> ## 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 #124 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/124/ - Published: 2022-05-21T17:55:03.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:57.000Z - Description: Team's Quality Culture Model 🤩 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **124th** issue!This week, I found a true gem — [Team Quality Culture Model](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rlEmCR76oYoFvvXExKaFo3dgqT8LGd97SPNOr7n9b7I/edit?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124#gid=1740602084).It's an amazing template for assessing the team quality culture across eight different areas.Kudos to [Ladislav Cicon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lcicon/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) for creating it and describing how to [Evaluate Quality Culture in your team](https://medium.com/jamf-engineering/evaluating-quality-culture-in-your-team-4fe0ff2c16ee?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124).Happy testing!*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124)* | | | | Sponsored [Testmo — #1 Test Management for Jira, GitHub & GitLab](https://www.testmo.com/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=integrations)[Testmo](https://www.testmo.com/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=integrations) is the #1 unified test management platform with powerful Jira, GitHub & GitLab integration. 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Someone on Reddit shared their feelings that many may relate to.Also, another tester shared doubts about [Self learning and imposter syndrome](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/un9799/self%5Flearning%5Fand%5Fimposter%5Fsyndrom/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) and people responded with some good advice.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/uraa5b/am%5Fi%5Fout%5Fof%5Fmy%5Fleague%5Fhere%5Fin%5Fthis%5Fnew%5Fautomation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) | | [Become A Software Testing Detective — Part 2](https://blog.testproject.io/2022/05/12/become-a-software-testing-detective-part-2/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124)In the second part of the series, [Prashant Hegde](https://www.linkedin.com/in/prazhegde/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) explains how using heuristics, managing bias, and understanding how we think can help you become a better tester.[blog.testproject.io](https://blog.testproject.io/2022/05/12/become-a-software-testing-detective-part-2/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) | | [Best way to practice Manual Testing at home?](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/ui8qd8/best%5Fway%5Fto%5Fpractice%5Fmanual%5Ftesting%5Fat%5Fhome/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124)Another good question on Reddit and another good piece of advice from the community on how to practice manual and exploratory testing.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/ui8qd8/best%5Fway%5Fto%5Fpractice%5Fmanual%5Ftesting%5Fat%5Fhome/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) | | [Issues with AI software](https://riyajs.wordpress.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124)Testing AI can be challenging. [Riyaj Shaikh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/riyajshaikh/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) describes 10 problems associated with machine learning and mentions several examples and external resources.[riyajs.wordpress.com](https://riyajs.wordpress.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) | | [Persuasion for Testers](https://www.satisfice.com/blog/archives/487452?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124)For a tester, soft skills are as important as technical skills. In this article, [James Bach](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-bach-6188a811/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) explains the importance of persuasion and advises how to get better at it.[satisfice.com](https://www.satisfice.com/blog/archives/487452?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [35-Word Functional Test Automation Strategy](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/35-word-functional-test-automation-strategy-e9bde29fcd7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124)How simple can a test automation strategy be? [Zhimin Zhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhiminzhan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) came up with an interesting one made of just four steps.*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[zhiminzhan.medium.com](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/35-word-functional-test-automation-strategy-e9bde29fcd7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) | | [Full Guide to Testing Android Applications in 2022](https://maxkim.eu/full-guide-to-testing-android-applications-in-2022?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124)This is HUGE! [Maksims Kims](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maksims-kims/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) created an amazing and very detailed guide to testing on Android. Lots of examples included![maxkim.eu](https://maxkim.eu/full-guide-to-testing-android-applications-in-2022?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) | | [The Truth About Fragile Tests](http://www.everydayunittesting.com/2022/05/the-truth-about-fragile-tests.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124)Do you know what makes tests fragile? [Gil Zilberfeld](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilzilberfeld/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) explains that the real problem might be different than you think.Additionally, [Oswin Losper](https://www.linkedin.com/in/oswin-losper-21520330/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) shares his thoughts on [Why Automation Tests Are Failing](https://www.oswinlosper.co.za/blog/why-your-automation-tests-are-failing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124).[everydayunittesting.com](http://www.everydayunittesting.com/2022/05/the-truth-about-fragile-tests.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) | | [Top 5 Manager’s Questions About Automated Testing](https://medium.com/hh-ru/top-5-manager-questions-about-automated-testing-4f194bc02375?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124)[Olya Kabanova](https://medium.com/@olgamsk4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) provides good answers to the common questions about automated testing that people who are not directly involved may have.[medium.com](https://medium.com/hh-ru/top-5-manager-questions-about-automated-testing-4f194bc02375?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) | | [To those who have tried and failed to learn test automation — what is holding you back?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/ui35nb/to%5Fthose%5Fwho%5Fhave%5Ftried%5Fand%5Ffailed%5Fto%5Flearn%5Ftest/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124)Great question by [Nicola Lindgren](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolalindgren/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124). And there are some insightful answers from the Reddit community, too.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/ui35nb/to%5Fthose%5Fwho%5Fhave%5Ftried%5Fand%5Ffailed%5Fto%5Flearn%5Ftest/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) | | | | Sponsored ['early Model Based Testing' (eMBT) with TestCompass](https://www.compass-testservices.com/embt-with-testcompass-in-practice/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124)*"It looks very nice and works fine. But sorry, it’s actually not what we wanted."*Do you recognize this? It indicates that you have delivered a product that might look nice and work fine but is not in accordance with the customer's needs.Of course, you want to prevent that. How? By implementing **early Model Based Testing** (eMBT) with **TestCompass**. 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[Emma Elkan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-elkan-9a56101a1/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) suggests five demo applications that can help you get started.[emelkan.hashnode.dev](https://emelkan.hashnode.dev/my-top-5-demo-apps-to-practice-software-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) | | [Reliable Visual Validation using Playwright](https://medium.com/helpshift-engineering/reliable-visual-validation-using-playwright-8a53f772f367?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124)[Rajat Bhardwaj](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajatbhardwaj2106/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) gives an overview of using [Playwright](https://github.com/microsoft/playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124)'s screenshot snapshot feature for visual regression testing.[medium.com](https://medium.com/helpshift-engineering/reliable-visual-validation-using-playwright-8a53f772f367?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) | | [What do you hate most about test case management systems?](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/ul3ayw/what%5Fdo%5Fyou%5Fhate%5Fmost%5Fabout%5Ftest%5Fcase%5Fmanagement/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124)Test case management tools can bring a lot of structure to your teams. But they aren't perfect. Here's an interesting voice of the community on what the most annoying things about them are.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/ul3ayw/what%5Fdo%5Fyou%5Fhate%5Fmost%5Fabout%5Ftest%5Fcase%5Fmanagement/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) | | | | BOOKS | | [Implementing Domain-Driven Design Review](https://www.codecraftr.nl/implementing-domain-driven-design-book-review/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124)While not directly related to testing, [Roy Straub](https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-straub/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) gives a review of the popular book [Implementing Domain-Driven Design](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15756865-implementing-domain-driven-design?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) that may be interesting to those of you interested in software design.[codecraftr.nl](https://www.codecraftr.nl/implementing-domain-driven-design-book-review/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) | | | | VIDEOS | | [12 Ways Software Testers Think Differently From Others](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124&v=yE--LbsSIVM)In this 9-minute video, [Pramod Dutta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramoddutta/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) gives a dozen of practical tips on how to think like a tester.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124&v=yE--LbsSIVM) | | | | And… | | [That feeling...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/uoshab/when%5Fi%5Fgo%5Fcheck%5Ftests%5Fpipeline%5Fthats%5Fbeen%5Frunning/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F124) 😂 | | | | 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%5F124).*PS. 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