> ## 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 #216 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/216/ - Published: 2024-04-22T07:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:40.000Z - Description: Is test automation killing bug hunting? 🤔 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **216th** issue!This question got my attention:[Is test automation killing bug hunting?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1c4p7il/test%5Fautomation%5Fkilling%5Fbug%5Fhunting/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216)In short, It shouldn't.In other words, test automation shouldn't be perceived as a replacement for exploratory testing techniques.And the community clearly explains why both approaches are crucial.Happy testing!*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216)* | | | | NEWS | | [Constant issues after deployment](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1c5l8c0/constant%5Fissues%5Fafter%5Fdeployment/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216)Do you find a lot of issues in production? You're not alone. Here are some good pieces of advice on how to improve that.For example, it might be worth leveraging the [Push vs Pull Work](https://www.kenst.com/pull-vs-push-work/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216), as [Chris Kenst](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckenst/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) suggests based on his experience.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1c5l8c0/constant%5Fissues%5Fafter%5Fdeployment/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) | | [Testing Flashcards](https://cakehurstryan.com/2024/04/10/testing-flashcards/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216)If you want to easily memorise some of the key concepts of software testing, [Callum Akehurst-Ryan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cakehurstryan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) created a great collection of summaries that you can refer to at any time.[cakehurstryan.com](https://cakehurstryan.com/2024/04/10/testing-flashcards/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) | | [The Changing World in Life, IT, Software Testing and Artificial Intelligence](https://blog.scottlogic.com/2024/04/15/the-changing-world-in-life-it-software-testing-and-artifical-intelligence.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216)Based on 15 years of experience in testing, [Lisa Perrett](https://blog.scottlogic.com/lperrett/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) describes what changed over that time and how to react to such changes from a psychological point of view.However, there are some [Essential Qualities in Software Testing](https://venkatramakrishnan.com/2024/04/14/software-testing-essential-qualiti/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) that shouldn't change, as explained by [Venkat Ramakrishnan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/venkatramakrishnan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216).[blog.scottlogic.com](https://blog.scottlogic.com/2024/04/15/the-changing-world-in-life-it-software-testing-and-artifical-intelligence.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) | | [Why it’s difficult to teach Quality to Developers](https://medium.com/@jeremie.fleurant/why-its-difficult-to-teach-quality-to-developers-bd72bf3b6c38?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216)[Jeremie Fleurant](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremie-fleurant/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) has some accurate points on the challenges in attaining a quality mindset by developers.Furthermore, [Igor Goldshmidt](https://www.linkedin.com/in/igorgolds/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) has some great advice on [Becoming a QA Player: Fight The Victim Mentality and Improve Your Agile Effectiveness](https://medium.com/@igor.goldshmidt/be-a-qa-player-fight-the-victim-mentality-and-improve-your-agile-effectiveness-dd6b6f038ad9?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@jeremie.fleurant/why-its-difficult-to-teach-quality-to-developers-bd72bf3b6c38?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) | | [Why don't we replace the testers with AI?](https://mirekdlugosz.com/blog/2024/why-dont-we-replace-the-testers-with-ai/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216)It's a good question that many people might be asking themselves right now. Here's what [Mirek Długosz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirekdlugosz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) thinks about it, based on many references from other industries. You may also want to check out the [Postscript](https://mirekdlugosz.com/blog/2024/why-dont-we-replace-the-testers-with-ai-postscript/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) to that article.Similarly, [James Thomas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-thomas-840aa11a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) explains what it will take to be replaced by [ChatGPTesters](https://qahiccupps.blogspot.com/2024/04/chatgptesters.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216).[mirekdlugosz.com](https://mirekdlugosz.com/blog/2024/why-dont-we-replace-the-testers-with-ai/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Beyond the routine in QA: how we automated regression testing](https://medium.com/my-games-company/beyond-the-routine-in-qa-how-we-automated-regression-testing-2f6a98d98415?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216)This is a great story of implementing test automation. Although it's in the context of gaming, it's relatable to other types of software that have a server and a client side.In relation to that, [Dennis Martinez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennmart/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) shares a fair overview of [The Value of Automated Regression Testing for High-Quality Applications](https://dev-tester.com/the-value-of-automated-regression-testing-for-high-quality-applications/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216).[medium.com](https://medium.com/my-games-company/beyond-the-routine-in-qa-how-we-automated-regression-testing-2f6a98d98415?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) | | [How to Stop the Flakes Before They Fly](https://semaphoreci.com/blog/stop-flaky-tests?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216)Flaky tests can be caused by many reasons. [Oghenevwede Emeni](https://semaphoreci.com/author/oghenevwede-emeni?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) explains several potential causes and shows test code examples of mitigating them.[semaphoreci.com](https://semaphoreci.com/blog/stop-flaky-tests?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) | | [Page Object Model — How to effectively implement it](https://theclevertester.hashnode.dev/page-object-model?