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# Issue #202
- URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/202/
- Published: 2024-01-14T10:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:33.000Z
- Description: Developer Productivity: Software Quality 🚀
- Author: Dawid Dylowicz

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| Welcome to the **202nd** issue!Today, I want to share with you an intriguing research paper on the role of [Software Quality in Developer Productivity](https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10372494?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202).It's been written by the Engineering Productivity Research team at Google and it's full of insights on the theory of quality and its potential impact.You can also read [this handy summary](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/software-quality-abi-noda-hzbtc/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) by [Abi Noda](https://www.linkedin.com/in/abinoda/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202).Happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)*                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
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| [Beyond Bugs: How QA Fuels Collaboration and Innovation in Agile Teams](https://medium.com/@bharatvarshney567/beyond-bugs-how-qa-fuels-collaboration-and-innovation-in-agile-teams-350f8a443f74?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)Do you need QA in Agile? [Bharat Varshney](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bharatvarshney/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) answers this question and explains the tester's role.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@bharatvarshney567/beyond-bugs-how-qa-fuels-collaboration-and-innovation-in-agile-teams-350f8a443f74?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| [Experienced Testers: Your personal best practices for an easier life?](https://new.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/18z58d1/experienced%5Ftesters%5Fyour%5Fpersonal%5Fbest%5Fpractices/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)There are many testing practices and principles — but which ones are the most useful in practice? You can find several interesting examples in this thread.Also, [Mike Harris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-citp-fbcs/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) explains why [Developing your listening skills is really useful](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2024/01/09/developing-your-listening-skills-is-really-useful/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202).[new.reddit.com](https://new.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/18z58d1/experienced%5Ftesters%5Fyour%5Fpersonal%5Fbest%5Fpractices/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| [How do we measure the Performance of a Microservice, Service, or Server?](https://medium.com/@srinathperera/how-do-we-measure-the-performance-of-a-microservice-service-or-server-450c562854a7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)[Srinath Perera](https://www.linkedin.com/in/srinathperera/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) describes two main metrics that matter in performance testing and then gives a few examples of running such tests.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@srinathperera/how-do-we-measure-the-performance-of-a-microservice-service-or-server-450c562854a7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| [My Story as a QA Lead: What I Do Every Day in the World of Software Quality](https://hardikchotaliya.hashnode.dev/qa-lead-daily-tasks-software-quality?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)What does it take to be a QA Lead? [Hardik Chotaliya](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hardikchotaliya/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) shares some good pieces of advice based on his experience.[hardikchotaliya.hashnode.dev](https://hardikchotaliya.hashnode.dev/qa-lead-daily-tasks-software-quality?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| [Nine Reasons Testing Becomes a Bottleneck](https://thinkingtester.com/nine-reasons-testing-becomes-a-bottleneck/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)[Kristin Jackvony](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinjackvony/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) explains what makes testing inefficient and advises what to do in each case.Similarly, [Jeff Nyman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffnyman/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) advises focusing on the three key pillars: testing, testability and automation, in his [Scrutinize, Stabilize, Sustain](https://testerstories.com/2024/01/scrutinize-stabilize-sustain/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) article.[thinkingtester.com](https://thinkingtester.com/nine-reasons-testing-becomes-a-bottleneck/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
