> ## 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 #203 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/203/ - Published: 2024-01-20T11:24:11.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:34.000Z - Description: 20 Lessons Learned From 20 Years in Tech πŸ’‘ - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **203rd** issue!This time, I have something very insightful to share with you:[20 Lessons Learned From 20 Years in Tech: Part 1](https://dev-tester.com/20-lessons-learned-from-20-years-in-tech-part-1/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) and [Part 2](https://dev-tester.com/20-lessons-learned-from-20-years-in-tech-part-2/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203).Written by [Dennis Martinez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennmart/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) who worked on a lot of projects as a consulting software engineer, including test automation.Having experienced so much, I truly find his insights valuable.Thanks for sharing, Dennis.Happy testing! πŸ™‚*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203)* | | | | Sponsored [Fast, Easy Test Automation from DoesQA](https://app.does.qa/r/?source=softwaretestingweekly&campaign=190124)[DoesQA](https://app.does.qa/r/?source=softwaretestingweekly&campaign=190124) makes it easy to build high-quality test coverage with reliable test automation. Automated testing how it should be rapid, 100% reliable, cost-efficient, and massively scalable. [Start your free trial today](https://app.does.qa/r/?source=softwaretestingweekly&campaign=190124)![app.does.qa](https://app.does.qa/r/?source=softwaretestingweekly&campaign=190124) | | | | NEWS | | [21 Tips for Mastering the QA Career Path in 2024](https://medium.com/@bharatvarshney567/21-tips-for-mastering-the-qa-career-path-in-2024-part1-28c0f5507b85?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203)In a three-part article, [Bharat Varshney](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bharatvarshney/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) shares a lot of practical pieces of advice on how to become a better tester. Here you can read [the second](https://medium.com/@bharatvarshney567/21-tips-for-mastering-the-qa-career-path-in-2024-part2-a4f4c74cf3f6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) and [the third](https://medium.com/@bharatvarshney567/21-tips-for-mastering-the-qa-career-path-in-2024-part3-7dce4071c64c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) parts.Also, [Filip Hric](https://www.linkedin.com/in/filip-hric-11a5b1126/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) shares an interesting point of view on [Testing as an entry gate to IT](https://filiphric.com/testing-as-an-entry-gate-to-it?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@bharatvarshney567/21-tips-for-mastering-the-qa-career-path-in-2024-part1-28c0f5507b85?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) | | [QA and DevX β€” Architects of Happiness](https://medium.com/@subvertivy/architects-of-happiness-43937d893e34?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203)[Ivy Murphy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivymurphy/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) explains how Developer Experience and Quality Assurance functions can support developers and contribute to overall team success.However, as [Karla Mieses](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karla-mieses-1047b7122/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) points out: [Let’s be honest, in some places, QAs are not respected by other team members](https://medium.com/@karlamieses.km/lets-be-honest-in-some-places-qas-are-not-respected-by-other-team-members-2c1cda9f55c5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@subvertivy/architects-of-happiness-43937d893e34?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) | | [How to Determine OKRs for Software Quality Assurance](https://medium.com/@putraagung/how-to-determine-okrs-for-software-quality-assurance-4f295e80d588?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203)If you want to set objectives for your QA team, [Putra Agung Pratama](https://www.linkedin.com/in/putraagungpratama/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) advises how to do that, using metrics and examples.Speaking of metrics, [Melissa Fisher](https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissajfisher/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) came up with an interesting one: [Test coverage β€” how about quality coverage?](https://fishouthebox.medium.com/test-coverage-how-about-quality-coverage-bbcc17661c55?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@putraagung/how-to-determine-okrs-for-software-quality-assurance-4f295e80d588?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) | | [Quality Assurance and Testing](https://developsense.com/blog/2024/01/quality-assurance-and-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203)[Michael Bolton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bolton-08847/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) explains the common confusion in understanding the difference between quality assurance and testingSimilarly, [James Thomas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-thomas-840aa11a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) describes what it means (and doesn't mean) to [Build Quality](https://qahiccupps.blogspot.com/2024/01/build-quality.