> ## 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 #115 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/115/ - Published: 2022-03-18T20:32:17.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:53.000Z - Description: How Google, Microsoft, Apple and Mozilla make browsers better - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **115th** issue!Recently, I've learned that [Google, Microsoft, Apple and Mozilla join forces to make browsers better](https://web.dev/interop-2022/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115).What does it mean for software testers? Fewer bugs, hopefully! And better browser support across test tools.And since the world's biggest companies are working together on solving a problem, I'm looking forward to seeing the outcomes of this collaboration.Happy testing!*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115)* | | | | Sponsored [Cypress: Test your code, not your patience.](https://cypress.io/dashboard/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%20Testing%20Weekly&utm%5Fsource=email&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter-sponsorship&utm%5Fcontent=software-testing-weekly)Test and debug faster with the **Cypress Dashboard** — increase test velocity while getting total visibility into tests running in your CI pipeline. 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[Dennis Martinez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennmart/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) shares a few tips on how to do it well.And from the opposite angle, [Kristin Jackvony](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinjackvony/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) advises on [How to Hire a Software Tester](https://thinkingtester.com/how-to-hire-a-software-tester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115).[dev-tester.com](https://dev-tester.com/create-a-work-portfolio-to-help-you-land-a-new-job/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) | | [Quality Management is Risk Management](https://qxperts.io/quality-management-is-risk-management/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115)This is a great explanation of why quality and risk management are closely tied. [Dave van Stein](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvstein/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) shares how to design a quality strategy, including an example.[qxperts.io](https://qxperts.io/quality-management-is-risk-management/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) | | [The Defect Expiration Date](https://testingandmoviesandstuff.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-defect-expiration-date.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115)We all know that some bugs are forgotten and stay in the backlog indefinitely. [Melissa Eaden](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mleaden/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) explains why it's bad and what you can do about it.Maybe you [need a Bugfixing team](https://failfastmoveon.blogspot.com/2022/03/bugfixing-team-good-or-bad-idea.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115)?[testingandmoviesandstuff.blogspot.com](https://testingandmoviesandstuff.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-defect-expiration-date.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) | | [What job should you hire a tester to do?](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2022/03/15/what-job-should-you-hire-a-tester-to-do/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115)We know that testers often wear many hats. Here, [Mike Harris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-mbcs-citp-5a75733/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) suggests two main roles for testers in teams: doing the testing for the team and/or helping the team build in the quality.However, be careful not to fall into the [Test Automation Specialists trap](https://failfastmoveon.blogspot.com/2022/03/test-automation-specialists-what-waste.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115), as [Michael Küsters](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkuesters/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) warns.[testandanalysis.home.blog](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2022/03/15/what-job-should-you-hire-a-tester-to-do/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [The 6 Principles of Test Automation](https://semaphoreci.com/blog/test-automation?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115)[Thomas Fernandez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablo-tomas-fernandez-b6077514/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) shares great examples of six principles that you can apply in most test automation projects.Moreover, [Bridget Hughes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-p-hughes-907494a3/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) suggests [How to Decide What Tests to Automate](https://www.mabl.com/blog/deciding-what-tests-to-automate-mabl?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115).[semaphoreci.com](https://semaphoreci.com/blog/test-automation?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) | | [Automation Testing with Playwright and JavaScript — Part I (Setup)](https://medium.com/the-sks-guide-to-automation-testing/automation-testing-with-playwright-and-java-script-part-i-set-up-967cf6f6a420?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115)[Shubham Kumar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shubhamkgupta14/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) wrote a detailed guide to testing web UI interfaces using [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115). You can also read [the second part](https://medium.com/the-sks-guide-to-automation-testing/automation-testing-with-playwright-and-java-script-part-ii-reporter-357732c3bd15?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) about the built-in reporters and [the third part](https://medium.com/the-sks-guide-to-automation-testing/automation-testing-with-playwright-and-java-script-part-iii-allure-reporting-9dbe5f884dab?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) about integrating Allure.[medium.com](https://medium.com/the-sks-guide-to-automation-testing/automation-testing-with-playwright-and-java-script-part-i-set-up-967cf6f6a420?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) | | [Smoke Testing Keeps Your Delivery Pipeline Safe and Sound](https://semaphoreci.com/community/tutorials/smoke-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115)What is smoke testing, what role does it play in the software development lifecycle and how you can use it most effectively? [Darko Fabijan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/darkofabijan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) answers all these questions in detail with code examples.