> ## 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 #229 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/229/ - Published: 2024-07-23T22:28:13.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:46.000Z - Description: CrowdStrike bug in testers' eyes 👀 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **229th** issue!It's hard to ignore the problem that CrowdStrike caused to the global tech.That naturally started big discussions among the QA community:[This whole CrowdStrike bug](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1e7cugp/this%5Fwhole%5Fcrowdstrike%5Fbug/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229)[Guessing a lot of SDETs jobs are suddenly going to appear at CrowdStrike](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1e746ub/so%5Fumm%5Fguessing%5Fa%5Flot%5Fof%5Fsdets%5Fjobs%5Fare%5Fsuddenly/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229)[Be fearless post the CrowdStrike defect](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1e7r83z/be%5Ffearless%5Fpost%5Fthe%5Fcrowdstrike%5Fdefect/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229)You can find a lot of different opinions, stories, rants, memes and pieces of advice in these big threads.Happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229)* | | | | Sponsored [Elevating Software Quality: The Enterprise Guide to Continuous Testing](https://saucelabs.com/resources/white-paper/elevating-software-quality-the-enterprise-guide-to-continuous-testing?utm%5Fsource=software-testing-weekly&utm%5Fmedium=paidsponsor&utm%5Fcampaign=nam%5Fpft%5Fgeneral%5Ffy25)Are you curious how leading enterprises consistently deliver quality digital experiences? It all comes down to a strategic approach to testing - one that supports continuous quality and provides rapid feedback across the SDLC. This is the ultimate guide to driving continuous software quality. [Get the guide](https://saucelabs.com/resources/white-paper/elevating-software-quality-the-enterprise-guide-to-continuous-testing?utm%5Fsource=software-testing-weekly&utm%5Fmedium=paidsponsor&utm%5Fcampaign=nam%5Fpft%5Fgeneral%5Ffy25).[saucelabs.com](https://saucelabs.com/resources/white-paper/elevating-software-quality-the-enterprise-guide-to-continuous-testing?utm%5Fsource=software-testing-weekly&utm%5Fmedium=paidsponsor&utm%5Fcampaign=nam%5Fpft%5Fgeneral%5Ffy25) | | | | NEWS | | [Anybody heard of companies getting rid of QA and having integrated engineers do their own testing?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1e1z63n/anybody%5Fheard%5Fof%5Fcompanies%5Fgetting%5Frid%5Fof%5Fqa%5Fand/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229)This is an interesting and relevant discussion — not only because a modern approach is to shift more testing responsibilities to developers but also because companies pay more attention to costs in the current economic environment.At the same time, [Priyanshu Shekhar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pshekhar-qa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) wonders: [Why QAs Are So Adamant?](https://qaexpertise.com/blog/why-qas-are-so-adamant/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229)[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1e1z63n/anybody%5Fheard%5Fof%5Fcompanies%5Fgetting%5Frid%5Fof%5Fqa%5Fand/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) | | [Making Progress on Regression Testing](https://developsense.com/blog/2024/07/making-progress-on-regression-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229)This is a great, comprehensive overview by [Michael Bolton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bolton-08847/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) of what to take into account when performing regression testing.And if you haven't heard of the Rapid Software Testing approach, [Winston Aleph Cruz Kasse](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alephck/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) had [A quick look at the context-based methodology](https://medium.com/gbh-tech/rapid-software-testing-a-quick-look-at-the-context-based-methodology-e1ed04ad9ecd?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229).[developsense.com](https://developsense.com/blog/2024/07/making-progress-on-regression-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) | | [Setting up Testing at an Engineering Org](https://cakehurstryan.com/2024/07/16/setting-up-testing-at-an-engineering-org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229)[Callum Akehurst-Ryan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cakehurstryan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) takes a deep dive into what it takes to establish testing and quality engineering practices.Furthermore, [Mark Shand](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-shand-software/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229)'s thoughts on [Transforming Quality Culture](https://markshand.substack.com/p/transforming-quality-culture?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) are an excellent follow-up read.[cakehurstryan.com](https://cakehurstryan.com/2024/07/16/setting-up-testing-at-an-engineering-org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) | | [Software Quality and Developer Experience: Why testers should care about it](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/software-quality-and-developer-experience-why-testers-should-care-about-it?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229)Part of the tester's role is to help others test better. [Fernando Teixeira](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernandoadt/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) has several good tips on how we can improve the developer experience.[ministryoftesting.com](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/software-quality-and-developer-experience-why-testers-should-care-about-it?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [7 rules to make TDD easier](https://python.plainenglish.io/7-rules-to-make-tdd-easier-3c22e6f22852?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229)[Vladislav Ogir](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladislav-ogir-1630221a1/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) correctly recognises that common problems with tests, such as flakiness and long execution time, are not solved by tools but by following good practices.Additionally, [Josh Grant](https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-grant-9570a214/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) describes [Enable, Execute, Expect](https://simplythetest.tumblr.com/post/755473982412734464/much-ink-has-been-spilled-metaphorically-around?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) as an alternative to Arrange, Act, Assert way of designing tests.[python.plainenglish.io](https://python.plainenglish.io/7-rules-to-make-tdd-easier-3c22e6f22852?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) | | [How to improve your Test Automation](https://hughmccamphill.com/what-how-to-improve-your-test-automation?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229)[Hugh McCamphill](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-mccamphill-b2662ab/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) gives good advice on separating workflows from interactions for better maintainability and readability of our tests.And in a more broader scope, [Jason Arbon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonarbon/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) shares insights into how [AI Changed My Coding Style](https://jarbon.medium.com/ai-changed-my-coding-style-7cef466eb10e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229).[hughmccamphill.com](https://hughmccamphill.com/what-how-to-improve-your-test-automation?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) | | [UI Testing of Mobile apps at SafetyCulture](https://medium.com/safetycultureengineering/ui-testing-of-mobile-apps-at-safetyculture-af4b2d4e4537?