> ## 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 #117 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/117/ - Published: 2022-04-01T23:10:08.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:53.000Z - Description: 10 Tips for Designing Better Test Cases - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **117th** issue!I hope you're enjoying April Fools' day.Do you remember the brilliant [StackOverflow copy-paste keyboard joke](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/65?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117#t-605992) they made last year?It generated such huge demand that they actually [released it](https://stackoverflow.blog/2021/09/28/become-a-better-coder-with-this-one-weird-click/?ref=softwaretestingweekly.com) a few months later!And it's still [possible to buy](https://drop.com/buy/stack-overflow-the-key-macropad?ref=softwaretestingweekly.com), apparently.Heard of other tech-related jokes this year? Let me know, I'd love to hear them, too. 🙂And now, happy testing!*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117)* | | | | Sponsored [Test Automation Meetup VIENNA — TestBustersNight (April 7th)](https://www.meetup.com/Agile-Test-Automation-Meetup-VIENNA/events/284272895/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117)Join one of the biggest Agile Test Automation communities in the DACH area and attend remotely the **TestBustersNights on April 7th** by Tesena. 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[Mirza Šišić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sisicmirza/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) shares plenty of useful tips that you can apply right away.Similarly, [Laval Magan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavalmagan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) wrote about the [5 Techniques I Use To Design Smarter Test Cases](https://medium.com/software-testing-experiences/5-test-case-design-techniques-i-use-to-write-smarter-test-cases-bcfcad5c8f9?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117).[juniorlearnstocode.blogspot.com](https://juniorlearnstocode.blogspot.com/2022/03/10-tips-for-designing-better-test-cases.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) | | [QA Best Practices to Support Quality-Oriented Teams](https://medium.com/ssense-tech/qa-best-practices-to-support-quality-oriented-teams-29a35fd5880d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117)Sometimes it's challenging to maintain a quality-oriented team. But don't worry, [Darlan Arruda](https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlanarruda/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) wrote a story about how they solved this problem at their company.Additionally, [James Thomas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-thomas-840aa11a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) got some interesting answers by asking testers: [Why Do They Test Software?](https://qahiccupps.blogspot.com/2022/03/why-do-they-test-software.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117).*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[medium.com](https://medium.com/ssense-tech/qa-best-practices-to-support-quality-oriented-teams-29a35fd5880d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) | | [Quality Assurance and Software Delivery Processes in Frontend Engineering](https://medium.com/azimolabs/quality-assurance-and-software-delivery-processes-in-frontend-engineering-66820dc5d4c1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117)[Mirek Stanek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/frogermcs/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) explains how they improved their QA and release processes thanks to consistency and learning from past mistakes.[medium.com](https://medium.com/azimolabs/quality-assurance-and-software-delivery-processes-in-frontend-engineering-66820dc5d4c1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) | | [Quality Narratives Are a Better Form of Reporting ](https://callumakehurstryansblog.wordpress.com/2022/03/24/quality-narratives-are-a-better-form-of-reporting/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117)Communication is one of the key non-technical skills that testers should acquire. Here's some great advice from [Callum Akehurst-Ryan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cakehurstryan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) about leveraging the quality narrative.And if you want to read more, check out [James Thomas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-thomas-840aa11a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117)'s recent article on [Testing and Semantics](https://qahiccupps.blogspot.com/2022/03/testing-and-semantics.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117).[callumakehurstryansblog.wordpress.com](https://callumakehurstryansblog.wordpress.com/2022/03/24/quality-narratives-are-a-better-form-of-reporting/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) | | [Testing is an underrated skill in Testing (Test Automation isn’t everything)](https://louisegibbstest.wordpress.com/2022/03/24/testing-is-an-underrated-skill-in-testing-test-automation-isnt-everything/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117)Wait, that's an interesting statement! But [Louise Gibbs](https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-gibbs-07756ba4/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) has a good point. Have a read to find out why.A great follow up to that is [Amy Reichert](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyereichertwriter/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117)'s article on [Why a successful software tester's skillset is more than just technical](https://www.techtarget.com/searchsoftwarequality/opinion/Five-qualities-of-a-good-software-tester-hint-its-not-tech-skills?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117).[louisegibbstest.wordpress.com](https://louisegibbstest.wordpress.com/2022/03/24/testing-is-an-underrated-skill-in-testing-test-automation-isnt-everything/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) | | [What are the good KPI for QA Engineers in Agile Software Development?](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/tk4f5q/what%5Fare%5Fthe%5Fgood%5Fkpi%5Ffor%5Fqa%5Fengineers%5Fin%5Fagile/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117)Looking for quality metrics and KPIs? Someone asked about it on Reddit and people responded with a lot of examples. Interestingly, most of them around what *not* to measure.Additionally, [Robert Cui](https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertcui/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) wrote about [Value-Driven Software Performance Testing](https://medium.com/slalom-build/value-driven-software-performance-testing-8bf998a3a0cb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) and suggests some metrics, too.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/tk4f5q/what%5Fare%5Fthe%5Fgood%5Fkpi%5Ffor%5Fqa%5Fengineers%5Fin%5Fagile/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [21 Common Mistakes In Automation Testing & Their Mitigation](https://medium.com/software-testing-experiences/21-common-mistakes-in-automation-testing-with-their-fix-7cde09457754?