> ## 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 #127 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/127/ - Published: 2022-06-12T12:54:17.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:58.000Z - Description: 6 Books Every Test Automation Engineer Should Read ๐Ÿ“š - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **127th** issue!This week, I attended the [LeadDev](https://leaddev.com/leaddev-london?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) conference in London.I found there a lot of inspiration for leadership and software engineering practices.It was also refreshing to meet so many people in person for the first time.Among many others, I had the pleasure of meeting the testing community members and conference speakers:[Ioana Serban](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ioana-serban-11448136/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127), who also happens to be my manager at [Onfido](https://onfido.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127)![Laveena Ramchandani](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laveena-ramchandani-949b8192/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127), whose [articles I featured](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/search?q=laveena&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) in the past.It was a wonderful experience overall and I came back to work with new ideas, perspectives and connections.So if you're looking for similar opportunities, I highly recommend checking out the full list of the [Testing Conferences](https://testingconferences.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127).Happy testing! ๐Ÿ‘‹*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127)* | | | | Sponsored [The leading platform for AI-powered data mimicking โ€” Meet Tonic.ai ](https://www.tonic.ai/?ref=softwaretestingweekly)With [Tonic.ai](https://www.tonic.ai/?ref=softwaretestingweekly), generate test data directly from your production data that's safe, realistic, and de-identified. 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[Check it out](https://www.tonic.ai/?ref=softwaretestingweekly)![tonic.ai](https://www.tonic.ai/?ref=softwaretestingweekly) | | | | NEWS | | [A Brief Introduction to Exploratory Testing](https://www.mariedrake.com/post/a-brief-introduction-to-exploratory-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127)If you want to learn about exploratory testing, [Marie Drake](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-drake-95841242/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) wrote a helpful overview and shared some useful tips.[mariedrake.com](https://www.mariedrake.com/post/a-brief-introduction-to-exploratory-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) | | [Culture and people for quality](https://randomtechthoughts.blog/2022/06/03/culture-and-people-for-quality/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127)What helped you the most in the quality aspects of your career? [Bob Salmon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobsalmon/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) mentions culture, people and [feedback loops](https://randomtechthoughts.blog/2022/06/03/feedback-loops-for-quality/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127).[randomtechthoughts.blog](https://randomtechthoughts.blog/2022/06/03/culture-and-people-for-quality/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) | | [Four Screening Questions to Filter Out Fake Test Automation Engineers in Interviews](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/four-screening-questions-to-filter-out-fake-test-automation-engineers-in-interviews-9e4c9fef3e47?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127)Hiring is an important but costly part of management. [Zhimin Zhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhiminzhan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) advises on how to improve your interview process for hiring the right test engineers.*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[zhiminzhan.medium.com](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/four-screening-questions-to-filter-out-fake-test-automation-engineers-in-interviews-9e4c9fef3e47?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) | | [How adequate quality avoids wasting time on edge cases](http://nissenweb.de/blog/edgecases.htm?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127)[Christian Nissen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-nissen-9a5a0711/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) briefly explains what *adequate quality* is and why we should use it to narrow down our focus on testing things that matter.[nissenweb.de](http://nissenweb.de/blog/edgecases.htm?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) | | [Talk About Your Test Strategy](https://elizabethzagroba.com/posts/2022/06%5F06%5Ftalk%5Fabout%5Fyour%5Ftest%5Fstrategy/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127)[Elizabeth Zagroba](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezagroba/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) shares two stories that emphasise how important it is to have a test strategy written down. And advises on how to do it, too.Furthermore, [Antoine Craske](https://www.linkedin.com/in/acraske/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) wrote a great article explaining why [QA Notes Are Useful. QE Notes Are Even Better](https://qeunit.com/blog/qa-notes-are-useful-qe-notes-are-even-better/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127).[elizabethzagroba.com](https://elizabethzagroba.com/posts/2022/06%5F06%5Ftalk%5Fabout%5Fyour%5Ftest%5Fstrategy/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Catch bugs early with database integration tests](https://edrickleong.hashnode.dev/catch-bugs-early-with-database-integration-tests?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127)Wondering how you can test the database integration? [Edrick Leong](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edrickleong/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) shows a simple example of setting up such tests using Kotlin and Postgres.[Akash Singh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/akash4393/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127)'s article on how to [Test Typescript GraphQL Server using Jest with Docker](https://akashsingh.blog/testing-typescript-graphql-server-using-jest-with-docker?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) is yet another great example.Also, maybe you're looking for [SQL Practice websites](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/v48qfq/sql%5Fpractice%5Fwebsites/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127)?[edrickleong.hashnode.dev](https://edrickleong.hashnode.dev/catch-bugs-early-with-database-integration-tests?