> ## 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 #217 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/217/ - Published: 2024-04-29T08:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:40.000Z - Description: How do you deal with conflicts in QA? ⚔️ - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **217th** issue!How do you deal with conflicts in QA?Ideally, you'd like to know how to avoid them.But if they happen, you need to know how to navigate them.So this week, I found some great advice for both cases:[Types of Conflicts Between QA Team Members and How To Overcome Them](https://blog.testing-land.com/types-of-conflicts-between-qa-team-members-and-how-to-overcome-them/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) by [Mihaela Sfat](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mihaela-sfat-07404235/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217),[Fostering Positive Working Relationships in Software Testing](https://venkatramakrishnan.com/2024/04/20/software-testing-fostering-positive-working-relationships/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) by [Venkat Ramakrishnan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/venkatramakrishnan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217),[Cooperation helps to improve testing, helps testers and helps the company](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2024/04/23/cooperation-helps-to-improve-testing-helps-testers-and-helps-the-company/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) by [Mike Harris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-citp-fbcs/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217).I hope that next time you'll face such a challenge, you'll feel better prepared.Happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217)* | | | | Sponsored [UPDATED: Testmo — #1 Unified Test Management Tool](https://www.testmo.com/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=updated)[Testmo](https://www.testmo.com/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=updated) is the #1 unified modern test management tool. 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It led to an insightful discussion in the comments with some people sharing their own perspectives.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1cagier/some%5Fpotential%5Fhot%5Ftakes%5Fon%5Fthe%5Fqa%5Frole%5Fand%5Fplace/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) | | [Testing Doesn't Just Happen at the End](https://cakehurstryan.com/2024/04/19/testing-doesnt-just-happen-at-the-end/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217)[Callum Akehurst-Ryan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cakehurstryan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) shares an important reminder that we shouldn't view testing as an afterthought but rather focus on testing activities early and throughout the software development life cycle.Furthermore, you have to accept that [You may have bugs due to testing](https://jayateerthk.medium.com/you-may-have-bugs-due-to-testing-3ce94078eeb2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217), as [Jayateerth Katti](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayateerth-katti-10103a14/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) points out.[cakehurstryan.com](https://cakehurstryan.com/2024/04/19/testing-doesnt-just-happen-at-the-end/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) | | [What makes a good QA Manager?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1c7v22i/what%5Fmakes%5Fa%5Fgood%5Fqatest%5Fmanager/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217)It's a great question, and it's good to see both managers and testers sharing their perspectives. That's valuable advice whether you're already a manager or planning to become one.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1c7v22i/what%5Fmakes%5Fa%5Fgood%5Fqatest%5Fmanager/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [How I Learned To Stop Writing Brittle Tests and Love Expressive APIs](https://testing.googleblog.com/2024/04/how-i-learned-to-stop-writing-brittle.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217)With this short example, [Titus Winters](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tituswinters/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) explains how being more specific in test and code design can help you avoid misunderstanding further down the line.[testing.googleblog.com](https://testing.googleblog.com/2024/04/how-i-learned-to-stop-writing-brittle.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) | | [Reality Testing](https://medium.com/@james9074/reality-testing-ea5c087f4c1a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217)*"What's the difference between a Unit Test and an Integration Test? What's a System Test? Can these overlap? Should they overlap?"*If you're also nurtured by these questions, read on, because [James Thomas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-thomas-b82b0037/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) shares some insightful thoughts on it.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@james9074/reality-testing-ea5c087f4c1a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) | | [Semi-automated approach to select suitable test cases for automation](https://ambahera.medium.com/semi-automated-approach-to-select-suitable-test-cases-for-automation-af38bcb8e36d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217)Wondering how to decide what tests to automate? [Chamila Ambahera](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambahera/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) and [Sameera De Silva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameera-de-silva-11247922/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) asked themselves this question, did some research, and came up with a helpful scoring method.