> ## 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 #233 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/233/ - Published: 2024-08-17T01:05:39.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:48.000Z - Description: Testing Mnemonics 🧠 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **233rd** issue!The one thing that stood out to me while browsing through the news this week was the [Testing Mnemonic Cards Repository](https://testingtitbits.com/testing-mnemonic-cards/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233).It's a collection of helpful, easy-to-memorise phrases to help you apply good testing practices.And what I like the most about it is the reference to the original source with more context about the specific mnemonic.Kudos to [Rahul Parwal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-parwal/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) for putting it together and sharing it with us.Happy testing! 🙂*PS. 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Leung](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandrahl/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) addresses the common notion by explaining that [There Is No "Manual vs Automated Testing" Conflict](https://www.cassandrahl.com/blog/there-is-no-manual-vs-automated-testing-conflict/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233).[visible-quality.blogspot.com](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2024/08/explaining-exploratory-testing.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) | | [How do you test APIs?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1emaxfs/api%5Ftesting/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233)When you think of API testing, the request-response path seems the most obvious. But is there more to it? Of course, and here's how testers advise doing it.Furthermore, someone's [Looking for a free alternative to Postman](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/1enb4vq/looking%5Ffor%5Ffree%5Falternative%5Fof%5Fpostman%5Fthat%5Fwill/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) for API testing.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1emaxfs/api%5Ftesting/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) | | [It took me two decades to get to quality engineering](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2024/08/it-took-me-two-decades-to-get-to.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233)*"With testing, we become generalists on amplifying all failure signals of things that might go wrong. With quality engineering, we join the path of fixing things."*I liked how [Maaret Pyhäjärvi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaret/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) framed what it takes to go beyond testing, towards quality engineering.[visible-quality.blogspot.com](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2024/08/it-took-me-two-decades-to-get-to.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) | | [Soft Skills 101 for Testers](https://medium.com/@VElanaS/soft-skills-101-for-testers-d3fdb3791452?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233)What makes a great tester is not only the ability to properly test a product, but also excellent soft skills. Wondering which ones? [Elena Voevodkina](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-voevodkina-60a9b4314/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) wrote a good guide.Similarly, [Maaike Brinkhof](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaike-brinkhof-1942b725/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) described [My new superpower at work](https://www.maaikebrinkhof.nl/2024/08/my-new-superpower-at-work/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233), explaining the importance of properly storing your knowledge.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@VElanaS/soft-skills-101-for-testers-d3fdb3791452?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Demystifying Fixtures and Test Doubles: Spies, Stubs, Mocks and London vs. Detroit](https://ingram.technology/blogs/11-08-2024-demystifying-test-doubles.htm?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233)Just like explained in the title, if you're wondering what test doubles are for and when to use each type, here's a handy guide by [Jamie Ingram](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieringram/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233).[ingram.technology](https://ingram.technology/blogs/11-08-2024-demystifying-test-doubles.htm?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) | | [End-to-End Testing an AI Application with Playwright and GitHub Actions](https://jahabeebs.hashnode.dev/end-to-end-testing-an-ai-application-with-playwright-and-github-actions?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233)How would you test AI-based web apps? [Jacob Habib](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-habib/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) demonstrates an interesting end-to-end testing solution using Playwright.[jahabeebs.hashnode.dev](https://jahabeebs.hashnode.dev/end-to-end-testing-an-ai-application-with-playwright-and-github-actions?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) | | [Solving a problem of duplicate steps in Cucumber BDD testing](https://dev.to/vitalets/solving-a-problem-of-duplicate-steps-in-cucumber-bdd-testing-4ola?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233)Doing BDD right is a challenge in itself. But you may also find some limitations in tools. [Vitaliy Potapov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitalets/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) explains how to reduce code duplication and improve the maintenance of BDD scenarios.[dev.to](https://dev.to/vitalets/solving-a-problem-of-duplicate-steps-in-cucumber-bdd-testing-4ola?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) | | [Working with WebView context in Android mobile automation test](https://qxf2.com/blog/working-with-webview-context-in-android-mobile-automation-test/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233)Testing web views on mobiles is not straightforward. If you face such a challenge on Android, [Shivahari P](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivahari-p-180995103/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) describes in detail how to overcome that.