> ## 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 #182 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/182/ - Published: 2023-08-22T12:20:15.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:24.000Z - Description: What's your favourite software testing resource? 📚 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **182nd** issue!Today, I'd like to ask you:**What's your favourite software testing resource?** 📚Let me know via [this form](https://forms.gle/eacmMgFNmiq2BZWb6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182).It can be anything: a learning website, a book that inspired you, a single blog post, a tool you use, or anything else that has had the most impact on your work.For example, the biggest game-changer regarding my perception and thinking about my role was discovering [Modern Testing Principles](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/94af67b4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) in 2018.So, what's yours? 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182)* | | | | Sponsored [UPDATED: Testmo — #1 Unified Test Management Tool](https://www.testmo.com/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=updated)[Testmo](https://www.testmo.com/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=updated) is the #1 unified modern test management tool. Now even better with rich & customizable PDF exports, new automation linking, automation fields, improved Jira add-on, better reports & much more. Boost your team's testing productivity and [try Testmo for free](https://www.testmo.com/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=updated).[testmo.com](https://www.testmo.com/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=updated) | | | | NEWS | | [Bad reasons to test](https://gerg.dev/2023/08/bad-reasons-to-test/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182)*"To me, a good reason is that the test addresses some specific concern, risk, or functionality that no other test does. But, I've heard plenty of bad reasons, too..."*This short article by [Gregory Paciga](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-paciga/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) makes you stop and think about the purpose of testing.[gerg.dev](https://gerg.dev/2023/08/bad-reasons-to-test/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) | | [Collaborative Approach to Bug Prevention ](https://moolya.com/blog/software-testing/testing-approach/collaborative-approach-to-bug-prevention/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182)[Dinesh Kumar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dineshkumar15/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) and [Naresh Kumaar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/naresh-kumaar-0a272661/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) describe some practices that can help you and your team mitigate the risk of shipping bugs.In that context, I also found this Reddit thread interesting: [Any real-world examples of a software defect that has low severity but high priority and vice-versa?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/15m3ago/any%5Frealworld%5Fexamples%5Fof%5Fa%5Fsoftware%5Fdefect%5Fthat/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182)[moolya.com](https://moolya.com/blog/software-testing/testing-approach/collaborative-approach-to-bug-prevention/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) | | [Head of QA: Year One](https://medium.com/mayflower-team/head-of-qa-year-one-c3846cbda75f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182)This is an honest dive into the Head of QA role's responsibilities and the associated fears. Thanks for sharing, [Gleb Sarkisov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/glebsarkisov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182)!In relation to that, you may also wonder: [Can a QA team operate in Scrum on their own?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/15q0ukm/can%5Fa%5Ffull%5Fqa%5Fteam%5Fbe%5Fa%5Ffull%5Foperating%5Fscrum/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182)[medium.com](https://medium.com/mayflower-team/head-of-qa-year-one-c3846cbda75f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) | | [Mental Models and the User Experience](https://blog.scottlogic.com/2023/08/11/mental-models-and-the-user-experience.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182)User experience plays a crucial role in the perceived quality of the end product. That's why I think testers can benefit from [David Rees](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rees-b954305a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182)'s overview of mental models in UX.It's also important to have a good understanding of [Key Concepts of Requirements Testing](https://medium.com/jagaad/key-concepts-of-requirements-testing-f07da9c832df?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182), as [Maria Golubeva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariya-golubeva/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) explains.[blog.scottlogic.com](https://blog.scottlogic.com/2023/08/11/mental-models-and-the-user-experience.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) | | [The Very Idea of Test Cases](https://testerstories.com/2023/08/the-very-idea-of-test-cases/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182)It's always insightful to read [Jeff Nyman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffnyman/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182)'s sophisticated reasoning on testing fundamentals. This time, it's about test cases, maths and data interpretation.[testerstories.com](https://testerstories.com/2023/08/the-very-idea-of-test-cases/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Building Effective Strategies for Running Automated Tests](https://dev-tester.com/building-effective-strategies-for-running-automated-tests/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182)[Dennis Martinez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennmart/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) warns about what happens when tests are implemented without a clear test strategy and advises how to write one.You may also want to consider [Lesia Topol](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesia-topol/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182)'s overview of the [Quality gates and Test orchestration strategy in one slide](https://lesia-topol.medium.com/quality-gates-and-test-orchestration-strategy-in-one-slide-f55c183118ac?