> ## 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 #168 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/168/ - Published: 2023-05-13T15:36:50.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:18.000Z - Description: Does AI need testing? πŸ€– - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **168th** issue!As AI continues to play an increasingly important role, it raises questions about testing its behaviour and accuracy.Recently, I found an immersive, thought-provoking article on this topic:[AI Needs Testing](https://jarbon.medium.com/ai-needs-testing-83fe01c5fff4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) by [Jason Arbon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonarbon/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168).It lays out the vision of AI development and explores the challenges we may face testing it. Well worth the read.Happy testing! πŸ™‚*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168)* | | | | Sponsored [No-Code Mobile App Platform Sofy Announces AI-powered SofySense](https://sofy.ai/products/sofysense/?utm%5Fsource=Newsletter&utm%5Fmedium=cpc&utm%5Fcampaign=newsletter-softwaretesting)Ever wish you had a personal assistant to help out with testing your mobile app? Now you can β€” and all the time. Let Sofybot help with testing and provide easy-to-understand answers. 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(About Exploratory Testing)](https://qahiccupps.blogspot.com/2023/05/am-i-wrong.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168).[moolya.com](https://moolya.com/blog/testing-stories/context-driven-testing-explore-the-hows-and-whys-with-scaffolding-framework/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) | | [Improving the Relationship Between Testers and Developers](https://medium.com/@cnissen%5F48622/improving-the-relationship-between-testers-and-developers-f124d373e289?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168)Testers and developers need to work together to increase the chances of successful product delivery and quality work. [Christian Nissen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-nissen-9a5a0711/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) gives a few pieces of advice on how to achieve that.However, sometimes you may face a situation where [Whenever bugs come into production I feel depressed](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/135zuux/whenever%5Fbugs%5Fcome%5Finto%5Fproduction%5Fi%5Ffeel/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@cnissen%5F48622/improving-the-relationship-between-testers-and-developers-f124d373e289?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) | | [My five favorite testing questions](https://smallsheds.garden/blog/2023/my-five-favorite-testing-questions/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168)Asking questions is an important part of the tester's role. [Joep Schuurkes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joepschuurkes/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) shares some of his preferred examples.Also, [Snehal Salunke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/snehal-salunke-5b2b9480/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) explains: [Is software testing easy?](https://medium.com/@snehalsalunke/is-software-testing-easy-e575f63b3dae?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168)[smallsheds.garden](https://smallsheds.garden/blog/2023/my-five-favorite-testing-questions/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) | | [The paradigm of Quality β€” Optimised](https://qualitywithmillan.github.io/post/the-paradigm-of-quality-optimised.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168)In the final part of the series, [Alejandro Sanchez Giraldo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandrosanchezgiraldo/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) gives an overview of a framework for optimised quality.Similarly, [Bogdan Spuze](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bogdansgz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) advocates for [Quality before anything](https://medium.com/@bogdan.spuze/quality-before-anything-bcd10ae7c9ad?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) by describing team members' roles in testing.[qualitywithmillan.github.io](https://qualitywithmillan.github.io/post/the-paradigm-of-quality-optimised.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [A Comprehensive Guide to Mocking in Software Testing: Best Practices and Frameworks](https://medium.com/@bmahdavikhia/a-comprehensive-guide-to-mocking-in-software-testing-best-practices-and-frameworks-557815df0001?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168)[Bryan Mahdavikhia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-bryan-mahdavikhia/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) shares general advice regarding mocking in test automation and shows an example in Python with Django.Furthermore, [Wellynton Ribeiro Moreno](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wellynton-ribeiro-moreno-7b881b32/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) demonstrates [How to improve automated test accuracy using data-test-id](https://medium.com/@ribeirowelmoreno/how-to-better-the-automated-test-accuracy-65e8cdc02717?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@bmahdavikhia/a-comprehensive-guide-to-mocking-in-software-testing-best-practices-and-frameworks-557815df0001?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) | | [Is Page Object Model overrated?](https://daniel-delimata.medium.com/is-page-object-model-overrated-4a6777b7a7ed?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168)[Daniel Delimata](https://www.linkedin.com/in/delimata/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) explains the benefits of using the Page Object Model and gives examples of other patterns used in test automation.*Note: If you can't access the full article, open it in a private tab or another browser.*[daniel-delimata.medium.com](https://daniel-delimata.medium.com/is-page-object-model-overrated-4a6777b7a7ed?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) | | [How I used Pytest to write QA tests that securely bypass 2FA](https://medium.com/@pinheiropgui/how-i-used-pytest-to-write-qa-tests-that-securely-bypass-2fa-ec793be25469?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168)Login tests are often used as examples for test automation because they're simple. But what if there's two-factor authentication involved? [Guilherme Pinheiro](https://www.linkedin.com/in/guilherme-pinheiro-a99baa3b/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) wrote a comprehensive guide explaining the test design for such cases using [Pytest](https://pytest.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@pinheiropgui/how-i-used-pytest-to-write-qa-tests-that-securely-bypass-2fa-ec793be25469?