> ## 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 #188 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/188/ - Published: 2023-10-02T08:35:59.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:27.000Z - Description: How is BDD used in your team? πŸ€” - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **188th** issue!Despite its popularity, Behaviour-Driven Development is an often misused and even disliked practice.But why?Well, check out this discussion on Reddit, which started with a question:[How is BDD used in your team?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/16pis7x/how%5Fis%5Fbdd%5Fused%5Fin%5Fyour%5Fteam/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188)We can find many insights there from people sharing their opinions and experiences.So enjoy the read, and happy testing!*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188)* | | | | Sponsored [AutomationSTAR β€” Test Automation Conference, Berlin, 20-21 Nov](https://automation.eurostarsoftwaretesting.com/?utm%5Fsource=software-testing-weekly&utm%5Fmedium=referral)*Early Bird Closing!* Calling all test automation engineers, developers and testers that want to automate. 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[Luc Gagan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/luc-gagan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) created a super handy [Software Testing Glossary](https://ray.run/glossary?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188).In that context, [Callum Akehurst-Ryan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cakehurstryan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) asks and explains: [Is Manual Testing a Dirty Word?](https://cakehurstryan.com/2023/09/26/is-manual-testing-a-dirty-word/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188)[ray.run](https://ray.run/blog/software-testing-glossary?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) | | [Need a Testing Metric? Put Points on Your Test Cases](https://responsibleautomation.wordpress.com/2023/09/20/need-a-testing-metric-put-points-on-your-test-cases/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188)[Mas Kono](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maskono/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) and [Paul Grizzaffi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgrizzaffi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) suggest a new metric using test case points to track testing progress more effectively by prioritising the most important ones.Furthermore, [Ihan Dilnath](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ihan-dilnath/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) emphasises that [Tests that validate business value are tests that add business value](https://medium.com/ascentic-technology/tests-that-validate-business-value-are-tests-that-add-business-value-33b1b8ef318a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188).[responsibleautomation.wordpress.com](https://responsibleautomation.wordpress.com/2023/09/20/need-a-testing-metric-put-points-on-your-test-cases/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) | | [Prompting for Testers](https://jarbon.medium.com/prompting-for-testers-d3828bbde318?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188)Wondering how to effectively use AI chatbots to help you in your day-to-day work? [Jason Arbon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonarbon/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) shares some great advice.Similarly, [Zubair Usman Paracha](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zubair-usman-paracha/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) gives a few points on how to do [Bug Hunting with GPT: Tips, Tricks, and Prompts](https://zubairusmanparacha.medium.com/bug-hunting-with-gpt-tips-tricks-and-prompts-3841ad93af17?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188).[jarbon.medium.com](https://jarbon.medium.com/prompting-for-testers-d3828bbde318?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) | | [What approach can a single tester follow to work with multiple teams?](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/16pvpz2/what%5Fapproach%5Fcan%5Fa%5Fsingle%5Ftester%5Ffollow%5Fto%5Ftest/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188)Someone is looking for advice on what they can do to handle testing several streams of work where the dev-to-tester ratio is high, and the community comes with some helpful suggestions.One of them is a recent [Mike Harris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-citp-mbcs-5a75733/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188)' article that greatly explains [How a lone tester can work across teams](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2023/09/19/how-a-lone-tester-can-work-across-teams/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188).[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/16pvpz2/what%5Fapproach%5Fcan%5Fa%5Fsingle%5Ftester%5Ffollow%5Fto%5Ftest/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [API Object Model: A functional approach to test your APIs](https://medium.com/@khaled%5Farfaoui/api-object-model-a-functional-approach-to-test-your-apis-f982bad60f9f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188)You're probably familiar with the Page Object Model used for structuring tests of front-end apps. What if we used a similar approach for APIs? [Khaled Arfaoui](https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaled-arfaoui/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) shows how.Moreover, [Anji Boddupally](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anji-boddupally-71263b60/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) wrote a solid overview of [Design Patterns in Test Automation](https://medium.com/@boddupally.anji/design-patterns-in-test-automation-part-1-e48051da9604?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@khaled%5Farfaoui/api-object-model-a-functional-approach-to-test-your-apis-f982bad60f9f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) | | [Automatically detecting redundant tests](https://lakitna.medium.com/automatically-detecting-redundant-tests-be9151fdd855?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188)Is your test suite efficient? [Sander van Beek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakitna/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) showcases an experiment on unveiling redundant tests through mutation testing, sharing both the process and findings.Also, here's an interesting discussion: [Is repetition unavoidable in E2E tests?](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/16oachk/is%5Frepetition%5Funavoidable%5Fin%5Fe2e%5Ftests/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188)[lakitna.medium.com](https://lakitna.medium.com/automatically-detecting-redundant-tests-be9151fdd855?