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182).[dev-tester.com](https://dev-tester.com/building-effective-strategies-for-running-automated-tests/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) | | [Elevating Your Test Automation Projects With Meaningful Code Documentation](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/40b3c90e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182)Writing documentation is often regarded as the most boring part of software development, not even speaking of test automation. But there are practical benefits to that, as [Yanique Dickson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanique-dickson/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) explains.Speaking of communication in testing, [Irfan Mujagić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-mujagi%C4%87-618435206/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) wrote a solid article about [Streamlining Test Reporting with Real-Time Dashboards](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/streamlining-test-reporting-with-real-time-dashboards/streamlining-test-reporting-with-real-time-dashboards.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182).[ministryoftesting.com](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/40b3c90e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) | | [Improve your tests — Part 1](https://medium.com/@mat.coniaev/improve-your-tests-part-1-7dbf5b04eb0a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182)[Matvei Koniaev](https://www.linkedin.com/in/konyaev-m/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) gives some handy tips on improving the structure and design of test code.Furthermore, [Danijel Maksimovic](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danijel-maksimovic-9663a53b/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) explains why [You should repeat yourself when writing tests](https://maksimovic.hashnode.dev/you-should-repeat-yourself-when-writing-tests?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@mat.coniaev/improve-your-tests-part-1-7dbf5b04eb0a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) | | [Mirror model — Real code example](https://medium.com/@gilz1407/mirror-model-real-code-example-9d34bf39cbdf?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182)Continuing the [series of articles](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/181?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182#CGggtes), [Gil Zur](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gil-zur-68780346/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) now shows a fair example of the new test automation model that he came up with. And it's [not only for UI](https://medium.com/@gilz1407/mirror-model-only-for-ui-fd79e3e199cb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@gilz1407/mirror-model-real-code-example-9d34bf39cbdf?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) | | [Using Machine Learning to Accelerate the Creation of Test Data for Effective Software Testing](https://medium.com/dbs-tech-blog/using-machine-learning-to-accelerate-the-creation-of-test-data-for-effective-software-testing-95d74e0f29bd?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182)Why would you use random test data sets if you can train AI to create more realistic ones instead? [Poorvi Ladha](https://www.linkedin.com/in/poorvi-ladha-6814a739/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) shows how to achieve that.[medium.com](https://medium.com/dbs-tech-blog/using-machine-learning-to-accelerate-the-creation-of-test-data-for-effective-software-testing-95d74e0f29bd?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) | | | | TOOLS | | [Effortless Performance Testing with k6: A Comprehensive Guide](https://medium.com/@joaovitorcoelho10/effortless-performance-testing-with-k6-a-comprehensive-guide-284a22ce2d1f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182)If you want to learn how to get started with performance testing, [João Coelho](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo%C3%A3ocoelho10/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) wrote a thorough guide on [k6](https://k6.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@joaovitorcoelho10/effortless-performance-testing-with-k6-a-comprehensive-guide-284a22ce2d1f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) | | [Image Verification Made Effortless with Python and Selenium UI Automation](https://medium.com/@shohanur.swe/image-verification-made-effortless-with-python-and-selenium-ui-automation-205ccd392f0a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182)There are quite a few open-source solutions on the market for web visual testing. But you can also build your own quite easily, as [Shohanur Rahman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shohan-swe/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) shows.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@shohanur.swe/image-verification-made-effortless-with-python-and-selenium-ui-automation-205ccd392f0a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) | | [Next big trend in testing? Debugging](https://filiphric.com/next-big-trend-in-testing-debugging?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182)[Filip Hric](https://www.linkedin.com/in/filip-hric-11a5b1126/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) explains how debugging is becoming one of the key features of modern test automation solutions, mentioning examples from Cypress, Playwright and Vue.[filiphric.com](https://filiphric.com/next-big-trend-in-testing-debugging?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) | | | | VIDEOS | | [Best Software Testing YouTube Channels for QA in 2023](https://bugbug.io/blog/software-testing/best-software-testing-youtube-channels/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182)If you like learning about testing by watching video tutorials, then you'll like this handy (though definitely not exhaustive!) list of popular YouTube channels.[bugbug.io](https://bugbug.io/blog/software-testing/best-software-testing-youtube-channels/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) | | | | And… | | [A known issue...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/15r70rb/noapparentreason/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182) 😂 | | | | 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%5F182).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F182)* |