> ## 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 #235 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/235/ - Published: 2024-09-03T06:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:48.000Z - Description: Testing leadership for all 🌟 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **235th** issue!Today, I want to ask you for recommendations.I'm looking for great resources on **testing in machine learning**.And I don't only mean GenAI or LLM — I mean all types of machine learning models.Do you know any? Please send them [here](https://forms.gle/FbY3xJEVUixZ2RZWA?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235).Thanks and happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235)* | | | | Sponsored [BrowserStack Bug Capture: Complete Bug Reports, Instantly.](https://www.browserstack.com/bug-capture?utm%5Fsource=onlineforum&utm%5Fmedium=externalweb&utm%5Fplatform=&utm%5Fcontent=pr&utm%5Fcampaign=Others-PR-21-Aug-2024-Bug-Capture&utm%5Fcampaigncode=701OW00000DkNBrYAN&utm%5Fterm=softwaretestingweekly)Tired of writing detailed bug reports manually? Bug Capture does it for you with instant replays, screen recordings, steps to reproduce, and auto-captured technical logs—all in one clean bug report. Provide developers with all necessary context, reduce back-and-forth, and focus on what matters: ensuring software quality. 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Following the [article](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/234?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235#56bqHSr) I featured last week, [Jesper Ottosen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlottosen/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) shares more details about it.Also, [In your company, who represents the QA at a management level?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1exc2u2/in%5Fyour%5Fcompany%5Fwho%5Frepresents%5Fthe%5Fqa%5Fat%5Fa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235)[ministryoftesting.com](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/forget-about-job-titles-testing-leadership-for-all?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) | | [Modelling for Naming and Understanding Testing](https://www.eviltester.com/blog/eviltester/modelling/modelling-for-naming/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235)Naming in testing can be confusing. [Alan Richardson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eviltester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) shares his journey of understanding and defining testing concepts over time.[eviltester.com](https://www.eviltester.com/blog/eviltester/modelling/modelling-for-naming/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) | | [Prepare to shift down](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2024/08/prepare-to-shift-down.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235)This is a great suggestion by [Maaret Pyhäjärvi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaret/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) to invest more in focusing on lower levels of testing, especially in the age of generative AI.I've also enjoyed an interesting discussion on Reddit regarding [Shift-Left and Shift-Right Testing](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/1f0m1p2/shift%5Fleft%5Fand%5Fshift%5Fright%5Ftesting/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235), started by [Joseph DeFilippo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephdefilippo/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235).[visible-quality.blogspot.com](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2024/08/prepare-to-shift-down.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) | | [Rather than replacing testers, AI will elevate their productivity](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/rather-than-replacing-testers-ai-elevate-productivity-caetano-rs4he/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235)[Cristiano Caetano](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ccristianocaetano/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) shares his point of view on the possible positive impact that AI development will have on testers jobs.And this is an interesting, related thread: [Who is out there testing AI and what is your experience?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1ezg5kv/who%5Fis%5Fout%5Fthere%5Ftesting%5Fai%5Fand%5Fwhat%5Fis%5Fyour/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235)[linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/rather-than-replacing-testers-ai-elevate-productivity-caetano-rs4he/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) | | [Shifting from Quality Assurance to Quality Engineering](https://qualityboss.substack.com/p/shifting-from-quality-assurance-to?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235)[Brienna Ransom](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brienna-ransom/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) explains in simple words what it takes to shift from traditional QA to Quality Engineering and why it's beneficial.And since it requires a whole-team approach, [Cassandra H. Leung](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandrahl/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) advises what to do when faced with questions: [Why Are You Asking Me to Test?](https://www.cassandrahl.com/blog/why-are-you-asking-me-to-test/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235)[qualityboss.substack.com](https://qualityboss.substack.com/p/shifting-from-quality-assurance-to?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Assertions in Page Object?!](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/assertions-page-object-ivan-karaman-fcnvc/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235)There are various opinions on whether you should write assertions directly in page objects. Here are some good thoughts by [Ivan Karaman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanandcode/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) on that.[linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/assertions-page-object-ivan-karaman-fcnvc/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) | | [Developer tests — web focused](https://medium.com/@daniela.czarref/developer-tests-web-focused-ce71ee9de0c3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235)This time, [Daniela Carvalho F. N. Neves](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielaczarref/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) shares a lot of great tips on how to properly test web apps on mobile.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@daniela.czarref/developer-tests-web-focused-ce71ee9de0c3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) | | [The real reason you have 29 dev and test environments](https://www.wiremock.io/post/the-real-reason-you-have-29-dev-and-test-environments?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235)[Tom Akehurst](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomakehurst/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) explains how over-reliance on end-to-end testing can lead to such a situation and why it's better to focus on testing on lower levels.[wiremock.io](https://www.wiremock.io/post/the-real-reason-you-have-29-dev-and-test-environments?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) | | [What do you fix when you fix a test?](https://smallsheds.garden/blog/2024/what-do-you-fix-when-you-fix-a-test/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235)This is a great reminder by [Joep Schuurkes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joepschuurkes/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) on the importance of investigating failing tests with a desire to understand the real root cause.[smallsheds.garden](https://smallsheds.garden/blog/2024/what-do-you-fix-when-you-fix-a-test/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) | | | | Sponsored [How to Break Free from Manual Mobile Testing \[Webinar\]](https://www.mabl.com/webinar/lp/break-free-from-manual-mobile-testing?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email)Flawless mobile experiences are critical for business success, but manual testing might prevent your team from catching costly bugs or releasing faster. Join mobile experts on **Sept 17th** for a live session covering strategies to help you adopt mobile automation, integrate it into your workflow, and validate complex mobile scenarios with AI. 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It's an open-source UI testing framework for Flutter apps. [Fariz Kahfi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/farizkahfi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) explains its features in more detail.[medium.com](https://medium.com/allofresh-engineering/flutter-end-to-end-test-using-patrol-810c6a25bf8d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) | | [Mastering Mobile Testing in Playwright: Simplify Your Workflow with TypeScript Decorators](https://medium.com/@romankhomitskyi/mastering-mobile-testing-in-playwright-simplify-your-workflow-with-typescript-decorators-9a995ea750f0?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235)This is a great, detailed guide by [Roman Khomitskyi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/roman-khomitskyi-4799181b2/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) explaining how to leverage [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) and TypeScript features for efficient testing web apps on mobile.Similarly, [Stefan Judis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-judis/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) wrote a handy article on [How to apply Playwright test steps with TypeScript decorators](https://www.checklyhq.com/blog/playwright-test-steps-with-typescript-decorators/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@romankhomitskyi/mastering-mobile-testing-in-playwright-simplify-your-workflow-with-typescript-decorators-9a995ea750f0?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) | | [WICK-A11Y Cypress Plugin: Your Unstoppable Ally for Smashing Accessibility Barriers](https://dev.to/sebastianclavijo/wick-a11y-cypress-plugin-your-unstoppable-ally-for-smashing-accessibility-barriers-cool-as-john-wick-280a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235)Testing for accessibility? [Sebastian Clavijo Suero](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianclavijosuero/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) created a helpful [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) plugin called [wick-a11y](https://github.com/sclavijosuero/wick-a11y?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) and comprehensively described its features.[dev.to](https://dev.to/sebastianclavijo/wick-a11y-cypress-plugin-your-unstoppable-ally-for-smashing-accessibility-barriers-cool-as-john-wick-280a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) | | | | VIDEOS | | [Expert Talk on AI in Testing](https://youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235&v=4deY4T%5F9WTk)It's always a pleasure to listen to the experts. [Daniel Knott](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-knott/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) invited [Jason Arbon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonarbon/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) to talk about testing AI as well as using AI for testing.[youtube.com](https://youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235&v=4deY4T%5F9WTk) | | [The Unheralded Success of the Selenium Project](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235&v=4jOZgOOwHFY)If you're curious about the origins of [Selenium](https://www.selenium.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) and its path to becoming one of the most popular tools used in test automation, here are some great insights from one of its creators — [Jason Huggins](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrhuggins/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235). Interviewed by [Jason Baum](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonebaum/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235).[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235&v=4jOZgOOwHFY) | | | | And… | | [Bugs? What bugs?...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/1f3vboz/projectmanagerscreamindisguise/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235) 😂 | | | | 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%5F235).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F235)* |