> ## 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 #136 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/136/ - Published: 2022-09-11T17:28:44.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:03.000Z - Description: Can there be testers in Scrum? - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **136th** issue!Today, I want to belatedly celebrate International Tester's Day which was on September 9th.On that day 75 years ago, [the world's first computer bug](https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/worlds-first-computer-bug?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) was found... quite literally!And while some wonder whether software testing is a "dying trade" — look, we're still here!So I want to tell you one thing — you can be proud to be a software tester.Happy testing, everyone! 🎉*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136)* | | | | Sponsored [\[Remote\] Community Support Engineer @ k6](https://boards.greenhouse.io/grafanalabs/jobs/4522288004?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136)Community and open-source are part of Grafana's DNA. The [k6](https://k6.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) team is now looking for the first **Technical Support Engineer** to help the k6 open-source community and teach about using k6\. [Read more about this interesting position](https://boards.greenhouse.io/grafanalabs/jobs/4522288004?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136).[boards.greenhouse.io](https://boards.greenhouse.io/grafanalabs/jobs/4522288004?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) | | | | NEWS | | [Can There Be Testers in Scrum?](https://abstracta.us/blog/agile-testing/testers-in-scrum/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136)Scrum doesn't provide an official definition of a software tester role. So how can testers fit in? [Federico Toledo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/federicotoledo/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) provides a great explanation.Moreover, you might want to learn from [Kavitha Rajagopal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavitha-rajagopal-276842130/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) about the differences in [Waterfall Vs Agile Testing Approach](https://kavitharajagopal.hashnode.dev/waterfall-vs-agile-testing-approach?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136).[abstracta.us](https://abstracta.us/blog/agile-testing/testers-in-scrum/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) | | [Future of tester role](https://flynnbops.github.io/jekyll/update/2022/09/03/future%5Fof%5Ftester%5Frole.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136)[Aaron Flynn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-flynn-45718a80/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) shares his thoughts on how the tester role is evolving and what it will become in the future given the current trends.In relation to that, [Maciej Rojek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maciej-rojek-06819899/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) gives a few interesting examples of answering the question: [What do QAs say when being asked what they do for a living?](https://medium.com/@rojek.mac/what-do-qas-say-when-being-asked-what-they-do-for-a-living-fb7ea359da0b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136)[flynnbops.github.io](https://flynnbops.github.io/jekyll/update/2022/09/03/future%5Fof%5Ftester%5Frole.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) | | [How do you do your testing?](https://www.annemariecharrett.com/how-do-you-do-your-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136)[Anne-Marie Charrett](https://www.linkedin.com/in/testingtimes/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) shares some good advice on how to change your thinking about testing to make it more effective.Also, you might want to read about [How to be a good manual tester](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/x4xyjg/how%5Fto%5Fbe%5Fa%5Fgood%5Fmanual%5Ftester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136).[annemariecharrett.com](https://www.annemariecharrett.com/how-do-you-do-your-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) | | [It’s Not a Bug, It’s a Feature — Communication Challenges Faced by Developers and Testers](https://brightinventions.pl/blog/communication-challenges-faced-by-developers-and-testers/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136)Wondering how you can effectively communicate bugs to your team members? [Małgorzata Zielińska](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ma%C5%82gorzata-zieli%C5%84ska-08866272/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) and Michał Demiańczuk mention a few scenarios and shares tips on how to do it right.[brightinventions.pl](https://brightinventions.pl/blog/communication-challenges-faced-by-developers-and-testers/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) | | [The Importance of Test Users](https://thinkingtester.com/the-importance-of-test-users/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136)[Kristin Jackvony](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinjackvony/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) explains how having test users in your application can help you increase test coverage in both manual and automated testing.A good follow-up read to that is [Venkat Ramakrishnan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/venkatramakrishnan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136)'s article on how testers can help in [Managing User Expectations](https://venkatramakrishnan.com/2022/09/03/managing-user-expectations/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136).[thinkingtester.com](https://thinkingtester.com/the-importance-of-test-users/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) | | [Working on Overcoming Imposter Syndrome](https://www.shino.de/2022/08/31/working-on-overcoming-imposter-syndrome/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136)Last week, I featured a [discussion on Reddit](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/135?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136#EZ5eJRa) regarding the imposter syndrome in QA. This week, I found this practical advice shared by [Markus Gärtner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgaertne/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136).It might also help you if you're [worried product release will get you fired](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/x2pu8s/worried%5Fproduct%5Frelease%5Fwill%5Fget%5Fme%5Ffired/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136).[shino.de](https://www.shino.de/2022/08/31/working-on-overcoming-imposter-syndrome/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Begin your Android automation testing using Appium, JUnit5, and Kotlin](https://medium.com/baracoda-engineering/begin-your-android-automation-testing-using-appium-junit5-and-kotlin-in-5-minutes-on-windows-or-4e57cac6e7df?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136)If you want to get started with Android test automation, here's a handy step-by-step guide by [Benjamin Laschkar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminlaschkar/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) to setting up and running [Appium](https://appium.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) tests.[medium.com](https://medium.com/baracoda-engineering/begin-your-android-automation-testing-using-appium-junit5-and-kotlin-in-5-minutes-on-windows-or-4e57cac6e7df?