [buy me a coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/softwaretestingweekly?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F102)* |