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# Issue #199
- URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/199/
- Published: 2023-12-17T16:46:19.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:32.000Z
- Description: What is the goal of test automation? 🤔
- Author: Dawid Dylowicz

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| Welcome to the **199th** issue!This week, I enjoyed a discussion started by this question:[What is the overall goal of test automation?](https://reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/18do1nm/what%5Fis%5Fthe%5Foverall%5Fgoal%5Fof%5Fautomated%5Ftesting/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)There's so much focus on test automation that sometimes we may not even ask ourselves the basic question about why we do it.So enjoy, and happy testing! 🙂*PS. This is the last "normal" issue of the newsletter this year. Stay tuned for a special one coming up next week!* *[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)*                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
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| [API exploratory testing: an opportunity to improve your API testing](https://medium.com/manomano-tech/api-exploratory-testing-an-opportunity-to-improve-your-api-testing-d18e125f244d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)[Anne-Laure Gaillard](https://www.linkedin.com/in/annelauregaillard/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) shares how they prepared and ran exploratory testing for API and what they learned from that.[medium.com](https://medium.com/manomano-tech/api-exploratory-testing-an-opportunity-to-improve-your-api-testing-d18e125f244d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| [Quality Coaching: A Road Less Traveled](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/quality-coaching-a-road-less-traveled?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)What does it mean to be a quality coach? [Mirza Šišić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sisicmirza/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) describes the role and responsibilities and advises what you can do to become one.Also, [Venkat Ramakrishnan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/venkatramakrishnan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) wrote about the naming of [Testing Roles](https://venkatramakrishnan.com/2023/12/06/testing-roles/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199).[ministryoftesting.com](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/quality-coaching-a-road-less-traveled?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| [Reframing Testing Arguments](https://testerstories.com/2023/12/reframing-testing-arguments/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)In this thought-provoking article, [Jeff Nyman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffnyman/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) shares his view on the difference between testing and checking, and explains the meaning of quality.[testerstories.com](https://testerstories.com/2023/12/reframing-testing-arguments/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| [Software Testing Best Practices: Comprehensive Guide](https://bugbug.io/blog/guides/software-testing-best-practices/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)If you're curious about what teams should do regarding software testing, [Dominik Szahidewicz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominikdurejko/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) has several good tips.[bugbug.io](https://bugbug.io/blog/guides/software-testing-best-practices/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| [Testing Projects: Expectation vs Reality](https://redcollar.medium.com/testing-projects-expectation-vs-reality-181af7d6b34d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)[Anastasia Mordvintseva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mordvintseva-anastasia-19859478/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) explains how testing practices may differ from project to project and how you can prepare for different scenarios.You might also want to explore [Isaac Lee](https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-lee-b97465b9/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)'s view on [Why Testing Accelerates Burnout](https://medium.com/@isaacleewebdev/why-testing-accelerates-burnout-bce7565028f2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199).[redcollar.medium.com](https://redcollar.medium.com/testing-projects-expectation-vs-reality-181af7d6b34d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
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| [Accessibility Testing: Striking the Right Balance Between Automation and Manual Efforts](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/accessibility-testing-striking-the-right-balance-between-automation-and-manual-efforts/accessibility-testing-striking-the-right-balance-between-automation-and-manual-efforts.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)Wondering what types of accessibility tests you should and shouldn't automate? [Irfan Mujagić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-mujagi%C4%87-618435206/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) put together a comprehensive guide.And if you're curious about how to do it on mobile, [Sahil Sharma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahil-sharma-a5663ba8/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) shows how to [Set Up Automated Accessibility Audits in Your iOS App CI/CD Pipeline](https://sahil-insights.medium.com/setting-up-automated-accessibility-audits-in-your-ios-app-ci-cd-pipeline-9cd48f51cf61?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199).[thegreenreport.blog](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/accessibility-testing-striking-the-right-balance-between-automation-and-manual-efforts/accessibility-testing-striking-the-right-balance-between-automation-and-manual-efforts.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) |
| [How to handle: 5 Issues that Every QA Automation Engineer faces](https://medium.com/@bharatvarshney567/ow-to-handle-5-issues-that-every-qa-automation-engineer-faces-863501c1f7a1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)Having learned from his test automation experience, [Bharat Varshney](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bharatvarshney/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) shares the common problems testers may encounter and suggests solutions for them.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@bharatvarshney567/ow-to-handle-5-issues-that-every-qa-automation-engineer-faces-863501c1f7a1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| [Setting Up the First Android UI Test](https://medium.com/@callmeryan/setting-up-the-first-android-ui-test-ff2cd9fce5f4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)Getting started with testing Android apps? [Ryan Wong](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanwmobile/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) has got you covered with this helpful, step-by-step guide.Furthermore, [Phil Blenkinsop](https://www.linkedin.com/in/philblenkinsop/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) explains how you can do [E2E Testing Android Apps With ADB](https://medium.com/@philblenk6/e2e-testing-android-apps-with-adb-b0d667cfe44b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@callmeryan/setting-up-the-first-android-ui-test-ff2cd9fce5f4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| [Testing ChatGPT and Data Generation](https://developsense.com/blog/2023/12/testing-chatgpt-and-data-generation?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)Some people advocate using ChatGPT for test data generation, but [Michael Bolton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bolton-08847/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) checks whether it's really that reliable.[developsense.com](https://developsense.com/blog/2023/12/testing-chatgpt-and-data-generation?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
