> ## 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 #189 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/189/ - Published: 2023-10-09T08:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:27.000Z - Description: Apple's vision for testing in Swift πŸš€ - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **189th** issue!Apple has recently open-sourced the [undefined](https://github.com/apple/swift-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189#readme) library to make testing in Swift even more effective.But what really got my interest is the way they described [A New API Direction for Testing in Swift](https://github.com/apple/swift-testing/blob/main/Documentation/Vision.md?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189).It's super interesting to see their values, choices and vision for this project. Mainly because it may apply to other testing frameworks that we know or build, too.Happy testing! πŸ™‚*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189)* | | | | Sponsored [TimeShiftX β€” The Time Travel Software](https://www.vornexinc.com/?utm%5Fsource=STW&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter23)[TimeShiftX](https://www.vornexinc.com/?utm%5Fsource=STW&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter23) lets you time travel your software to test date and time-sensitive functionality and code such as year-end, daylight savings, and billing. Employ instant time travel inside Active Directory & Kerberos without code or system clock changes and thus removing all pain points. 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in Software Testing: From Novice to Expert and Back Again](https://medium.com/s-group-dev/reflections-on-a-decade-in-software-testing-from-novice-to-expert-and-back-again-4c518d2f45b1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189).[darrellgrainger.blogspot.com](https://darrellgrainger.blogspot.com/2023/10/difference-between-qa-and-dev.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) | | [Stop this practice for testing right now!](https://medium.com/@rohit.khankhoje/stop-this-practice-for-testing-right-now-edc180dacdc9?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189)[Rohit Khankhoje](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit-khankhoje-777117b/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) explains why some common practices, including metrics and release signoff, shouldn't be done by testers.One thing that [Manish Saini](https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishsaini74/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) suggests doing though is to start [Learning from Incidents: A Guide for SDETs](https://manishsaini74.medium.com/embracing-growth-through-learning-from-incidents-a-guide-for-sdets-f71ececd88?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@rohit.khankhoje/stop-this-practice-for-testing-right-now-edc180dacdc9?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) | | [Testing in Prod](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/16t71vq/testing%5Fin%5Fprod/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189)This is a huge discussion on Reddit about testing in prod, including lots of interesting opinions, insights and advice.Similarly, [Emediong Samuel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/emediong-samuel/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) wrote a decent article about [Testing In Production: What You Need to Know](https://emebless.hashnode.dev/testing-in-production-what-you-need-to-know?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189).[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/16t71vq/testing%5Fin%5Fprod/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) | | [Why is manual regression testing still happening in 2023?](https://medium.com/aimonks/why-is-manual-regression-testing-still-happening-in-2023-e2d06f0851b9?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189)While full automation is unrealistic to expect, [Rodrigo Alves 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Katti](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayateerth-katti-10103a14/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) shares some insights into [How I Select Right Test Scenarios For Automation](https://jayateerthk.medium.com/how-i-select-right-test-scenarios-for-automation-4a5320d4acd6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189).[wbarillon.medium.com](https://wbarillon.medium.com/beginners-guide-for-software-testing-explicit-examples-9b02e2989da7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) | | [Custom Test Lab for Android](https://medium.com/@oianmol/custom-test-lab-for-android-cd74a2a9df6f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189)There are plenty of cloud solutions for testing mobile apps at scale. But what if you want to create your own device farm? [Anmol Verma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anmolverma92/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) shows how.Also, [David Merian](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-merian/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) suggests using the fuzzing technique to test by [Breaking Your Android Build](https://proandroiddev.com/break-your-android-build-563e93171438?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@oianmol/custom-test-lab-for-android-cd74a2a9df6f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) | | [Efficient Cross-Repository CI/CD: Running Targeted Tests with GitHub Actions](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/efficient-cross-repository-cicd-running-targeted-tests-with-github-actions/efficient-cross-repository-cicd-running-targeted-tests-with-github-actions.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189)*"How can you efficiently execute tests that inherently rely on one another and reside in separate repositories?"*[Irfan MujagiΔ‡](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-mujagi%C4%87-618435206/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) wrote a solid, detailed guide to solving such a problem.[thegreenreport.blog](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/efficient-cross-repository-cicd-running-targeted-tests-with-github-actions/efficient-cross-repository-cicd-running-targeted-tests-with-github-actions.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) | | [Four Horsemen of the Flaky Tests](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/four-horsemen-flaky-tests-eugene-truuts/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189)If you want to avoid intermittently failing tests, you may want to listen to [Eugene Truuts](https://www.linkedin.com/in/truuts/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189)'s example-based advice.Additionally, [Rodrigo Alves Costa](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigo-alves-costa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) gives some handy tips on how to [Keep your Page Objects maintainable](https://medium.com/aimonks/keep-your-page-objects-maintainable-731370b7f1ec?