> ## 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 #107 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/107/ - Published: 2022-01-22T01:28:07.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:49.000Z - Description: 2022 QA Salary Survey 💰 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Welcome to the **107th** issue!This week, I want to share with you two amazing, community-driven projects that I've recently discovered:[A community-driven testing course](https://dialex.github.io/start-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107#/) led by [Diogo Nunes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nunesdiogo/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107).[Proper Android UI Testing Cookbook](https://android-ui-testing.github.io/Cookbook/home/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) led by [Alexey Bykov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexeybykov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) and his colleagues.It's great to see such initiatives and I truly hope they'll help you out.Happy testing!*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107)* | | | | NEWS | | [2022 QA Salary Survey](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/rxwrgl/2022%5Fqa%5Fsalary%5Fsurvey/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107)How much software testers get paid all around the world? Someone started an informal survey on Reddit and there are over 100 responses already.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/rxwrgl/2022%5Fqa%5Fsalary%5Fsurvey/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) | | [Advice for the New Tester](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2022/01/advice-for-new-tester.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107)Getting started with software testing? [Maaret Pyhäjärvi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaret/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) shares her impressions and gives a few solid pieces of advice to new testers.Similarly, [Lisi Hocke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisihocke/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) wrote about [Onboarding Struggles and Strategies](https://www.lisihocke.com/2022/01/onboarding-struggles-and-strategies.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) including a lot of great tips about joining a new team.[visible-quality.blogspot.com](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2022/01/advice-for-new-tester.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) | | [Balancing the Test Automation Pyramid](https://medium.com/lydtech-consulting/balancing-the-test-automation-pyramid-30cf9c8d8a3c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107)[Matt Bailey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattblankbailey/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) describes the test pyramid concept and rightly points out why it's not a silver bullet and why it requires thoughtful cooperation within the team.Related to that, [Paul Seaman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-seaman-bb129526/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) warns about [The Illusion of Prevention in Testing](https://beaglesays.blog/2022/01/12/testing-and-prevention-the-illusion/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107).[medium.com](https://medium.com/lydtech-consulting/balancing-the-test-automation-pyramid-30cf9c8d8a3c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) | | [Machine Learning Testing for Beginners — All in One Guide](https://blog.testproject.io/2022/01/17/machine-learning-testing-for-beginners-the-all-in-one-guide/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107)If you don't know anything about testing in machine learning, this guide by [Grace Lau](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracemlau/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) is a great starting point.[blog.testproject.io](https://blog.testproject.io/2022/01/17/machine-learning-testing-for-beginners-the-all-in-one-guide/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) | | [Software Quality & Craftsmanship at ManoMano](https://medium.com/manomano-tech/software-quality-craftsmanship-at-manomano-121f11ce0a5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107)In this interesting read, [Olivier Dennemont](https://www.linkedin.com/in/odennemont/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) reflects on a two-year journey of improving quality practices at his workplace. He also explains the practices they follow and demonstrates the results they brought so far.[medium.com](https://medium.com/manomano-tech/software-quality-craftsmanship-at-manomano-121f11ce0a5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) | | [Testing Deep and Shallow: Coverage](https://www.developsense.com/blog/2022/01/testing-deep-and-shallow/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107)Wondering what deep and shallow testing are? [Michael Bolton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bolton-08847/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) first brilliantly defines the different kinds of coverage and then explains [the difference between deep and shallow testing](https://www.developsense.com/blog/2022/01/testing-deep-and-shallow-2-shallow-is-not-an-insult/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) in the second part of the series.[developsense.com](https://www.developsense.com/blog/2022/01/testing-deep-and-shallow/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [From zero (tests) to hero](https://medium.com/feedzaitech/from-zero-tests-to-hero-483b1b254385?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107)[Ricardo Lopes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardoamlopes/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) shares how he and his colleagues identified the need for automated UI tests, why they implemented a shared testing library, and how that allowed them to improve the process.[medium.com](https://medium.com/feedzaitech/from-zero-tests-to-hero-483b1b254385?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) | | [Codeless Test Automation is Irrational](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/codeless-test-automation-is-irrational-40ce35fbfca9?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107)Codeless test automation solutions have their pros and cons. In this thought-provoking article, [Zhimin Zhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhiminzhan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) points out some of the disadvantages.*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[zhiminzhan.medium.com](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/codeless-test-automation-is-irrational-40ce35fbfca9?