> ## 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 #126 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/126/ - Published: 2022-06-03T22:41:29.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:58.000Z - Description: Cypress 10 is out! 🚀 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **126th** issue!Big news — [Cypress 10](https://www.cypress.io/blog/2022/06/01/cypress-10-release/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) is out!It brings some great features, but the most prominent ones are:Component TestingA completely new Cypress appIt's yet another step towards a complete solution for testing JavaScript and TypeScript apps.Happy testing!*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126)* | | | | Sponsored [Deliver Great Software — Testmo: #1 Test Management](https://www.testmo.com/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=deliver)All your manual tests, exploratory sessions & test automation in one modern platform with [Testmo](https://www.testmo.com/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=deliver). 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[Nicola Lindgren](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolalindgren/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) explains who a software tester is and highlights a few skills and resources that may help you get started.Additionally, you may want to read about [What are the most popular interview questions/requirements for Junior QA Automation?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/v1bh7s/what%5Fare%5Fthe%5Fmost%5Fpopular%5Finterview/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126).[applitools.com](https://applitools.com/blog/how-to-start-career-software-tester-top-skills/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) | | [Non-functional requirements in Quality Engineering](https://qeunit.com/blog/the-quality-engineering-way-to-non-functional-requirements/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126)[Antoine Craske](https://www.linkedin.com/in/acraske/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) shares a detailed overview of non-functional requirements and explains how they can contribute to quality.[qeunit.com](https://qeunit.com/blog/the-quality-engineering-way-to-non-functional-requirements/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) | | [Testing when things are chaotic](https://medium.com/life-at-josh/testing-when-things-are-chaotic-847ced43e38d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126)Not enough time to test? [Harish Kumar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/baharish90/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) gives some advice on how to deal with chaotic situations and short delivery times.[medium.com](https://medium.com/life-at-josh/testing-when-things-are-chaotic-847ced43e38d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) | | [What did Quality Pioneers say About Quality?](https://medium.com/@ambysan/what-did-quality-pioneers-say-about-quality-22e5d6ce1a92?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126)Sometimes it's good to look back and learn how others perceived quality. [Ambreen Khan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambysan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) shares inspiring quotes and explains their meaning.And for more practical advice, read [Soumyabrata Moitra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumya27/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126)'s article on [5 Sensible Defaults to Enhance Quality Delivery](https://blog.testproject.io/2022/05/31/5-sensible-defaults-to-enhance-quality-delivery/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@ambysan/what-did-quality-pioneers-say-about-quality-22e5d6ce1a92?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) | | [When is a Tester not a Tester?](https://www.dowen.me.uk/when-is-a-tester-not-a-tester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126)[Ben Dowen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dowenb/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) wrote a thought-provoking article about how the role of a software tester may change depending on the methodology.[dowen.me.uk](https://www.dowen.me.uk/when-is-a-tester-not-a-tester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Assertions in Page Objects](https://medium.com/10-minutes-qa-story/assertions-in-page-objects-3a6acf6c0aac?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126)Assertions usually live in test scripts. But what if we move them directly to Page Objects? Here's the reasoning behind such a practice, including its pros and cons.[medium.com](https://medium.com/10-minutes-qa-story/assertions-in-page-objects-3a6acf6c0aac?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) | | [Delivering quality automated test suites is not the terminus, it is an expedition to uphold!](https://www.agilitest.com/blog/delivering-quality-automated-test-suites-is-not-terminus?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126)Test automation is not the type of work that you do once and move on. You need to maintain it. [Trisha Chetani](https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishachetani/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) wrote a solid guide on how to do it well.[agilitest.com](https://www.agilitest.com/blog/delivering-quality-automated-test-suites-is-not-terminus?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) | | [So you want to learn about API testing?](https://beththetester.com/2022/05/31/so-you-want-to-learn-about-api-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126)[Beth Marshall](https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-marshall/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) lists out great resources such as talks, books and podcasts that might be helpful to start learning API testing.And if you want to learn automation, [Wei Chen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/weigochen/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) wrote a handy guide to creating an [APIs Automation Testing Framework in Pytest](https://medium.com/@weigo/apis-automation-testing-framework-in-pytest-a7a35ec3f37e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126).