> ## 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 #153 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/153/ - Published: 2023-01-29T22:24:25.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:10.000Z - Description: What's the most irritating bit about the QA job? πŸ€” - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **153rd** issue!Here's a simple question that sparked a huge discussion:[What's the most irritating bit about the QA job?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/10fvstj/what%5Fis%5Fthe%5Fmost%5Firritating%5Fbit%5Fabout%5Fthe%5Fqa%5Fjob/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)It seems like people needed to let their frustration out.Now, I really, really wish you some happy testing! πŸ™‚*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)* | | | | Sponsored [Nearest β€” an open-source Java library for testing API interactions](https://github.com/OleksandrPodoliako/nearest?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)[Nearest](https://github.com/OleksandrPodoliako/nearest?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) helps you test the application's business logic and create pre and post-conditions for UI tests. Nearest reduces the amount of code needed to be written for interacting with REST services. It provides global logging configuration and unifies manual and automation verifications with the export/import functionality. And it supports imports from Postman, too! [Try it out. It's free.](https://github.com/OleksandrPodoliako/nearest?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)[github.com](https://github.com/OleksandrPodoliako/nearest?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) | | | | NEWS | | [5 Principles for Quality at Speed](https://qeunit.com/blog/5-principles-for-quality-at-speed/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)[Antoine Craske](https://www.linkedin.com/in/acraske/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) shares five simple yet wise principles that can enable you to deliver quality software, faster.Similarly, [Ricardo Bedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-bedin-bb4a0564/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) expands on this topic by explaining [Why Speed and Quality Go Hand-in-Hand In Software Engineering](https://medium.com/@ricbedin/breaking-the-glass-ceiling-why-speed-and-quality-go-hand-in-hand-in-software-engineering-63fa7dd9565c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153).[qeunit.com](https://qeunit.com/blog/5-principles-for-quality-at-speed/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) | | [A simple model of testing](https://www.eviltester.com/post/fundamentals/a-meta-model/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)[Alan Richardson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eviltester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) uses examples to explain why modelling is an important skill for a software tester.Furthermore, [Daniel Lehner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-lehner-95710a71/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) compares [Traditional vs model-based system testing](https://www.coderskitchen.com/traditional-vs-model-based-system-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) in an interview.[eviltester.com](https://www.eviltester.com/post/fundamentals/a-meta-model/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) | | [Bracing for Change: The Growing Risk of Layoffs in the IT Sector in 2023](https://medium.com/@rojek.mac/bracing-for-change-the-growing-risk-of-layoffs-in-the-it-sector-in-2023-8cec835c80b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)While tech is cooling down, we can see more and more companies letting people go. [Maciej Rojek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maciej-rojek-06819899/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) describes what's happening and advises what you can focus on this year.There are also some insights shared by the community on Reddit:[Anybody else finding it troublesome to find new work?](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/10foda8/anybody%5Felse%5Ffinding%5Fit%5Ftroublesome%5Ffinding%5Fnew/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)[Anyone else having trouble getting a job? Will the job market get better?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/10dpee1/anyone%5Felse%5Fhaving%5Ftrouble%5Fgetting%5Fa%5Fjob%5Fwill%5Fthe/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)[medium.com](https://medium.com/@rojek.mac/bracing-for-change-the-growing-risk-of-layoffs-in-the-it-sector-in-2023-8cec835c80b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) | | [The Metrics Trap](https://qstability.medium.com/the-metrics-trap-4e8778e0e4aa?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)Having good metrics is often a key to improving the quality of your product and services. But they may also be misleading, as [Martin Ivison](https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-ivison/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) explains.[qstability.medium.com](https://qstability.medium.com/the-metrics-trap-4e8778e0e4aa?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [I have nowhere to test my automation skills](https://medium.com/@t79877005/i-have-no-where-to-test-my-automation-skills-c44825ca7c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)Whether you'd like to learn or upskill yourself in test automation, you might be wondering about places to practice. [Ioan Solderea](https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%95%B5ioan-s-b0928516/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) suggests a few of them.On top of that, [John Ferguson Smart](https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ferguson-smart-7442907/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) recommends [6 Tips To Learning Test Automation Faster](https://serenity-dojo.medium.com/6-tips-to-learning-test-automation-faster-3468902629e4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@t79877005/i-have-no-where-to-test-my-automation-skills-c44825ca7c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) | | [Test Automation Guidelines](https://elizabethzagroba.com/posts/2023/01%5F15%5Ftest%5Fautomation%5Fguidelines/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)If you review a lot of test automation code, you may want to learn from [Elizabeth Zagroba](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezagroba/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) experience and follow the handy guidelines that she prepared.[elizabethzagroba.com](https://elizabethzagroba.com/posts/2023/01%5F15%5Ftest%5Fautomation%5Fguidelines/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) | | [Unlocking the Full Potential of DevOps: The Power of Integrating QA](https://cechinel.medium.com/unlocking-the-full-potential-of-devops-the-power-of-integrating-qa-2b81aa758c83?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)How can DevOps and QA work together? [Jeff Cechinel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cechinel/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) shares some good advice, including a helpful description of responsibilities.[cechinel.medium.com](https://cechinel.medium.com/unlocking-the-full-potential-of-devops-the-power-of-integrating-qa-2b81aa758c83?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) | | [What is the difference between Unit and Component Testing?](https://levelup.gitconnected.com/what-is-the-difference-between-unit-and-component-testing-8eb7f1a06be1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)[Paul de Witt](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldewitt/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) describes the difference between the unit and component tests and suggests who should get involved in writing them.Furthermore, [Criss Chan](https://twitter.com/crisschan%5F?