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| [A Feature Map Framework with Playwright for Improved UI Testing Tracking](https://playwrightsolutions.com/tracking-automated-ui-testing-using-a-feature-map-with-playwright/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)[Butch Mayhew](https://www.linkedin.com/in/butchmayhew/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) shows a handy way of assessing feature coverage with [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) — a solution that can be applied to other test frameworks, too.In relation to that, [Maaret Pyhäjärvi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaret/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) tells us about [Model-Based Testing in Python](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2023/12/model-based-testing-in-python.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199).[playwrightsolutions.com](https://playwrightsolutions.com/tracking-automated-ui-testing-using-a-feature-map-with-playwright/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| [API Testing Showdown: Postman vs Pytest (Part 2)](https://medium.com/exness-blog/api-testing-showdown-postman-vs-pytest-part-2-e23a369b102d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)In the second part of the series, [Nikita Belkovskiy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-belkovskiy/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) compares the feasibility of API test setup and test teardown between [Postman](https://www.postman.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) and [Pytest](https://docs.pytest.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199).You may also want to discover other [Free/Open Source Alternatives to Postman](https://reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/18bp5tu/free%5Fopen%5Fsource%5Falterative%5Fto%5Fpostman/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199).[medium.com](https://medium.com/exness-blog/api-testing-showdown-postman-vs-pytest-part-2-e23a369b102d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| [Automating System Apps with Appium — iOS and Android](https://medium.com/@begunova/automating-system-apps-with-appium-ios-and-android-a1e42c521204?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)If you're looking for a detailed overview of setting up and using [Appium](https://appium.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) for automating mobile apps, have a look at this great guide by [Lana Begunova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanabegunova/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199).You may also want to learn about [The Pros and Cons of XPath — Mobile Locator Strategy](https://medium.com/@begunova/xpath-pros-and-cons-mobile-locator-strategy-7714e85db43a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@begunova/automating-system-apps-with-appium-ios-and-android-a1e42c521204?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| [Making E2E Tests Harder, Better, Faster, and Stronger with Playwright](https://blog.benhammond.tech/making-e2e-tests-harder-better-faster-and-stronger?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)[Ben Hammond](https://www.linkedin.com/in/benhammondmusic/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) describes how [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) features helped them improve their test automation efficiency.However, you might also want to see [How Playwright compares to TestCafe](https://ceroshjacob.medium.com/compare-playwright-to-testcafe-0e275a11ac12?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199), as [Cerosh Jacob](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceroshjacob/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) explains.[blog.benhammond.tech](https://blog.benhammond.tech/making-e2e-tests-harder-better-faster-and-stronger?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| [Visual Component Testing with Storybook](https://medium.com/@oldiazg/visual-component-testing-with-storybook-fc4e81d9bf12?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)In this overview, [Lucy Diaz](https://medium.com/@oldiazg?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) outlines the pros and cons of using [Storybook](https://storybook.js.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) for visual regression testing of web UI components.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@oldiazg/visual-component-testing-with-storybook-fc4e81d9bf12?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| [Why Aren't Codeless Automation Tools More Common in QA?](https://reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/18ctffl/why%5Farent%5Fcodeless%5Fautomation%5Ftools%5Fmore%5Fcommon/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)There are plenty of no-code or low-code tools for test automation on the market, and here's what the testing community thinks about them.[reddit.com](https://reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/18ctffl/why%5Farent%5Fcodeless%5Fautomation%5Ftools%5Fmore%5Fcommon/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
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| [Lessons from Software Engineering at Google: Part 7 — Automated Testing](https://blog.tomaszgil.me/lessons-from-software-engineering-at-google-part-7-automated-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)[Tomasz Gil](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasz-gil/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) summarises the key takeaways on test automation from the classic book [Software Engineering at Google: Lessons Learned from Programming Over Time](https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/48816586?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199).[blog.tomaszgil.me](https://blog.tomaszgil.me/lessons-from-software-engineering-at-google-part-7-automated-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
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| [Mastering Performance Testing with Marie Cruz](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199&v=WGr%5Fzt54tmA)In this great 46-minute recording, [Marie Cruz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariedesireecruz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) and [Nikolay Advolodkin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolayadvolodkin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) discuss all things performance testing.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199&v=WGr%5Fzt54tmA)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| [What Is Exploratory Testing, and Which Tools Can I use for it?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199&v=2gGm%5FTOIhBk)If you're looking for an in-depth, practical overview of exploratory testing, [Daniel Knott](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-knott/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) recorded a helpful 30-minute video.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199&v=2gGm%5FTOIhBk)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
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| [Bug emotions...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/17ofki7/weallhavebeenthere/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F199) 😂                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
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