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| [API Acceptance Test Journey in Microservice Architecture using WireMock](https://medium.com/@burcuakkaya/api-acceptance-test-journey-in-microservice-architecture-using-wiremock-6476676d6c27?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)In this article, [Burcu Akkaya](https://www.linkedin.com/in/burcuakkaya/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) shows how you can set up and use [WireMock](https://wiremock.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) to improve API testing.Also, [Gil Zilberfeld](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilzilberfeld/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) wrote a concise article explaining [Abstraction and Testing — Mocks](https://www.everydayunittesting.com/2024/01/abstraction-and-testing-mocks.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@burcuakkaya/api-acceptance-test-journey-in-microservice-architecture-using-wiremock-6476676d6c27?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| [How Do We Manage UI Tests in Sprint?](https://medium.com/trendyol-tech/how-do-we-manage-ui-tests-in-sprint-a0fbef977a38?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)[Mahir Berk Canan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahirberkcanan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) and [Esra Cebeci](https://www.linkedin.com/in/esracbec/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) describe the strategy and implementation of tracking iOS UI test automation during development that they implemented.Moreover, [Bharat Varshney](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bharatvarshney/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) explains how we can benefit from [Leveraging Test Automation for Seamless Iterations in Scrum](https://medium.com/@bharatvarshney567/leveraging-test-automation-for-seamless-iterations-in-scrum-e0e548416db4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202).[medium.com](https://medium.com/trendyol-tech/how-do-we-manage-ui-tests-in-sprint-a0fbef977a38?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| [Scalable Continuous Integration for iOS](https://medium.com/justeattakeaway-tech/scalable-continuous-integration-for-ios-15ff33435992?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)If you want to learn about setting up robust CI for iOS development and testing, [Alberto De Bortoli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertodebortoli/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) wrote a detailed guide.It's especially important if you want to implement a [Release Train in mobile development](https://proandroiddev.com/release-train-in-mobile-development-4c67954ab1b3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202), as [Maxim Kachinkin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxkachinkin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) explains.[medium.com](https://medium.com/justeattakeaway-tech/scalable-continuous-integration-for-ios-15ff33435992?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| [The Ultimate Automation Framework Guide: Introduction and Planning](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/the-ultimate-automation-framework-guide-introduction-and-planning-part-i/the-ultimate-automation-framework-guide-introduction-and-planning-part-i.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)What does it take to set up a test framework? And how can you do it? [Irfan Mujagić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-mujagi%C4%87-618435206/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) wrote a wonderful series of articles explaining it step by step. Here are the [part 2](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/the-ultimate-automation-framework-guide-language-and-tools-selection-part-ii/the-ultimate-automation-framework-guide-language-and-tools-selection-part-ii.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202), [part 3](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/the-ultimate-automation-framework-guide-test-structure-and-organization-part-iii/the-ultimate-automation-framework-guide-test-structure-and-organization-part-iii.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202), [part 4](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/the-ultimate-automation-framework-guide-supporting-components-and-utilities-part-iv/the-ultimate-automation-framework-guide-supporting-components-and-utilities-part-iv.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) and [part 5](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/the-ultimate-automation-framework-guide-advanced-topics-and-best-practices-part-v/the-ultimate-automation-framework-guide-advanced-topics-and-best-practices-part-v.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202).You may also want to create [Testing API (TAPI)](https://m-t-a.medium.com/tdd-reintroducing-the-testing-api-83a142d20a32?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202), as suggested by [Michael T. Andemeskel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-t-andemeskel/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202).[thegreenreport.blog](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/the-ultimate-automation-framework-guide-introduction-and-planning-part-i/the-ultimate-automation-framework-guide-introduction-and-planning-part-i.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) |
| [Ways to Organize End-to-End Tests](https://adequatica.medium.com/ways-to-organize-end-to-end-tests-76439c2fdebb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)There are different ways of managing and structuring your tests. [Andrey Enin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrey-enin-35aa83225/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) gives a few tips depending on the setup.And once you have the structure sorted out, you may want to look into creating [Custom Assertions for Cleaner Code](https://eliasnogueira.com/assert-with-grace-custom-assertions-for-cleaner-code/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202), as per [Elias Nogueira](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasnogueira/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)'s advice.[adequatica.medium.com](https://adequatica.medium.com/ways-to-organize-end-to-end-tests-76439c2fdebb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
