> ## 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 #212 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/212/ - Published: 2024-03-24T14:33:07.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:38.000Z - Description: Will AI take over software testing jobs? πŸ€” - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **212th** issue!Are you concerned about the progress of AI impacting your job?Fear not, here are some recent optimistic views from the community:[Will AI take over software testing jobs? Human impact and why you shouldn’t panic](https://www.tricentis.com/blog/ai-impact-on-software-testing-jobs?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) β€” [Simona Domazetoska](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonadomazetoska/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212)[Will AI Take Over Software Engineering and QA Automation Jobs?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212&v=n9-idlp0fho) β€” [Alex Khvastovich](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexkhvastovich/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212)[Testing, Now More Than Ever](https://developsense.com/blog/2024/03/testing-now-more-than-ever?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) β€” [Michael Bolton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bolton-08847/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212)So the common belief is that the tester's role is becoming even more important.And, if anything, AI will help us test more effectively.For example, AI is getting fascinating capabilities in navigating mobile apps using vision β€” you can read more about it in the *Tools* section below.Happy testing! πŸ™‚*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212)* | | | | Sponsored [Gravity: Identify gaps in test coverage and prioritize test cases using AI](https://www.smartesting.com/en/gravity/?utm%5Fsource=software-testing-weekly&utm%5Fmedium=inserted-url&utm%5Fcampaign=newsletter-22-03-24)[Gravity](https://www.smartesting.com/en/gravity/?utm%5Fsource=software-testing-weekly&utm%5Fmedium=inserted-url&utm%5Fcampaign=newsletter-22-03-24) monitors real-world user behaviors and usage patterns in live production and test environments to generate quality analytics, identify test coverage gaps, and assist in prioritizing and generating test cases for tools like Cypress, Playwright, etc. Discover more: [book a demo](https://calendly.com/cristianocaetano/45min?utm%5Fsource=software-testing-weekly&utm%5Fmedium=inserted-url-demo&utm%5Fcampaign=newsletter-22-03-24) now.[smartesting.com](https://www.smartesting.com/en/gravity/?utm%5Fsource=software-testing-weekly&utm%5Fmedium=inserted-url&utm%5Fcampaign=newsletter-22-03-24) | | | | NEWS | | [A Commentary on Defining Observability](https://ferd.ca/a-commentary-on-defining-observability.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212)This is a wonderful thought process from [Fred Hebert](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredth/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) on observability, which is a crucial part of the modern software development lifecycle from the quality point of view.Furthermore, [Melissa Eaden](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mleaden/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) shares some accurate observations about [The Monster Called Technical Debt](https://melthetechie.substack.com/p/the-monster-called-technical-debt?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212).[ferd.ca](https://ferd.ca/a-commentary-on-defining-observability.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) | | [A Guide to Bug Refinement in Software Testing: Streamlining Your Workflow](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/a-guide-to-bug-refinement-in-software-testing-streamlining-your-workflow?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212)If your team suffers from a growing bug backlog, [Meg MacKay](https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-m-116495186/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) advises organising regular bug refinement sessions.What may come in especially handy is the right way of [Prioritizing Bugs](https://qualityboss.substack.com/p/quality-engineering-basics-prioritizing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212), as described by [Brienna Ransom](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brienna-ransom/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212).[ministryoftesting.com](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/a-guide-to-bug-refinement-in-software-testing-streamlining-your-workflow?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) | | [How to set up QA processes from scratch?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1bhn8iv/how%5Fto%5Fset%5Fup%5Fqa%5Fprocesses%5Ffrom%5Fscratch/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212)There's no better way to learn about that than listening to different points of view of the testing community, based on their experience.Also, another question that many of you might be asking yourselves β€” [Is Setting Up CI/CD Pipelines Part of QA?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1bf24jg/is%5Fsetting%5Fup%5Fcicd%5Fpipelines%5Fpart%5Fof%5Fqa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212)[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1bhn8iv/how%5Fto%5Fset%5Fup%5Fqa%5Fprocesses%5Ffrom%5Fscratch/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) | | [Soft skills for QA Engineers](https://medium.com/jagaad/soft-skills-for-qa-engineers-b288791e3244?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212)It's no secret that a software tester's role requires technical as well as soft skills. [Maria Golubeva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariya-golubeva/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) describes the key areas worth investing in.[medium.com](https://medium.com/jagaad/soft-skills-for-qa-engineers-b288791e3244?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) | | [Think About AI Systems Like A Tester](https://waynemroseberry.github.io/2024/03/14/Think-about-ai-systems-like-a-tester.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212)While AI and machine learning-based systems are getting more popular, so is testing of them. [Wayne Roseberry](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayneroseberry/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) gives some great advice on how to approach that.[waynemroseberry.github.io](https://waynemroseberry.github.io/2024/03/14/Think-about-ai-systems-like-a-tester.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [A journey through the Testing Pyramid: why your tests are bad](https://krisraven.medium.com/a-journey-through-the-testing-pyramid-why-your-tests-are-bad-91098a248a0a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212)In this insightful overview, [Kris Raven](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kris-raven/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) describes how to use the test pyramid in practice.And in a good follow-up read, [Noemi Ferrera](https://www.linkedin.com/in/noemiferrera/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) advises using [The sideways test pyramid](https://thetestlynx.wordpress.com/2024/03/19/the-sideways-test-pyramid/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) in the pipeline.[krisraven.medium.com](https://krisraven.medium.com/a-journey-through-the-testing-pyramid-why-your-tests-are-bad-91098a248a0a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) | | [Developer experience & productivity: The less spoken bottleneck of test automation](https://medium.com/@abhijeetvaikar/developer-experience-productivity-the-less-spoken-bottleneck-of-test-automation-2f6aecdefa77?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212)*"How do you ensure your developers or test automation engineers are happy writing tests?"