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# Issue #177
- URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/177/
- Published: 2023-07-17T12:00:06.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:22.000Z
- Description: Why do we still need QA? 🤔
- Author: Dawid Dylowicz

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| Welcome to the **177th** issue!Someone asked this thought-provoking question on Reddit:[If devs test their work and automate tests, why would they still need a QA?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/14v3lms/if%5Fdevs%5Ftest%5Ftheir%5Fwork%5Fand%5Fautomate%5Ftests%5Funit/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177)I know companies that invest in a dedicated quality engineering team. I also know companies that are fine without it.And while it's probably not a single reason for their success or failure, it's definitely interesting to explore why they choose different approaches.So I really enjoyed going through the different opinions in this thread.Happy testing! 🙂*PS. You can learn more about how companies test in this wonderful resource — [How They Test](https://abhivaikar.github.io/howtheytest/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177#/)*.*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177)*                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
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| [Build a Great QA Competency Framework — Part 2](https://medium.com/@robbie.falck/build-a-great-competency-framework-part-2-48f65b873b9f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177)Continuing the great series, this time [Robbie Falck](https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbie-falck/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177) explains how to create a progression map for software testers.At the same time, [Jonathon Broughton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathonbroughton/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177) advises to [Embrace the 'Good Enough' Approach in Software Development](https://jsdbroughton.medium.com/embracing-the-good-enough-approach-in-software-development-2d64d2f16d72?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177).*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-2-48f65b873b9f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| [Defining the role of an SDET](https://engineering.dunelm.com/defining-the-role-of-an-sdet-cc0202dd7d1c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177)[Oliver Martin-Hirsch](https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-martin-hirsch/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177) shares lessons learned from his personal experience of trying to define the Software Development Engineer in Test role.Speaking of which, [Ryan Craven](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmcraven/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177) wrote a good article about [Decoding the Maze of Software Testing Titles: Essential Variety or Just Overlapping Confusion?](https://ryancraventech.substack.com/p/decoding-the-maze-of-software-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177).[engineering.dunelm.com](https://engineering.dunelm.com/defining-the-role-of-an-sdet-cc0202dd7d1c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| [How to Get That Bug Fixed?](https://qualitybits.tech//writing/how-to-get-that-bug-fixed?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177)So you found a bug and would like to make sure it's prioritised and eventually fixed? Here's some great advice from [Lina Zubyte](https://www.linkedin.com/in/linazubyte/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177) on how to achieve that.[qualitybits.tech](https://qualitybits.tech//writing/how-to-get-that-bug-fixed?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| [I'm a quality engineer and I'm not sure how I feel about that](https://smallsheds.garden/blog/2023/im-a-quality-engineer-and-im-not-sure-how-i-feel-about-that/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177)This personal story of [Joep Schuurkes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joepschuurkes/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177)'s several-month journey at a new company as a Quality Engineer is full of insights and lessons learned. Thanks for opening up!Furthermore, it relates to [Dan Petersen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/writedanhere/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177)'s recent article: [Want True Software Quality — Change Your Org Structure](https://medium.com/@writedanhere/want-true-software-quality-change-your-org-structure-5718344a8711?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177).[smallsheds.garden](https://smallsheds.garden/blog/2023/im-a-quality-engineer-and-im-not-sure-how-i-feel-about-that/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| ["Radically delete tests that are not worth the effort. Always question the purpose."](https://sandra-parker.medium.com/radically-delete-tests-that-are-not-worth-the-effort-always-question-the-purpose-aacc5c301fb6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177)I found some interesting points on quality engineering and testing strategy in this interview with [Sarah Hutchins](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shutchin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177), hosted by [Sandra Parker](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-parker-023584203/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177).Additionally, [Alan Richardson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eviltester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177) explained the importance of [Modelling in Testing](https://www.eviltester.com/blog/eviltester/modelling/on-modelling/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177) and how it can help testers.[sandra-parker.medium.com](https://sandra-parker.medium.com/radically-delete-tests-that-are-not-worth-the-effort-always-question-the-purpose-aacc5c301fb6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
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| [Confirmed: Code Coverage Is a Useless Management Metric](https://drpicox.medium.com/confirmed-code-coverage-is-a-useless-management-metric-35afa05e8549?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177)Code coverage is one of the most popular metrics used by teams. But this pure number often isn't enough, and it needs more context, as [David Rodenas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrodenas/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177) explains.Similarly, [Rafael Miguel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-miguel-filho/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177) highlights the same problem, including [The Risks and Limitations of Relying Exclusively on Code Coverage Percentage](https://chroniclesofapragmaticprogrammer.substack.com/p/risks-of-relying-only-on-code-coverage?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177).*Note: If you can't access the full article, open it in a private tab or another browser.*[drpicox.medium.com](https://drpicox.medium.com/confirmed-code-coverage-is-a-useless-management-metric-35afa05e8549?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
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| [Testing for Software Platform/Framework Upgrades](https://medium.com/globant/testing-for-software-platform-framework-upgrades-8eb297337bb5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177)Relying on third-party tools and libraries is a common practice. But how do you handle the risk of upgrading to a newer version? [Patricia Pinzón Salamanca](https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-pinz%C3%B3n-salamanca/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177) gives a great overview.[medium.com](https://medium.com/globant/testing-for-software-platform-framework-upgrades-8eb297337bb5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
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| [Mastering the Art of Detecting and Handling Flaky Tests in Playwright](https://ray.run/blog/detecting-and-handling-flaky-tests-in-playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177)Facing unstable [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177) tests? [Luc Gagan](https://twitter.com/lucgagan?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177) wrote a super detailed guide with many examples and scenarios on how to analyse, find, and fix them.It may also help to [Test multiple environments locally in Playwright with .env file](https://medium.com/@tpshadinijk/test-multiple-environments-locally-in-playwright-with-env-file-1c41b792822?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177), as [Thara Perera](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tharashadini/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177) suggests.And once you have that steady pipeline, [Pirasanth Jesugeevegan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pirasanth-jesugeevegan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177) shows how to [Create a Jira issue when a test run fails using Playwright](https://pirasanth.com/blog/creating-a-jira-issue-when-a-test-run-fails-using-playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177).[ray.run](https://ray.run/blog/detecting-and-handling-flaky-tests-in-playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177) |
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| [What is Selenium better at than Cypress?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/14yn3xy/what%5Fis%5Fselenium%5Fbetter%5Fat%5Fthan%5Fcypress/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177)A simple question that sparked a huge discussion on Reddit. Well worth reading to find out what people think.For example, [Zhimin Zhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhiminzhan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177) recently wrote about [Why Raw Selenium Syntax is better than Cypress and Playwright](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/why-raw-selenium-syntax-is-better-than-cypress-and-playwright-a0f796aafc43?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177), and he also responded to some [Comments on the claims of "7 ways Cypress is different"](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/comments-on-the-claims-of-7-ways-cypress-is-different-all-false-wrong-or-lie-74648dfd1932?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177).*Note: If you can't access the full article, open it in a private tab or another browser.*[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/14yn3xy/what%5Fis%5Fselenium%5Fbetter%5Fat%5Fthan%5Fcypress/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
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| [Directory of all Playwright video tutorials](https://ray.run/videos?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177)Once again, [Luc Gagan](https://twitter.com/lucgagan?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177) delights us with some handy [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177) resources. This time, it's about many videos, such as tutorials, feature overviews, and more.[ray.run](https://ray.run/videos?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F177)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
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