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# Issue #209
- URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/209/
- Published: 2024-03-01T23:14:36.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:37.000Z
- Description: SafeTest — a new test tool from Netflix! 👀
- Author: Dawid Dylowicz

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| Welcome to the **209th** issue!Big news from Netflix! They released a new test library:[Introducing SafeTest: A Novel Approach to Front End Testing](https://netflixtechblog.com/introducing-safetest-a-novel-approach-to-front-end-testing-37f9f88c152d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209).You can find the GitHub repository [here](https://github.com/kolodny/safetest?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) — kudos to [Moshe Kolodny](https://www.linkedin.com/in/moshekolodny/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209).And if you're curious about the first-hand experience, [Nikolay Advolodkin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolayadvolodkin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) recorded a [Live Coding Session with SafeTest](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209&v=4GzpXdbAhAs).Happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)* |
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| [Contemporary Bug Advocacy](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2024/02/contemporary-bug-advocacy.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)Wondering what bug advocacy is about? Here's a great explanation by [Maaret Pyhäjärvi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaret/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209), including a list of tactics to make the most out of it.In relation to that, [Mohit Verma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohitrajanverma/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) uses visual metaphors to warn us about [Recipe for Disaster: The "Don'ts" of Bug Reporting with a Dash of Humor](https://testingnook.blogspot.com/2024/02/recipe-for-disaster-donts-of-bug.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209).[visible-quality.blogspot.com](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2024/02/contemporary-bug-advocacy.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)                                                                                                                     |
| [Quality Coaches](https://agiletestingfellow.com/blog/post/quality-coaches?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)[Janet Gregory](https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetgregory/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) shares a helpful, concise definition of the role of a Quality Coach while recommending some follow-up reads.Furthermore, [James Thomas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-thomas-840aa11a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) gives some valuable advice on [The Best Laid Test Plans](https://qahiccupps.blogspot.com/2024/02/the-best-laid-test-plans.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209).[agiletestingfellow.com](https://agiletestingfellow.com/blog/post/quality-coaches?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| [Questioning the Norms of Software Testing](https://semaphoreci.com/blog/james-bach-software-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)Here's an interesting summary of [James Bach](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-bach-6188a811/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)'s take on the current challenges in testing suggesting a shift in our approach to testing education. You can also listen to the full episode there, hosted by [Darko Fabijan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/darkofabijan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209).[semaphoreci.com](https://semaphoreci.com/blog/james-bach-software-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| [So you want to become a test engineer?](https://smallsheds.garden/blog/2024/so-you-want-to-become-a-test-engineer/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)[Joep Schuurkes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joepschuurkes/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) describes what it takes to be a tester nowadays and gives some practical advice for newcomers.Similarly, [Dennis Martinez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennmart/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) shares the [3 Ways to Become a Better Tester in 2024](https://dev-tester.com/3-ways-to-become-a-better-tester-in-2024/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209).[smallsheds.garden](https://smallsheds.garden/blog/2024/so-you-want-to-become-a-test-engineer/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| [What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming Manager to My Peers](https://blog.testing-land.com/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-becoming-manager-to-my-peers/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)This is a valuable reflection from [Mihaela Sfat](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mihaela-sfat-07404235/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) on what it takes to take on a leadership role in testing and how to navigate that.Moreover, [Russell Uzal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/russelluzal/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) describes his view of [The Role of the QA Lead in the Context of Scrum Teams](https://russell-uzal.medium.com/the-role-of-the-qa-lead-in-the-context-of-scrum-teams-16cf3a79c4d5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209).[blog.testing-land.com](https://blog.testing-land.com/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-becoming-manager-to-my-peers/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)                                                                                                    |
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| [14 Test Automation Best Practices](https://medium.com/jagaad/14-test-automation-best-practices-ffd56880f20e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)[Maria Golubeva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariya-golubeva/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) shares with us several practical tips on the good approach to test automation, using Cypress tests as examples.However, be aware of [A Boatload Of Red Flags In Testing](https://engineering.dunelm.com/a-boatload-of-red-flags-in-testing-e2edd74ba021?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) described by [Rowan Powell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowan-powell-9ba498195/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209).[medium.com](https://medium.com/jagaad/14-test-automation-best-practices-ffd56880f20e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| [Getting Ready for Test Automation With Better Testability](https://diagramindustries.com/2024/02/26/getting-ready-for-test-automation-with-better-testability/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)[Ash Winter](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-winter-7a435614/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) explains why it's worth investing more in preparation and testability before automating tests.It's also important to remember about [The risk of changing your tests](https://levelup.gitconnected.com/the-risk-of-changing-your-tests-fbfc62e8c3e8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209), as [Roshan Manjushree Adhikari](https://www.linkedin.com/in/manjushree2012/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) explains.[diagramindustries.com](https://diagramindustries.com/2024/02/26/getting-ready-for-test-automation-with-better-testability/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)                                                                                                       |