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) | | [Why you should think about automated test data management before you design your database](https://medium.com/@john.gluck/why-you-should-think-about-automated-test-data-management-before-you-design-your-database-46376907acb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168)There's no denying that software quality and testability start with good architectural design. [John Gluck](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjgluck/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) advises keeping test data management in mind when doing so.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@john.gluck/why-you-should-think-about-automated-test-data-management-before-you-design-your-database-46376907acb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) | | | | Sponsored [All-in-one Codeless Test Automation β€” DoesQA](https://app.does.qa/r/?campaign=email1&source=mtt-email&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168)Codeless test automation with a simple, intuitive drag-and-drop user interface. Complex tests can be created and extended easily by any team member, enabling QA to keep pace with development while reducing costs. There's nothing to maintain, and everyone gets unlimited concurrency as standard. 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[Victor Ayomipo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayomipo-victor-b82875265/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) prepared a great overview.Also, [Dennis Martinez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennmart/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) describes in detail how to [Supercharge Your Test Automation Using GitHub Copilot](https://dev-tester.com/supercharge-your-test-automation-using-github-copilot/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168).[semaphoreci.com](https://semaphoreci.com/blog/chatgpt-alternatives?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) | | [Android: Testing with Robolectric](https://rommansabbir.com/android-testing-with-robolectric?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168)[Robolectric](https://robolectric.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) is a helpful tool for automating Android tests. [Romman Sabbir](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rommansabbir/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) uses examples to demonstrate what it can do.[rommansabbir.com](https://rommansabbir.com/android-testing-with-robolectric?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) | | [How is ChatGPT helping with your work?](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/137m1yf/how%5Fis%5Fchatgpt%5Fhelping%5Fwith%5Fyour%5Fwork/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168)If you're looking for practical applications of [ChatGPT](https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168), here's an interesting thread on Reddit.You may also want to check out another thread on [Getting onboard with ChatGPT for front-end testing](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/137xppn/getting%5Fonboard%5Fwith%5Fchatgpt%5Ffor%5Ffrontend%5Ftesting/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168).[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/137m1yf/how%5Fis%5Fchatgpt%5Fhelping%5Fwith%5Fyour%5Fwork/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) | | [Using Test Steps in Playwright](https://madelinecaples.hashnode.dev/using-test-steps-in-playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168)Want to improve the debugging process of your [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) tests? [Madeline Caples](https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-caples/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) shows how to use test steps for that.Additionally, [Butch Mayhew](https://www.linkedin.com/in/butchmayhew/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) wrote a helpful guide on [Handling Headers and Authentication in Playwright](https://playwrightsolutions.com/the-definitive-guide-to-api-test-automation-with-playwright-part-4-handling-headers-and-authentication/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168).[madelinecaples.hashnode.dev](https://madelinecaples.hashnode.dev/using-test-steps-in-playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) | | [Why do Test Managers/Architects Avoid Selenium WebDriver, the Best Web Test Automation Framework?](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/why-do-test-managers-architects-avoid-selenium-webdriver-the-best-web-test-automation-framework-1cd9ff840621?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168)[Zhimin Zhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhiminzhan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) gives a few reasons why [Selenium](https://www.selenium.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) should always be considered for test automation over other, paid solutions.Also, in response to [my comment from the 166th issue](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/166?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168#start), Zhimin is asking: ["Cucumber is Dying", what did we learn?](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/cucumber-is-dying-what-did-we-learn-725d0f18d95f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168).*Note: If you can't access the full article, open it in a private tab or another browser.*[zhiminzhan.medium.com](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/why-do-test-managers-architects-avoid-selenium-webdriver-the-best-web-test-automation-framework-1cd9ff840621?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) | | | | VIDEOS | | [Software Testing Secrets](https://xndev.com/2023/05/software-testing-secrets/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168)[Matt Heusser](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mheusser/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) started a series of short videos sharing secrets of software testing. You can also listen to advice [#2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168&v=cHommpnboXo) and [#3](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168&v=P-mXMZ2raz4).[xndev.com](https://xndev.com/2023/05/software-testing-secrets/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) | | [Why Browser Engines β‰  Real Desktop Browsers β‰  Mobile Browsers](https://www.theautomatedtester.co.uk/blog/2023/the-login-test/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168)In a 38-minute talk, [David Burns](https://www.linkedin.com/in/theautomatedtester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) explains why differences between browsers and environments matter in testing.[theautomatedtester.co.uk](https://www.theautomatedtester.co.uk/blog/2023/the-login-test/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) | | | | And… | | [Always testing...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/12qgcnk/are%5Fyou%5Fa%5Fgood%5Fdeveloper/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168) 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%5F168).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F168)* |