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117)There are a lot of pitfalls that you may find in test automation. [Laval Magan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavalmagan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) warns us about common mistakes and suggests how we can mitigate them.Speaking of that, [is singleton really an anti-pattern in test automation?](https://medium.com/@helltester666/is-singleton-really-antipattern-in-test-automation-35e3b21b1f0c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117).[medium.com](https://medium.com/software-testing-experiences/21-common-mistakes-in-automation-testing-with-their-fix-7cde09457754?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) | | [The Testing Pyramid: How to Structure Your Test Suite](https://semaphoreci.com/blog/testing-pyramid?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117)Although the test pyramid has remained popular over the years, several new variants emerged. [Tomas Fernandez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablo-tomas-fernandez-b6077514/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) describes some of them.And since unit tests are usually the foundation, this [Deep Dive into Unit Testing](https://semaphoreci.com/blog/unit-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) by [Semyon Kirekov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/semyon-kirekov-4570b818a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) might come in handy.[semaphoreci.com](https://semaphoreci.com/blog/testing-pyramid?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) | | [There is no "100% coverage" in Automated E2E Software Testing](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/there-is-no-100-coverage-in-automated-e2e-software-testing-200ae48b6677?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117)Those who claim the achievement of full test coverage are usually wrong. [Zhimin Zhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhiminzhan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) explains it well in terms of test execution and other parameters.In this context, [Laval Magan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavalmagan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) shares: [How I prioritize automation testing scope](https://medium.com/software-testing-experiences/how-to-prioritize-automation-testing-scope-7a0f21b544dc?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117).*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[zhiminzhan.medium.com](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/there-is-no-100-coverage-in-automated-e2e-software-testing-200ae48b6677?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) | | [Top 9 Tips to Increase UI Automation Speed](https://applitools.com/blog/tips-increase-ui-automation-speed/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117)Do your tests run for too long? [Julia Pottinger](https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-pottinger/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) gives nine amazing tips for increasing the execution speed of automated tests.Moreover, [Pablo Curell Mompo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablocm90/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) wrote about [Making a Ruby test suite faster with parallel tests](https://blog.codemanship.dev/making-our-test-suite-faster-with-parallel-tests?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117), including a practical example.[applitools.com](https://applitools.com/blog/tips-increase-ui-automation-speed/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) | | | | Sponsored [VIP Invitation: Digital Assurance in the World of Cloud and Enterprise Apps — Salesforce Test Automation](https://www.accelq.com/events/qlive-salesforce?utm%5Fsource=newsletter&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=STW%5FApr%5FMiddle)Join us on **Thu, 7 Apr**, to learn strategies to ensure end-to-end Digital assurance and keep pace in multi-SaaS packaged app environments.Get the first-time sneak peek at the most revolutionary product offering of the year that will transform Digital Assurance in Enterprise Apps. 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[Brittney Jubert](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittneyj5/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) prepared a great overview of some of them.Additionally, you might also want to learn from [Andreea Draniceanu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%92%BB-andreea-d-2ab81853/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) about [How to Build a Bug Tracking Report in JIRA](https://theqalead.com/topics/bug-tracking-jira/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117).[theqalead.com](https://theqalead.com/tools/best-bug-tracking-software/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) | | [Check Your Site's Performance With Artillery and Playwright](https://dev-tester.com/check-your-sites-performance-with-artillery-and-playwright/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117)There are many ways of measuring your website's performance. But the one you should care the most about is how long it takes a user to be able to interact with it. [Dennis Martinez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennmart/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) shows how you can combine [Artillery](https://www.artillery.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) with [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) to find out.[dev-tester.com](https://dev-tester.com/check-your-sites-performance-with-artillery-and-playwright/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) | | [Learn security testing basics by exploring the Zap tool](https://qxf2.com/blog/learn-security-testing-basics-by-exploring-the-zap-tool/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117)[Zap](https://www.zaproxy.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) is one of the most popular tools for scanning web apps for security vulnerabilities. [Rahul Bhave](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulbhave/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) put together a solid, practical guide that can help you get started.[qxf2.com](https://qxf2.com/blog/learn-security-testing-basics-by-exploring-the-zap-tool/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) | | | | BOOKS | | [Four insights from "a reference book for all who are involved with quality"](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2022/03/29/four-insights-from-a-reference-book-for-all-who-all-who-are-involved-with-quality/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117)In this concise overview, [Mike Harris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-mbcs-citp-5a75733/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) points out four useful things he found in the classic [Juran’s Quality Handbook](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1038376.Juran%5Fs%5FQuality%5FHandbook?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) which might inspire you to check it out.[testandanalysis.home.blog](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2022/03/29/four-insights-from-a-reference-book-for-all-who-all-who-are-involved-with-quality/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) | | | | And… | | [At every stand-up...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/tpo157/after%5Fevery%5Fscrum%5Fmeeting/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117) 🤣 | | | | 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%5F117).*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%5F117) which supports Ukrainian migrants in Poland.* 🇺🇦 🙏*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F117)* |