> ## 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 #113 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/113/ - Published: 2022-03-04T22:55:15.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:51.000Z - Description: 5 things I learned working in QA Relations 💬 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **113th** issue!How did you feel when you found a critical bug that no one expected?This week, I stumbled upon an uplifting story about it:[I feel good that I stuck to my guns and found a defect](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/t3gl9x/i%5Ffeel%5Fgood%5Fthat%5Fi%5Fstuck%5Fto%5Fmy%5Fguns%5Fand%5Ffound%5Fa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113).I smiled while reading it because I know this feeling well. It's a big moment of pride.This also shows how important it is to be conscientious and trust your gut feeling when testing.Happy testing, Bug Hunters!*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113)* | | | | Sponsored [Truly Automated Visual Regression Tests: Emtrey.io](https://emtrey.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113)[Emtrey.io](http://emtrey.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) is a newly launched visual regression testing tool for web apps that you can set up in under 5 minutes. Save 10 hours a week with Emtrey’s automation. 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There are some really interesting insights![beththetester.com](https://beththetester.com/2022/02/28/5-things-i-learned-working-in-qa-relations/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) | | [11 Habits That Can Save Testers Time](https://blog.testproject.io/2022/02/23/11-habits-that-can-save-testers-time/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113)Testers often wear many hats and have to switch contexts frequently. [Vedhavathi Chengalvarayan](https://blog.testproject.io/author/vedhavathi-chengalavarayanjoytechnologies-com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) gives some useful pieces of advice on how to manage your day-to-day work to save some time.Similarly, [Anindita Rath](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anindita-rath-7607b090/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) wrote a decent piece about the [Qualities of a good tester](https://synapse-qa.com/2022/02/24/qualities-of-a-good-tester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113).[blog.testproject.io](https://blog.testproject.io/2022/02/23/11-habits-that-can-save-testers-time/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) | | [Augmented Reality Testing 101](https://medium.com/slalom-build/augmented-reality-testing-101-155bc1f27c14?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113)If you want to learn about AR, check out this excellent guide. [Likitha Lokesh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/likithalokesh/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) gives an overview of the technology and shares practical tips on testing.*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[medium.com](https://medium.com/slalom-build/augmented-reality-testing-101-155bc1f27c14?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) | | [Do Teams Need Dedicated Testers?](https://medium.com/career-guru/do-teams-need-dedicated-testers-bc5da8970ee7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113)*"I have never seen any downside to having dedicated testers in a team."*In short, [Ilam Padmanabhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilampadmanabhan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) says and "yes" gives a few good reasons for that.*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[medium.com](https://medium.com/career-guru/do-teams-need-dedicated-testers-bc5da8970ee7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) | | [Reasons why you should write a test strategy](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2022/03/01/reasons-why-you-should-write-a-test-strategy/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113)If you're wondering whether writing a test strategy is worth the effort, [Mike Harris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-mbcs-citp-5a75733/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) may have some solid arguments to convince you.[testandanalysis.home.blog](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2022/03/01/reasons-why-you-should-write-a-test-strategy/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Breaking down the test automation pyramid](https://testlio.com/blog/breaking-down-the-test-automation-pyramid/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113)You might be aware of the test pyramid concept, but do you know the purpose of each layer? [Kassidy Kelley](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kassidy-kelley-76217416b/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) explains it clearly.Moreover, [Tomas Fernandez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablo-tomas-fernandez-b6077514/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) wrote a good article about [The Economics of TDD](https://semaphoreci.com/blog/economics-of-tdd?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) that emphasises the importance of unit testing.[testlio.com](https://testlio.com/blog/breaking-down-the-test-automation-pyramid/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) | | [How to Avoid False Positives in Test Automation](https://medium.com/@m.mahmutyilmaz/how-to-avoid-false-positives-in-test-automation-4e03d3a747f1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113)What's worse than a failing test? A test that passed but should have failed instead. It's called a "false positive" and [Mahmut Yilmaz](https://medium.com/@m.mahmutyilmaz?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) gives solid advice on how to avoid them.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@m.mahmutyilmaz/how-to-avoid-false-positives-in-test-automation-4e03d3a747f1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) | | [Running and Monitoring API Tests with Postman](https://medium.com/beyn-technology/running-and-monitoring-postman-api-tests-d42bad101542?