[semaphoreci.com](https://semaphoreci.com/community/tutorials/smoke-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) | | [Way to Microservices: Contract Testing — A Spring/Pact Implementation](https://ximna.com/way-to-microservices-contract-testing-a-spring-pact-implemantation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115)[Baran Gayretli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/barangayretli/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) gives a great overview of contract testing, explains the difference between provider-driven and consumer-driven contracts, and shows examples of implementing it in Java using [Pact](https://pact.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115).Furthermore, [Bas Dijkstra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/basdijkstra/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) wrote a decent guide to [API mocking in JavaScript with Pactum](https://www.ontestautomation.com/api-mocking-in-javascript-with-pactum/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115).[ximna.com](https://ximna.com/way-to-microservices-contract-testing-a-spring-pact-implemantation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) | | [What I Learned About Unit Testing Working at Volvo Group](https://www.perssondennis.com/articles/unit-testing-volvo?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115)There are some great lessons learned by [Dennis Persson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-persson-10596b90/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) about unit testing in the context of developing web applications.[perssondennis.com](https://www.perssondennis.com/articles/unit-testing-volvo?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) | | | | Sponsored [Building Excellent User Experiences with Remix — March 23](https://applitools.info/hr6?ref=softwaretestingweekly.com)Explore [Remix](https://remix.run/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115), the seamless server and browser runtime, in this free event with Kent C. 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[Register for free](https://applitools.info/hr6?ref=softwaretestingweekly.com).[applitools.info](https://applitools.info/hr6?ref=softwaretestingweekly.com) | | | | TOOLS | | [21 Best API Automation Testing Tools To Automate Your Efforts](https://www.testgrid.io/blog/api-automation-testing-tools/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115)Here's a brief overview of many API tools, including their pros and cons.And if you're wondering which one you should pick, [Antoine Craske](https://www.linkedin.com/in/acraske/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) advises [How To Select a Tool For Continuous API Testing](https://qeunit.com/blog/how-to-select-a-tool-for-continuous-api-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115).[testgrid.io](https://www.testgrid.io/blog/api-automation-testing-tools/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) | | [Cukedoctor — when test automation meets living documentation](https://kiminoboku.hashnode.dev/cukedoctor-when-test-automation-meets-living-documentation?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115)[Radosław Lewandowski](https://www.linkedin.com/in/radoslaw-lewandowski88/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) explains the pain points he found while using FitNesse framework and how [Cukedoctor](https://github.com/rmpestano/cukedoctor?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) helped him take BDD to the next level.[kiminoboku.hashnode.dev](https://kiminoboku.hashnode.dev/cukedoctor-when-test-automation-meets-living-documentation?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) | | [Data-driven test generation — Parallelizing large data sets with Cypress](https://www.capocaccia.dev/posts/parallelizingDataSets?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115)Got a large data set and want to parallelise the Cypress test execution without much hassle? 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You can find the [first part](https://applitools.com/blog/what-is-appium-introduction-to-appium/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) here.[applitools.com](https://applitools.com/blog/how-to-write-android-test-appium/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) | | [New Chrome feature for QA: exporting recordings as JSON](https://twitter.com/jecfish/status/1499401441160482830?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115)[Jecelyn Yeen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jecelynyeen/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) has recently let me know about the new, useful feature in Google Chrome's recorder that allows us to export and import your recording steps in JSON. Handy![twitter.com](https://twitter.com/jecfish/status/1499401441160482830?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) | | [Understanding — Are Framework and Library the Same?](https://testinggarage.blogspot.com/2022/03/differences-between-framework-and-library-the-automation-framework-testing-ravisuriya.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115)Framework and library are often used interchangeably. But they don't mean the same thing. [Ravisuriya Eswara](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravisuriya?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) explains the differences, especially in terms of test automation.[testinggarage.blogspot.com](https://testinggarage.blogspot.com/2022/03/differences-between-framework-and-library-the-automation-framework-testing-ravisuriya.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) | | | | VIDEOS | | [API Tester without Coding](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115&v=8jHQTPxEavs)To do API testing, you don't always need to know how to code. [Pramod Dutta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramoddutta/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) explains how you can do it in this 9-minute video.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115&v=8jHQTPxEavs) | | [Best 7 Software Testing Podcasts](https://blog.testproject.io/2022/03/15/best-7-software-testing-podcasts/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115)If you prefer listening over reading or watching, you might be interested in checking out this handy overview of some software testing podcasts.I also highly recommend following the [Testing Podcasts](https://testingpodcast.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) aggregator where you can find all podcasts and episodes in one place.[blog.testproject.io](https://blog.testproject.io/2022/03/15/best-7-software-testing-podcasts/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) | | | | And… | | [It can happen to the best junior dev...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/t9nfk6/hes%5Fin%5Fthe%5Fclub%5Fnow/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F115) 😂 | | | | 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%5F115).*PS. 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