> ## 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 #213 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/213/ - Published: 2024-03-31T10:28:32.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:39.000Z - Description: 2024 State of Testing™ Report - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **213th** issue!There are plenty of great news in this issue:starting with an insightful 2024 State of Testing™ report by PractiTest,through a discussion on whether software testing is the right career,to a detailed overview of SafeTest — the new test framework for web apps.So, enjoy the read and happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213)* | | | | Sponsored [The 2024 State of Testing™ Survey results are finally here! ](https://www.practitest.com/state-of-testing/?utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fcampaign=stot24&utm%5Fcontent=report)Explore the insights from the 11th edition of the highly anticipated annual report on software testing trends. Discover key themes like AI tool adoption, TDD approaches, CI/CD involvement, and managing escaped defects. [Download the full report to read more](https://www.practitest.com/state-of-testing/?utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fcampaign=stot24&utm%5Fcontent=report)![practitest.com](https://www.practitest.com/state-of-testing/?utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fcampaign=stot24&utm%5Fcontent=report) | | | | NEWS | | [Automation vs Testing](https://medium.com/@begunova/automation-vs-testing-13ecb1960e4e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213)Despite a big shift in the industry towards test automation, [Lana Begunova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanabegunova/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) rightly points out that it's merely a part of what testing is about, emphasising the importance of human involvement.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@begunova/automation-vs-testing-13ecb1960e4e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) | | [Avoiding the Pitfalls of Over-Testing and Under-Testing](https://testlio.com/blog/software-testing-optimization/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213)How do you find the balance between mitigating critical risks and not compromising delivery speed? Here's some advice.[testlio.com](https://testlio.com/blog/software-testing-optimization/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) | | [I feel like I chose the wrong career](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1bmxo7e/i%5Ffeel%5Flike%5Fi%5Fchose%5Fthe%5Fwrong%5Fcareer/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213)Someone expressed their feelings on Reddit, which sparked a big discussion among the testing community where some people share a similar sentiment, while others have a more positive outlook.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1bmxo7e/i%5Ffeel%5Flike%5Fi%5Fchose%5Fthe%5Fwrong%5Fcareer/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) | | [Quality Engineering Basics: Quality Metrics](https://qualityboss.substack.com/p/quality-engineering-basics-quality?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213)Continuing the series explaining the essential parts of Quality Engineering, this time [Brienna Ransom](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brienna-ransom/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) suggests different types of quality metrics on bug, product and automation levels.[qualityboss.substack.com](https://qualityboss.substack.com/p/quality-engineering-basics-quality?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) | | [The Quality Assurance Engineer Is a Risk Manager](https://adoreme.tech/the-quality-assurance-engineer-is-a-risk-manager-889c99211343?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213)[Vlad Georgescu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladigeorgescu/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) shares a great point of view on a QA role, quoting examples from their organisation and the impact they've had.Furthermore, we can also view [QA as an Act of Mentorship](https://jefferey-cave.medium.com/qa-as-an-act-of-mentorship-4f58a855b408?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213), as [Jeff Cave](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffereycave/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) points out.[adoreme.tech](https://adoreme.tech/the-quality-assurance-engineer-is-a-risk-manager-889c99211343?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Empowering Automation Testing: Automation Testing Strategies — Part 1](https://venkatsv.medium.com/empowering-automation-testing-automation-testing-strategies-part-1-0873c5cd5a93?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213)[Venkatesh Subramanian](https://www.linkedin.com/in/venkatesh-subramanian-377451b4/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) wrote a great, detailed overview of several test levels that make up the test automation strategy.[venkatsv.medium.com](https://venkatsv.medium.com/empowering-automation-testing-automation-testing-strategies-part-1-0873c5cd5a93?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) | | [POM vs. PAM: Achieving Efficient Test Automation with the Right Pattern](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/pom-vs-pam-achieving-efficient-test-automation-with-the-right-pattern/pom-vs-pam-achieving-efficient-test-automation-with-the-right-pattern.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213)Wondering about the difference between the Page Object Model and the Page Action Model? [Irfan Mujagić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-mujagi%C4%87-618435206/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213)'s got you covered.Furthermore, [Michael Kutz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/micha-kutz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) explains various [Tangles in Test Code: Hidden Arrange/Given/Setup](https://michakutz.medium.com/tangles-in-test-code-hidden-arrange-given-setup-887f61e25771?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213).[thegreenreport.blog](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/pom-vs-pam-achieving-efficient-test-automation-with-the-right-pattern/pom-vs-pam-achieving-efficient-test-automation-with-the-right-pattern.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) | | [Test Automation Roadmap: Cherry-pick](https://lakitna.medium.com/test-automation-roadmap-cherry-pick-93fa1f25f3d3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213)In another article of the series about the five mindsets of [Test Automation Roadmap](https://lakitna.medium.com/test-automation-roadmap-e74c82141557?