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# Issue #173
- URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/173/
- Published: 2023-06-19T19:47:31.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:20.000Z
- Description: 6 Testing Principles 📚
- Author: Dawid Dylowicz

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| Welcome to the **173rd** issue!This time, I want to share with you a positive message from one of the devs:[Thank you, quality testers](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/13wspoy/thank%5Fyou%5Fquality%5Fqa%5Ftesters/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173).Seeing the appreciation for our hard work is uplifting and I wish you all such a good experience and relationship.And, as [Tristan Lombard](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristanlombard/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) rightly points out, [limiting the QA vs Dev narrative](https://twitter.com/TristanLombard2/status/1669140091380563968?s=20&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) may help.So, happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)*                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
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| [6 Testing Principles](https://fishouthebox.medium.com/principle-1-looking-at-the-bigger-picture-with-risk-46feddd8f827?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)In a wonderful series of six articles, [Melissa Fisher](https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissajfisher/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) describes testing principles grouped in themes. This one is about [Risk](https://fishouthebox.medium.com/principle-1-looking-at-the-bigger-picture-with-risk-46feddd8f827?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173), and the following parts are about [Purpose](https://fishouthebox.medium.com/principle-2-purpose-why-are-we-building-this-product-and-who-are-we-building-it-for-cd765f020e91?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173), [Empathy](https://fishouthebox.medium.com/testing-principle-3-empathy-fc63b0680793?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173), [Role](https://fishouthebox.medium.com/testing-principle-4-role-e8f98ceded02?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173), [Visibility](https://fishouthebox.medium.com/testing-principle-5-visibility-3856de5c1e4b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) and [Learning](https://fishouthebox.medium.com/testing-principle-6-learning-6c082e78a23?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173).[fishouthebox.medium.com](https://fishouthebox.medium.com/principle-1-looking-at-the-bigger-picture-with-risk-46feddd8f827?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) |
| [Automated Quality Gate — the first gate to support the continuous quality](https://newlight77.medium.com/automated-quality-gate-the-first-gate-to-support-the-continuous-quality-d63867754b5f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)[Kong To](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kongto/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) explains the importance of tackling tech debt early and how it can be addressed with automation.[newlight77.medium.com](https://newlight77.medium.com/automated-quality-gate-the-first-gate-to-support-the-continuous-quality-d63867754b5f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| [Psychology in Software Testing: Overcoming Challenges](https://medium.com/@ryan.craven.qa/psychology-in-software-testing-overcoming-challenges-9a41ef161dca?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)The software tester's role can be psychologically and mentally challenging at times. [Ryan Craven](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmcraven/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) describes the common issues and gives a few tips on how to improve them.Furthermore, you may also listen to advice on [Managing Multiple Projects (as a Software QA Engineer)](https://medium.com/@realtestify/the-balancing-act-managing-multiple-projects-as-a-software-qa-engineer-d364db12f2ed?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173).*Note: If you can't access the full article, open it in a private tab or another browser.*[medium.com](https://medium.com/@ryan.craven.qa/psychology-in-software-testing-overcoming-challenges-9a41ef161dca?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| [The five modes of Chaos Engineering experimentation](https://medium.com/the-cloud-architect/the-five-modes-of-chaos-engineering-experimentation-7864de419fb1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)[Adrian Hornsby](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hornsby/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) wrote a great overview of a set of practices for testing system resilience. And here's [the second part](https://medium.com/the-cloud-architect/best-practices-for-a-successful-chaos-engineering-journey-12862e044de1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173).*Note: If you can't access the full article, open it in a private tab or another browser.*[medium.com](https://medium.com/the-cloud-architect/the-five-modes-of-chaos-engineering-experimentation-7864de419fb1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
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| [Automation Testing: Thoughts beyond the Tools and Frameworks](https://medium.com/illumination/automation-testing-thoughts-beyond-the-tools-and-frameworks-8b37eea62611?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)[Vaibhav Kalekar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaibhavkalekar/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) explains why having good quality culture and making efficient tool choices is important to achieve effective test automation.Similarly, [Michał Zawieja](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michal-zawieja-22910414/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) tells us a concise story about the [Maturity of test automation](https://medium.com/@michal.zawieja/maturity-of-test-automation-e704b5648d93?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173).[medium.com](https://medium.com/illumination/automation-testing-thoughts-beyond-the-tools-and-frameworks-8b37eea62611?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| [Prefer Integration Tests Over Unit Tests](https://betterprogramming.pub/prefer-integration-tests-over-unit-tests-2079856f9cfc?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)[Ecky Putrady](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eckyputrady/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) shares an interesting point of view about getting more value from integration tests, rather than unit tests.Speaking of which, [Shiiyan](https://twitter.com/shiiyannn?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) wonders about [Testing with or without Mocks: a non-linear perspective](https://medium.com/@shiiyan/testing-with-or-without-mocks-a-non-linear-perspective-6eedc01d977d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173).[betterprogramming.pub](https://betterprogramming.pub/prefer-integration-tests-over-unit-tests-2079856f9cfc?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| [Script-less Automated End-to-End Testing is Silly, Doomed to Fail!](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/scriptless-automated-end-to-end-testing-is-silly-doomed-to-fail-e85b268da663?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)There are multiple ways of implementing tests — some prefer coding, and some prefer low-code solutions. [Zhimin Zhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhiminzhan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) shares his opinion on both approaches.Also, [John Gluck](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjgluck/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) explains why it's worth considering [The cost of automated end-to-end testing](https://medium.com/@john.gluck/the-cost-of-automated-testing-69e0730d891e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173), too.*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/scriptless-automated-end-to-end-testing-is-silly-doomed-to-fail-e85b268da663?