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203).[developsense.com](https://developsense.com/blog/2024/01/quality-assurance-and-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) | | [What To Do When You Need More Time To Test](https://waynemroseberry.github.io/2024/01/16/What-to-do-when-you-need-more-time-to-test.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203)How often do you find yourself running out of time to finish testing? [Wayne Roseberry](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayneroseberry/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) has some good advice on what to do in such a situation.[waynemroseberry.github.io](https://waynemroseberry.github.io/2024/01/16/What-to-do-when-you-need-more-time-to-test.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [A Guide to Avoiding Anti-Patterns in Automation Testing](https://medium.com/@bharatvarshney567/boosting-software-quality-a-guide-to-avoiding-anti-patterns-in-automation-testing-e39294802cc0?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203)Facing challenges in test automation? [Bharat Varshney](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bharatvarshney/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) points out what you might be doing wrong in terms of practices and testing patterns.Bharat also shares valuable [Advice for Clean, Modular, and Maintainable Test Code](https://medium.com/@bharatvarshney567/navigating-the-art-of-crafting-automation-excellence-a-engineers-handbook-for-clean-modular-2a20419bb41d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@bharatvarshney567/boosting-software-quality-a-guide-to-avoiding-anti-patterns-in-automation-testing-e39294802cc0?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) | | [Democratization of Test Automation β€” An ING Story](https://medium.com/ing-blog/democratization-of-test-automation-an-ing-story-5613888b23c3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203)If you want to learn how a big bank approaches the test automation strategy, check out [Ashish Ghosh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashish-ghosh/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203)'s detailed overview.Furthermore, [Paul Grizzaffi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgrizzaffi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) uses a cooking metaphor to explain the potential problems with [Multiple Automation Tools, Effort, and Messes](https://responsibleautomation.wordpress.com/2024/01/10/multiple-automation-tools-effort-and-messes/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203).[medium.com](https://medium.com/ing-blog/democratization-of-test-automation-an-ing-story-5613888b23c3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) | | [Social Testing at the Heart of Software](https://chroniclesofapragmaticprogrammer.substack.com/p/keeping-tests-valuable-social-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203)Have you heard of the concept of "sociable" tests? [Rafael Miguel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-miguel-filho/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) explains with examples what it means and when such practice might be useful.Similarly, [Gil Zilberfeld](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilzilberfeld/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) continues the series about [Abstraction and Testing β€” The Other Side](https://www.everydayunittesting.com/2024/01/abstraction-and-testing-the-other-side.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203).[chroniclesofapragmaticprogrammer.substack.com](https://chroniclesofapragmaticprogrammer.substack.com/p/keeping-tests-valuable-social-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) | | [Testing Too Difficult? Automate Your Integration Tests](https://medium.com/@pflooky/testing-too-difficult-automate-your-integration-testing-d83b2afbe8a5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203)[Peter Flook](https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-flook-bbb20ab2/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) describes in detail how to effectively use an integration testing strategy, especially around the data flows.On that note, [Roy Straub](https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-straub/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) reminds us to [Stop Testing Implementations](https://xebia.com/blog/stop-testing-implementations/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@pflooky/testing-too-difficult-automate-your-integration-testing-d83b2afbe8a5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) | | | | Sponsored [Own Your Software Testing Workflow With Mailsac Subdomains](https://blog.mailsac.com/own-your-software-testing-workflow-with-subdomains/?utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=software%20testing%20weekly&utm%5Fcampaign=awareness&utm%5Fcontent=article)Generate subdomains in a single click and start organizing your email testing as you see fit β€” by application, environment, or even timezones. Start streamlining your workflow today with [Mailsac's guide](https://blog.mailsac.com/own-your-software-testing-workflow-with-subdomains/?utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=software%20testing%20weekly&utm%5Fcampaign=awareness&utm%5Fcontent=article) and make shuffling email logins a thing of the past.