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213), [Sander van Beek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakitna/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) describes the cherry-pick one.[lakitna.medium.com](https://lakitna.medium.com/test-automation-roadmap-cherry-pick-93fa1f25f3d3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) | | [The Pitfalls of Code Coverage](https://www.theautomatedtester.co.uk/blog/2024/the-pitfalls-of-code-coverage/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213)It's hard to disagree with any of the four points on code coverage that [David Burns](https://www.linkedin.com/in/theautomatedtester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) brought up here.[theautomatedtester.co.uk](https://www.theautomatedtester.co.uk/blog/2024/the-pitfalls-of-code-coverage/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) | | [What programming language for test automation?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1bk7pwb/what%5Fprogramming%5Flanguage%5Ffor%5Fautomation%5Ftesting/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213)Of course, it depends on your particular situation, but here's what the testing community thinks about suitable programming languages for test automation in general.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1bk7pwb/what%5Fprogramming%5Flanguage%5Ffor%5Fautomation%5Ftesting/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) | | | | TOOLS | | [8 Ways To Retry: Finding Flaky Tests](https://semaphoreci.com/blog/flaky-test-retry?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213)[Tomas Fernandez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablo-tomas-fernandez-b6077514/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) describes several tools' features that can help you resolve flaky tests in each popular language.[semaphoreci.com](https://semaphoreci.com/blog/flaky-test-retry?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) | | [API Testing Showdown. Postman vs Pytest. Part 3](https://medium.com/exness-blog/api-testing-showdown-postman-vs-pytest-part-3-24dd0b356a59?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213)[Nikita Belkovskiy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-belkovskiy/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) continues the great series on comparing Python with Postman for API testing. This part is about the Postman Flows feature.[medium.com](https://medium.com/exness-blog/api-testing-showdown-postman-vs-pytest-part-3-24dd0b356a59?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) | | [Introduction to the first Playwright project](https://medium.com/@dneprokos/sdet-introduction-to-the-first-playwright-project-40c9a816b114?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213)Just starting with [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213)? You may enjoy [Kostiantyn Teltov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kostiantyn-teltov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213)'s helpful and thorough guide.Also, [Luciano Renzi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucianorenzi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) shows how to [Simplify Tests by Using a Main Page Object Class in Playwright](https://dev.to/lrenzi/playwright-simplify-tests-by-using-a-main-page-object-class-2387?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@dneprokos/sdet-introduction-to-the-first-playwright-project-40c9a816b114?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) | | [QA Manager thinks that automation with Selenium is useless](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1bobo4q/qa%5Fmanager%5Fthink%5Fthat%5Fautomation%5Fwith%5Fselenium/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213)Is the manager right? Here's yet another interesting discussion on Reddit with different points of view. Also, the conversation continues in [this thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/1bobv85/qa%5Fmanager%5Fthink%5Fthat%5Fautomation%5Fwith%5Fselenium/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213).[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1bobo4q/qa%5Fmanager%5Fthink%5Fthat%5Fautomation%5Fwith%5Fselenium/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) | | [Wacat — Tests your web application against cat chaos](https://github.com/mikesmallhelp/wacat?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213)*"Imagine, you leave your computer for a while and go to pick up a cup of coffee. Meanwhile, your cat walks over your keyboard and causes some chaos."*We may fear AI taking over our jobs, but what about a cat?! Well, [Wacat](https://github.com/mikesmallhelp/wacat?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213), to be exact. Created by [Mika Tapanainen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikatapanainen/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213).[github.com](https://github.com/mikesmallhelp/wacat?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) | | | | VIDEOS | | [From Head of QA to Freelancing — Interview with Leonardo Lanni](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213&v=l2U-4fd--n4)This is an interesting 28-minute interview with [Leonardo Lanni](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardolanni/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) hosted by [Daniel Knott](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-knott/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213), discussing the story and experience of moving from a QA leadership position to freelancing.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213&v=l2U-4fd--n4) | | [Netflix SafeTest: A Breakthrough in Automation Testing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213&v=ToqCXRQB8aM)I've mentioned [SafeTest](https://github.com/kolodny/safetest?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) previously, but thanks to this interview hosted by [Joe Colantonio](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joecolantonio/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213), we have a unique chance to learn about it in more detail directly from the creator — [Moshe Kolodny](https://www.linkedin.com/in/moshekolodny/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) . You can also read more about it in [this article](https://testguild.com/netflix-safetest/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213).[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213&v=ToqCXRQB8aM) | | | | And… | | [Release day testing...](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/qa-touch%5Fqa-softwaretesting-qualityassurance-ugcPost-7173635985115635712-jr8e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213) 😂 | | | | 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%5F213).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F213)* |