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216)[Fabio Dias](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabio-de-souza-dias/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) demonstrates a simple example of implementing a Page Object Model with the Decorator pattern to make your test code clean.[theclevertester.hashnode.dev](https://theclevertester.hashnode.dev/page-object-model?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) | | [Some things to consider when implementing contract testing](https://www.ontestautomation.com/some-things-to-consider-when-implementing-contract-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216)If you want to implement contract tests as part of your test automation strategy, you can learn from [Bas Dijkstra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/basdijkstra/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) about how to do it right.[ontestautomation.com](https://www.ontestautomation.com/some-things-to-consider-when-implementing-contract-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) | | [Will It Automate? Accessibility Testing](https://blog.scottlogic.com/2024/04/03/will-it-automate-accessibility-testing.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216)[Will McKenzie](https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-mckenzie-07794048/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) shows several good examples of automating accessibility tests in web applications with various tools.[blog.scottlogic.com](https://blog.scottlogic.com/2024/04/03/will-it-automate-accessibility-testing.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) | | | | TOOLS | | [Automating Testing with GitHub Actions: Continuous Integration (CI) — Part 1](https://medium.com/@efthymioumarkella/automating-testing-with-github-actions-continuous-integration-ci-part-1-e484cf198bf4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216)[GitHub Actions](https://github.com/features/actions?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) is becoming a popular CI solution. If you want to know how to set it up for test automation, here's a handy step-by-step guide by [Markella Efthymiou](https://www.linkedin.com/in/markella-efthymiou-446274a3/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@efthymioumarkella/automating-testing-with-github-actions-continuous-integration-ci-part-1-e484cf198bf4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) | | [Comprehensive Guide to Testing REST APIs: Best Practices, Tools, and Examples](https://sudipparajuli.hashnode.dev/comprehensive-guide-to-testing-rest-apis-best-practices-tools-and-examples?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216)This is a handy overview of tips and solutions for API testing in Java using [JUnit](https://junit.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) and [Mockito](https://site.mockito.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216). Thanks to [Sudip Parajuli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sudipparajuli/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216).Also, here's an introductory guide to [Rest Assured Basics: A Beginner's Guide to Automated API Testing in Java](https://medium.com/@jignect/rest-assured-basics-a-beginners-guide-to-automated-api-testing-in-java-45d686487192?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216).[sudipparajuli.hashnode.dev](https://sudipparajuli.hashnode.dev/comprehensive-guide-to-testing-rest-apis-best-practices-tools-and-examples?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) | | [Playwright with Allure Reporter published on AWS S3 Bucket — full parallelization](https://blog.martioli.com/playwright-with-allure-reporter-published-on-aws-s3-bucket-full-parallelization/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216)Looking for a robust reporting solution for your [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) tests? [Adrian Maciuc](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-maciuc/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) shows how to integrate [Allure Report](https://allurereport.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) and store them in the cloud.Furthermore, [Cerosh Jacob](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceroshjacob/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) wrote a helpful guide to [Playwright's Retry Feature for Individual Test Steps](https://ceroshjacob.medium.com/playwrights-retry-feature-for-individual-test-steps-fb866f63bed2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216).[blog.martioli.com](https://blog.martioli.com/playwright-with-allure-reporter-published-on-aws-s3-bucket-full-parallelization/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) | | | | BOOKS | | [Think slowly when you are testing and think slowly when you are automating](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2024/04/16/think-slowly-when-you-are-testing-and-think-slowly-when-you-are-automating/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216)[Mike Harris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-citp-fbcs/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) shares some interesting thoughts on what lessons from the recently-published [Wiring the Winning Organization](https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/125164532?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) book can be applied to testing activities.[testandanalysis.home.blog](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2024/04/16/think-slowly-when-you-are-testing-and-think-slowly-when-you-are-automating/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) | | | | VIDEOS | | [Amazon SDET Unveils Career Growth Tips](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216&v=oj6Ul9eihqM)In this 38-minute conversation between [Nikolay Advolodkin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolayadvolodkin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) and [Sidharth Shukla](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidharth-shukla-77b53145/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216), we can learn about the role and responsibilities of an SDET at Amazon, and explore AI tools that can help with test automation.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216&v=oj6Ul9eihqM) | | [API Challenges — A Practice API Application with API Testing Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216&v=rxEwPMM%5FQyc)Looking to practice your API testing skills? [Alan Richardson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eviltester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) recorded a helpful overview of the [API Challenges](https://apichallenges.eviltester.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) application that guides you to learn all about it.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216&v=rxEwPMM%5FQyc) | | | | And… | | [They don't know yet...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/1c5836v/itdoesntexistsifyoudontknowaboutit/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216) 😂 | | | | 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%5F216).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F216)* |