> ## 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 #197 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/197/ - Published: 2023-12-03T10:46:30.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:31.000Z - Description: White-box Testing Challenge 🏆 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **197th** issue!How about a testing challenge for the last month of the year?[Justas Laužadis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/justas-lauzadis/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) invites us to try the [Advent of white-box testing](https://testwhere.blog/advent-calendar-of-white-box-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197).Each day focuses on a different task, and you can do it either on a side or while working on your company projects — it's totally up to you!In fact, it reminds me of the famous [30-day testing challenges](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/reading-lists/81bdc676?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) by Ministry of Testing.So, happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197)* | | | | Sponsored [TimeShiftX — Start Time Traveling Today](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 such as year-end, daylight savings, and billing. 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It's a great attempt to explain what the tester's role is really about.Also, [Mirek Długosz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirekdlugosz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) asks: [Are observability and monitoring part of testing?](https://mirekdlugosz.com/blog/2023/are-observability-and-monitoring-part-of-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197)[smallsheds.garden](https://smallsheds.garden/blog/2023/a-good-tester-is-all-over-the-place/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) | | [Don't Call It A Bug](https://elizabethzagroba.com/posts/2023/11%5F21%5Fdont%5Fcall%5Fit%5Fa%5Fbug/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197)[Elizabeth Zagroba](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezagroba/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) shares an honest story of, quite literally, turning bugs into features and the lessons she learned from that.Similarly, [Ben Byrne](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-byrne/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) tells another story about finding issues early with [QA, Hockey Sticks, and Carrots](https://medium.com/@sunbyrne/qa-hockey-sticks-and-carrots-d4f856ed651b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197).[elizabethzagroba.com](https://elizabethzagroba.com/posts/2023/11%5F21%5Fdont%5Fcall%5Fit%5Fa%5Fbug/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) | | [QA struggles](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/18572vq/qa%5Fstruggles/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197)Someone's asking the Reddit community of testers about the biggest struggles they face in their day-to-day job. Well, there are lots of interesting answers.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/18572vq/qa%5Fstruggles/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) | | [Why the Two-Decade-Old Testing Pyramid Still Works](https://www.qamadness.com/why-the-two-decade-old-testing-pyramid-still-works/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197)This is a good overview of the test pyramid, showing the possible variations, pros and cons, and explaining why it's still relevant.[qamadness.com](https://www.qamadness.com/why-the-two-decade-old-testing-pyramid-still-works/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Building a culture of unit testing](https://medium.com/@akhyarkamili/building-a-culture-of-unit-testing-3ddc189f1d87?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197)It's a great guide by [Akhyar Kamili](https://www.linkedin.com/in/akhyar-kamili-a5b27076/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) that explains how to help teams focus more on practising unit testing while staying realistic with the expectations.A good complimentary read to that is [Dan Kushner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kushnerdan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197)'s take on [The Challenges of Achieving 100% Test Coverage](https://medium.com/@dank.kushner/the-challenges-of-achieving-100-test-coverage-in-self-service-multi-platform-monolith-500b922e60cd?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@akhyarkamili/building-a-culture-of-unit-testing-3ddc189f1d87?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) | | [Creating an automated test framework for React Native apps](https://medium.com/vouchercodes-tech/creating-an-automated-test-framework-for-react-native-apps-8cd2136348ca?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197)[Reshma Sujith](https://www.linkedin.com/in/reshma-sujith-63ab3571/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) tells us how they moved from testing native mobile apps to testing React Native apps with a new test framework.Also, [Paul Samuels](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-samuels-75bb5722/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) explains more about [Mobile UI testing with Maestro](https://paul-samuels.com/blog/2023/11/20/mobile-ui-testing-with-maestro/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197), using an iOS app as an example.[medium.com](https://medium.com/vouchercodes-tech/creating-an-automated-test-framework-for-react-native-apps-8cd2136348ca?