[beththetester.com](https://beththetester.com/2022/05/31/so-you-want-to-learn-about-api-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) | | [Tips for successful debugging of automation tests](https://andrewbayd.medium.com/tips-for-successful-debugging-of-automation-tests-4b878b1757a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126)[Andrii Baidachenko](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrii-baidachenko/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) shares a few techniques that your team can apply to make test automation debugging easier.[andrewbayd.medium.com](https://andrewbayd.medium.com/tips-for-successful-debugging-of-automation-tests-4b878b1757a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) | | [Why test coverage targets backfire](https://failfastmoveon.blogspot.com/2022/05/why-test-coverage-targets-backfire.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126)Some believe that 100% coverage is what they should strive to achieve. [Michael Küsters](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkuesters/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) explains the pitfalls of this approach and coverage metrics in general.[failfastmoveon.blogspot.com](https://failfastmoveon.blogspot.com/2022/05/why-test-coverage-targets-backfire.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) | | | | Sponsored [See how to automate your cross-platform end-to-end tests with Testsigma!](https://testsigma.com/webinars/automate-web-mobile-user-journey-end-to-end?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126)Today, applications need a seamless experience on multiple platforms (desktops, mobiles, tablets).An example end-to-end test scenario for a hotel booking application may look like this: browse on desktop → book on android → modify booking on iPad.See how [Testsigma](https://testsigma.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) helps you automate that, on **7th June at 3 pm IST**. 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You'll find more responses in this [thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/uyffe9/best%5Falternative%5Fto%5Fpostman/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126).[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/uyfey9/best%5Falternative%5Fto%5Fpostman/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) | | [Boyka Framework — Test Automation framework for Web, API, Android and iOS automation testing](https://wasiqbhamla.hashnode.dev/boyka-framework?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126)[Wasiq Bhamla](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wasiqbhamla/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) created [Boyka Framework](https://wasiqbhamla.github.io/boyka-framework/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) — an open-source tool that can help you automate your tests across all platforms.[wasiqbhamla.hashnode.dev](https://wasiqbhamla.hashnode.dev/boyka-framework?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) | | [How to Choose the Right Test Management Tool (With Evaluation Checklist)](https://blog.gurock.com/right-test-management-tool/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126)If you're looking for a test management tool, it might be a good idea to define your requirements. [Carl Shaulis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-shaulis-93853/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) provides an awesome checklist that can help you assess them.[blog.gurock.com](https://blog.gurock.com/right-test-management-tool/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) | | [JBehave Testing: The Definitive How-To Guide With Examples](https://www.testim.io/blog/jbehave-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126)Testing in Java? You may want to check out this well-written, practical guide to a BDD framework called [JBehave](https://jbehave.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126).[testim.io](https://www.testim.io/blog/jbehave-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) | | [Testing JS & JSON Objects, Arrays, Object Arrays, Nested Objects, Sets, and Maps Using Chai.js](https://javascript.plainenglish.io/testing-js-json-objects-arrays-object-arrays-nested-objects-sets-and-maps-using-chai-js-6bd04ac1e896?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126)[Thilina Ashen Gamage](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thilinaashengamage/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) gives a short overview of the [Chai](https://www.chaijs.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) assertion library and shows how you can use its features to test various JavaScript data types.*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[javascript.plainenglish.io](https://javascript.plainenglish.io/testing-js-json-objects-arrays-object-arrays-nested-objects-sets-and-maps-using-chai-js-6bd04ac1e896?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) | | | | VIDEOS | | [Testing/monitoring reddit.com with Playwright! \[Automate Together #2, Part 1\]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126&v=wIuXmXEfMPQ)[Giovanni Rago](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ragog/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) started a series of practical tutorials to test automation with Playwright. This 27-minute video focuses on setting up the framework and writing the first test using Chai assertions.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126&v=wIuXmXEfMPQ) | | | | And… | | [It's coming...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/v0iibw/startup%5Flife/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F126) 🤣 | | | | 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%5F126).*PS. 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