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113)[Postman](https://www.postman.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) has quite a few useful features for API testing. One of them is monitoring that [Begum Gezer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/begum-gezer-01709765/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) describes in this article.Additionally, [Saloni Saraiya](https://www.linkedin.com/in/saloni-saraiya/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) put together a handy guide on [How to Automate API Testing Using Postman](https://dev.to/saloni137/how-to-automate-api-testing-using-postman-3067?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113).[medium.com](https://medium.com/beyn-technology/running-and-monitoring-postman-api-tests-d42bad101542?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) | | [Selenium Spring Boot Cucumber JUnit 5 Test Automation Project](https://www.swtestacademy.com/selenium-spring-boot-cucumber-junit5-project/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113)If you want to learn how to set up a test automation framework in Java using Selenium, check out this very thorough and full-of-examples guide by [Onur Baskirt](https://www.linkedin.com/in/onurbaskirt/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113).[swtestacademy.com](https://www.swtestacademy.com/selenium-spring-boot-cucumber-junit5-project/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) | | [Waiting for a custom condition in Selenium or Appium](https://www.nathankrishnan.com/waiting-for-a-custom-condition-in-selenium-or-appium/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113)The smart wait is one of the most popular and useful features you can implement in your Selenium tests. [Nathan Krishnan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-krishnan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) shows an example in Python.[nathankrishnan.com](https://www.nathankrishnan.com/waiting-for-a-custom-condition-in-selenium-or-appium/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) | | | | Sponsored [\[Remote\] Developer Advocate @ k6 — Browser Automation Testing](https://boards.greenhouse.io/grafanalabs/jobs/4357354004?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113)Are you passionate about how browser-based testing can help build and ship reliable web applications? Then we have a job for you! 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It shows how important it is to take into account the problem you're trying to solve when evaluating a solution.And if you want to learn more, [Gary Parker](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-parker-a1257465/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) wrote a helpful [guide to k6](https://medium.com/@qa.gary.parker/k6-developer-centric-performance-testing-772e1ea68f5a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113).[mszeles.com](https://mszeles.com/selecting-a-load-and-performance-testing-framework-gatling-vs-grafana-k6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) | | [Test Speed Comparison: Selenium vs Playwright vs Cypress vs Puppeteer vs TestCafe](https://medium.com/@gghalistan/test-speed-comparison-selenium-vs-playwright-vs-cypress-vs-puppeteer-vs-testcafe-eb76c1ef6517?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113)[Gagah Ghalistan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gghalistan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) found an interesting way of comparing the test execution speed for each of the popular JavaScript testing frameworks. Any bets on who won?Additionally, [Hussein Ba Ashen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/husseinbaashen/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) wrote a fair comparison between [Cypress vs. Selenium](https://blog.devgenius.io/cypress-vs-selenium-web-driver-2135dd54800c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) and [Afsal Backer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/afsal-backer/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) shared an [Overview of Playwright](https://afsalbacker.medium.com/playwright-the-future-of-test-automation-3c82e28c5dc8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@gghalistan/test-speed-comparison-selenium-vs-playwright-vs-cypress-vs-puppeteer-vs-testcafe-eb76c1ef6517?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) | | | | VIDEOS | | [45+ Must-Have Chrome extension for Testers (Updated 2022)](https://scrolltest.com/2022/03/02/chrome-extension-for-testers/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113)[Pramod Dutta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramoddutta/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) did a great job recording this short overview of so many Chrome extensions for testers. You probably won't use all of them at once but it's good to see there's a lot of choices.[scrolltest.com](https://scrolltest.com/2022/03/02/chrome-extension-for-testers/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) | | [The Testing Wheel](https://adventuresinqa.com/2022/02/24/the-testing-wheel/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113)In this 20-minute video, [Daniel Knott](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-knott/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) presents an interesting concept of a Testing Wheel that helps team leads assess the members of their teams in eight fields of interest and find the potential to grow in each of them.[adventuresinqa.com](https://adventuresinqa.com/2022/02/24/the-testing-wheel/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) | | | | And… | | [That Friday release...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/t5xw7i/we%5Fhave%5Fa%5Fmisunderstanding%5Fhere/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) 😂 | | | | 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%5F113).*PS. I'll be transferring every donation to [Nasz Wybór Foundation](https://naszwybor.org.pl/about-us/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113) that supports Ukrainian migrants in Poland.* 🇺🇦 🙏*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F113)* |