[blog.mailsac.com](https://blog.mailsac.com/own-your-software-testing-workflow-with-subdomains/?utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=software%20testing%20weekly&utm%5Fcampaign=awareness&utm%5Fcontent=article) | | | | TOOLS | | [Best Test Reporting Tools in 2024](https://medium.com/@dees3g/best-test-reporting-tools-in-2024-ad17d0d60367?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203)Looking for a free test reporting solution? [Denis Peganov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/denis-peganov-83764520a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) wrote a helpful overview of five selected tools for different scenarios.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@dees3g/best-test-reporting-tools-in-2024-ad17d0d60367?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) | | [Easiest way to understand how Appium works](https://qualitywithmillan.github.io/post/2024/01/how-appium-works-01.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203)Sometimes you may take test tools for granted, but it's important to know how they really work. Here, [Millan Kaul](https://www.linkedin.com/in/millankaul/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) describes [Appium](https://appium.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) in a simple way.[qualitywithmillan.github.io](https://qualitywithmillan.github.io/post/2024/01/how-appium-works-01.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) | | [I made a free Chrome extension to write tests in any language](https://reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/193coc5/i%5Fmade%5Fa%5Ffree%5Fchrome%5Fextension%5Fto%5Fwrite%5Ftests%5Fin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203)Someone on Reddit listened to the community's feedback and created [Automize](https://chromewebstore.google.com/u/1/detail/automize-testingscraping/iebfoaldapgggcpjialmbnhcendcnkpi?hl=en&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) β€” a free, versatile Chrome extension for easy test implementation in many common test frameworks.[reddit.com](https://reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/193coc5/i%5Fmade%5Fa%5Ffree%5Fchrome%5Fextension%5Fto%5Fwrite%5Ftests%5Fin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) | | [Playwright tips and tricks #2](https://blog.martioli.com/playwright-tips-and-tricks-2/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203)Following [the first part](https://blog.martioli.com/playwright-tips-and-tricks-1/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203), [Adrian Maciuc](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-maciuc/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) shares several more handy tips for writing tests with [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203).Also, in this handy guide, [Jan Molak](https://www.linkedin.com/in/janmolak/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) explains how to [Extend Playwright Test with Serenity/JS](https://serenity-js.org/handbook/getting-started/serenity-js-with-playwright-test/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) and leverage the Screenplay Pattern.[blog.martioli.com](https://blog.martioli.com/playwright-tips-and-tricks-2/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) | | [Selenium vs … blog posts](https://www.selenium.dev/blog/2024/selenium-vs-blog-posts/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203)There've been many articles comparing [Selenium](https://www.selenium.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) to other tools. So many, that [David Burns](https://www.linkedin.com/in/theautomatedtester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) β€” one of the key Selenium contributors β€” decided to officially address these claims.[selenium.dev](https://www.selenium.dev/blog/2024/selenium-vs-blog-posts/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) | | | | VIDEOS | | [6 Software Testing Trends in 2024](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203&v=pbQxLnJlQ3k)If you're curious about the potential trends in testing in 2024, [Daniel Knott](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-knott/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) shares his predictions in this 17-minute recording.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203&v=pbQxLnJlQ3k) | | [Should we just automate everything?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203&v=RlOvCpAh6Mc)In this 51-minute overview, [Kacper Ciepielewski](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciepielewski/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) explains what types of tests should and shouldn't be automated.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203&v=RlOvCpAh6Mc) | | | | And… | | [Some bugs are features...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/1983wdu/whatifclientsknowhowtoinspect/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203) πŸ˜‚ | | | | Thanks for reading!If you like this newsletter and it helps you become a better tester, you can say thanks and [buy me a coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/softwaretestingweekly?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F203)* |