[qxf2.com](https://qxf2.com/blog/working-with-webview-context-in-android-mobile-automation-test/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) | | | | TOOLS | | [A Unified Approach to API, Database and E2E Testing with Playwright](https://medium.com/@mahtabnejad/a-unified-approach-to-api-database-and-e2e-testing-with-playwright-daa900908333?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233)[Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) has a built-in API request functionality that can support your end-to-end tests. [Mahtab Nejad](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahtabnejad/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) shows several examples of using it.Furthermore, [Aya Akl](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayaakl/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) wrote a great guide on how to [Enhance POM using Playwright Fixtures](https://ayaakl.medium.com/frontend-web-test-automation-enhance-pom-using-playwright-fixtures-9f9ef0745abf?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@mahtabnejad/a-unified-approach-to-api-database-and-e2e-testing-with-playwright-daa900908333?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) | | [How to Automate your Prompt Engineering Matrix With Promptfoo](https://www.thequalityduck.co.uk/how-to-automate-your-prompt-engineering-matrix-with-promptfoo/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233)How would you test AI-based apps? [Stuart Thomas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-thomas-quality-engineer/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) demonstrates examples of using [promptfoo](https://github.com/promptfoo/promptfoo?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) — a tool for testing and evaluating LLM output quality.Moreover, [Viv Richards](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivrichards/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) shares great, concise advice on [Unlocking the Potential of ChatGPT with C.L.E.A.R Prompts](https://vivrichards.co.uk/ai/unlocking-potential-chatgpt-clear-prompts?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233).[thequalityduck.co.uk](https://www.thequalityduck.co.uk/how-to-automate-your-prompt-engineering-matrix-with-promptfoo/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) | | [How we changed Our Testing Framework From Cypress to Playwright](https://whiskey.hashnode.dev/how-we-changed-our-testing-framework-from-cypress-to-playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233)Nowadays, you can often see people comparing the two modern web app testing tools — [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) and [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233). But what is the difference in practice? Here are the lessons learned by [Rodion Salnik](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodik/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233).[whiskey.hashnode.dev](https://whiskey.hashnode.dev/how-we-changed-our-testing-framework-from-cypress-to-playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) | | [Tuning the tools you create: testing code highlighting in IDEs](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/tuning-the-tools-you-create-testing-code-highlighting-in-ides?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233)We all use tools for testing. But did you know the capabilities of the IDE in that area? [Tamás Balog](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamas-balog/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) explores several different solutions.[ministryoftesting.com](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/tuning-the-tools-you-create-testing-code-highlighting-in-ides?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) | | [Unobtrusive and testable issue reporting on IOS](https://www.pointfree.co/blog/posts/147-unobtrusive-and-testable-issue-reporting?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233)If you work on testing iOS mobile apps, the [swift-issue-reporting](https://github.com/pointfreeco/swift-issue-reporting?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) library by [Brandon Williams](https://twitter.com/mbrandonw?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) and [Stephen Celis](https://twitter.com/stephencelis?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) can help you with debugging and issue reporting.[pointfree.co](https://www.pointfree.co/blog/posts/147-unobtrusive-and-testable-issue-reporting?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) | | [Which tool are you using to manage your test cases?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1eqe8cy/which%5Ftool%5Fare%5Fyou%5Fusing%5Fto%5Fmanage%5Fyour%5Ftest%5Fcases/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233)Test cases are one of the key artefacts of testing. But where do testers store them? This thread on Reddit gives insights into the diverse number of options.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1eqe8cy/which%5Ftool%5Fare%5Fyou%5Fusing%5Fto%5Fmanage%5Fyour%5Ftest%5Fcases/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) | | | | VIDEOS | | [Testing Fundamentals, Mocking, Vitest, and More](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233&v=avUKxtXkfnA)In this 36-minute recording, [Nikolay Advolodkin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolayadvolodkin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) talks with [Artem Zakharchenko](https://www.linkedin.com/in/artem-zakharchenko/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) about a lot of testing-related things, including one of the latest JavaScript test frameworks — [Vitest](https://vitest.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233).[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233&v=avUKxtXkfnA) | | [When to Automate & When not?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233&v=DUxRp8ZKeTg)It's a common question asked by many testing professionals. [Daniel Knott](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-knott/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) pragmatically explains how to decide on that.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233&v=DUxRp8ZKeTg) | | | | And… | | [Edge cases...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/1epwasb/whatajourney/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233) 😂 | | | | 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%5F233).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F233)* |