> ## 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 #116 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/116/ - Published: 2022-03-26T08:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:53.000Z - Description: How I became a Software Tester in 1 year 🚀 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | I don't know about you, but [Lorin Hochstein](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhochstein/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) reminded me of quite a few tickets. 😅Enjoy the **116th** issue!*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)* | | | | 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. [Get started for free](https://cypress.io/dashboard/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%20Testing%20Weekly&utm%5Fsource=email&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter-sponsorship&utm%5Fcontent=software-testing-weekly).[cypress.io](https://cypress.io/dashboard/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%20Testing%20Weekly&utm%5Fsource=email&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter-sponsorship&utm%5Fcontent=software-testing-weekly) | | | | NEWS | | ["I've tested everything, there are no bugs"](https://gareth85.medium.com/ive-tested-everything-there-are-no-bugs-9e81a0af9473?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)As a tester, you should be careful what you promise! [Gareth Waterhouse](https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethwaterhouse/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) wrote an important article about why using the safety language at work is crucial to saving your face, and maybe even your job.Speaking of bugs, [Heather Reid](https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-reid-21198a69/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) shared her experience about [Preparing for The First Bug Bash](https://heatherreiduff.com/posts/2022/preparing-for-my-first-bug-bash/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116). There's [a second part](https://heatherreiduff.com/posts/2022/bug-bash-by-any-other-name/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116), too.[gareth85.medium.com](https://gareth85.medium.com/ive-tested-everything-there-are-no-bugs-9e81a0af9473?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) | | [How I became a Software Tester in 1 Year](https://brightinventions.pl/blog/how-i-became-a-software-tester-in-1-year/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)This is a great story of [Marta Borawska](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marta-borawska/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) becoming a tester in a year. There are tons of helpful resources.Furthermore, someone on Reddit is wondering [What's the best path for QA that doesn't want to get into automation](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/ti6i96/whats%5Fthe%5Fbest%5Fpath%5Ffor%5Fqa%5Fthat%5Fdoesnt%5Fwant%5Fto/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116). You'll find interesting answers in the comments.[brightinventions.pl](https://brightinventions.pl/blog/how-i-became-a-software-tester-in-1-year/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) | | [How to Make Quality a Team Effort](https://nicolalindgren.com/2022/03/20/how-to-make-quality-a-team-effort/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)The whole-team approach to testing and quality is one of the most important practices nowadays. [Nicola Lindgren](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolalindgren/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) gives practical advice on how to implement it.Additionally, [Ciaran Hourican](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciaranhourican/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) suggests how you can [Get Non-Testers Engaged With Acceptance Testing](https://huddle.eurostarsoftwaretesting.com/getting-non-testers-engaged-with-acceptance-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116).[nicolalindgren.com](https://nicolalindgren.com/2022/03/20/how-to-make-quality-a-team-effort/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) | | [My Software Quality Principles](https://sergiomartins8.medium.com/my-software-quality-principles-39aaf21bf826?sk=c390a8cbc641a1f0e24c5575f4c9476d&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)Not long ago, I featured Dave Westerveld's article on his [Personal Quality Principles](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/111?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116#ejgcKzu). Today, it's [Sérgio Martins](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergiomartins8/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) who put together his list and I'm intrigued to see the similarities and differences between them.On top of that, [Mercedes Ortiz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mercedesozzy/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) shared [The 7 Essential Principles of Software Testing](https://abstracta.us/blog/software-testing/essential-principles-software-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116).[sergiomartins8.medium.com](https://sergiomartins8.medium.com/my-software-quality-principles-39aaf21bf826?sk=c390a8cbc641a1f0e24c5575f4c9476d&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) | | [Quick risk strategizing](https://lisacrispin.com/2022/03/20/quick-risk-strategizing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)Need a test strategy? [Lisa Crispin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-crispin-88420a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) explains why it's good to start with risks and shows an example of using this method in a real project.Another example of thinking from the other perspective is [Kristin Jackvony](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinjackvony/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)'s article on [The Positive Outcomes of Negative Testing](https://theqalead.com/topics/positive-outcomes-negative-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116).Or maybe, instead of negative testing, we should [talk about behaviour](https://www.ontestautomation.com/lets-talk-about-behaviour-instead/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) as [Bas Dijkstra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/basdijkstra/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) suggests?[lisacrispin.com](https://lisacrispin.com/2022/03/20/quick-risk-strategizing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) | | [Testing on a Platform Team](https://diagramindustries.com/2022/03/22/testing-on-a-platform-team/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)I was once in a platform team and I can relate to [Ash Winter](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-winter-7a435614/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)'s list of testing dos and don'ts in such an environment. Good read![diagramindustries.com](https://diagramindustries.com/2022/03/22/testing-on-a-platform-team/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [7 Trends That Will Actually Change The Test Automation Market](https://nto1.medium.com/7-trends-that-will-actually-change-the-test-automation-market-1907a587d223?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)If you wonder how the test automation market has evolved and where it's likely going next, have a look at [Antoine Craske](https://www.linkedin.com/in/acraske/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)'s overview.[nto1.medium.com](https://nto1.medium.com/7-trends-that-will-actually-change-the-test-automation-market-1907a587d223?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) | | [A Journey to Better Automation with the Screenplay Pattern](https://applitools.com/blog/better-automation-screenplay-pattern/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)[Sarah Watkins](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-k-watkins/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) demonstrates the Screenplay Pattern with examples and explains how you can use it in Selenium.