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) | | [Data Management in Automation Testing](https://medium.com/@subhash.kotra/data-management-in-automation-testing-f20ffaa1ec65?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107)[Subhash Kotra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhash-kotra-7290068/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) gives a few valuable pieces of advice on the type of data you can use for test automation and explains how you can manage it.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@subhash.kotra/data-management-in-automation-testing-f20ffaa1ec65?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) | | [Learning JavaScript is helping me to test](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2022/01/18/learning-javascript-is-helping-me-to-test/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107)JavaScript is getting more and more popular in test automation. [Mike Harris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-mbcs-citp-5a75733/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) shared his impressions about learning the language and points out several resources to learn from.And once you learn it, you may want to take [Matti Bar-Zeev](https://twitter.com/mattibarzeev?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107)'s advice on [Why practising DRY in tests is bad for you](https://dev.to/mbarzeev/why-practicing-dry-in-tests-is-bad-for-you-j7f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107).[testandanalysis.home.blog](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2022/01/18/learning-javascript-is-helping-me-to-test/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) | | [Should devs write automation tests?](https://medium.com/geekculture/should-devs-write-automation-tests-a23e2e838424?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107)It's one of these questions that regularly show up. [Dvir Segal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvirsegal/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) presents his point of view on this matter. The answer? It depends!On a similar note, [Guillaume Camus](https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaumecamus/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) wrote an interesting article explaining [why you don’t need testers](https://medium.com/manomano-tech/you-dont-need-testers-heres-why-a59e19091647?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107).[medium.com](https://medium.com/geekculture/should-devs-write-automation-tests-a23e2e838424?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) | | | | TOOLS | | [Choosing the right Tools and Frameworks for Test Automation](https://medium.com/@ailuj876/choosing-the-right-tools-and-frameworks-for-test-automation-dfd0aba6ce8b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107)When you choose a tool for testing, you want to do it right because any further replacement can be costly. Luckily, [Julia Pottinger](https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-pottinger/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) wrote a great guide that can help you make a decision.Additionally, you might be interested in reading about [Selecting Automation Tool with 5Ws & 1H](https://blog.gds-gov.tech/selecting-automation-tool-with-5ws-1h-20a4381d52c5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@ailuj876/choosing-the-right-tools-and-frameworks-for-test-automation-dfd0aba6ce8b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) | | [Exploring Non Functional Requirements by Finding Low Hanging Fruit](https://callumakehurstryansblog.wordpress.com/2022/01/13/exploring-non-functional-requirements-by-finding-low-hanging-fruit/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107)What tools would you use for testing non-functional requirements, such as performance, accessibility, usability and security? [Callum Akehurst-Ryan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cakehurstryan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) listed out his favourite picks.[callumakehurstryansblog.wordpress.com](https://callumakehurstryansblog.wordpress.com/2022/01/13/exploring-non-functional-requirements-by-finding-low-hanging-fruit/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) | | [Website to practise all complex automation scenarios like shadow DOM, iframe, etc.](https://sanjayselectorshub.medium.com/website-to-practice-all-complex-automation-scenarios-like-shadow-dom-iframe-etc-56aaecc02311?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107)I respect [Sanjay Kumar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/creator-sanjaykumar/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) for all the great things he does for the software testing community. And here's yet another example of his efforts: [a website to practice automation scenarios](https://selectorshub.com/xpath-practice-page/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107).[sanjayselectorshub.medium.com](https://sanjayselectorshub.medium.com/website-to-practice-all-complex-automation-scenarios-like-shadow-dom-iframe-etc-56aaecc02311?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) | | | | VIDEOS | | [API Testing Tips](http://www.everydayunittesting.com/2021/12/api-testing-tips-webinar-recording.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107)Want to learn something new about API testing? Have a look at [Gil Zilberfeld](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilzilberfeld/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107)'s hour-long presentation that includes some great tips.[everydayunittesting.com](http://www.everydayunittesting.com/2021/12/api-testing-tips-webinar-recording.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) | | [The Future of Software Test Engineers and Codeless Tools](https://www.kenst.com/2021/12/the-future-of-software-test-engineers-and-codeless-tools/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107)This is an insightful 35-minute talk by [Chris Kenst](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckenst/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) being interviewed by [Evgeny Kim](https://www.linkedin.com/in/evgenykim1/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) about codeless testing tools, traits of a good test engineer, and much more.[kenst.com](https://www.kenst.com/2021/12/the-future-of-software-test-engineers-and-codeless-tools/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) | | | | And… | | [Senior QA...](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/abhishek-dasgupta-359980157%5Fdev-qa-ugcPost-6884582353281290240-dgP4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107) 😂 | | | | 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%5F107).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F107)* |