> ## 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 #170 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/170/ - Published: 2023-05-27T16:50:56.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:19.000Z - Description: 6,000 subscribers! 🎉 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **170th** issue!This week, we reached **6,000** subscribers!It's been an honour to curate and share this weekly compilation with you for over three years now.And I'm proud it has become one of the world's largest and most-read newsletters on software testing.Thanks for your continued trust and support. 🙏Happy testing!*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170)* | | | | 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%5F170)[Komoot](https://www.komoot.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) 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://apply.workable.com/komoot/j/D39C2D7B28/apply/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170).[komoot.com](https://www.komoot.com/jobs/A1864DB2A2/senior-software-quality-assurance?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) | | | | NEWS | | [Breaking Stereotypes: QA Takes the Wheel as a Mission Captain](https://medium.com/scoro-engineering/breaking-stereotypes-qa-takes-the-wheel-as-a-mission-captain-6036ca419363?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170)[Estel Tasso](https://www.linkedin.com/in/estel-tasso-713442122/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) shares an intriguing story of taking on an informal leadership role as a test engineer and explains why it was beneficial for the team.In relation to that, [Igor Goldshmidt](https://www.linkedin.com/in/igor-goldshmidt-26465634/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) advises how to [Optimize Software Test Planning with the 5W1H Method](https://medium.com/@igor.goldshmidt/optimize-software-test-planning-with-the-5w1h-method-a-guide-for-qa-engineers-5175daf6294d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170).[medium.com](https://medium.com/scoro-engineering/breaking-stereotypes-qa-takes-the-wheel-as-a-mission-captain-6036ca419363?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) | | [Dealing with not-so-great Acceptance Criteria](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/13la702/dealing%5Fwith%5Fnotsogreat%5Facceptance%5Fcriteria/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170)Have you seen tickets without acceptance criteria or even without a description? Not only you! Here's an insightful Reddit thread about it.This seems to relate to [Maaret Pyhäjärvi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaret/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170)'s experience with [The Documentation Conundrum](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-documentation-conundrum.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170).[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/13la702/dealing%5Fwith%5Fnotsogreat%5Facceptance%5Fcriteria/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) | | [Few Thoughts on hiring a Quality Engineer, looking beyond the shiny tools](https://medium.com/illumination/few-thoughts-on-hiring-a-quality-engineer-looking-beyond-the-shiny-tools-3c82d14b0bb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170)[Vaibhav Kalekar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaibhavkalekar/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) gives some great advice on how to approach the hiring of testers based on quality goals.Furthermore, [Chris Kenst](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckenst/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) describes the testers' role as [Effective Technical Investigators](https://www.kenst.com/effective-technical-investigations/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170).[medium.com](https://medium.com/illumination/few-thoughts-on-hiring-a-quality-engineer-looking-beyond-the-shiny-tools-3c82d14b0bb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) | | [How can you improve the testability of your product?](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2023/05/23/how-can-you-improve-the-testability-of-your-product/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170)Based on multiple resources and his own experience, [Mike Harris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-citp-mbcs-5a75733/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) explains what testability means and how it can be influenced by teams and testers.[testandanalysis.home.blog](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2023/05/23/how-can-you-improve-the-testability-of-your-product/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) | | [Shifting left and what it means for QA](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/13ktc4p/shifting%5Fleft%5Fand%5Fwhat%5Fit%5Fmeans%5Ffor%5Fqa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170)If you're wondering what it takes to shift testing left in practice, this Reddit thread is full of answers.Additionally, you might want to explore [Toni Ramchandani](https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-ramchandani-63750628/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170)'s vision of [The Future of Testing: TestOps](https://medium.com/@ramchandani.toni/the-future-of-testing-testops-505f2959d974?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170).[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/13ktc4p/shifting%5Fleft%5Fand%5Fwhat%5Fit%5Fmeans%5Ffor%5Fqa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [About Software Testing: Why even bother](https://dev.henryjperez.com/software-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170)Why should developers bother about software testing at all? [Henry J. Perez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryjperez/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) gives a few good reasons.Similarly, [André Guimarães Aragon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreguimaraesaragon/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) wrote a solid guide on [How to begin writing tests for legacy code](https://medium.com/@andregaragon/how-to-begin-writing-tests-for-legacy-code-b88e9c4af5e1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170).[dev.henryjperez.com](https://dev.henryjperez.com/software-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) | | [Good Test Automation examples in open source?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/13efpyf/good%5Ftest%5Fautomation%5Fexamples%5Fin%5Fopen%5Fsource/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170)Sometimes you learn by doing, sometimes you learn by watching. Someone's looking for examples of test automation in open-source projects for inspiration.Also, [What are some good recommendations for websites I can automate for my portfolio?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/13o4x5r/what%5Fare%5Fsome%5Fgood%5Frecommendations%5Ffor%5Fwebsites%5Fi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170)[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/13efpyf/good%5Ftest%5Fautomation%5Fexamples%5Fin%5Fopen%5Fsource/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) | | [How to have a multiuse XPath selector for your automated tests](https://medium.com/@ostoyatesting/how-to-have-multiused-xpath-selector-for-you-automated-tests-a5f66eb3f3bf?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170)[Tomasz Ostojski](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasz-ostojski-tester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) demonstrates a clever way of using a generic method for creating XPath selectors.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@ostoyatesting/how-to-have-multiused-xpath-selector-for-you-automated-tests-a5f66eb3f3bf?