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# Issue #172
- URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/172/
- Published: 2023-06-12T21:25:04.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:19.000Z
- Description: 70+ productivity tools for testers and developers 🛠️
- Author: Dawid Dylowicz

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| Welcome to the **172nd** issue!Today, I want to share with you a fantastic new project — [Rayrun](https://ray.run/tools?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172).It's a collection of 70+ testing and development productivity tools — all in one place!There's also a handy [AI chatbot for Playwright](https://ray.run/ask?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) to answer all your questions.Kudos to [Luc Gagan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucgagan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) for creating it.Happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)*                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
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| Sponsored [BugBug.io — Automation testing made ultra-simple ](https://bugbug.io/?utm%5Fsource=newsletter&utm%5Fmedium=software%5Ftesting%5Fweekly&utm%5Fcampaign=email%5F172)Record reliable end-to-end tests in just a few minutes with BugBug's Record & Replay interface. Run tests locally or in the cloud. BugBug is easy but packed with advanced features like: auto-waits for elements, smart locators, JavaScript steps customization, and much more. Created by QAs for QAs with Free Forever plan. [Try for free](https://bugbug.io/?utm%5Fsource=newsletter&utm%5Fmedium=software%5Ftesting%5Fweekly&utm%5Fcampaign=email%5F172)![bugbug.io](https://bugbug.io/?utm%5Fsource=newsletter&utm%5Fmedium=software%5Ftesting%5Fweekly&utm%5Fcampaign=email%5F172)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
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| [Define a Quality Strategy Without QA Team: Is Your Project Eligible and How to Do It?](https://medium.com/@vincent.ferreira/define-a-quality-strategy-without-qa-team-is-your-project-eligible-and-how-to-do-it-673dbd32aa12?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)[Vincent Ferreira](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-ferreira-7096ba82/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) gives us some advice on how to empower teams to take care of quality when there are no dedicated testers.And one of the practices could be involving the team in [Bug Hunting: time to explore your app and find bugs while having fun with your team](https://medium.com/@bruna.chagas/bug-hunting-time-to-explore-your-app-and-find-bugs-while-having-fun-with-your-team-41f57507ca41?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172), as [Bruna Chagas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunarachagas/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) explains.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@vincent.ferreira/define-a-quality-strategy-without-qa-team-is-your-project-eligible-and-how-to-do-it-673dbd32aa12?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| [How to Shift-Left without writing code](https://qualitywithmillan.github.io/post/how-to-shift-left-without-writing-code.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)Shift-left testing is not only about automation. [Millan Kaul](https://www.linkedin.com/in/millankaul/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) explains four practices that can help your team make a move.In relation to that, [Ilya Shubinsky](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilya-shubinsky-b5a79bb3/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) wrote a good article about [Reliable releases: Focus on the product not on the feature](https://medium.com/@ilyashubi/reliable-releases-focus-on-the-product-not-on-the-feature-24563019b7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172).[qualitywithmillan.github.io](https://qualitywithmillan.github.io/post/how-to-shift-left-without-writing-code.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| [Non-Tech Skills You Ignore in Quality Assurance — Enhancing Performance Beyond Technical Expertise](https://medium.com/@productpizzazz/non-tech-skills-you-ignore-in-quality-assurance-enhancing-performance-beyond-technical-expertise-ae6f73246862?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)Soft skills are essential to succeed in the tester's role. Here are some of the uncommon ones described by [M M Kishore](https://www.linkedin.com/in/m2kishore/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172).Also, [Kristin Jackvony](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinjackvony/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) reminds us to be mindful of [Logical Fallacies for Testers VI: The Bandwagon Fallacy](https://thinkingtester.com/logical-fallacies-for-testers-vi-the-bandwagon-fallacy/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@productpizzazz/non-tech-skills-you-ignore-in-quality-assurance-enhancing-performance-beyond-technical-expertise-ae6f73246862?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| [The Future of QA Engineering: How AI is Empowering Software Testers](https://medium.com/@ulissesbgd/the-future-of-qa-engineering-how-ai-is-empowering-software-testers-922c84fd14f1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)In this interesting article, [Ulisses Paulo Costa Filho](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulisses-paulo-costa-filho-43a93a142/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) explores areas in which AI could help software testers in the future.However, [James Bach](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-bach-6188a811/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) explains why we should also start [Thinking Critically About AI](https://www.satisfice.com/blog/archives/487536?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@ulissesbgd/the-future-of-qa-engineering-how-ai-is-empowering-software-testers-922c84fd14f1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
