> ## 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 #171 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/171/ - Published: 2023-06-05T12:29:55.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:19.000Z - Description: A Deep Dive into Quality Metrics 📊 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **171st** issue!Since the beginning of this newsletter, I've featured well over 4,000 articles and other resources on software testing.And they're all stored online.So if you want to learn more about a particular topic you're interested in, simply use the [Search](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/search?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) function.For example, here are the results for [metrics](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/search?q=metrics&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171), [Playwright](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/search?q=playwright&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) or [test strategy](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/search?q=test%20strategy&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171).Hope that helps you discover even more great news.Happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171)* | | | | Sponsored [TimeShiftX — Travel in Time, Test with Ease](https://www.vornexinc.com/?utm%5Fsource=STW&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter23)[TimeShiftX](https://www.vornexinc.com/?utm%5Fsource=STW&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter23) lets you time travel your software to test date and time-sensitive functionality and code such as year-end, daylight savings, and billing. 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This part is about defining roles and responsibilities for each seniority level.In relation to that, [James Thomas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-thomas-840aa11a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) explains why [Testers are Gate-Crashers](https://qahiccupps.blogspot.com/2023/05/testers-are-gate-crashers.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171), not gate-keepers.*Note: If you can't access the full article, open it in a private tab or another browser.*[medium.com](https://medium.com/@robbie.falck/build-a-great-competency-framework-part-1-14ee19856902?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) | | [Decoding the QA Salary Puzzle: Join the Discussion](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/13q8gpt/decoding%5Fthe%5Fqa%5Fsalary%5Fpuzzle%5Fjoin%5Fthe%5Fdiscussion/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171)Following the extensive QA salary survey on Reddit that I shared [a few weeks ago](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/164?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171#t-834171), here's yet another thread where testers share their compensation.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/13q8gpt/decoding%5Fthe%5Fqa%5Fsalary%5Fpuzzle%5Fjoin%5Fthe%5Fdiscussion/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) | | [What Does QA Work Look Like in the Era of AI?](https://medium.com/@pramser/what-does-qa-work-look-like-in-the-era-of-ai-c6d005240990?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171)You can hear about AI everywhere now, so some of you may wonder how the tester's role needs to adapt. [Patrick Ramser](https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-ramser-05256a142/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) shows an interesting point of view.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@pramser/what-does-qa-work-look-like-in-the-era-of-ai-c6d005240990?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) | | [What type of test cases should not/cannot be automated and must be tested manually?](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/13ts2mh/what%5Ftype%5Fof%5Ftest%5Fcases%5Fshould%5Fnotcannot%5Fbe/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171)It's a good question that many testers ask themselves at some point in their career. And here comes Reddit community with some advice.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/13ts2mh/what%5Ftype%5Fof%5Ftest%5Fcases%5Fshould%5Fnotcannot%5Fbe/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Achieving higher test coverage: Our approach to UI testing on iOS](https://medium.com/leboncoin-engineering-blog/achieving-higher-test-coverage-our-approach-to-ui-testing-on-ios-8878003b2f88?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171)[Aliou Sarr](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliou-sarr-20481720/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) gives a detailed overview of the UI testing strategy for their iOS app that allowed them to increase test coverage.[medium.com](https://medium.com/leboncoin-engineering-blog/achieving-higher-test-coverage-our-approach-to-ui-testing-on-ios-8878003b2f88?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) | | [Code Quality/Design in Automation Frameworks?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/13r56q3/code%5Fqualitydesign%5Fin%5Fautomation%5Fframeworks/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171)If you're looking for good practices on implementing tests and test frameworks, here's a helpful thread on Reddit.Additionally, [Lakshmanan Chellappan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakshmanan-chellappan-254652187/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) explains [How to improve Automation execution efficiency](https://medium.com/@lakssh/how-to-improve-automation-execution-efficiency-35089405d77f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171).[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/13r56q3/code%5Fqualitydesign%5Fin%5Fautomation%5Fframeworks/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) | | [Design Patterns for Test Automation Solutions: Part 2 — JavaScript/Typescript](https://medium.com/@dneprokos/design-patterns-for-test-automation-solutions-part-2-javascript-typescript-153e97f830e0?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171)[Kostiantyn Teltov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kostiantyn-teltov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) created a full-of-examples overview of design patterns for test automation. Handy![medium.com](https://medium.com/@dneprokos/design-patterns-for-test-automation-solutions-part-2-javascript-typescript-153e97f830e0?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) | | [E2E tests project structure organizing](https://medium.com/jagaad/e2e-tests-project-structure-organizing-c1b688e852a5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171)Wondering how to structure your test automation project? 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[Ilya Shubinsky](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilya-shubinsky-b5a79bb3/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) gives some good advice.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@ilyashubi/mastering-your-build-to-release-pipeline-62091820bbf0?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) | | | | TOOLS | | [How to choose the best test automation tool?](https://medium.com/@m2wankhede/how-to-choose-the-best-test-automation-tool-145f926a7a1f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171)[Mahesh Wankhede](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahesh-wankhede/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) gives a few pieces of advice on choosing the test automation tool and explains why it depends on the project's needs.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@m2wankhede/how-to-choose-the-best-test-automation-tool-145f926a7a1f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) | | [How to Perform Visual Testing with Cypress](https://medium.com/@kbalaji.kks/how-to-perform-visual-testing-with-cypress-c277352a0356?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171)Interested in visual testing using [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171)? [Balaji Kumarasamy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbalaji-kks/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) explains how to set up and run it.Additionally, [Gleb Bahmutov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahmutov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) shares how to [Use Required Test Tags Instead Of Skipping Tests](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/required-tags-instead-of-skipped-tests/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@kbalaji.kks/how-to-perform-visual-testing-with-cypress-c277352a0356?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) | | [Writing Your First Complete Appium Test](https://courtneyzhan.medium.com/writing-your-first-complete-appium-test-26f454912b14?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171)Testing mobile apps? [Courtney Zhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-zhan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) wrote a step-by-step guide to one of the most popular tools for the job — [Appium](https://appium.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171).Similarly, [Kshitij Sharma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kshitij-sharma-6305b2139/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) demonstrates how to [Streamline Mobile App Testing with Detox: A Practical Guide](https://medium.com/@kshitijsharma94/streamlining-mobile-app-testing-with-detox-a-practical-guide-bc98c6ad7adc?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171).[courtneyzhan.medium.com](https://courtneyzhan.medium.com/writing-your-first-complete-appium-test-26f454912b14?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) | | [Writing Your Own BDD Framework in JavaScript](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/writing-your-own-bdd-framework-in-javascript/writing-your-own-bdd-framework-in-javascript.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171)If you like BDD but don't want to rely on tools such as Cucumber, [Irfan Mujagić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-mujagi%C4%87-618435206/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) explains how to build your own framework in JavaScript.[thegreenreport.blog](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/writing-your-own-bdd-framework-in-javascript/writing-your-own-bdd-framework-in-javascript.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) | | | | VIDEOS | | [What's new in Playwright 1.33 & 1.34](https://youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171&v=JeFD6rqDbBo)Playwright has had some significant updates recently. Here's [Debbie O'Brien](https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-o-brien-1a199975/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) and [Andrey Lushnikov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aslushnikov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) explaining all about it.[youtube.com](https://youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171&v=JeFD6rqDbBo) | | | | And… | | [Sprint planning...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/13qnq9b/you%5Fgotta%5Fbe%5Fagile/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171) 😂 | | | | 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%5F171).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F171)* |