> ## 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 #17 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/17/ - Published: 2020-05-01T15:44:47.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:07.000Z - Description: Stop automating everything with Selenium - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Happy weekend everyone and enjoy the news! 😊*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://twitter.com/ddylowicz?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17)* | | | | NEWS | | [Game: "Would Heu-Risk It?"](https://testing.pejgan.se/2019/12/30/would-heu-risk-it-part-1/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17)This is an **amazing** series of over 30 articles about risk analysis, heuristics and patterns in software testing, based on a card game created by [Lena Pejgan Wiberg](https://twitter.com/LenaPejgan?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17).On a side note, I've been patiently waiting for 4 months for the whole series to come to an end — just to be able to finally include it here (as otherwise I'd need to spam you with several of them every week)! One can only imagine how much dedication and consistency it required. I highly recommend you to check it out, as there's a lot to learn about software testing related things in a fun and insightful way![testing.pejgan.se](https://testing.pejgan.se/2019/12/30/would-heu-risk-it-part-1/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17) | | [4 ways to be more active in the software testing community](https://kevintuck.co.uk/4-ways-to-be-more-active-in-the-software-testing-community/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17)There's a lot of online communities, events and places to follow and take part in. If you want to get more active, check out this awesome guide by [Kevin Tuck](https://twitter.com/keva161?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17).[kevintuck.co.uk](https://kevintuck.co.uk/4-ways-to-be-more-active-in-the-software-testing-community/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17) | | [Emulate geolocation for Manual Testing](https://dev.to/coffeestain/emulate-geolocation-for-manual-testing-311k?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17)Now that most of us are in lockdown and work remotely, this tip may come in more handy than ever. Thanks for sharing, [Pablo Calvo](https://twitter.com/Pjcalvov?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17)![dev.to](https://dev.to/coffeestain/emulate-geolocation-for-manual-testing-311k?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17) | | [Software testing: the seven truths you have to deal with!](https://medium.com/assertqualityassurance/software-testing-the-seven-truths-you-have-to-deal-with-6ee4f8f028f1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17)I agree with all of the seven fundamental principles of software testing, brought up by [Helena Rodrigues](https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenarodrigues88?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17). It's a good reminder as well as a good warning.*PS. It's a premium article on Medium, so if you can't access it, simply open the link in a private tab.*[medium.com](https://medium.com/assertqualityassurance/software-testing-the-seven-truths-you-have-to-deal-with-6ee4f8f028f1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17) | | [Test Like a Mother](https://medium.com/adapptor/test-like-a-mother-7f06d2b24934?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17)I'm not a parent myself but I laughed a lot at these short stories about dealing with kids as analogies to testing provided by [Tara Adams](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-adams-9224441a8/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17). It's great![medium.com](https://medium.com/adapptor/test-like-a-mother-7f06d2b24934?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Automate API testing using Postman Collection](https://medium.com/@maskaravivek/automate-api-testing-using-postman-collection-eb2e5f2f59e8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17)A set of handy Postman scripts for API test automation by [Vivek Maskara](https://twitter.com/maskaravivek?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17). From test setup to test scripts — you'll find it all here!*PS. It's a premium article on Medium, so if you can't access it, simply open the link in a private tab.*[medium.com](https://medium.com/@maskaravivek/automate-api-testing-using-postman-collection-eb2e5f2f59e8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17) | | [Don't "check" or "verify" in your tests](https://gerg.dev/2020/04/dont-check-or-verify-in-your-tests/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17)I must admit I'm guilty of creating assertion wrappers in the form of vague methods like verifyResponse();. Why is it not good and how can it be improved? [Gregory Paciga](https://twitter.com/gregpaciga?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17) shares a good piece of advice on that.[gerg.dev](https://gerg.dev/2020/04/dont-check-or-verify-in-your-tests/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17) | | [Selenium code snippets — a curated list of the working code example](https://medium.com/@madhankumaravelu93/selenium-code-snippets-a-curated-list-of-the-working-code-example-f7fbc692c2b6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17)Another **GREAT** resource from [Madhan Kumaravelu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhank93/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17). This time it's about 30+ useful code snippets for Selenium. Kudos! 🙇‍♂️[medium.com](https://medium.com/@madhankumaravelu93/selenium-code-snippets-a-curated-list-of-the-working-code-example-f7fbc692c2b6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17) | | [Stop automating everything with Selenium](https://practicetestautomation.com/stop-automating-everything-with-selenium/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17)So you may have all the snippets for Selenium, but you must remember it's not a tool to solve every test automation problem you face. Why? [Dmitry Shyshkin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmitryshyshkin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17) explains.[practicetestautomation.com](https://practicetestautomation.com/stop-automating-everything-with-selenium/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17) | | [Subcutaneous test — a faster alternative for Selenium-driven automation](https://medium.com/@alexspush/an-alternative-to-ubiquitous-ui-level-checking-subcutaneous-tests-8d29e8883fc2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17)You've probably seen [the test pyramid](https://martinfowler.com/articles/practical-test-pyramid.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17) plenty of times, but have you actually seen an example of applying it in practice? [Alexander Pushkarev](https://twitter.com/aqaguy?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17) shows the pros and cons of moving a high-level UI test to a lower-level API test.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@alexspush/an-alternative-to-ubiquitous-ui-level-checking-subcutaneous-tests-8d29e8883fc2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17) | | | | TOOLS | | [Android testing tools](https://www.awesome-testing.com/2020/04/android-testing-tools.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17)A great guide to Android testing tools for all levels of tests — from unit to UI. Thanks, [Sławomir Radzymiński](https://twitter.com/s%5Fradzyminski?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17)![awesome-testing.com](https://www.awesome-testing.com/2020/04/android-testing-tools.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17) | | | | BOOKS | | [Book Review: Continuous Testing for DevOps Professionals](https://thethinkingtester.blogspot.com/2020/04/book-review-continuous-testing-for.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17)A nice review from [Kristin Jackvony](https://twitter.com/kristinjackvony?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17) of 2018 [book](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41947743-continuous-testing-for-devops-professionals?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17) about continuous testing, which is still one of the hottest topics in DevOps and for a good reason. Another one saved to my list![thethinkingtester.blogspot.com](https://thethinkingtester.blogspot.com/2020/04/book-review-continuous-testing-for.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17) | | | | And… | | [Are you such an evil tester too?...](https://twitter.com/tenderlove/status/722565868719177729?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F17) 😂 |