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| [Automation is more than just clicking a button](https://medium.com/singapore-gds/automation-is-more-than-just-clicking-a-button-4cca67f235ec?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)[Team Merlin](https://medium.com/singapore-gds/who-is-merlin-c7f9da0efbc7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) clarifies what test automation is about and why it's not a silver bullet.Similarly, [John Gluck](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjgluck/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) describes a few [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%5F172).[medium.com](https://medium.com/singapore-gds/automation-is-more-than-just-clicking-a-button-4cca67f235ec?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| [Boost Testability with Dependency Injection in JavaScript: Practical Examples](https://vijay-rangan.medium.com/boost-testability-practical-examples-e6db65c28c17?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)[Vijay Rangan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranganvijay/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) shows some great examples of designing the code to make test automation easier.On top of that, [Paul Grizzaffi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgrizzaffi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) advises using a fuzzing strategy to [Kill More Bugs! Add Randomization To Your Web Testing](https://responsibleautomation.wordpress.com/2023/05/31/kill-more-bugs-add-randomization-to-your-web-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172).[vijay-rangan.medium.com](https://vijay-rangan.medium.com/boost-testability-practical-examples-e6db65c28c17?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| [Have you decided \*against\* automated testing?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/13w3263/have%5Fyou%5Fdecided%5Fagainst%5Fautomated%5Ftesting/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)Someone on Reddit wonders whether automation is always the way to go. This started a big, insightful discussion that includes many opinions and pieces of advice.Similarly, [Nixon Augustin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nixon-augustin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) asks an important question: [What causes test automation chaos in most companies?](https://medium.com/@nixon%5Faugustin/what-causes-test-automation-chaos-in-most-companies-f9f05a0a4b87?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/13w3263/have%5Fyou%5Fdecided%5Fagainst%5Fautomated%5Ftesting/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| [The Ultimate Guide for Cross Platform E2E Test For Native Mobile APP](https://medium.com/@Amr.sa/the-ultimate-guide-for-cross-platform-e2e-test-for-native-mobile-app-b87b5949ff45?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)[Amr Salem](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrsalem1/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) wrote a solid, thorough guide to running mobile tests with [WebdriverIO](https://webdriver.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) on CI.You may also want to learn from [Alexey Alter-Pesotskiy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/testableapple/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) about [How to access app logs from UI Tests on iOS](https://testableapple.com/how-to-access-app-logs-from-ui-tests-on-ios/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172).*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/the-ultimate-guide-for-cross-platform-e2e-test-for-native-mobile-app-b87b5949ff45?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| [Top 17 Automated Testing Best Practices (Supported By Data)](https://ultimateqa.com/automation-patterns-antipatterns/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)This is a must-read. [Nikolay Advolodkin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolayadvolodkin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) has recently refreshed his exhaustive collection of tips on test automation with tons of examples. Thanks!Speaking of best practices, [Gil Zilberfeld](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilzilberfeld/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) wonders: [Is The Test Pyramid Still Relevant?](https://www.everydayunittesting.com/2023/06/is-the-test-pyramid-still-relevant.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)[ultimateqa.com](https://ultimateqa.com/automation-patterns-antipatterns/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
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| Sponsored [BDD requirements discovery practices supported by TestCompass](https://www.compass-testservices.com/bdd-requirements-discovery-practices-supported-by-testcompass/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)[TestCompass](https://www.compass-testservices.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172), a collaborative modelling tool, supports early Model-Based Testing (eMBT) and simplifies BDD adoption. [This blog](https://www.compass-testservices.com/bdd-requirements-discovery-practices-supported-by-testcompass/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) explores TestCompass' role in the Discovery and Formulation phases of BDD, including practices like Example mapping and Feature mapping. It demonstrates how TestCompass automatically translates the results of these practices into business-readable Gherkin feature files.[compass-testservices.com](https://www.compass-testservices.com/bdd-requirements-discovery-practices-supported-by-testcompass/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