[ambahera.medium.com](https://ambahera.medium.com/semi-automated-approach-to-select-suitable-test-cases-for-automation-af38bcb8e36d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) | | [Test Automation Roadmap: Everything](https://lakitna.medium.com/test-automation-roadmap-everything-2755a21c9a98?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217)Continuing the insightful series on different approaches to test automation, this time [Sander van Beek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakitna/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) explains the pros and cons of the "Everything" mindset where you mainly focus on automating a lot of tests.[lakitna.medium.com](https://lakitna.medium.com/test-automation-roadmap-everything-2755a21c9a98?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) | | [Why 99% Coverage Isn't Enough: The Critical Importance of Testing That Final 1%](https://armancodes.medium.com/why-99-coverage-isnt-enough-the-critical-importance-of-testing-that-final-1-28e6997ab956?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217)[Arman Ahmadi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/armancodes/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) explains why looking merely at the coverage percentage without the context of what has actually been tested can be misleading.In relation to that, [Michael Bolton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bolton-08847/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) shares a story of the [Inevitability of Bugs: An Example](https://www.satisfice.com/blog/archives/487651?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217).[armancodes.medium.com](https://armancodes.medium.com/why-99-coverage-isnt-enough-the-critical-importance-of-testing-that-final-1-28e6997ab956?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) | | | | Sponsored [Mobile App Testing, Reinvented](https://www.mabl.com/lp/mobile-app-testing?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=pr-anc)Traditional mobile testing approaches not keeping pace with development? 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[Irfan Mujagić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-mujagi%C4%87-618435206/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) explains what's new.[thegreenreport.blog](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/mocked-up-for-success-bun-1-1s-testing-toolkit-gets-a-makeover/mocked-up-for-success-bun-1-1s-testing-toolkit-gets-a-makeover.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) | | [Nominees for "Best Cypress Helpers": Utility Function, Custom Command, Custom Query, Task, and External Plugin](https://sebastian-cs.medium.com/and-the-nominees-for-best-cypress-helper-are-utility-function-custom-command-custom-query-6af26e6d1597?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217)Writing tests with [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217)? Then you might be interested in some of the handy plugins highlighted by [Sebastian Clavijo Suero](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianclavijosuero/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217).[sebastian-cs.medium.com](https://sebastian-cs.medium.com/and-the-nominees-for-best-cypress-helper-are-utility-function-custom-command-custom-query-6af26e6d1597?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) | | [Starting with Pact: Your First Steps into Contract Testing](https://blog.stackademic.com/starting-with-pact-your-first-steps-into-contract-testing-5ab43c58b4bd?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217)If you want to learn how to implement contract tests, [Aleh Maisevich](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleh-maisevich-35a93ba0/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) explains it using [Pact](https://pact.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217).Similarly, [Yash Khare](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yash-khare-0978821aa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) wrote [A Not Brief Intro to Contract Testing](https://khareyash05.hashnode.dev/a-not-brief-intro-to-contract-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217).[blog.stackademic.com](https://blog.stackademic.com/starting-with-pact-your-first-steps-into-contract-testing-5ab43c58b4bd?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) | | | | VIDEOS | | [5 things you WISH they told you about test automation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217&v=ecHswHM12rQ)For those of you who thinking of moving towards test automation, [Kacper Ciepielewski](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciepielewski/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) recorded a helpful 18-minute overview of what it takes and means to become a test automation engineer.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217&v=ecHswHM12rQ) | | [AI: The Raw Truth with Jason Arbon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217&v=fF5paEZ8OV4)This is yet another great interview by [Nikolay Advolodkin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolayadvolodkin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217), this time discussing AI's impact on development and testing with none other than [Jason Arbon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonarbon/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217).[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217&v=fF5paEZ8OV4) | | | | And… | | [Users are the best testers...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/1cee87h/thankyou/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217) 😅 | | | | 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%5F217).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F217)* |