*[Abhijeet Vaikar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhijeetvaikar/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) gives plenty of great advice.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@abhijeetvaikar/developer-experience-productivity-the-less-spoken-bottleneck-of-test-automation-2f6aecdefa77?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) | | [Examples of SOLID Principles in Test Automation](https://medium.com/@jignect/examples-of-solid-principles-in-test-automation-0f41ff71e84e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212)This is a SOLID (πŸ˜‰) overview of principles that can be applied in test automation with examples in C#.Additionally, [Ahmad Sufi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmadalsofi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) shows how to [Optimise UI Testing Efficiency with Page Object Model](https://ahmadgsufi.medium.com/optimizing-ui-testing-efficiency-with-page-object-model-60577e05ce95?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@jignect/examples-of-solid-principles-in-test-automation-0f41ff71e84e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) | | [How to handle: 5 Issues that Every QA Automation Engineer faces](https://medium.com/@bharatvarshney639/how-to-handle-5-issues-that-every-qa-automation-engineer-faces-079cf4a3db58?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212)If you do test automation, chances are you may run into some common problems. [Bharat Varshney](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bharatvarshney/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) explains how to overcome them.Similarly, Olexiy Vovk goes through the [Top 5 Mistakes in Automated Testing](https://www.softwaretestingmagazine.com/knowledge/top-5-mistakes-in-automated-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@bharatvarshney639/how-to-handle-5-issues-that-every-qa-automation-engineer-faces-079cf4a3db58?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) | | [The Hidden Costs of Conditional Testing in UI Automation](https://medium.com/@shyamalraju/the-hidden-costs-of-conditional-testing-in-ui-automation-cb766448c638?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212)Using ifs in your tests? [Shyamal Raju](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shyamalraju/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) explains why it may lead to problems further down the line and advises what to do instead.Also, [Michael Kutz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/micha-kutz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) warns about the [Tangles in Test Code: Magic Values](https://michakutz.medium.com/tangles-in-test-code-magic-values-01e2dac177b8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@shyamalraju/the-hidden-costs-of-conditional-testing-in-ui-automation-cb766448c638?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) | | | | TOOLS | | [API Penetration Testing: Using ZAP Automation Framework](https://medium.com/@jaishreepatidar/api-penetration-testing-using-zap-automation-framework-practical-implementation-bca6c28e0236?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212)If you want to practice API security testing, [Jaishree Patidar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaishree-patidar-a8aa742a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) shows practical examples of utilising [ZAP](https://www.zaproxy.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@jaishreepatidar/api-penetration-testing-using-zap-automation-framework-practical-implementation-bca6c28e0236?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) | | [How to Avoid Flaky Tests in Playwright](https://semaphoreci.com/blog/flaky-tests-playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212)[Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) has quite a few features that help reduce test flakiness, but that might not be enough by itself. [Antonello Zanini](https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonello-zanini/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) shows what more you can do.And here's a handy overview of [Playwright's auto-wait is simple and superb](https://ceroshjacob.medium.com/playwrights-auto-wait-is-simple-and-superb-7b537bc00657?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) by [Cerosh Jacob](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceroshjacob/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212).[semaphoreci.com](https://semaphoreci.com/blog/flaky-tests-playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) | | [iOS & OS Agents in the Era of Multi-Modal Generative AI](https://medium.com/@francedot/ios-ui-focused-agents-in-the-era-of-multi-modal-generative-ai-1f2097fa8ba6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212)What if AI could navigate within a mobile app just by "looking" at it? Now it can! [Francesco Bonacci](https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesco-bonacci-70428a121/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) created a proof of concept for doing that using [GPT-4V(ision)](https://openai.com/research/gpt-4v-system-card?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) and [Appium](https://appium.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212). This is exciting![medium.com](https://medium.com/@francedot/ios-ui-focused-agents-in-the-era-of-multi-modal-generative-ai-1f2097fa8ba6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) | | [Strategic Tagging: Optimizing Your Playwright Test Suite](https://medium.com/@merisstupar11/strategic-tagging-optimizing-your-playwright-test-suit-4ab109343fed?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212)[Playwright v1.42](https://playwright.dev/docs/release-notes?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212#version-142) introduces a new, more convenient way of tagging tests. [Meris Stupar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/meris-stupar-84610719a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) gives a fine overview of that with practical examples.Similarly, [Parthiban Rajasekaran](https://www.linkedin.com/in/parthiban-rajasekaran/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) describes [The Art of Playwright Tags](https://medium.com/@rajasekaran.parthiban7/the-art-of-playwright-tags-a-symphony-of-selective-testing-cad0c9306c76?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@merisstupar11/strategic-tagging-optimizing-your-playwright-test-suit-4ab109343fed?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) | | | | VIDEOS | | [AI-Assisted Testing: Mark Winteringham](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212&v=ozqffT6ZF24)If you'd like to understand how AI can help testers, here's a 42-minute overview by [Mark Winteringham](https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwinteringham/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) and [Nikolay Advolodkin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolayadvolodkin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212).[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212&v=ozqffT6ZF24) | | [Cypress Flaky Tests Exercises](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/cypress-flaky-tests-exercises/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212)How can you solve test flakiness in [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212)? [Gleb Bahmutov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahmutov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) recorded several short exercises showing how to do it.[glebbahmutov.com](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/cypress-flaky-tests-exercises/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) | | | | And… | | [Ah, debugging...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/1bkvu7n/heisenbug/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212) 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%5F212).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F212)* |