> ## 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 #225 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/225/ - Published: 2024-06-24T08:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:44.000Z - Description: Playwright surpassed Cypress 👀 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | And so, it happened![Playwright surpassed Cypress](https://npmtrends.com/cypress-vs-playwright-vs-selenium-webdriver?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) in weekly NPM downloads.But that's not all.Since 2023, three main trends emerged:Cypress' growth slowed,Playwright exploded higher,Selenium significantly dropped.Of course, it's only the JavaScript versions. Both Playwright and Selenium also support other languages, e.g. C#, Java and Python, which are not reflected here.But it's a strong indicator of what tool is becoming testers' choice.And if you want to learn more, [Filip Hric](https://www.linkedin.com/in/filip-hric/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) and [Jonathan Canales](https://www.linkedin.com/in/modern-sapien/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) had an interesting [discussion](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225&v=qkwIglz3KZc) about it.So, with that in mind, enjoy the **225th** issue! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225)* | | | | Sponsored [Transform Your Email Deliverability Testing With Cypress and Mailsac](https://blog.mailsac.com/transform-your-email-testing-with-cypress-and-mailsac?utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=software%20testing%20weekly&utm%5Fcampaign=engagement&utm%5Fcontent=video)Your email workflows don't have to end at the unit testing stage. Use [Mailsac's guide](https://blog.mailsac.com/transform-your-email-testing-with-cypress-and-mailsac?utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=software%20testing%20weekly&utm%5Fcampaign=engagement&utm%5Fcontent=video) to level up your email testing automation. From initiation with Cypress to delivery verification with Mailsac, we'll walk you from beginning to end.[blog.mailsac.com](https://blog.mailsac.com/transform-your-email-testing-with-cypress-and-mailsac?utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=software%20testing%20weekly&utm%5Fcampaign=engagement&utm%5Fcontent=video) | | | | NEWS | | [Being a good Senior Tester means having an opinion](https://cakehurstryan.com/2024/06/13/being-a-good-senior-tester-means-having-an-opinion/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225)Continuing the great series on Senior Test Engineers, [Callum Akehurst-Ryan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cakehurstryan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) explains the importance of having your own point of view on tools, processes and practices. This also includes [Understanding the things we need to test](https://cakehurstryan.com/2024/06/12/understanding-the-things-we-need-to-test/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225).[cakehurstryan.com](https://cakehurstryan.com/2024/06/13/being-a-good-senior-tester-means-having-an-opinion/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) | | [Rethinking Our Job as Software Testers: We Should Try to Test as Little as Possible](https://www.stickyminds.com/article/rethinking-our-job-software-testers-we-should-try-test-little-possible?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225)[Joel Montvelisky](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelm3/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) has some good points on how the tester's role has evolved in the culture of Agile and DevOps and why it's important to approach testing holistically.This is seconded by [Rodrigo Alves Costa](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigo-alves-costa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) explaining [The Evolving Role of Testers in Agile Teams: From Gatekeepers to Quality Enablers](https://rodrigorac2.medium.com/the-evolving-role-of-testers-in-agile-teams-from-gatekeepers-to-quality-enablers-7e4497027527?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225).[stickyminds.com](https://www.stickyminds.com/article/rethinking-our-job-software-testers-we-should-try-test-little-possible?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) | | [Tricks that helped you find bugs](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/1dh13mk/tricks%5Fthat%5Fhelped%5Fyou%5Ffind%5Fbugs/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225)What does help testers in bug hunting the most? This Reddit thread is full of practical tips.And so is [Janet Gregory](https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetgregory/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225)'s advice on [Deliberate Practice](https://janetgregory.ca/deliberate-practice/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) to improve your testing skills.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/1dh13mk/tricks%5Fthat%5Fhelped%5Fyou%5Ffind%5Fbugs/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) | | [What are the biggest challenges you've faced when starting out in QA?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1dfhbbh/what%5Fare%5Fthe%5Fbiggest%5Fchallenges%5Fyouve%5Ffaced%5Fwhen/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225)Apart from the tough job market, some people mention lots of challenges they faced at the beginning of their careers and share the lessons they learned thanks to that.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1dfhbbh/what%5Fare%5Fthe%5Fbiggest%5Fchallenges%5Fyouve%5Ffaced%5Fwhen/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [How do you decide which tests to automate?](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2024/06/18/how-do-you-decide-which-tests-to-automate/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225)This is great, high-level advice from [Mike Harris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-citp-fbcs/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) on what types of tests are worth automating and why.Additionally, [Noemi Ferrera](https://www.linkedin.com/in/noemiferrera/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) shares some thoughts on [Structuring logical tests](https://thetestlynx.wordpress.com/2024/06/12/structuring-logical-tests/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225).[testandanalysis.home.blog](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2024/06/18/how-do-you-decide-which-tests-to-automate/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) | | [Implementing the Testing Pyramid… by breaking it!](https://medium.com/@fourtyeighthours/implementing-the-testing-pyramid-33742e5f4439?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225)This is an interesting take on the test pyramid. Instead of blindly investing in achieving high test coverage on the unit level, the author suggests testing the most changing code and critical areas.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@fourtyeighthours/implementing-the-testing-pyramid-33742e5f4439?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) | | [My Automated Test Script Takes 45 Minutes To Run! Is This OK?](https://responsibleautomation.wordpress.com/2024/06/13/my-automated-test-script-takes-45-minutes-to-run-is-this-ok/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225)[Paul Grizzaffi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgrizzaffi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) tells a story of automating manual tests to explain what makes a good test execution time. Spoiler — it's relative and depends on the context.[responsibleautomation.wordpress.com](https://responsibleautomation.wordpress.com/2024/06/13/my-automated-test-script-takes-45-minutes-to-run-is-this-ok/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) | | [Test Automation Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)](https://medium.com/@gauravverma.career/test-automation-key-performance-indicators-kpis-653fa8df60a8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225)[Gaurav Verma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaurav-verma-64853985/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) explains the importance of KPIs, suggests which ones to use for test automation, and shows an example of a test automation coverage metric.