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| Sponsored [Can Playwright Write Tests For You With Codegen?](https://blog.mailsac.com/have-playwright-automatically-write-tests-for-you-with-codegen?utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fsource=software%20testing%20weekly&utm%5Fcampaign=awareness&utm%5Fcontent=playwright%5Fcodegen)Writing test scripts often involves repetitive, mundane steps. Discover how you can streamline this process with [Mailsac's latest video](https://blog.mailsac.com/have-playwright-automatically-write-tests-for-you-with-codegen?utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fsource=software%20testing%20weekly&utm%5Fcampaign=awareness&utm%5Fcontent=playwright%5Fcodegen), showcasing Playwright and its intuitive new feature — Codegen. Eliminate the boilerplate and enhance the efficiency of your testing life.[blog.mailsac.com](https://blog.mailsac.com/have-playwright-automatically-write-tests-for-you-with-codegen?utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fsource=software%20testing%20weekly&utm%5Fcampaign=awareness&utm%5Fcontent=playwright%5Fcodegen)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
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| [Appium Native Mobile Commands — Execute Script Overloading](https://medium.com/@begunova/appium-native-mobile-commands-execute-script-overloading-e90f67110496?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)Continuing the great series of comprehensive articles on testing mobile apps with [Appium](https://appium.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202), this time [Lana Begunova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanabegunova/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) shows how you can extend the tool's capabilities with some helpful features.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@begunova/appium-native-mobile-commands-execute-script-overloading-e90f67110496?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| [Playwright Indent List Reporter](https://playwrightsolutions.com/custom-playwright-indent-list-reporter/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)Want to get more clarity in your [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) test reports? [Butch Mayhew](https://www.linkedin.com/in/butchmayhew/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) demonstrates the [indent-test-reporter](https://github.com/syzzana/indent-list-reporter?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) library built specifically for that.[playwrightsolutions.com](https://playwrightsolutions.com/custom-playwright-indent-list-reporter/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| [Pragmatic UI testing in Jetpack Compose](https://nicola-gallazzi-dev.medium.com/pragmatic-ui-testing-in-jetpack-compose-7e4c39780f5b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)[Nicola Gallazzi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-gallazzi-14544b63/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) shows how to leverage the new testing API for UI testing of Android apps, enabled thanks to the [Jetpack Compose](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/compose?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) toolkit.[nicola-gallazzi-dev.medium.com](https://nicola-gallazzi-dev.medium.com/pragmatic-ui-testing-in-jetpack-compose-7e4c39780f5b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| [Selenium WebDriver is Still the Best Web Test Automation Framework in 2024](https://vocal.media/01/selenium-web-driver-is-still-the-best-web-test-automation-framework-in-2024-uf1wsl017t?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)There are a lot of debates around the best test tools for web testing, and here's [Zhimin Zhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhiminzhan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)'s perspective on the current state.[vocal.media](https://vocal.media/01/selenium-web-driver-is-still-the-best-web-test-automation-framework-in-2024-uf1wsl017t?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| [Ultimate PACT Guide: Implement Contracts Tests within 5 minutes](https://medium.com/@qabound/ultimate-pact-guide-implement-contracts-tests-within-5-minutes-cc5eff165b8a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)If you want to learn about contract testing and how to implement it using [Pact](https://pact.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202), here's a decent guide with an implementation example.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@qabound/ultimate-pact-guide-implement-contracts-tests-within-5-minutes-cc5eff165b8a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
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| [Design Patterns for High-Quality Automated Tests — Anton Angelov](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202&v=h5JmE2fMT88)This is a great, 35-minute conversation on leveraging test automation design patterns between [Anton Angelov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelovstanton/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) and [Nikolay Advolodkin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolayadvolodkin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202).In relation to that, [Gil Zilberfeld](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilzilberfeld/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) recorded a 46-minute video about best practices for writing [Clean Tests](https://www.everydayunittesting.com/2023/12/clean-tests-webinar-recording.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202).[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202&v=h5JmE2fMT88)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| [Playwright Tutorial Java Full Course in One Shot](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202&v=iPk4TApJafg)Want to learn Playwright in Java? [Pramod Dutta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramoddutta/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202) recorded a two-and-a-half-hour tutorial that guides you through all of its aspects.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F202&v=iPk4TApJafg)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
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