> ## 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 #165 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/165/ - Published: 2023-04-25T22:57:32.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:16.000Z - Description: Software Testing Principles 💡 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **165th** issue![What is a "testing principle" that really resonates with you?](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/12pj3i0/what%5Fis%5Fa%5Ftesting%5Fprinciple%5Fthat%5Freally%5Fresonates/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165)Someone posed this question to the testing community.But what got my interest was not only the responses, but also the different set of principles mentioned by the thread's author.It's been a while since I read some of them, so it's a good reminder.Hope it is for you as well.Happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165)* | | | | Sponsored [UPDATED: Testmo — #1 Unified Test Management Tool](https://www.testmo.com/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=updated)[Testmo](https://www.testmo.com/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=updated) is the #1 unified modern test management tool. Now even better with rich & customizable PDF exports, new automation linking, automation fields, improved Jira add-on, better reports & much more. Boost your team's testing productivity and [try Testmo for free](https://www.testmo.com/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=updated).[testmo.com](https://www.testmo.com/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=updated) | | | | NEWS | | [21 Tips for QA (Part 1)](https://medium.com/@manishsaini74.ms/21-tips-for-qa-2023-edition-part-1-2f367db78728?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165)[Manish Saini](https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishsaini74/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) shares a lot of practical tips on excelling in a tester's role. And you can find more in the [second part](https://medium.com/@manishsaini74.ms/21-tips-for-qa-2023-edition-part-2-a48c9f2e1dab?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) and the [third part](https://medium.com/@manishsaini74.ms/21-tips-for-qa-2023-edition-part-3-76582968969e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165).Also, [Elvira Riianova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvira-riianova/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) gives some good pieces of advice on the [5 Habits That Will Take Your Skills to the Next Level](https://qaflow.dev/post/become-a-qa-superstar-5-habits-that-will-take-your-skills-to-the-next-level/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@manishsaini74.ms/21-tips-for-qa-2023-edition-part-1-2f367db78728?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) | | [OG Testers Mental Tricks: Heuristics, Biases and Autosuggestion](https://medium.com/@vincent.ferreira/og-testers-mental-tricks-heuristics-biases-and-autosuggestion-ae82d1f14904?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165)How important is psychology for testers? Quite! [Vincent Ferreira](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-ferreira-7096ba82/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) explains the thinking methods and tips for improving.Furthermore, [Michael Scotto](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelscotto/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) describes the [3 types of questions QA must ask](https://thequalityindex.com/three-types-of-questions-qa-must-ask-5b907a7102fe?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@vincent.ferreira/og-testers-mental-tricks-heuristics-biases-and-autosuggestion-ae82d1f14904?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) | | [Quality Coaching Colors](https://emnaayadi.com/2023/04/16/quality-coaching-colors/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165)[Emna Ayadi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/emnaayadi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) has recently become a Quality Coach and shares with us what this role is about and what skills are required.[emnaayadi.com](https://emnaayadi.com/2023/04/16/quality-coaching-colors/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) | | [Why Bugathons Aren't Enough: How We Went from 900 to 950 Bugs in One Week](https://medium.com/@skyengtech/why-bugathons-arent-enough-how-we-went-from-900-to-950-bugs-in-one-week-ece4a8aca788?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165)This is a great story with lessons learned from trying to reduce the bug backlog by the Skyeng Tech team.And when it comes to finding bugs, [Maaret Pyhäjärvi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaret/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) wrote a decent article [On Test Cases](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2023/04/on-test-cases.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@skyengtech/why-bugathons-arent-enough-how-we-went-from-900-to-950-bugs-in-one-week-ece4a8aca788?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [All about test data](https://medium.com/singapore-gds/all-about-test-data-dd2d693b4743?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165)[Team Merlin](https://medium.com/singapore-gds/who-is-merlin-c7f9da0efbc7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) emphasises the importance of quality test data and advises how to manage it.Similarly, [John Gluck](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjgluck/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) described the [Automated test data management smells and anti-patterns](https://medium.com/@john.gluck/automated-test-data-management-smells-and-anti-patterns-5c42451eb92e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165).[medium.com](https://medium.com/singapore-gds/all-about-test-data-dd2d693b4743?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) | | [Designing Test Automation Framework?](https://medium.com/@abhishek%5Fg17/designing-test-automation-framework-587aedf014e7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165)If you're creating test frameworks, you might want to listen to [Abhishek Gupta](https://medium.com/@abhishek%5Fg17?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165)'s advice on designing it.Moreover, [Marcin Wosinek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcinwosinek/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) wrote a solid guide on [How to set up a perfectly isolated end-to-end environment](https://how-to.dev/how-to-set-up-a-perfectly-isolated-end-to-end-environment?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@abhishek%5Fg17/designing-test-automation-framework-587aedf014e7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) | | [Don't test methods, test behaviors](https://levelup.gitconnected.com/dont-unit-test-methods-test-behaviours-bf42c8498b65?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165)[Roshan Manjushree Adhikari](https://www.linkedin.com/in/manjushree2012/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) gives an important piece of advice on focusing on testing behaviours, demonstrated with examples.[levelup.gitconnected.com](https://levelup.gitconnected.com/dont-unit-test-methods-test-behaviours-bf42c8498b65?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) | | [How to Deal With Testing When It's Pushed to Later](https://dev-tester.com/how-to-deal-with-testing-when-its-pushed-to-later/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165)For some teams, testing is an afterthought. [Dennis Martinez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennmart/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) explains how to work in such an environment.In relation to that, someone started an interesting thread on Reddit: [Survivorship bias question: Do your dev teams write tests?