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) | | [Mastering Automation Testing: A Guide to Boosting Software Quality and My Journey in the Tech Realm](https://konstantinmb.medium.com/mastering-automation-testing-a-guide-to-boosting-software-quality-and-my-journey-in-the-tech-realm-703988c7cce9?sk=41e221f26486bfb3391ed591935af8bb&source=friends%5Flink&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197)[Konstantin Borimechkov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbor/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) tells us how doing test automation as part of development has helped him become a better engineer and what lessons he's learned from that.[konstantinmb.medium.com](https://konstantinmb.medium.com/mastering-automation-testing-a-guide-to-boosting-software-quality-and-my-journey-in-the-tech-realm-703988c7cce9?sk=41e221f26486bfb3391ed591935af8bb&source=friends%5Flink&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) | | [Resources to practice Security Testing](https://www.lisihocke.com/2023/11/askappsec-capturing-flags.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197)Looking for places to learn and practice security testing? I shared one resource [a few weeks ago](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/191?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197#start), but here's more, thanks to [Lisi Hocke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisihocke/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197).[lisihocke.com](https://www.lisihocke.com/2023/11/askappsec-capturing-flags.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) | | | | Sponsored [Quality Insights by Quality Experts: TestingPod Blog](https://blog.magicpod.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197)Stay ahead in the dynamic QA landscape with [TestingPod](https://blog.magicpod.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197)! 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He created [Hamster](https://github.com/QAInsights/hamster?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) — a handy macOS tool that allows you to quickly launch previous test plans.[qainsights.com](https://qainsights.com/hamster-launch-jmeter-recent-test-plans-swiftly/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) | | [How to make Android tests flexible and concise with Kaspresso](https://medium.com/kasperskymedia/how-to-make-automated-tests-flexible-and-concise-e3e5ec0d8d00?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197)[Arseny Fedorov](https://medium.com/@Arseny.Fedorov?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) demonstrates how [Kaspresso](https://github.com/KasperskyLab/Kaspresso?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) can improve your Android tests. If you tested using [Espresso](https://developer.android.com/training/testing/espresso?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) before, you'll likely notice the difference.Similarly, [Kseniya Nikitina](https://medium.com/@kseniya.nikitina?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) shows [How to make Espresso tests more readable and stable](https://medium.com/kasperskymedia/how-to-make-espresso-tests-more-readable-and-stable-c0a055ce1fb7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) using Kaspresso, too.[medium.com](https://medium.com/kasperskymedia/how-to-make-automated-tests-flexible-and-concise-e3e5ec0d8d00?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) | | [Should You Test React Components Using Cypress?](https://blog.bitsrc.io/react-testing-with-cypess-73bcce5cdcdb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197)[Cypress](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) has some powerful capabilities for component testing, and [Thamodi Wickramasinghe](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thamodi-wickramasinghe-4b4a01140/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) gives a decent overview of them.[blog.bitsrc.io](https://blog.bitsrc.io/react-testing-with-cypess-73bcce5cdcdb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) | | | | VIDEOS | | [Playwright — Generate Assertions with ONE Button Click!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197&v=3aQ9fVnfoJA)The [1.40.0](https://playwright.dev/docs/release-notes?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) release of [Playwright](https://github.com/microsoft/playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) brought a handy feature that speeds up creating assertions. [Jarad Saunders](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarad-saunders-132672114/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) explains it in this short, 5-minute video.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197&v=3aQ9fVnfoJA) | | [Unlocking Mobile Testing Secrets](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197&v=jAu%5FLV2LuLo)I enjoyed watching the discussion between [Nikolay Advolodkin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolayadvolodkin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) and [Daniel Knott](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-knott/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) about testing mobile apps.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197&v=jAu%5FLV2LuLo) | | | | And… | | [Tester's workout routine...](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kristelviidik%5Fsoftwaretester-softwaretesting-softwarebugs-activity-7135639709933797376-AfUA?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197) 🤣 | | | | 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%5F197).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F197)* |