> ## 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 #210 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/210/ - Published: 2024-03-09T15:53:42.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:37.000Z - Description: Which tool is the most annoying? 😅 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **210th** issue!I certainly wasn't expecting to find such a question when browsing Reddit, but here we go:[Which tool is the most annoying?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1axxvuv/which%5Ftool%5Fis%5Fthe%5Fmost%5Fthe%5Fannoying/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210)Not surprisingly, lots of popular tools have been mentioned there.But what else would you add?Happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210)* | | | | Sponsored [Runway — You didn't become a QA engineer to ping people on Slack all day](https://www.runway.team/?utm%5Fsource=softwaretesting&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=marsponsors)You also didn't do it in order to spend your day digging for the right test builds or pestering eight different people to check in on progress. With [Runway](https://www.runway.team/?utm%5Fsource=softwaretesting&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=marsponsors), collaboration around testing is a built-in, integral part of the release process.[runway.team](https://www.runway.team/?utm%5Fsource=softwaretesting&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=marsponsors) | | | | NEWS | | [How has AI enhanced your QA skills?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1aydzkn/how%5Fhas%5Fai%5Fenhanced%5Fyour%5Fqa%5Fskills/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210)There's been a lot of hype around AI since last year, but how does it help testers in practice? People share their insights.On top of that, [Maaret Pyhäjärvi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaret/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) shares some thoughts on [How AI changes Software Testing](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2024/03/how-ai-changes-software-testing.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210).[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1aydzkn/how%5Fhas%5Fai%5Fenhanced%5Fyour%5Fqa%5Fskills/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) | | [The Justice League Approach to Testing: Embracing Diversity for Effective Quality Assurance](https://shecodesthecosmos.co.uk/2024/03/04/the-justice-league-approach-to-testing-embracing-diversity-for-effective-quality-assurance/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210)[Beth Clarke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethclarkeeng/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) has a great point on why it's important to have a diverse group of people contributing to testing and quality.[shecodesthecosmos.co.uk](https://shecodesthecosmos.co.uk/2024/03/04/the-justice-league-approach-to-testing-embracing-diversity-for-effective-quality-assurance/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) | | [What I wish I knew about Software Testing and growth at the start of my career](https://automationhacks.io/2024-02-25-what-i-wish-i-knew-about-software-testing-and-growth?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210)Looking for some inspiration? [Gaurav Singh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/automationhacks/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) gives a lot of short pieces of advice for software testers.What's more, [Andreea Draniceanu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%92%BBandreea-d-2ab81853/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) lists out the [Best Practices in Software Quality Management](https://theqalead.com/quality-management/software-quality-management-best-practices/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210).[automationhacks.io](https://automationhacks.io/2024-02-25-what-i-wish-i-knew-about-software-testing-and-growth?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) | | [What's the best format for a test plan?](https://mirekdlugosz.com/blog/2024/whats-the-best-format-for-a-test-plan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210)And is there even one? [Mirek Długosz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirekdlugosz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) explains why it depends on the context and emphasises the importance of tailored approaches over standardized templates.Also, [James Thomas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-thomas-840aa11a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) suggests that sometimes you may need to use some [Oblique Strategies](https://qahiccupps.blogspot.com/2024/03/oblique-strategies.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) to achieve your testing goals.[mirekdlugosz.com](https://mirekdlugosz.com/blog/2024/whats-the-best-format-for-a-test-plan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Accessibility Testing — An underrated topic](https://medium.com/@joaovitorcoelho10/accessibility-testing-an-underrated-topic-8f4bd8d9da8a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210)This is a great overview of accessibility testing by [João Coelho](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo%C3%A3ocoelho10/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210), explaining what to pay attention to and how to automate such tests.Furthermore, [Toomas Vahter](https://www.linkedin.com/in/toomas-vahter-0bb00134/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) shows us how to [Perform accessibility audits with UI tests on iOS](https://augmentedcode.io/2024/02/26/performing-accessibility-audits-with-ui-tests-on-ios/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@joaovitorcoelho10/accessibility-testing-an-underrated-topic-8f4bd8d9da8a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) | | [Automated Software Testing Strategy](https://medium.com/@gkogktzilas.dev/automated-software-testing-strategy-75bf5d0eb676?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210)If you're wondering how to set up a test automation strategy, [Nikos Gkogktzilas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikos-gkogktzilas-78483a6a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) shares some valuable advice.Similarly, [Kostiantyn Teltov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kostiantyn-teltov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) wrote about the [Power of Test Automation Strategy](https://medium.com/@dneprokos/sdet-power-of-test-automation-strategy-cf5a5f60f39a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@gkogktzilas.dev/automated-software-testing-strategy-75bf5d0eb676?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) | | [How to test with exponential efficiency](https://medium.com/@fm4v/how-to-test-with-exponential-efficiency-8d96eb7f46e8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210)[Nikita Fomichev](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-fomichev-/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) uses examples to explain how property-based and model-based testing approaches can improve efficiency.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@fm4v/how-to-test-with-exponential-efficiency-8d96eb7f46e8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) | | [Testing Under Pressure: How We Built an Autonomous Testing Framework](https://blog.gopenai.com/testing-under-pressure-how-we-built-an-autonomous-testing-framework-20ce37c9fc53?