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/12ka63p/survivorship%5Fbias%5Fquestion%5Fdo%5Fyour%5Fdev%5Fteams/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165)[dev-tester.com](https://dev-tester.com/how-to-deal-with-testing-when-its-pushed-to-later/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) | | [I want to run any number of Android UI tests on each PR. Your actions? (Part I)](https://proandroiddev.com/i-want-to-run-any-number-of-android-ui-tests-on-each-pr-your-actions-part-i-40d694c7d641?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165)This is a great, detailed article on designing the test infrastructure for Android UI tests by [Eugene Matsyuk](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugenematsyuk/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165).You might also be interested in [Amr Salem](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrsalem1/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165)'s article on [Building a Complete E2E Pipeline for Testing Native Mobile Apps with WebdriverIO](https://medium.com/@Amr.sa/building-a-complete-e2e-pipeline-for-testing-native-mobile-apps-with-webdriverio-f2828753aa5d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165).[proandroiddev.com](https://proandroiddev.com/i-want-to-run-any-number-of-android-ui-tests-on-each-pr-your-actions-part-i-40d694c7d641?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) | | [Testing AWS Lambda Functions with Batch Messages](https://qxf2.com/blog/testing-aws-lambda-functions-with-batch-messages/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165)While serverless solutions are getting more popular, learning how to test them becomes important. [Akkul D N](https://www.linkedin.com/in/akkul-d-n-2533a1184/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) shows some examples of that.Additionally, [Daniele Frasca](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniele-frasca/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) demonstrates with examples why [Serverless testing is not complicated. It just requires some effort](https://dfrasca.hashnode.dev/serverless-testing-is-not-complicated-it-just-requires-some-effort?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165).[qxf2.com](https://qxf2.com/blog/testing-aws-lambda-functions-with-batch-messages/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) | | | | TOOLS | | [No one should need Postman/Insomnia to test an endpoint](https://blog.erickwendel.com.br/no-one-should-need-postmaninsomnia-to-test-an-endpoint?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165)With the growing popularity of API testing tools such as [Postman](https://www.postman.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) or [Insomnia](https://insomnia.rest/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165), it's easy to overlook the simpler and potentially better solutions. [Erick Wendel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickwendel/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) explains why and how.[blog.erickwendel.com.br](https://blog.erickwendel.com.br/no-one-should-need-postmaninsomnia-to-test-an-endpoint?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) | | [Performance Testing Options](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/12q5tkf/performance%5Ftesting%5Foptions/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165)Someone on Reddit is looking for performance testing tools and the community suggested several options.And since a few people mentioned this tool, here are the [Ways to visualize k6 results](https://k6.io/blog/ways-to-visualize-k6-results/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165).[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/12q5tkf/performance%5Ftesting%5Foptions/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) | | [The Definitive Guide to API Test Automation With Playwright: Part 3 — Debugging API Tests](https://playwrightsolutions.com/the-definitive-guide-to-api-test-automation-with-playwright-part-3-debugging-api-tests-with-vs-code/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165)Continuing the series of articles on API testing with [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165), this time [Butch Mayhew](https://www.linkedin.com/in/butchmayhew/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) uses examples to teach us how to debug API tests.[playwrightsolutions.com](https://playwrightsolutions.com/the-definitive-guide-to-api-test-automation-with-playwright-part-3-debugging-api-tests-with-vs-code/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) | | | | BOOKS | | [4 testing takeaways from "Meltdown"](https://therockertester.wordpress.com/2023/04/12/4-testing-takeaways-from-meltdown-chris-clearfield-andras-tilcsik/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165)After reading the [Meltdown](https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/35629742?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) book, [Lee Hawkins](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-hawkins-3574148/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) comes to four interesting conclusions that relate to testing.[therockertester.wordpress.com](https://therockertester.wordpress.com/2023/04/12/4-testing-takeaways-from-meltdown-chris-clearfield-andras-tilcsik/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) | | [Applying "Accelerate" as a Strategy Legend](https://jlottosen.wordpress.com/2023/04/12/applying-accelerate-as-a-strategy-legend/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165)Inspired by the [Accelerate](https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/35747076?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) book, [Jesper Ottosen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlottosen/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) shares the test strategy based on evolving three areas: test automation, test data and testing culture.[jlottosen.wordpress.com](https://jlottosen.wordpress.com/2023/04/12/applying-accelerate-as-a-strategy-legend/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) | | | | VIDEOS | | [How to Design Effective API Tests](https://www.everydayunittesting.com/2023/04/how-to-design-effective-api-tests-webinar-recording.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165)In a 1-hour webinar, [Gil Zilberfeld](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilzilberfeld/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) shares a lot of tips on best practices for implementing API tests.[everydayunittesting.com](https://www.everydayunittesting.com/2023/04/how-to-design-effective-api-tests-webinar-recording.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) | | [Mobile Test Automation Tools To Know](https://adventuresinqa.com/2023/04/12/mobile-test-automation-tools-to-know/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165)Testing mobile apps? [Daniel Knott](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-knott/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) briefly overviews the tools you can use for mobile test automation.[adventuresinqa.com](https://adventuresinqa.com/2023/04/12/mobile-test-automation-tools-to-know/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) | | | | And… | | ["Won't fix"...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/12a3nsg/this%5Fis%5Fwhat%5Fwe%5Fall%5Faspire%5Fto%5Fbe/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165) 🤣 | | | | 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%5F165).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F165)* |