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189).[linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/four-horsemen-flaky-tests-eugene-truuts/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) | | [Why API Automation is better than UI Automation?](https://medium.com/@dilkushi.j/why-api-automation-is-better-than-ui-automation-758a1d90da29?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189)It depends on your context, but API test automation is generally faster and more stable. I liked [Dilkushi Jayaweera](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dilkushijayaweera/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189)'s table at the bottom that summarises the differences between both approaches.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@dilkushi.j/why-api-automation-is-better-than-ui-automation-758a1d90da29?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) | | | | Sponsored [Introducing TestingPod: Your New QA Resource](https://blog.magicpod.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189)Check out [TestingPod](https://blog.magicpod.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) for all things QA. Explore articles from expert authors, many previously featured in Software Testing Weekly! TestingPod covers various testing topics, including manual testing, automation, agile testing, AI, and more. 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Explore the State of Selenium Automation in 2023](https://sdetunicorns.com/blog/is-selenium-dead/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189)It doesn't seem to be! And [Rafik Belazouz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafikbelazouz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) gives a few reasons why.[sdetunicorns.com](https://sdetunicorns.com/blog/is-selenium-dead/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) | | [Mastering Playwright: Best Practices for Web Automation with the Page Object Model](https://ray.run/blog/mastering-poms?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189)If you want to learn how to properly use the Page Object Model in [Playwright](https://github.com/microsoft/playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189#readme), [Luc Gagan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/luc-gagan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) wrote a great guide with examples.[ray.run](https://ray.run/blog/mastering-poms?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) | | [My Top 10 Great Practices for API Test Automation With Playwright](https://playwrightsolutions.com/the-definitive-guide-to-api-test-automation-with-playwright-part-12-best-practices/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189)Having written a great guide on API testing with [Playwright](https://github.com/microsoft/playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189#readme), [Butch Mayhew](https://www.linkedin.com/in/butchmayhew/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) shares all practices he learned along the way.On top of that, [Amr Salem](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrsalem1/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) describes some handy [Tips & Tricks: Mocking APIs With Playwright](https://medium.com/@Amr.sa/tips-tricks-mocking-apis-with-playwright-3191f1bc87fe?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189).[playwrightsolutions.com](https://playwrightsolutions.com/the-definitive-guide-to-api-test-automation-with-playwright-part-12-best-practices/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) | | [Warning: apparently Insomnia API testing tool is following the Postman way of having an account needed](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/16u9qd5/warning%5Fapparently%5Finsomnia%5Fapi%5Ftesting%5Ftool%5Fis/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189)At the beginning of the year, the company behind Postman [announced significant restrictions](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/157?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189#t-816194) to their free plan and local usage. And now, [Insomnia](https://insomnia.rest/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) β€” one of the alternatives β€” is following suit by [locking people out](https://github.com/Kong/insomnia/issues/6577?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189).[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/16u9qd5/warning%5Fapparently%5Finsomnia%5Fapi%5Ftesting%5Ftool%5Fis/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) | | | | BOOKS | | [A review of "Deming's Journey to Profound Knowledge" by John "Botchagalupe" Willis with Derek Lewis](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2023/10/03/a-review-of-demings-journey-to-profound-knowledge-by-john-botchagalupe-willis-with-derek-lewis/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189)Continuing the theme about [W. Edwards Deming](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W.%5FEdwards%5FDeming?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) β€” one the most important figures in quality management β€” this time [Mike Harris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-citp-mbcs-5a75733/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) gives a concise review of [Deming's Journey to Profound Knowledge](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/122800609-deming-s-journey-to-profound-knowledge?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) book.[testandanalysis.home.blog](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2023/10/03/a-review-of-demings-journey-to-profound-knowledge-by-john-botchagalupe-willis-with-derek-lewis/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) | | | | VIDEOS | | [Testing Without Requirements](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189&v=e3g8QdrUyzg)In this 18-minute video, [Daniel Knott](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-knott/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) first explains the type of requirements and then advises what to do when you need to test without them.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189&v=e3g8QdrUyzg) | | | | And… | | [Revise that test report...](https://simply-the-test.blogspot.com/2023/09/revise-test-report.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189) πŸ˜‚ | | | | 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%5F189).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F189)* |