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210)[Yuvaraja Paramasivam](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuvaraja-paramasivam-51535286/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) shares a high-level overview of how they tackled some testing challenges with a custom test framework solution.[blog.gopenai.com](https://blog.gopenai.com/testing-under-pressure-how-we-built-an-autonomous-testing-framework-20ce37c9fc53?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) | | [What are some different approaches to test automation other than POM?](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/1b4huf5/what%5Fare%5Fsome%5Fdifferent%5Fapproaches%5Fto%5Ftest/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210)Page Object Model is one of the most popular approaches used in test automation. But what are the others? The community responds.You can also try [Mastering Singleton Patterns](https://smrutisouravsahoo06.medium.com/mastering-singleton-patterns-a-blueprint-for-seamless-parallel-testing-in-sdet-5ea3828c42a2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210), as per [Smruti Sourav Sahoo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/smruti-sourav-2000/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210)'s advice.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/1b4huf5/what%5Fare%5Fsome%5Fdifferent%5Fapproaches%5Fto%5Ftest/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) | | | | TOOLS | | [Cypress Vs SafeTest](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/cypress-vs-safetest/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210)[Last week](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/209?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210), I mentioned the release of a new test library — [SafeTest](https://github.com/kolodny/safetest?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210). I'm happy to see that [Gleb Bahmutov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahmutov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) took a detailed look and compared it with [Cypress](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210).Also, others seem to have a fairly [mixed reception](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39359198&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) of this new solution.[glebbahmutov.com](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/cypress-vs-safetest/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) | | [How to create an endpoint-wise summary for each request in the k6 script?](https://medium.com/@monish.correia/how-to-create-endpoint-wise-summary-for-each-requests-in-k6-script-d5e7c63f58fd?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210)If you write your performance tests with [k6](https://k6.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210), there are some handy tips by [Monish Correia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/monishcorreia/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) on how to make your reporting clearer.Moreover, [Ravisuriya Eswara](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravisuriya?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) lists the attributes of [Effective and Ineffective Performance Test Reports](https://testinggarage.blogspot.com/2024/03/how-to-write-effective-performance-testing-report-ravisuriya.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@monish.correia/how-to-create-endpoint-wise-summary-for-each-requests-in-k6-script-d5e7c63f58fd?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) | | [Snapshot Testing Libraries for Android: Paparazzi vs Shot](https://medium.com/astronauts-id/snapshot-testing-libraries-for-android-paparazzi-vs-shot-d3e7427ea534?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210)Curious about visual testing on Android? [Fajar Febriyan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fajarfebriyan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) wrote a decent overview of two tools for the job: [Paparazzi](https://github.com/cashapp/paparazzi?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) and [Shot](https://github.com/pedrovgs/Shot?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210).[medium.com](https://medium.com/astronauts-id/snapshot-testing-libraries-for-android-paparazzi-vs-shot-d3e7427ea534?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) | | [Ultimate Guide to Visual Testing with Playwright](https://www.browsercat.com/post/ultimate-guide-visual-testing-playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210)This is huge! [Mike Stop Continues](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopcontinues/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) wrote a very detailed guide to visual testing with [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210). It's full of advice and code examples.[browsercat.com](https://www.browsercat.com/post/ultimate-guide-visual-testing-playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) | | [Using Sharding with Playwright](https://medium.com/@nairgirish100/using-sharding-with-playwright-a94e54314b75?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210)If you want to speed up the execution of your [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) tests, [Girish Nair](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girish-g-nair/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) demonstrates how to achieve that with sharding on CI.Also, [Mike Harris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-citp-fbcs/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) explains the benefits of using the [Playwright's Trace Viewer](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2024/03/05/if-you-are-weighing-up-which-tool-to-use-for-test-automation-have-a-look-at-playwrights-trace-viewer-it-may-persuade-you-to-use-playwright/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@nairgirish100/using-sharding-with-playwright-a94e54314b75?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) | | | | BOOKS | | [Which was the last book you read on Software Testing?](https://qa-qcarena.blogspot.com/2024/03/which-was-last-book-you-read-on.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210)Looking for some software testing books? [Yogesh Khairnar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yogeshkhairnar15/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) shares his recommendations that can help you expand your knowledge.[qa-qcarena.blogspot.com](https://qa-qcarena.blogspot.com/2024/03/which-was-last-book-you-read-on.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) | | | | VIDEOS | | [The Best Test](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210&v=P8JYkYFjSfw)In this 50-minute recording, [Gil Zilberfeld](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilzilberfeld/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) goes through several types of tests and explains their pros and cons, and when to apply them.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210&v=P8JYkYFjSfw) | | [You are not your pass rate](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210&v=NezDoizFLkQ)There's plenty of great advice on how to approach test automation pass rates in this 31-minute video by [Kacper Ciepielewski](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciepielewski/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210).[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210&v=NezDoizFLkQ) | | | | And… | | [Test automation skills...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/1b9j36t/thisisprobablytootechnicalforyouastester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210) 😅 | | | | 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%5F210).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F210)* |