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) | | [Deep Dive: Testing a Microservice Architecture with QA Environments](https://medium.com/opendoor-labs/deep-dive-testing-a-microservice-architecture-with-qa-environments-cd338648c37b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127)[Dan Hipschman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danhipschman/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) shares a comprehensive overview of implementing dedicated environments for testing microservices, including the lessons they've learned from that.[medium.com](https://medium.com/opendoor-labs/deep-dive-testing-a-microservice-architecture-with-qa-environments-cd338648c37b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) | | [How to perform XSS attacks](https://dulah.hashnode.dev/how-to-perform-xss-attacks?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127)If you want to learn how Cross-Side Scripting (XSS) attacks work, [Suraj Abubakar Dulah](https://www.linkedin.com/in/suraj-abubakar-dulah-2757b3202/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) shows a few interesting examples.Additionally, [Cosmin Vladutu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cosmin-vladutu/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) wrote a thought-provoking article about [Security Testing โ€” The big unknown](https://cosmin-vladutu.medium.com/security-testing-the-big-unknown-d21d1f7126b7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127).[dulah.hashnode.dev](https://dulah.hashnode.dev/how-to-perform-xss-attacks?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) | | [Modernizing Software Quality Assurance with Visual Testing](https://automationpanda.com/2022/06/01/modernizing-software-quality-assurance-with-visual-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127)[Andrew Knight](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-leland-knight/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) explains how visual testing can support your current test automation strategy and shows examples of using it in practice.[automationpanda.com](https://automationpanda.com/2022/06/01/modernizing-software-quality-assurance-with-visual-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) | | [Monitoring E2E Test Automation: what, why, and how](https://medium.com/duda/monitoring-e2e-test-automation-what-why-and-how-d93cbcd4f23?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127)The more frequently you ship to production, the more you may want to invest in the observability of your changes. [Avraham Khanukaev](https://www.linkedin.com/in/avraham-khanukaev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) and [Dor Eitan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dor-eitan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) explain what metrics to consider and how to monitor them.[medium.com](https://medium.com/duda/monitoring-e2e-test-automation-what-why-and-how-d93cbcd4f23?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) | | | | TOOLS | | [How to do UI automation with Ruby Raider โ€” Part 1: Creating a new project](https://medium.com/@agustin.pe94/how-to-do-ui-automation-with-ruby-raider-part-1-creating-a-new-project-9d4e77c46ade?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127)[Agustin Pequeno](https://www.linkedin.com/in/agustin-pequeno/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) describes the tool he created โ€” [Ruby Raider](https://ruby-raider.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127). It's a handy library for scaffolding test automation frameworks in Ruby. It currently supports Selenium, Cucumber, Appium, and more.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@agustin.pe94/how-to-do-ui-automation-with-ruby-raider-part-1-creating-a-new-project-9d4e77c46ade?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) | | [Rendezvous with k6](https://k6.io/blog/rendezvous-with-k6/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127)[Leandro Melendez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leandromelendez/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) uses an interesting metaphor to explain what *rendezvous* is in load testing and shows how to do it with [k6](https://k6.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127).[k6.io](https://k6.io/blog/rendezvous-with-k6/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) | | [Test UI in Isolation With Playwright](https://medium.com/@imartinflores/test-ui-in-isolation-with-playwright-e6f4b0b67a67?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127)[Last week](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/126?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127#t-734830), I featured [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127)' latest update on supporting component testing. And today, [Ignacio Martin Flores](https://www.linkedin.com/in/imartinflores/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) explains how it works in [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127), too.You might also be interested in reading Ignacio's other article on Playwright's [Network Interception and UI Tests](https://medium.com/@imartinflores/network-interception-and-ui-tests-ddfa56bc493d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@imartinflores/test-ui-in-isolation-with-playwright-e6f4b0b67a67?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) | | [TestCaseHub โ€” An open repository of test cases and scenarios](https://sanjayselectorshub.medium.com/launched-new-product-testcasehub-cea496e7d0a9?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127)[Sanjay Kumar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/creator-sanjaykumar/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) has recently come up with yet another project that helps software testers. [TestCaseHub](https://testcasehub.net/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) is a test case repository that can help you find test cases for desired scenarios.[sanjayselectorshub.medium.com](https://sanjayselectorshub.medium.com/launched-new-product-testcasehub-cea496e7d0a9?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) | | | | BOOKS | | [6 Books Every Test Automation Engineer Should Read](https://blog.testproject.io/2022/06/07/6-books-every-test-automation-engineer-should-read/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127)Looking for inspiration on what to read? [Aleksandar Zeljkoviฤ‡](https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-zeljkovic/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) picked a few interesting books that can help you expand your horizons.[blog.testproject.io](https://blog.testproject.io/2022/06/07/6-books-every-test-automation-engineer-should-read/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) | | | | Andโ€ฆ | | [The glorious web UX in 2022...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/v6f350/please%5Freduce%5Fthese%5Fthings%5Fweb%5Fdevs/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) ๐Ÿ˜… | | | | 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%5F127).*PS. I'll be transferring every donation to [Nasz Wybรณr Foundation](https://naszwybor.org.pl/about-us/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127) which supports Ukrainian refugees in Poland.* ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ™*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F127)* |