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) | | [Cracking the code coverage myth](https://dingdongbug.hashnode.dev/cracking-the-code-coverage-myth?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188)Here's a hands-on example by [Christian Ascone](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-ascone-880036101/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) proving that high code coverage alone doesn't equate to thorough or effective testing.[dingdongbug.hashnode.dev](https://dingdongbug.hashnode.dev/cracking-the-code-coverage-myth?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) | | [Mastering Test Retries: The Art of Automation Craftsmanship](https://ceroshjacob.medium.com/mastering-test-retries-the-art-of-automation-craftsmanship-66833073c9ff?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188)If you experience flaky tests, [Cerosh Jacob](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceroshjacob/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) has some helpful advice on what to do with examples in Playwright.Additionally, [Giuseppe Donati](https://www.linkedin.com/in/giuseppedonati?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) shows some good [End-to-end tests retry strategies](https://tech.trivago.com/post/2023-09-27-end-to-end-tests-retry-strategies?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188), and [Mike Harris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-citp-mbcs-5a75733/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) explains why [Automated tests do not have to be flaky](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2023/09/24/automated-tests-do-not-have-to-be-flaky/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188).[ceroshjacob.medium.com](https://ceroshjacob.medium.com/mastering-test-retries-the-art-of-automation-craftsmanship-66833073c9ff?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) | | [Test Automation candidates strategy β€” easy steps to achieve maximum efficiency](https://lesia-topol.medium.com/test-automation-candidates-strategy-easy-steps-to-achieve-maximum-efficiency-3824a4273bce?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188)If you want to learn what types of tests are and aren't generally considered good candidates for automation, [Lesia Topol](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesia-topol/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) created a handy overview with a cheat sheet.In relation to that, [Janet Gregory](https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetgregory/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) and [Lisa Crispin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisacrispin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) wrote a great article about the [Test Automation Pyramid](https://agiletester.ca/test-automation-pyramid/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188).[lesia-topol.medium.com](https://lesia-topol.medium.com/test-automation-candidates-strategy-easy-steps-to-achieve-maximum-efficiency-3824a4273bce?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) | | | | TOOLS | | [K6 Development: Beyond The Basic Setup](https://dev.to/feliciawalker/k6-development-beyond-the-basic-setup-2h99?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188)Setting up modern tools like [k6](https://github.com/grafana/k6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188#readme) is easy following the official documentation. But it gets challenging to add a custom setup, such as your own node modules. [Felicia Walker](https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicia-walker-seattle/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) shows how to solve some of these challenges.[dev.to](https://dev.to/feliciawalker/k6-development-beyond-the-basic-setup-2h99?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) | | [Mocking API Response In Cypress](https://qaautomationlabs.com/mocking-api-response-in-cypress/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188)[Cypress](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188#readme) has some helpful mocking solutions to aid your testing, such as API response interception. [Kailash Pathak](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kailashpathak/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) describes it in detail.[qaautomationlabs.com](https://qaautomationlabs.com/mocking-api-response-in-cypress/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) | | [Speeding up test execution in Playwright β€” shared session](https://mati-qa.medium.com/speeding-up-tests-execution-in-playwright-shared-session-aca3d4d1b092?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188)This is a nice follow-up read to [some great advice](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/187?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188#ywEG3NG) on improving [Playwright](https://github.com/microsoft/playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188#readme) test execution speed from the previous week's issue.Additionally, [Kostiantyn Teltov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kostiantyn-teltov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) wrote an article about [Playwright with .NET. What? Is it useful?](https://medium.com/@dneprokos/playwright-with-net-what-is-it-useful-bafc85898b5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188)[mati-qa.medium.com](https://mati-qa.medium.com/speeding-up-tests-execution-in-playwright-shared-session-aca3d4d1b092?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) | | [Using Test Ids To Pick Cypress Specs To Run](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/using-test-ids-to-pick-specs-to-run/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188)One of the desired solutions in advanced test frameworks is the ability to run a subset of tests based on the affected code changes. [Gleb Bahmutov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahmutov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) shows a great way of achieving that in [Cypress](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188#readme).[glebbahmutov.com](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/using-test-ids-to-pick-specs-to-run/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) | | | | And… | | [This bug won't *age* well...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/16w1xhp/userwiththisagealreadyexists/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188) 🀣 | | | | 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%5F188). β˜•οΈ*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F188)* |