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229)[Altynay Shomanova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/altynay-shomanova-60a1a447/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) describes the approach they've taken for mobile UI testing and what they learned from that.Moreover, [Neslihan Akdoğan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/neslihan-akdo%C4%9Fan-28496120a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) provides details about [Our Snapshot Test Journey](https://medium.com/trendyol-tech/our-snapshot-test-journey-bfa8c0ef1906?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229).[medium.com](https://medium.com/safetycultureengineering/ui-testing-of-mobile-apps-at-safetyculture-af4b2d4e4537?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) | | [What are your thoughts on the Test Pyramid? How does it work in reality?](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/1e1o0l3/what%5Fare%5Fyour%5Fthoughts%5Fon%5Fthe%5Ftesting%5Fpyramid%5Fhow/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229)The test pyramid (and other test shapes) seem to be a standard when it comes to test automation strategy. But is their implementation respected in actual codebases? Here's what the community observes.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/1e1o0l3/what%5Fare%5Fyour%5Fthoughts%5Fon%5Fthe%5Ftesting%5Fpyramid%5Fhow/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) | | [Why is it bad practice to write your programmatic tests like your manual tests?](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2024/07/why-is-it-bad-practice-to-write-your.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229)One could think that automation is simply taking manual tests and reproducing them one-to-one in code. But, usually, that's not the best way to do it and [Maaret Pyhäjärvi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaret/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) explains why.[visible-quality.blogspot.com](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2024/07/why-is-it-bad-practice-to-write-your.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) | | | | TOOLS | | [A Simple and Effective E2E Test Architecture with Playwright and TypeScript](https://medium.com/@denisskvrtsv/a-simple-and-effective-e2e-test-architecture-with-playwright-and-typescript-913c62ce0e89?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229)In this helpful example, [Denis Skvortsov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/denissskvortsov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) shows a good way of structuring your [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) test automation projectAnd with the rising popularity of the tool, some are asking: [Should I fight for Playwright?](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/1e4864e/should%5Fi%5Ffight%5Ffor%5Fplaywright/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229)[medium.com](https://medium.com/@denisskvrtsv/a-simple-and-effective-e2e-test-architecture-with-playwright-and-typescript-913c62ce0e89?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) | | [Building a Robust Automated Test Suite with Behave and Selenium](https://contact-rajeshvinayagam.medium.com/building-a-robust-automated-test-suite-with-behave-and-selenium-6dcf89e5c5d4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229)If you're looking for an example of implementing [Selenium](https://www.selenium.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) tests in the BDD fashion, [Rajesh Vinayagam](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajesh-vinayagam/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) wrote a decent guide on doing it with [Behave](https://github.com/behave/behave?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) in Python.Similarly, [Pepqy Satria Dharma Mumpuni](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pepqysatria/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) demonstrates [How to design Cypress Framework with the BDD approach](https://medium.com/@pepqysatria02/how-to-design-cypress-framework-with-bdd-approach-e30fd928646e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229).[contact-rajeshvinayagam.medium.com](https://contact-rajeshvinayagam.medium.com/building-a-robust-automated-test-suite-with-behave-and-selenium-6dcf89e5c5d4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) | | [Test Tools vs. Test Libraries vs. Test Frameworks](https://medium.com/@globus1987/test-tools-vs-test-libraries-vs-test-frameworks-0b94fadb1ab5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229)Wondering what the difference between these three notions is? [Arek Frankowski](https://www.linkedin.com/in/arkadiusz-frankowski/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) explained it well.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@globus1987/test-tools-vs-test-libraries-vs-test-frameworks-0b94fadb1ab5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) | | [Why "page.goto()" is slowing down your Playwright tests](https://www.checklyhq.com/blog/why-page-goto-is-slowing-down-your-playwright-test/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229)Want to speed up your [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) tests? [Stefan Judis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-judis/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) has a great tip, which you can learn from this [9-minute video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229&v=qvlfbHFxqnI).[checklyhq.com](https://www.checklyhq.com/blog/why-page-goto-is-slowing-down-your-playwright-test/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) | | | | VIDEOS | | [AI Generates And Runs Automation Code: LaVague.ai](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229&v=Tqiy22TTNw8)In this intriguing 35-minute recording, [Daniel Huynh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhuynh95/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) and [Paul Palmieri](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-palmieri/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) joined [Nikolay Advolodkin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolayadvolodkin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) for a talk about [LaVague](https://www.lavague.ai/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) — an open-source Large Action Models framework to build AI Web Agents.On the other hand, [Pramod Dutta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramoddutta/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) shares some advice on [How Not to Get Replaced by AI: Strategies for QA Professionals](https://scrolltest.com/2024/07/10/how-not-to-get-replaced-by-ai-strategies-for-qa-professionals/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229).[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229&v=Tqiy22TTNw8) | | [Playwright POM (Page Object Model)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229&v=tkfxOAO7iqE)If you're looking for a thorough guide on implementing Page Object Model in [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229), this one-hour overview by [Alex Khvastovich](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexkhvastovich/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) should get you covered.Similarly, [Jarad Saunders](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarad-saunders-132672114/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) explains [Page Object Model in Playwright C#](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229&v=qynpSIONo2U) in 16 minutes.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229&v=tkfxOAO7iqE) | | | | And… | | [The MOST visible bug...](https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/1e7h3bn/times%5Fsquare%5Fcrowdstrike%5Fbsod/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229) 😅 | | | | 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%5F229).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F229)* |