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# Issue #158
- URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/158/
- Published: 2023-03-04T16:35:30.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:13.000Z
- Description: How to become a customer-centric tester 🤝
- Author: Dawid Dylowicz

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| Welcome to the **158th** issue!This week, I want to highlight [AutoTestData](https://autotestdata.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) — a free online test data generator.It allows you to generate and customise data in various formats, such as JSON, CSV, and also Python and Ruby code.You can learn more about its capabilities from [this handy tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158&v=FXNnjyqPyW8).Thanks again, [Sanjay Kumar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/creator-sanjaykumar/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158), for supporting the software testing community with your great inventions!Happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)*                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
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| Sponsored [\[Remote\] Senior Software Quality Assurance @ komoot](https://www.komoot.com/jobs/A1864DB2A2/senior-software-quality-assurance?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)[Komoot](https://www.komoot.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) is an app that lets you find, plan, and share adventures. Driven by a desire to explore and powered by the outdoor community's recommendations, it's komoot's mission to inspire great adventures, making them accessible to all.Join our remote-first team and help us deliver bug-free features to over 30 million users worldwide. [Apply here](https://www.komoot.com/jobs/A1864DB2A2/senior-software-quality-assurance?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158).[komoot.com](https://www.komoot.com/jobs/A1864DB2A2/senior-software-quality-assurance?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
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| [How to become a customer-centric tester](https://theqaconnection.com/2023/02/13/how-to-be-a-customer-centric-tester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)[Johanna South](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannasouth/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) explains why we shouldn't only care about making a working product, but also one that meets customers' requirements and expectations. Here's how.In relation to that, [Andreea Draniceanu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%92%BBandreea-d-2ab81853/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) gives some tips on [Persona Testing](https://medium.com/@andreea-qa/persona-testing-b855eaaf1141?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158).[theqaconnection.com](https://theqaconnection.com/2023/02/13/how-to-be-a-customer-centric-tester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| [Human skills to win in Software Testing](https://automationhacks.io/2023-02-25-human-skills-to-win-in-software-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)If you're wondering what soft skills you need to succeed as a software tester, [Gaurav Singh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/automationhacks/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) wrote a great overview.[automationhacks.io](https://automationhacks.io/2023-02-25-human-skills-to-win-in-software-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| [OWASP Top 10 Privacy Risks — use these best practices to protect your clients](https://tsh.io/blog/owasp-top-10-privacy-risks/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)This is a great, detailed overview of the most common risks for user privacy and app security by [Monika Krysiak](https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-krysiak/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158).[tsh.io](https://tsh.io/blog/owasp-top-10-privacy-risks/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| [So, you think you do quality assurance? Part 1: Intro to quality.](https://medium.com/draftkings-engineering/so-you-think-you-do-quality-assurance-part-1-intro-to-quality-55f86f0bb7e0?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)In a series of two thorough articles, [Martin Chaov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-chaov-79912910/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) explains the concept of quality assurance and its common practices.I found the [second part about advanced quality](https://medium.com/draftkings-engineering/so-you-think-you-do-quality-assurance-part-2-advanced-quality-41d323e1c61a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) even more insightful![medium.com](https://medium.com/draftkings-engineering/so-you-think-you-do-quality-assurance-part-1-intro-to-quality-55f86f0bb7e0?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| [When Are Problems Introduced?](https://developsense.com/blog/2023/02/when-are-problems-introduced?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)[Michael Bolton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bolton-08847/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) explains what's wrong with the common misconception about bugs being introduced during the testing phases.Additionally, [Olha Holota](https://www.linkedin.com/in/olha-holota/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) advises what to do [When A Bug Is Hard To Reproduce](https://medium.com/@olha.holota/when-a-bug-is-hard-to-reproduce-1453e25ebdc2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158).[developsense.com](https://developsense.com/blog/2023/02/when-are-problems-introduced?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
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| [3 Questions you Need to Ask Before Starting an End-to-End Test Project](https://medium.com/@vincent.ferreira/3-questions-you-need-to-ask-before-starting-an-end-to-end-test-project-fdffeaba8caf?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)You may not always want to start your testing with automation. [Vincent Ferreira](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-ferreira-7096ba82/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) suggests asking yourself these three simple questions first.Similarly, [Giedrius Tusinskis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/giedrius-tusinskis-290749154/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) wrote a good article about [Introducing Functional Test Automation In Your Company](https://medium.com/@giedriustusinskis/introducing-functional-test-automation-in-your-company-ae216b265bd8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@vincent.ferreira/3-questions-you-need-to-ask-before-starting-an-end-to-end-test-project-fdffeaba8caf?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| [How we improved reporting and monitoring of test automation results](https://tech.trivago.com/post/2023-02-15-how-we-improved-reporting-and-monitoring-of-test-automation-results/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)[Giuseppe Donati](https://www.linkedin.com/in/giuseppedonati/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) shares a detailed tech stack and solution that they use to store, process and display the results of their automated tests.[tech.trivago.com](https://tech.trivago.com/post/2023-02-15-how-we-improved-reporting-and-monitoring-of-test-automation-results/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| [The Importance of Code Quality in Test Automation](https://medium.com/@oleksii.qa/the-importance-of-code-quality-in-test-automation-d0ea0268c123?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)Test code should be treated like production code. [Oleksii Ivashchenko](https://www.linkedin.com/in/oivashchenko/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) describes the best practices for writing clean code that also apply to tests.Similarly, [Ubiratan Soares](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ubiratanfsoares/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) explains [The problem with disabled tests](https://ubiratansoares.dev/posts/disabled-tests/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158), which should also be treated the same as code — refactored or deleted.