> ## 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 #227 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/227/ - Published: 2024-07-08T17:56:10.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:45.000Z - Description: Do you worry about automating yourself out of your role? 🤔 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **227th** issue!This question got my attention:[Do you ever worry about automating yourself out of your role?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1dvrj5v/to%5Fsdets%5Fand%5Fautomation%5Fqas%5Fdo%5Fyou%5Fever%5Fworry/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227)There are lots of great opinions in this thread.When it comes to me, I don't think of automation or AI as replacements for our role but as the evolution of it.So I'd only worry about it if I didn't want to grow and evolve in my role.Happy testing! 🙂*PS. [Alan Page](https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-l-a-n/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) and [Brent Jensen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentmjensen/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) also explained it well in the [7th Modern Testing Principle](https://testastic.wordpress.com/2019/05/27/modern-testing-principles-explained/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227).* *[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227)* | | | | Sponsored [13 KPIs to Impress Leadership & Drive Business Value](https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/ebook/qa-manager-power-play/?utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fcampaign=ebook&utm%5Fcontent=july24)Free eBook — The QA Manager's Power Play: 13 KPIs to Impress Leadership & Drive Business Value! 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[Katka Pilátová](https://www.linkedin.com/in/katka-pilatova-b2920a84/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) describes them in this helpful guide.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@tlacenka/making-sense-of-all-the-qa-roles-7b0ef36765b3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) | | [The Measurement Mess](https://angryweasel.substack.com/p/the-measurement-mess?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227)*"Bug counts are a measurement of nothing else than how many bugs your team are reporting; code coverage only tells you how much of your code is completely untested or unreachable; and test pass rates…are mostly useless."*I enjoyed [Alan Page](https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-l-a-n/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227)'s take on the common problems with metrics and his advice on how to approach it right. A recommended read for your testing team.[angryweasel.substack.com](https://angryweasel.substack.com/p/the-measurement-mess?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) | | [Two ways of learning that benefit testing](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2024/07/02/two-ways-of-learning-that-benefit-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227)Inspired by a book, [Mike Harris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-citp-fbcs/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) shares a thought on how testers can use a specific learning feedback loop to improve their testing capabilities.Furthermore, [Han Toan Lim](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hantoanlim/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) continues a series of articles describing [System 1 and System 2 in Testing — Part 3](https://www.mindfultester.com/system-1-and-system-2-in-testing-part-3/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227).[testandanalysis.home.blog](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2024/07/02/two-ways-of-learning-that-benefit-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Don't marry the mock](https://harrisonjcarter.hashnode.dev/dont-marry-the-mock?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227)[Harrison Carter](https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrison-carter-9086a8172/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) shares a few practical tips on how to make tests more stable by making the test steps more generic.[harrisonjcarter.hashnode.dev](https://harrisonjcarter.hashnode.dev/dont-marry-the-mock?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) | | [How to write high-quality test code](https://medium.com/@tlacenka/how-to-write-high-quality-test-code-d34ec4a749ef?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227)There's some great advice from [Katka Pilátová](https://www.linkedin.com/in/katka-pilatova-b2920a84/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) on why test code should be written with the same attention to quality as production code and how to achieve that.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@tlacenka/how-to-write-high-quality-test-code-d34ec4a749ef?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) | | [Leveraging JSON Schema for API Security Testing](https://estherokafor.com/beyond-basics-leveraging-json-schema-for-api-security-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227)API is one of the obvious gateways prone to security attacks. [Esther Okafor](https://www.linkedin.com/in/okaforesther/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) explains how to test against that using a JSON Schema that defines the expected input data types.[estherokafor.com](https://estherokafor.com/beyond-basics-leveraging-json-schema-for-api-security-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) | | [Writing and selling unit tests](https://medium.com/@ilia.galashko/writing-and-selling-unit-tests-91863d94eb4b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227)[Illia Halashko](https://www.linkedin.com/in/illia-halashko-a27920ba/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) explains when unit tests are necessary, which unit tests should be written, and how to effectively communicate their value to business stakeholders.Additionally, [Rakesh Kumar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakeshpersonal/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) compared and described [Unit, Integration, E2E, and Monkey Testing](https://medium.com/web-tech-journals/understanding-software-testing-unit-integration-e2e-and-monkey-testing-explained-48be6569743d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@ilia.galashko/writing-and-selling-unit-tests-91863d94eb4b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) | | | | Sponsored [🎉 BrowserStack is now Selenium's Development Partner](https://shorturl.at/pZ2iZ?ref=softwaretestingweekly.com)BrowserStack is now Selenium's official Development Partner. 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[Sean Coughlin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-m-coughlin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) did a short comparison.And if you're looking for more comparisons, check out this insightful Reddit thread: [Cypress vs. Playwright](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1ds0rvd/cypress%5Fvs%5Fplaywright/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227).[blog.seancoughlin.me](https://blog.seancoughlin.me/comparing-javascript-end-to-end-testing-frameworks-cypress-vs-selenium-vs-playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) | | [Dynamic data driven tests — Playwright](https://medium.com/@thananjayan1988/dynamic-data-driven-tests-playwright-c7426eb877c0?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227)In this detailed guide, [Thananjayan Rajasekaran](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thananjayan-rajasekaran/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) shows how to generate and execute [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) tests based on test data during run time.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@thananjayan1988/dynamic-data-driven-tests-playwright-c7426eb877c0?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) | | [How To Pick Cypress Plugins You Can Trust](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/how-to-pick-cypress-plugins/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227)One of [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227)' advantages is the ability to add custom plugins. But is it safe? There's no better person to answer that than [Gleb Bahmutov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahmutov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227)— the creator of many Cypress plugins.[glebbahmutov.com](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/how-to-pick-cypress-plugins/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) | | [Real-time Report of k6 Performance Test](https://medium.com/@indraaristya/real-time-report-of-k6-performance-test-feb1ed6ef374?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227)[Indra Aristya](https://www.linkedin.com/in/indraaristya/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) describes the process of setting up a working solution for running [k6](https://k6.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) tests and reporting in real-time using open-source tools such as Grafana and InfluxDB.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@indraaristya/real-time-report-of-k6-performance-test-feb1ed6ef374?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) | | | | VIDEOS | | [Should a tester be worried about AI?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227&v=2Z5vRI2OERQ)I bet this question crosses many testers' minds. So here's a 17-minute recording by [Daniel Knott](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-knott/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) explaining his thoughts on that.Similarly, [Maaret Pyhäjärvi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaret/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) verifies — [Well, did AI improve writing test plans?](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2024/06/well-did-ai-improve-writing-test-plans.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227)[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227&v=2Z5vRI2OERQ) | | | | And… | | [Coding with AI...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/1dcwxbp/workingwithgenai/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227) 😂 | | | | 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%5F227).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F227)* |