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) | | [Fault Injection Testing with API Gateway](https://apisix.hashnode.dev/fault-injection-testing-with-api-gateway?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136)[Bobur Umurzokov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobur-u-147400106/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) wrote a detailed article on how using the fault injection technique can help you test your APIs and systems better, using [Apache APISIX](https://apisix.apache.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) as an example.[apisix.hashnode.dev](https://apisix.hashnode.dev/fault-injection-testing-with-api-gateway?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) | | [Testing, Integration Testing, and a Whole Lot in Between — Part II](https://medium.com/@yuvalshi0/testing-integration-testing-and-a-whole-lot-in-between-part-ii-14f5c0e6cc51?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136)In a series of articles, [Yuval Shimon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuval-shimon-2a8530160/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) discusses a high-level overview of test layers and the practices that support them.You can also read [the first part](https://medium.com/@yuvalshi0/testing-integration-testing-and-a-whole-lot-in-between-part-i-710a310cc8c0?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) here.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@yuvalshi0/testing-integration-testing-and-a-whole-lot-in-between-part-ii-14f5c0e6cc51?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) | | [We run regression because it makes us feel better — not because it adds any value](https://fishouthebox.medium.com/we-run-regression-because-it-makes-us-feel-better-not-because-it-adds-any-value-dcb63724be23?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136)I liked this concise but important message from [Melissa Fisher](https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissajfisher/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136). It's a very good reminder not to forget about the why of testing.[fishouthebox.medium.com](https://fishouthebox.medium.com/we-run-regression-because-it-makes-us-feel-better-not-because-it-adds-any-value-dcb63724be23?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) | | | | TOOLS | | [Are Automated Test Recording Tools Worth It?](https://dev-tester.com/are-automated-test-recording-tools-worth-it/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136)There are plenty of recording tools that can follow your actions on a website and save them as test scripts. [Dennis Martinez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennmart/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) lists out the pros and cons of using them.Furthermore, [Paul Grizzaffi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgrizzaffi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) wrote a great article: [Wait, Is Avoiding Low-Code An Automation Anti-Pattern?](https://responsibleautomation.wordpress.com/2022/09/06/wait-is-avoiding-low-code-an-automation-anti-pattern/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136)[dev-tester.com](https://dev-tester.com/are-automated-test-recording-tools-worth-it/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) | | [Advantages of XCUITest over Appium](https://medium.com/@venkatsiva/advantages-of-xcuitest-over-appium-part-1-60f23fe67334?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136)If you want to write tests for iOS, usually you have a choice between the built-in [XCUITest](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeveloperTools/Conceptual/testing%5Fwith%5Fxcode/chapters/09-ui%5Ftesting.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) framework and [Appium](https://appium.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136). [Venkat Siva](https://medium.com/@venkatsiva?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) explains the differences. Also, here's [the second part](https://medium.com/@venkatsiva/advantages-of-xcuitest-over-appium-part-2-21885f69650e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) of the article.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@venkatsiva/advantages-of-xcuitest-over-appium-part-1-60f23fe67334?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) | | [Cypress Studio is back in Cypress 10.7!](https://www.cypress.io/blog/2022/08/30/whats-new-for-cypress-10-7/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136)If you were disappointed by the decision to [sunset Cypress Studio](https://www.cypress.io/blog/2022/05/18/update-on-cypress-studio/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) in version 10.0, you will be delighted to hear it's back in [version 10.7](https://docs.cypress.io/guides/references/changelog?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136#10-7-0)!Here's [a handy guide](https://www.cypress.io/blog/2022/08/30/how-to-use-studio-in-cypress-10-7/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) by [Lachlan Miller](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachlan-miller-047736173/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) on how to use this feature to generate tests.[cypress.io](https://www.cypress.io/blog/2022/08/30/whats-new-for-cypress-10-7/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) | | [Stop Using Gherkin as Scripting Language](https://drpicox.medium.com/stop-using-gherkin-as-scripting-language-9097d8a2edb9?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136)Ever since BDD has become popular, people started misusing frameworks such as [Cucumber](https://cucumber.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) solely for test automation. [David Rodenas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrodenas/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) explains why it's a bad practice.*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[drpicox.medium.com](https://drpicox.medium.com/stop-using-gherkin-as-scripting-language-9097d8a2edb9?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) | | | | BOOKS | | [Looking for books and online courses for a newbie software tester like me](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/x0z8ao/looking%5Ffor%5Fbooks%5Fand%5Fonline%5Fcourses%5Ffor%5Fa%5Fnewbie/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136)Many new software testers are looking for advice on resources to help them learn more. In this Reddit thread, you can find a good recommendation on what books to read.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/x0z8ao/looking%5Ffor%5Fbooks%5Fand%5Fonline%5Fcourses%5Ffor%5Fa%5Fnewbie/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) | | | | VIDEOS | | [QA Mock Interview with Hiring Managers from Tech Companies](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136&v=pBF8%5FHKE35g)This is great! [Evgeny Kim](https://www.linkedin.com/in/evgenykim1/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) invited [Adeel Mansoor](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeelqa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) and [Chris Kenst](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckenst/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) — experienced QA managers — to talk about the hiring process and run a mocked interview with someone who's just at the beginning of their software testing journey.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136&v=pBF8%5FHKE35g) | | | | And… | | [Ladybug...](https://twitter.com/xsphi/status/1565476329839271936?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136) 🤣 | | | | 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%5F136).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F136)* |