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@oleksii.qa/the-importance-of-code-quality-in-test-automation-d0ea0268c123?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| [Using assume() in Test Automation](https://medium.com/@cnissen%5F48622/using-assume-in-test-automation-92ddff42afb3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)[Christian Nissen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-nissen-9a5a0711/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) suggests using assume() to verify the test preconditions while leaving assert() only for the actual goal of the test.Also, [Rasmus Ursem](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rkursem/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) wrote an interesting article about [Assert coverage — the next step after code coverage?](https://rkursem.medium.com/assert-coverage-the-next-step-after-code-coverage-fab91f7cf9a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158).*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[medium.com](https://medium.com/@cnissen%5F48622/using-assume-in-test-automation-92ddff42afb3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| [What do thermodynamics, Cucumber framework, and Screenplay Pattern have in common?](https://daniel-delimata.medium.com/what-do-thermodynamics-cucumber-framework-and-screenplay-pattern-have-in-common-9f3c8b855446?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)If you're wondering whether adding additional layers to test automation is beneficial, [Daniel Delimata](https://www.linkedin.com/in/delimata/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) shares an intriguing thought process.[daniel-delimata.medium.com](https://daniel-delimata.medium.com/what-do-thermodynamics-cucumber-framework-and-screenplay-pattern-have-in-common-9f3c8b855446?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
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| [Creating auto-scalable Selenium Grid on Kubernetes](https://medium.com/@prasadshirwadkar/creating-auto-scalable-selenium-grid-on-kubernetes-5c08e986ef3a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)[Prasad Shirwadkar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/prasad-shirwadkar-a7722814b/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) wrote a helpful, step-by-step guide with code examples to leveraging [Kubernetes](https://kubernetes.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) for running [Selenium](https://www.selenium.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) tests at scale.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@prasadshirwadkar/creating-auto-scalable-selenium-grid-on-kubernetes-5c08e986ef3a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| [How to handle Cypress flaky tests](https://medium.com/@kbalaji.kks/how-to-handle-cypress-flaky-test-d18fedd2b841?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)If you're dealing with flaky [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) tests, here are some tips by [Balaji Kumarasamy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbalaji-kks/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) on what you can do to improve them.Balaji also wrote a similar guide on [How to handle Playwright flaky tests](https://medium.com/@kbalaji.kks/playwright-handling-test-failures-retry-blocks-of-the-code-retry-full-test-80f2d3e60b92?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@kbalaji.kks/how-to-handle-cypress-flaky-test-d18fedd2b841?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| [Is Playwright already the finest test automation tool?](https://mmasetic.medium.com/is-playwright-already-the-finest-test-automation-tool-90b2697347de?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)That's a question that probably some of you started asking, too. [Mustafa Mašetić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mustafa-ma%C5%A1eti%C4%87-91b011226/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) describes the features of [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) and how they compare to [Selenium](https://www.selenium.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158).Similarly, [Akhil Singh Rawat](https://medium.com/@akhilsr20?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) compared [Selenium vs Playwright](https://medium.com/@akhilsr20/playwright-102-selenium-vs-playwright-aa040899770a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158), including code samples.*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[mmasetic.medium.com](https://mmasetic.medium.com/is-playwright-already-the-finest-test-automation-tool-90b2697347de?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) |
| [Load Testing Made Easy with K6: Using Faker Library and CSV Files](https://farhan-labib.medium.com/load-testing-made-easy-with-k6-using-faker-library-and-csv-files-c997d48fb6e2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)[Farhan Labib](https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhan-labib/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) wrote a handy guide to creating load tests using [k6](https://k6.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) and generating fake test data with [Faker.js](https://fakerjs.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158).Also, [NaveenKumar Namachivayam](https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveenkumarn/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) created [PerfGPT](https://qainsights.com/introducing-perfgpt-analyze-your-performance-test-results-using-openai/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) which can analyse your performance test results using OpenAI for free.[farhan-labib.medium.com](https://farhan-labib.medium.com/load-testing-made-easy-with-k6-using-faker-library-and-csv-files-c997d48fb6e2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)                                                       |
| [Open-source testing tools ranking based on their GitHub metrics, which one are you using?](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/118vt15/open%5Fsource%5Ftesting%5Ftools%5Franking%5Fbased%5Fon%5Ftheir/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)Someone shared a comparison of the most popular open-source test tools from [OSS Insights](https://ossinsight.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) (cool tool, by the way) that rates them by a number of GitHub stars. Quite interesting to see the trends![reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/118vt15/open%5Fsource%5Ftesting%5Ftools%5Franking%5Fbased%5Fon%5Ftheir/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| [Two Simple Reasons that ChatGPT (AI) Won’t Work in End-to-End Test Automation](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/two-simple-reasons-that-chatgpt-ai-wont-work-in-end-to-end-test-automation-940a7b5d0c09?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)Lately, there's been a lot of hype around [ChatGPT](https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) and its potential usefulness for testers. But [Zhimin Zhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhiminzhan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) has a different opinion and provides some evidence.*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[zhiminzhan.medium.com](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/two-simple-reasons-that-chatgpt-ai-wont-work-in-end-to-end-test-automation-940a7b5d0c09?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
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| [Do's and Don'ts in Test Automation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158&v=p6tUx8cc%5Faw)[Daniel Knott](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-knott/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158) compiled a helpful 21-minute video explaining nine good and bad practices in test automation.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F158&v=p6tUx8cc%5Faw)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
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