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| [Cross Browser Testing with Cypress in CI/CD using Docker](https://medium.com/testing-with-cypress/cross-browser-testing-with-cypress-in-ci-cd-using-docker-56ae3ac51926?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)If you want to run your [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) tests across many browsers in parallel, here's a helpful guide by [Alex Sanzhanov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanzhanov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) on making it happen with [Docker](https://www.docker.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172).Also, [Rody Bothe](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rody-bothe-0a205066/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) tells the story of [How GitLab Review apps helped us shift testing left into the development cycle](https://medium.com/@rody.bothe/how-gitlab-review-apps-helped-us-shift-testing-left-into-the-development-cycle-fb4ec2481f77?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172).[medium.com](https://medium.com/testing-with-cypress/cross-browser-testing-with-cypress-in-ci-cd-using-docker-56ae3ac51926?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| [Improve test coverage by parameterising tests with Playwright and other tools](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2023/06/06/improve-test-coverage-by-parameterising-tests-with-playwright-and-other-tools/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)[Mike Harris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-citp-mbcs-5a75733/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) gives a helpful overview of the test parameterisation feature in various frameworks, using [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) as an example.Furthermore, [Sergei Gapanovich](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgapanovich/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) shows [A better way to control before and after blocks with test titles](https://playwrightsolutions.com/a-better-way-to-control-before-and-after-blocks-with-test-titles-in-playwright-test/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172).[testandanalysis.home.blog](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2023/06/06/improve-test-coverage-by-parameterising-tests-with-playwright-and-other-tools/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| [Security Testing with Selenium: OWASP ZAP Integration](https://abstracta.us/blog/security-testing/security-testing-with-selenium-owasp-zap-integration/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)[OWASP ZAP](https://www.zaproxy.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) is one of the most popular open-source tools for web security testing. But did you know you can use it with [Selenium](https://www.selenium.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)? [Renzo Parente](https://www.linkedin.com/in/codigoenorbita/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) explains how.[abstracta.us](https://abstracta.us/blog/security-testing/security-testing-with-selenium-owasp-zap-integration/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| [Serenity supports Playwright Test UI Mode](https://serenity-js.org/blog/support-for-playwright-ui-mode?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)If you like using BDD with [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) tests, you might be happy to find out that the [3.3.0](https://serenity-js.org/changelog/3.3.0/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) version of Serenity/JS brings support for Playwright Test UI mode, as explained by [Jan Molak](https://www.linkedin.com/in/janmolak/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172).[serenity-js.org](https://serenity-js.org/blog/support-for-playwright-ui-mode?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| [Three Big Fat Lies about Selenium WebDriver: "Not Reliable", "Hard to Learn", and "No Enterprise-Level Support"](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/three-big-fat-lies-about-selenium-webdriver-not-reliable-hard-to-learn-and-no-fd34ceb4d3e7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)Despite being one of the most popular and standardised tools for web automation, [Selenium](https://www.selenium.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) is challenged by newer tools such as Cypress and Playwright. However, [Zhimin Zhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhiminzhan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) claims it's still the best tool for the job.But if you want to try something else, [Aravind Subbarao](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aravind-subbarao-69179028/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) explains [The Karate Advantage: 5 Compelling Reasons to Switch from Selenium for Test Automation](https://medium.com/@arajasu/the-karate-advantage-5-compelling-reasons-to-switch-from-selenium-for-test-automation-f665384209bc?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172).*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/three-big-fat-lies-about-selenium-webdriver-not-reliable-hard-to-learn-and-no-fd34ceb4d3e7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) |
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| [The Test Cases and Test Scripts Episode](https://www.eviltester.com/show/019-test-entitites-cases-scripts/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)In this insightful 29-minute recording, [Alan Richardson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eviltester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172) describes the key concepts of software testing: test cases and test scripts.[eviltester.com](https://www.eviltester.com/show/019-test-entitites-cases-scripts/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| [Visual Testing in Playwright: Ensure UI Consistency](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172&v=-zDZE00%5Fp24)If you want to learn about visual testing with [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172), here's a good 23-minute overview by Jared from [CommitQuality](https://www.youtube.com/@CommitQuality?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172).[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F172&v=-zDZE00%5Fp24)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
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