[applitools.com](https://applitools.com/blog/better-automation-screenplay-pattern/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) | | [Consideration for Designing a Test Automation Framework](https://testingtitbits.com/consideration-for-designing-a-test-automation-framework/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)A picture is worth a thousand words. I liked [Rahul Parwal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-parwal/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)'s cool [mindmap](https://www.xmind.net/m/L2XiQk/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) that contains all the things you should think of before building a test automation framework.You might also want to consider [Davide Bellone](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bellonedavide/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)'s Clean Code tip: [AAA pattern for tests](https://www.code4it.dev/cleancodetips/aaa-pattern-for-tests?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116).[testingtitbits.com](https://testingtitbits.com/consideration-for-designing-a-test-automation-framework/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) | | [How testers coded a mobile farm for iOS](https://eugene-ponomarenko.medium.com/how-testers-coded-a-mobile-farm-for-ios-511a388f31f3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)While testing in the cloud is getting more and more popular, [Eugene Ponomarenko](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugeneponomarenko/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) shows how they built an in-house mobile farm for iOS. Better yet, it's open-source!Speaking of mobile testing, [Joe Colantonio](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joecolantonio/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) put together [The Ultimate Mobile Testing Guide: 11 Tips to Test Your App Effectively](https://testguild.com/the-ultimate-mobile-testing-guide-11-tips-to-test-your-app-effectively/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116).[eugene-ponomarenko.medium.com](https://eugene-ponomarenko.medium.com/how-testers-coded-a-mobile-farm-for-ios-511a388f31f3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) | | [Ways to reduce execution time on automated tests](https://dev.to/poponuts/ways-to-reduce-execution-time-on-automated-tests-2718?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)Who doesn't want faster tests? This is a good list of tips on improving the test execution time.In this context, an equally important question to ask is: [Do You Need to Test Everything?](https://semaphoreci.com/blog/do-you-need-to-test-everything?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) — by [Thomas Fernandez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablo-tomas-fernandez-b6077514/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116).[dev.to](https://dev.to/poponuts/ways-to-reduce-execution-time-on-automated-tests-2718?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) | | | | TOOLS | | [Playwright E2E testing: Tips and best practices](https://cathalmacdonnacha.com/playwright-e2e-testing-tips-and-best-practices?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)[Cathal Mac Donnacha](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-mac-donnacha-312170137/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) shares five pieces of advice for improving test automation with [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116). It can easily be adapted to other popular test frameworks as well.[cathalmacdonnacha.com](https://cathalmacdonnacha.com/playwright-e2e-testing-tips-and-best-practices?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) | | [Postman API platform — Part 2: Testing & Automation](https://www.zeljkovic.sh/postman-api-platform-part-2-testing-automation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)Following [the first part](https://www.zeljkovic.sh/postman-api-platform-part-1-the-basics/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) about [Postman](https://www.postman.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)'s basics, [Aleksandar Zeljković](https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-zeljkovic/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) wrote a handy guide to automating an API test suite.[zeljkovic.sh](https://www.zeljkovic.sh/postman-api-platform-part-2-testing-automation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) | | [Top Testing Programming Languages for 2022](https://blog.testproject.io/2022/03/22/top-testing-programming-languages-for-2022/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)Although the programming language shouldn't be a deciding factor when thinking of test automation, it may surely play a role. In this article, [Vivek Maskara](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maskaravivek/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) describes six popular choices.[blog.testproject.io](https://blog.testproject.io/2022/03/22/top-testing-programming-languages-for-2022/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) | | [Why we favor Playwright over Selenium or Cypress](https://medium.com/tech-p7s1/why-favor-playwright-over-selenium-or-cypress-e96df84c08e1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)Cypress, Playwright and Selenium are powerful test automation tools. [Patrick Döring](https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-d%C3%B6ring/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) and [Kenji Brückner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenji-br%C3%BCckner-74bb664a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) share their opinion on why they favour one of them over the others.Additionally, [Eric Terry](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-terry-7515764/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) compares these tools' [Amazingly Different Screenshot Capabilities](https://applitools.com/blog/popular-automation-tools-amazingly-different-screenshots/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116).[medium.com](https://medium.com/tech-p7s1/why-favor-playwright-over-selenium-or-cypress-e96df84c08e1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) | | | | VIDEOS | | [API Exploration With Postman](http://www.everydayunittesting.com/2022/03/api-exploration-with-postman-webinar-recording.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)If you prefer learning about API testing with Postman from a video, here's an immersive, one-hour presentation by [Gil Zilberfeld](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilzilberfeld/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116).[everydayunittesting.com](http://www.everydayunittesting.com/2022/03/api-exploration-with-postman-webinar-recording.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) | | [Doing Page Object Model the Right Way](https://dev.to/chrisvasqm/doing-page-object-model-the-right-way-o4i?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)In this 33-minute video, [Christian Vasquez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisvasqm/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) demonstrates how to implement Page Object Model in Java with Selenium. And here's [the second part](https://dev.to/chrisvasqm/doing-page-object-model-the-right-way-part-2-3jc7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) with a 10-minute follow up.[dev.to](https://dev.to/chrisvasqm/doing-page-object-model-the-right-way-o4i?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) | | | | And… | | [Keep it simple...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/tm1ol6/typical%5Fthoughts%5Fof%5Fsoftware%5Fengineers/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116) 😂 | | | | 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%5F116).*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%5F116) which supports Ukrainian migrants in Poland.* 🇺🇦 🙏*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F116)* |