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| [The test pyramid model (Types #1)](https://www.diogonunes.com/blog/types-1-the-test-pyramid/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)This is a great, straightforward overview of the test pyramid (and other shapes) from theoretical and practical perspectives by [Diogo Nunes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nunesdiogo/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173).On top of that, [Manish Saini](https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishsaini74/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) wrote a solid overview of the [Test Pyramid, Test Honeycomb, Test Trophy: A Triumphant Trio for Effective Testing](https://thetestingarchitect.substack.com/p/test-pyramid-test-honeycomb-test?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173).[diogonunes.com](https://www.diogonunes.com/blog/types-1-the-test-pyramid/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| [Unit testing your E2E test framework](https://www.kenst.com/unit-testing-your-test-framework/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)Do you test your tests? What about your test frameworks? [Chris Kenst](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckenst/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) explains why we should pay more attention to testing test solutions.However, [Javier Lopez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/javierlopezfernandez/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) warns that sometimes you may end up having [Too many details in Tests](https://levelup.gitconnected.com/too-many-details-in-tests-fa4757138ca1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173).*Note: If you can't access the full article, open it in a private tab or another browser.*[kenst.com](https://www.kenst.com/unit-testing-your-test-framework/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
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| [Deciding between Playwright vs Cypress](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1437c5d/deciding%5Fbetween%5Fplaywright%5Fvs%5Fcypress/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)If you're asking yourself whether you should use [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) or [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) for test automation — you're not alone. Here are some opinions from the Reddit community.However, if you decide to [Migrate from Cypress to Playwright](https://ray.run/blog/migrating-from-cypress-to-playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173), [Luc Gagan](https://twitter.com/lucgagan?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) wrote an excellent guide.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1437c5d/deciding%5Fbetween%5Fplaywright%5Fvs%5Fcypress/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| [Page Object Model on Playwright?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/145mskt/page%5Fobject%5Fmodel%5Fon%5Fplaywright/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)Someone on Reddit wondered whether Page Object Model makes sense in [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173), and people responded by sharing their experiences.And if you're looking for more advice, once again, [Luc Gagan](https://twitter.com/lucgagan?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) has some good [Tips for Writing Efficient Playwright Test Scripts](https://ray.run/blog/tips-for-writing-efficient-playwright-test-scripts?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173).[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/145mskt/page%5Fobject%5Fmodel%5Fon%5Fplaywright/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| [Selenium Manager — The best tool from Selenium that you can forget about](https://www.theautomatedtester.co.uk/blog/2023/selenium-mananger/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)[David Burns](https://www.linkedin.com/in/theautomatedtester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) gives a brief overview of [Selenium Manager](https://www.selenium.dev/documentation/selenium%5Fmanager/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) — a relatively new feature that greatly simplifies browser management.Furthermore, [Mustafa Mašetić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mustafa-ma%C5%A1eti%C4%87-91b011226/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) explores: [Should you get excited about WebDriver BiDi?](https://mmasetic.medium.com/should-you-get-excited-about-webdriver-bidi-bdeb538088fd?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)*Note: If you can't access the full article, open it in a private tab or another browser.*[theautomatedtester.co.uk](https://www.theautomatedtester.co.uk/blog/2023/selenium-mananger/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| [Will you be sticking with Postman now that they removed the option to keep things local?](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/143darx/will%5Fyou%5Fbe%5Fsticking%5Fwith%5Fpostman%5Fnow%5Fthat%5Fthey/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)Postman's strategy to push users towards paid plans is accelerating. After [restricting the use of local collections](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/157?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173#t-816194) on free tiers, they've recently taken a step further by disallowing local collections. [James Luterek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesluterek/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) explains more about it.And if you're looking for alternatives, [Liyas Thomas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/liyasthomas/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) explains how to [Supercharge Your API Testing with Hoppscotch](https://hoppscotch.hashnode.dev/supercharge-your-api-testing-with-hoppscotch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173).[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/143darx/will%5Fyou%5Fbe%5Fsticking%5Fwith%5Fpostman%5Fnow%5Fthat%5Fthey/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
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| [A review of "The Art of Software Testing"](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2023/06/13/a-review-of-the-art-of-software-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)If you're curious to learn more about the classic [The Art of Software Testing](https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/877789?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) book from 1979, here's a brief review by [Mike Harris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-citp-mbcs-5a75733/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173).[testandanalysis.home.blog](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2023/06/13/a-review-of-the-art-of-software-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
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| [Fix failures faster with Xcode test reports](https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2023/10175/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)Using Xcode to write iOS tests? You'll be happy to discover the new reporting feature that the latest version brings, as explained by [Sonu Chinta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonali-chinta/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) in this 13-minute video.[developer.apple.com](https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2023/10175/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| [The Test Automation Experience Interview](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/test-automation-experience-interview/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)Here's a great, two-part recording about hiring and interviewing in test automation, including lots of practical tips from [Gleb Bahmutov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahmutov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173), [Joshua Helguero](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-helguero/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173) and [Nikolay Advolodkin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolayadvolodkin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173).[glebbahmutov.com](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/test-automation-experience-interview/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F173)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
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