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) | | [Microservices Testing Types: A Guide to Unit, Integration, Contract and End-to-End Testing](https://medium.com/@dees3g/microservices-testing-types-a-guide-to-unit-integration-contract-and-end-to-end-testing-ab56be8b94c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170)When it comes to automated testing of microservices, a good practice is to leverage several test levels. [Denis Peganov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/denis-peganov-83764520a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) explains which ones.Similarly, [Bhagya Susiripala](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhagya-susiripala-737963118/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) also tells us [How to test microservices using automation tools and techniques](https://medium.com/@bagya.susiripala/how-to-test-microservices-in-a-distributed-environment-using-automation-tools-and-techniques-bc1f6198a96b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170), and [Bart Vanherck](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-vanherck/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) describes [The Test Automation Pyramid](https://thetestingpirate.be/posts/2023/2023-05-23%5Ftest%5Fautomation%5Fpyramid/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) in general.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@dees3g/microservices-testing-types-a-guide-to-unit-integration-contract-and-end-to-end-testing-ab56be8b94c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) | | [When a failing test might be OK](https://randomtechthoughts.blog/2023/05/21/when-a-failing-test-might-be-ok/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170)[Bob Salmon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobsalmon/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) describes three interesting examples of situations when a failing test is actually a good thing that you can learn from.[randomtechthoughts.blog](https://randomtechthoughts.blog/2023/05/21/when-a-failing-test-might-be-ok/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) | | | | TOOLS | | [Gradle Managed Devices: The Future of Android Testing](https://andresand.medium.com/android-automation-testing-with-gradle-managed-devices-using-android-studio-49a5f5e75dbb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170)[Andres Sandoval](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andres-sandoval/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) gives an overview of a new gradle plugin for managing test devices on Android. Here's [the second part](https://andresand.medium.com/gradle-managed-devices-the-future-of-android-testing-part-2-f5294487903?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) about connecting it to Firebase TestLab.Speaking of mobile testing, [Lu](https://medium.com/@xibuganjingdecong?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) wrote a good guide to [Automated UI Testing on iOS](https://medium.com/@xibuganjingdecong/automated-ui-testing-on-ios-8a902582e691?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) using various tools.*Note: If you can't access the full article, open it in a private tab or another browser.*[andresand.medium.com](https://andresand.medium.com/android-automation-testing-with-gradle-managed-devices-using-android-studio-49a5f5e75dbb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) | | [Mastering Implicit and Explicit Assertion and Automatic Waiting with Cypress: A Comprehensive Guide](https://medium.com/@t79877005/mastering-implicit-and-explicit-assertion-and-automatic-waiting-with-cypress-a-comprehensive-guide-8ece5090ebf?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170)Do you know the difference between different assertion types in [Cypress](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170)? [Ioan Solderea](https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%95%B5ioan-s-b0928516/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) explains with examples.Additionally, [Ayhan Metin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayhanmet/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) advises how you can [Enhance Cypress Test Readability with cy.step()](https://medium.com/@test-mastery/enhancing-cypress-test-readability-with-step-annotations-b641dfda0f5d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@t79877005/mastering-implicit-and-explicit-assertion-and-automatic-waiting-with-cypress-a-comprehensive-guide-8ece5090ebf?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) | | [Performing Load Testing with Artillery in a Nutshell](https://medium.com/@Amr.sa/performing-load-testing-with-artillery-in-a-nutshell-8871f0092fdb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170)[Artillery](https://github.com/artilleryio/artillery?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) is a helpful open-source tool for load testing. [Amr Salem](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrsalem1/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) wrote a guide explaining how it works and how to get started with it.*Note: If you can't access the full article, open it in a private tab or another browser.*[medium.com](https://medium.com/@Amr.sa/performing-load-testing-with-artillery-in-a-nutshell-8871f0092fdb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) | | [Software Complexity Assessment](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/software-complexity-assessment-fee40adb82c8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170)There are a lot of software testing tools on the market. [Zhimin Zhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhiminzhan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) revisits the ones that failed over time and predicts the next candidates.*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/software-complexity-assessment-fee40adb82c8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) | | [Website Interactions with Selenium](https://medium.com/@austejamitz/website-interactions-with-selenium-covering-the-basics-part-1-fffdb9b3e295?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170)In this thorough guide, [Austėja Mituzaitė](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aust%C4%97ja-mituzait%C4%97-718a96277/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) explains the basics of automating tests with [Selenium](https://selenium.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) in Python. You can also read [the second part](https://medium.com/@austejamitz/website-interactions-with-selenium-the-page-object-model-part-2-d5639b264b55?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) with a Page Object Model example.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@austejamitz/website-interactions-with-selenium-covering-the-basics-part-1-fffdb9b3e295?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) | | | | VIDEOS | | [Manual Testing vs Testing Manually](https://www.eviltester.com/show/018-manual-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170)There's a lot of misunderstanding about manual testing and its interpretation. [Alan Richardson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eviltester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) explains why and suggests the correct way of naming it.[eviltester.com](https://www.eviltester.com/show/018-manual-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) | | [Why Do People Think Software Testing Is Easy?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170&v=iNwg8d8vpCw)In this 12-minute video, [Daniel Knott](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-knott/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) gives a few valid reasons why testing is incorrectly perceived as an easy job.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170&v=iNwg8d8vpCw) | | | | And… | | [The release day...](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7066624823140978688/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170) 🤣 | | | | 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%5F170).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F170)* |