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# Issue #162
- URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/162/
- Published: 2023-04-03T11:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:15.000Z
- Description: Test Automation University 📚
- Author: Dawid Dylowicz

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| Welcome to the **162nd** issue!There aren't many places like [Test Automation University](https://testautomationu.applitools.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) that allow people to learn test automation for free.It's been a great learning resource so far, so I'm excited that they've recently announced the [New Upcoming Content for Test Automation University](https://applitools.com/blog/upcoming-content-for-test-automation-university/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162).I'm especially interested in the courses on test automation design patterns, as well as test strategy and test leadership.I can't wait to see them live.So, happy learning! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)*                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
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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%5F162)[Komoot](https://www.komoot.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) 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%5F162).[komoot.com](https://www.komoot.com/jobs/A1864DB2A2/senior-software-quality-assurance?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
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| [How to Stop Being Afraid of Bugs and Start Loving Them?](https://stanivanov.pro/how-to-stop-being-afraid-of-bugs-and-start-loving-them-be510aff28e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)Should we try to avoid introducing bugs at all costs? [Stanislav Ivanov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanivanovpro/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) shares his opinion and suggests the best practices to maintain a healthy cost-to-risk ratio.In relation to that, [Ashish](https://twitter.com/AInvedus?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) advises [How to resolve the Top Frustrations in Software QA](https://medium.com/@ashish.te/resolving-the-top-frustrations-in-software-qa-a-guide-for-testers-8829a7803622?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162).[stanivanov.pro](https://stanivanov.pro/how-to-stop-being-afraid-of-bugs-and-start-loving-them-be510aff28e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| [Is QA an unstable career?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/121o56o/is%5Fqa%5Fan%5Funstable%5Fcareer/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)Seeing the recent wave of layoffs, someone is wondering whether software testing is a safe career to be in. The community gave some extensive responses.Similarly, [Angie Jones](https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiejones/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) shortly how testers should adapt to [The Future of Software Testing](https://angiejones.tech/the-future-of-software-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162).[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/121o56o/is%5Fqa%5Fan%5Funstable%5Fcareer/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| [Monitoring Levels and Monitoring Maturity](https://xebia.com/blog/monitoring-levels-and-monitoring-maturity/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)Monitoring plays an important piece in shift-right testing practices. [Edzo Botjes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edzob/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) gives several tips on improving it.In relation to that, [Pablo Chacin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablochacin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) wrote a good article about [Chaos Testing: Building Resilience early in the development cycle](https://k6.io/blog/building-resilience-early-in-the-development-cycle/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162), using [k6](https://k6.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) examples.[xebia.com](https://xebia.com/blog/monitoring-levels-and-monitoring-maturity/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| [Quality is not optional](https://pablovittori.medium.com/quality-is-not-optional-ba89678e6197?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)It's a good reminder from [Pablo Vittori](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablovittori/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) on why teams and companies should treat investing in quality seriously.[pablovittori.medium.com](https://pablovittori.medium.com/quality-is-not-optional-ba89678e6197?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| [The Comprehensive Guide to Essential Soft Skills for Testers](https://www.awesome-testing.com/2023/03/the-comprehensive-guide-to-essential.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)Wondering what soft skills testers should develop to excel in their role? [Sławomir Radzymiński](https://www.linkedin.com/in/slawekradzyminski/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) wrote a detailed overview, explaining each skill thoroughly.[awesome-testing.com](https://www.awesome-testing.com/2023/03/the-comprehensive-guide-to-essential.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
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| [Going Lean on Your Testing Approach](https://www.curiositysoftware.ie/blog/going-lean-testing-approach?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)Automation is often seen as a remedy for cutting the cost of testing. But is it really so simple? [Richard Jordan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-jordan-41bb1b22/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) explains what you should take into consideration to get the best return on investment.[curiositysoftware.ie](https://www.curiositysoftware.ie/blog/going-lean-testing-approach?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| [Guide to Serverless & Lambda Testing — Part 3: Advanced Asynchronous Flows](https://www.ranthebuilder.cloud/post/guide-to-serverless-lambda-testing-part-3-advanced-asynchronous-flows?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)In another part of the series, [Ran Isenberg](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranisenberg/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) explains how to test synchronous and asynchronous flows in the AWS serverless architecture.[ranthebuilder.cloud](https://www.ranthebuilder.cloud/post/guide-to-serverless-lambda-testing-part-3-advanced-asynchronous-flows?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| [Keeping Tests Valuable: Write Good Test Cases!](https://thepragmaticengineer.hashnode.dev/keeping-tests-valuable-write-good-test-cases?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)[Rafael Miguel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-miguel-filho/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) gives a few handy tips on designing and implementing automated test cases with examples.Additionally, [RamKrishna](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramakrishna7643/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) describes [10 Essential Integration Testing Techniques Every Beginner Should Know](https://ramg-qa-testing.medium.com/10-essential-integration-testing-techniques-every-beginner-should-know-74835925c61d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162).[thepragmaticengineer.hashnode.dev](https://thepragmaticengineer.hashnode.dev/keeping-tests-valuable-write-good-test-cases?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| [ Soft Asserts — Why should you use them for Unit and Integration tests?](http://www.eliasnogueira.com/soft-asserts-why-should-you-use-them-for-unit-and-integration-tests/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)[Elias Nogueira](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasnogueira/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) explains the pros and cons of using hard and soft assertions and shows how to implement them in Java.And once the tests fail, you may want to follow [Gleb Bahmutov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahmutov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)'s advice on using specific error messages to decide whether you should [Retry Or Not](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/retry-or-not/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162).[eliasnogueira.com](http://www.eliasnogueira.com/soft-asserts-why-should-you-use-them-for-unit-and-integration-tests/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