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@gauravverma.career/test-automation-key-performance-indicators-kpis-653fa8df60a8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) | | | | Sponsored [Supercharge Your Salesforce Testing with Low-Code, 10X Faster Automation! ⚡](https://testsigma.com/automated-salesforce-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=salesforce%5Flaunch&utm%5Fsource=software%5Ftesting%5Fweekly&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter)Salesforce Test Automation by Testsigma is up and live! Experience a 10X increase in productivity with Testsigma's low-code, zero-set-up solution. The cloud-based platform also adapts to changes since it relies on Salesforce's metadata to locate elements. This ensures your testing is unbreakable, always accurate, and up-to-date. Ready to elevate your Salesforce testing game? [Check it out](https://testsigma.com/automated-salesforce-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=salesforce%5Flaunch&utm%5Fsource=referral&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fterm=software%5Ftesting%5Fweekly)![testsigma.com](https://testsigma.com/automated-salesforce-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=salesforce%5Flaunch&utm%5Fsource=software%5Ftesting%5Fweekly&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter) | | | | TOOLS | | [Best Behavior-driven development (BDD) framework?](https://ambahera.medium.com/best-behavior-driven-development-bdd-framework-93089c377700?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225)Wondering what BDD tools to use? [Chamila Ambahera](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambahera/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) did a solid comparison of five open-source solutions for various languages.[ambahera.medium.com](https://ambahera.medium.com/best-behavior-driven-development-bdd-framework-93089c377700?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) | | [Cypress vs Playwright — Flakiness Analysis](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cypress-vs-playwright-flakiness-analysis-andrew-goldis-kuquc/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225)[Andrew Goldis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/agoldis/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) shared a very interesting analysis from 100s of real test projects to determine the difference in flakiness when [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) or [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) were used.[linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cypress-vs-playwright-flakiness-analysis-andrew-goldis-kuquc/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) | | [Cypress: Hidden Tricks You Need to Know](https://medium.com/@niarsdet/cypress-hidden-tricks-you-need-to-know-90b344ed05a2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225)If you use [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) for test automation, you might be happy to learn about some of these useful features described by [Faris Kurnia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/faris-niar/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225).Also, [Gleb Bahmutov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahmutov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) shows another helpful trick of [Passing Cypress Test Info Via Request Headers](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/pass-cypress-info-via-request-headers/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@niarsdet/cypress-hidden-tricks-you-need-to-know-90b344ed05a2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) | | [Exploring AI-Powered Tools for Test Automation and Testing Assistance](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/exploring-ai-powered-tools-test-automation-testing-danko-petrovi%2525C4%252587-lgzof/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225)The AI field is evolving quickly, and it also applies to testing. [Danko Petrović](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dankopetrovic/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) wrote an insightful overview of the freely available AI tools that can help you in day-to-day work.Additionally, [Maaret Pyhäjärvi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaret/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) explains the benefits of [GenAI Pair Testing](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2024/06/genai-pair-testing.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225).[linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/exploring-ai-powered-tools-test-automation-testing-danko-petrovi%2525C4%252587-lgzof/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) | | [Postman to k6 in under 5 minutes](https://medium.com/@t79877005/postman-to-k6-in-under-5-minutes-fb98fabaf468?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225)Want to migrate [Postman](https://www.postman.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) tests to [k6](https://k6.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225)? [Ioan Solderea](https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%95%B5ioan-s-b0928516/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) shows how to achieve that using the handy [postman-to-k6](https://github.com/apideck-libraries/postman-to-k6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) library.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@t79877005/postman-to-k6-in-under-5-minutes-fb98fabaf468?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) | | | | VIDEOS | | [Meet Swift Testing](https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2024/10179/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225)Apple has officially announced an open-source [swift-testing](https://github.com/apple/swift-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) library — a significant improvement over [XCTest](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/xctest?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225). It all started last year when [mentioned](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/189?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225#t-884311) that I liked their [new direction](https://github.com/swiftlang/swift-evolution/blob/main/visions/swift-testing.md?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225).Apple has also shared a [migration guide](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/testing/migratingfromxctest?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) and a 27-minute [Deep dive into Swift Testing](https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2024/10195/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225).*PS. It doesn't replace XCUITest. It's for unit testing only, at least for now.*[developer.apple.com](https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2024/10179/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) | | [Ruff — The Fastest Python Linter for Playwright with Python](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225&v=kq2pviTgLrE)If you write your Playwright tests in Python, you might be interested in leveraging [Ruff](https://github.com/astral-sh/ruff?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) for code linting. [Joan Alejandro Esquivel Montero](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanesquivel/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) explains how to do this in a 14-minute video.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225&v=kq2pviTgLrE) | | | | And… | | [Just testing...](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7205831925591105538/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225) 😂 | | | | 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%5F225).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F225)* |