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) explains the [Layered Test Model](https://medium.com/@crisschan/layered-test-model-3ae1552300f6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) in a graphical way.*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[levelup.gitconnected.com](https://levelup.gitconnected.com/what-is-the-difference-between-unit-and-component-testing-8eb7f1a06be1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) | | [What is the Most Challenging in E2E Test Automation?](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/story-what-is-the-most-challenging-in-e2e-test-automation-bc4136ea79d0?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)Great question! If you stop and think now, what would you say? Now, read the interesting insights from [Zhimin Zhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhiminzhan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)'s story.*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[zhiminzhan.medium.com](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/story-what-is-the-most-challenging-in-e2e-test-automation-bc4136ea79d0?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) | | [You might be writing your automation tests wrong](https://firstlutfi.medium.com/you-might-be-writing-your-automation-tests-wrong-3608bfb6f0a3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)[Lutfi Fitroh Hadi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lutfi-fitroh-hadi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) gives us an exercise to spot what can be improved in a test and advises on the good practices.Similarly, [Dan Neciu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-neciu-38810964/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) suggests how you can [Write The Perfect Tests for your Application](https://medium.com/@neciudan/writing-the-perfect-tests-for-your-application-ac6f49a8321e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153).[firstlutfi.medium.com](https://firstlutfi.medium.com/you-might-be-writing-your-automation-tests-wrong-3608bfb6f0a3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) | | | | TOOLS | | [Test your APIs the Better Way](https://debojyoti.hashnode.dev/test-your-apis-the-better-way?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)[Debojyoti Chatterjee](https://www.linkedin.com/in/debojyoti-chatterjee/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) describes several tools that can help you improve testing APIs.[debojyoti.hashnode.dev](https://debojyoti.hashnode.dev/test-your-apis-the-better-way?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) | | [The Benefits of Using WebDriver, a W3C standard, in Test Automation](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/the-benefits-of-using-webdriver-a-w3c-standard-in-test-automation-7b5469f355fb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)In this article, [Zhimin Zhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhiminzhan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) gives a few reasons in favour of using WebDriver for test automation.In relation to that, [Malith Senadheera](https://www.linkedin.com/in/malitthh/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) shares some tips on [Enhancing Test Automation with Selenium](https://medium.com/@malitthh/enhancing-test-automation-with-selenium-288c702fb83a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153).*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[zhiminzhan.medium.com](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/the-benefits-of-using-webdriver-a-w3c-standard-in-test-automation-7b5469f355fb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) | | [What automation framework to choose in 2023](https://medium.com/@dimic.nikola/what-automation-framework-to-choose-in-2023-cbbc1340dfc?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)[Nikola Dimic](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikola-dimic/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) describes a few popular test tools. This list probably wouldn't have differed much from the previous years, if it wasn't for one recent addition. Can you guess which one?Also, someone on Reddit wants to know the [Best automation framework to learn](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/10hdmov/best%5Fautomation%5Fframework%5Fto%5Flearn/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153).And another person is wondering: [Is Cypress the best choice for black box E2E testing?](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/10gxyga/is%5Fcypress%5Fthe%5Fbest%5Fchoice%5Ffor%5Fblack%5Fbox%5Fe2e/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)[medium.com](https://medium.com/@dimic.nikola/what-automation-framework-to-choose-in-2023-cbbc1340dfc?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) | | [What screen recording tools do you use to capture and manipulate screenshots and videos?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/10kbi3q/what%5Fscreen%5Frecording%5Ftools%5Fdo%5Fyou%5Fuse%5Fto%5Fcapture/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)It's common for testers to take screenshots and record their screen to capture unexpected behaviour in apps. So what are the good tools to use for that? Here are some recommendations from the community.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/10kbi3q/what%5Fscreen%5Frecording%5Ftools%5Fdo%5Fyou%5Fuse%5Fto%5Fcapture/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) | | | | BOOKS | | [A review of Dr Joseph Juran’s autobiography: "Architect of Quality"](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2023/01/24/a-review-of-dr-joseph-jurans-autobiography-architect-of-quality/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)[Mike Harris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-citp-mbcs-5a75733/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) wrote an interesting review of a book that I haven't heard of yet but now definitely got my attention: [Architect of Quality](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2109611.Architect%5Fof%5FQuality?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153).[testandanalysis.home.blog](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2023/01/24/a-review-of-dr-joseph-jurans-autobiography-architect-of-quality/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) | | [The Toyota Way β€” A Top of the Page Review](https://medium.com/@jennifer%5Fcolumbe/the-toyota-way-a-top-of-the-page-review-53d253b91008?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)[Jennifer Columbe](https://medium.com/@jennifer%5Fcolumbe?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) describes a classic book called [The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/161789.The%5FToyota%5FWay?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153), explaining its relation to quality and sharing some memorable quotes.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@jennifer%5Fcolumbe/the-toyota-way-a-top-of-the-page-review-53d253b91008?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) | | | | VIDEOS | | [Why you should get out of QA/Testing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153&v=N3KZVKDmcb0)I found this thought-provoking 16-minute recording by [John Miller](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmil/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) thanks to [this Reddit thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/10kl2oq/this%5Fis%5Fdisheartening/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153). It sparked quite a heated discussion in the comments![youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153&v=N3KZVKDmcb0) | | | | And… | | [It's not a bug, it's a feature...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/10l83ps/developers%5Fwill%5Falways%5Ffind%5Fa%5Fway/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153) πŸšƒπŸŽ©πŸ˜‚ | | | | 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%5F153).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F153)* |