| [How I automate tests (or try to) inside Sprint](https://medium.com/testing-softly/how-i-automate-tests-or-try-to-inside-sprint-a0c927f17954?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)[Rodrigo Matola](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigomatola/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) shares his vision on how to make sure that test automation goes hand-in-hand with feature implementation.That said, [Érick Souza](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebsouza/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) asks: [Does 100% test coverage mean full assurance of quality?](https://medium.com/@ebsouza/test-coverage-does-100-test-coverage-mean-full-assurance-of-quality-3404106b1d9f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)[medium.com](https://medium.com/testing-softly/how-i-automate-tests-or-try-to-inside-sprint-a0c927f17954?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)                                                                                                                                      |
| [Increase Test Fidelity By Avoiding Mocks](https://testing.googleblog.com/2024/02/increase-test-fidelity-by-avoiding-mocks.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)Here's some practical advice from Google engineers, [Andrew Trenk](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewtrenk/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) and [Dillon Bly](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillon-bly-2378861b/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209), on testing without mocks.However, [Peter Merrill](https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermerrill/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) shares his point of view on mocking in order to [Balance Quality and Efficiency](https://peterm.hashnode.dev/testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209).[testing.googleblog.com](https://testing.googleblog.com/2024/02/increase-test-fidelity-by-avoiding-mocks.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)                                                                  |
| [Times when you should not test — A controversial opinion](https://thetestlynx.wordpress.com/2024/02/21/times-when-you-should-not-test-a-controversial-opinion/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)*"We stop testing when testing is more expensive than no testing."*I like [Noemi Ferrera](https://www.linkedin.com/in/noemiferrera/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)'s take on when to stop testing, measured by the cost.But sometimes you need to [Think Like A Tester And Test For The Impossible](https://waynemroseberry.github.io/2024/02/21/Think-like-a-tester-and-test-for-the-impossible.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209), as [Wayne Roseberry](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayneroseberry/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) points out.[thetestlynx.wordpress.com](https://thetestlynx.wordpress.com/2024/02/21/times-when-you-should-not-test-a-controversial-opinion/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)                                                      |
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| [API Test Automation Tutorial with Serenity BDD](https://medium.com/@RoboticAutomata/api-test-automation-tutorial-with-serenity-bdd-e40f2c34876f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)If you're curious about how to implement API tests in the BDD fashion with [Serenity](https://serenity-bdd.info/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209), [Rashad Chowdhury](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashadtheconsultant/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) wrote a helpful guide.But keep in mind [Fabio Dias](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabio-de-souza-dias/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)'s advice on [BDD and Gherkin — You are doing it wrong!](https://theclevertester.hashnode.dev/bdd-and-gherkin-you-are-doing-it-wrong?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)[medium.com](https://medium.com/@RoboticAutomata/api-test-automation-tutorial-with-serenity-bdd-e40f2c34876f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)                    |
| [Elevating Automated Testing: Playwright Meets ChatGPT](https://adventuresinqa.com/2024/02/27/elevating-automated-testing-playwright-meets-chatgpt/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)[Christine Pinto](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-pinto/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) prepared a fine overview with examples of using AI to enhance test automation with [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209).Also, [Adrian Maciuc](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-maciuc/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) wrote a great guide to various ways of [Debugging with Playwright](https://blog.martioli.com/debugging-tests-with-playwright/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209).[adventuresinqa.com](https://adventuresinqa.com/2024/02/27/elevating-automated-testing-playwright-meets-chatgpt/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)                                                     |
| [Fast-Check: A Comprehensive Guide to Property-Based Testing](https://medium.com/@joaovitorcoelho10/fast-check-a-comprehensive-guide-to-property-based-testing-2c166a979818?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)If you want to learn more about property-based testing, [João Coelho](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo%C3%A3ocoelho10/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) shows how to use the [fast-check](https://github.com/dubzzz/fast-check?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) tool for that.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@joaovitorcoelho10/fast-check-a-comprehensive-guide-to-property-based-testing-2c166a979818?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| [Tools for better bug replication?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1ayp050/bug%5Freplication%5Fneeds%5Fto%5Fbe%5Fdone%5Fbetter/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)There are plenty of suggestions on tools that allow reproducing issues and sharing them with devs for easier debugging.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1ayp050/bug%5Freplication%5Fneeds%5Fto%5Fbe%5Fdone%5Fbetter/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
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| [Automation QA: Playwright Codegen is easy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209&v=zAxxsN1bmVU)[Alex Khvastovich](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexkhvastovich/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) recorded a decent, 13-minute tutorial to [Playwright's Test Generator](https://playwright.dev/docs/codegen?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) capabilities.Also, did you know you can [Turn Playwright tests into Artillery Load Tests](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209&v=4TKCSoIRc1o)? Learn how with [Jarad Saunders](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarad-saunders-132672114/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209).[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209&v=zAxxsN1bmVU)                                                                                                                                                      |
| [Simon Stewart's Insights on Testing at Google and Facebook](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209&v=4y0po7xBwpQ)Having worked at Google, Facebook, and now Apple, [Simon Stewart](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sistewart/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) shares tons of insights into test automation and its challenges. Kudos to [Nikolay Advolodkin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolayadvolodkin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209) for hosting this interview.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F209&v=4y0po7xBwpQ)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
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