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| [Collection of +20 ChatGPT Prompts For Quality Assurance](https://medium.com/@vincent.ferreira/my-collection-of-20-chat-gpt-prompts-for-quality-assurance-7eaef6633bd5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)[Vincent Ferreira](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-ferreira-7096ba82/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) shares plenty of [ChatGPT](https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) prompts that software testers can use to make the best out of it.Additionally, [Ijeoma Igboagu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ijeoma-igboagu/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) wrote a helpful guide explaining [How to Install ChatGPT in VSCode](https://www-freecodecamp-org.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.freecodecamp.org/news/install-chatgpt-in-vscode/amp/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@vincent.ferreira/my-collection-of-20-chat-gpt-prompts-for-quality-assurance-7eaef6633bd5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)                                                                                                                                          |
| [Selecting elements in Cypress tests: Basic + Advanced patterns (2 useful cheatsheets)](https://medium.com/testing-with-cypress/selecting-elements-in-cypress-tests-useful-cheatsheet-82b3e29b0545?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)Writing tests with [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)? Then you may like these two handy selector cheatsheets that [Alex Sanzhanov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanzhanov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) put together.[medium.com](https://medium.com/testing-with-cypress/selecting-elements-in-cypress-tests-useful-cheatsheet-82b3e29b0545?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| [The New Playwright UI Mode looks awesome](https://medium.com/@dneprokos/sdet-new-playwright-ui-mode-looks-awesome-2fe7f2a3bc05?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)[Kostiantyn Teltov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kostiantyn-teltov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) thoroughly reviews the new UI mode in the just-released [Playwright 1.32](https://playwright.dev/docs/release-notes?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162#version-132). There are plenty of interesting features!Similarly, [Kailash Pathak](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kailashpathak/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) demonstrates [How to Run Test Cases in Playwright's UI Mode](https://qaautomationlabs.com/how-to-run-test-case-in-playwrights-ui-mode/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@dneprokos/sdet-new-playwright-ui-mode-looks-awesome-2fe7f2a3bc05?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| [The Definitive Guide to API Test Automation With Playwright — Part 2: Adding More In-Depth Checks](https://playwrightsolutions.com/the-definitive-guide-to-api-test-automation-with-playwright-part-2-adding-more-in-depth-checks/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)[Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) is capable of API testing and [Butch Mayhew](https://www.linkedin.com/in/butchmayhew/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) shows some extensive examples of using its features.Also, one of the good practices might be to [Reuse Authentication using Global Setup in Playwright Tests](https://harshasuraweera.medium.com/maximizing-test-efficiency-reuse-authentication-using-global-setup-in-playwright-tests-2f260072cd94?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162), as [Harsha Suraweera](https://www.linkedin.com/in/harsha-suraweera/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) explains.[playwrightsolutions.com](https://playwrightsolutions.com/the-definitive-guide-to-api-test-automation-with-playwright-part-2-adding-more-in-depth-checks/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) |
| [The landscape of Android screenshot testing in 2023](https://ubiratansoares.dev/posts/screenshot-testing-for-android-landscape/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)[Ubiratan Soares](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ubiratanfsoares/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) comprehensively compares three tools for screenshot testing on Android: [Shot](https://github.com/pedrovgs/Shot?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162), [Paparazzi](https://github.com/cashapp/paparazzi?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) and [Dropshots](https://github.com/dropbox/dropshots?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162).[ubiratansoares.dev](https://ubiratansoares.dev/posts/screenshot-testing-for-android-landscape/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| [Top Open-Source API Testing Tools for 2023](https://testguild.com/12-open-source-api-testing-tools-rest-soap-services/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)If you're looking for free API testing tools, [Joe Colantonio](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joecolantonio/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) has got you covered by preparing this comprehensive list.But speaking of tools, beware of [Too Many Failed JavaScript Test Automation Frameworks!](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/too-many-failed-javascript-test-automation-frameworks-fed006da05ec?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162), as [Zhimin Zhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhiminzhan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) noticed.*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[testguild.com](https://testguild.com/12-open-source-api-testing-tools-rest-soap-services/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
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| [A review of "Total Quality Control – the Japanese Way" by Karoru Ishikawa](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2023/03/28/a-review-of-total-quality-control-the-japanese-way-by-kaoru-ishikawa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)If you haven't read ["What is Total Quality Control? The Japanese Way"](https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/1919078?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) yet, here's a good review by [Mike Harris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-citp-mbcs-5a75733/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162).[testandanalysis.home.blog](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2023/03/28/a-review-of-total-quality-control-the-japanese-way-by-kaoru-ishikawa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| [How Google Has Improved the Quality of Its Products with QA](https://medium.com/@Hikik0m0ri/how-google-has-improved-the-quality-of-its-products-with-qa-insights-from-how-google-tests-9f88ca5151d2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)[Artem Sarkisian](https://www.linkedin.com/in/artems517/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) shares insights and quotes from the now-classic ["How Google Tests Software"](https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/13105440?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) book.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@Hikik0m0ri/how-google-has-improved-the-quality-of-its-products-with-qa-insights-from-how-google-tests-9f88ca5151d2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
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| [Crazy AI Tools That Can Write Your Code](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162&v=GbszBBNcImw)There are plenty of AI-based tools for software engineers popping up recently. [Pramod Dutta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramoddutta/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162) gives a short review of a few of them that you may find helpful in your day-to-day automation tasks.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F162&v=GbszBBNcImw)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
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