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# Issue #237
- URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/237/
- Published: 2024-09-17T21:35:50.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:49.000Z
- Description: What are the biggest pain points in QA? 🤔
- Author: Dawid Dylowicz

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| Welcome to the **237th** issue!Today, I want to share with you this big discussion on Reddit:[What are your biggest pain points in QA?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1fi8yyh/what%5Fare%5Fyour%5Fbiggest%5Fpain%5Fpoints%5Fin%5Fqa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)What surprised me is that many testers mentioned (or upvoted) unrealistic expectations, unclear requirements and a lack of shared responsibility for quality.Why? Because these are not issues with testing per se, but with leadership and collaboration.If you face similar challenges, it's probably worth raising them with your manager at the next opportunity.Happy testing!*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)*                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
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| [Developing a Software Quality Strategy](https://testlio.com/blog/develop-software-quality-strategy/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)This is a good high-level overview by [Summer Weisberg](https://www.linkedin.com/in/summerweisberg/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) of what steps are needed to create a software quality strategy including metrics, methodologies and processes.[testlio.com](https://testlio.com/blog/develop-software-quality-strategy/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| [How I Revolutionized Our Sprint Completion with One Key Mindset Shift](https://medium.com/@kandycehouston/how-i-revolutionized-our-sprint-completion-with-one-key-mindset-shift-659b36d7da1f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)In relation to another [post](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/236?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237#CkMiMxf) from last week's newsletter, [Kandyce Houston](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kandyceburks/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) shares some good advice on introducing the test-first approach to sprints.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@kandycehouston/how-i-revolutionized-our-sprint-completion-with-one-key-mindset-shift-659b36d7da1f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| [What Does a Bug Count Mean?](https://thinkingtester.com/what-does-a-bug-count-mean/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)Bug count by itself is a dangerous metric. [Kristin Jackvony](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinjackvony/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) explains why we should approach it with caution, taking into account different scenarios.[thinkingtester.com](https://thinkingtester.com/what-does-a-bug-count-mean/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| [Why So Many Clicks And How Can Testing And Automation Help?](https://responsibleautomation.wordpress.com/2024/09/10/why-so-many-clicks-and-how-can-testing-and-automation-help/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)[Paul Grizzaffi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgrizzaffi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) shares his experience with reducing the number of clicks in a test automation platform and how that relates to user experience.In relation to that, [Ryan Welch](https://medium.com/@HumanInTheLoop?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) points out: [Relying on AI for QA? Here's Why You’re Missing the Point](https://medium.com/@HumanInTheLoop/relying-on-ai-for-qa-heres-why-you-re-missing-the-point-5792d03940b9?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237).[responsibleautomation.wordpress.com](https://responsibleautomation.wordpress.com/2024/09/10/why-so-many-clicks-and-how-can-testing-and-automation-help/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)                                                                                                                                                                        |
| [Writing test cases is driving me insane](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1fdiyni/writing%5Ftest%5Fcases%5Fis%5Fdriving%5Fme%5Finsane/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)Dealing with a lot of changing requirements and needing to rewrite test cases? Testers advise what to do in such situation.It may help to create a [Decision Table Testing: Best Practices for Effective Test Design](https://medium.com/@bkucukuysal/decision-table-testing-best-practices-for-effective-test-design-3be1b9a64093?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237), as [Bahadir Kucukuysal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahadir-kucukuysal-b5a5a6258/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) explains.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1fdiyni/writing%5Ftest%5Fcases%5Fis%5Fdriving%5Fme%5Finsane/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
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| [Advancing efficiency in Test Automation](https://medium.com/@boddupally.anji/advancing-efficiency-in-test-automation-3ae08a985535?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)Wondering how to make your automated tests better? [Anji Boddupally](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anji-boddupally-71263b60/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) gives a few handy tips with examples.Similarly, [Chamila Ambahera](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambahera/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) shares the [Best Practices for UI Test Automation Frameworks](https://ambahera.medium.com/best-practices-for-ui-testing-frameworks-b02cfe676521?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@boddupally.anji/advancing-efficiency-in-test-automation-3ae08a985535?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| [AI-Assisted Software Development: A Comprehensive Guide with Practical Prompts (Part 3/3)](https://aalapdavjekar.medium.com/ai-assisted-software-development-a-comprehensive-guide-with-practical-prompts-part-3-3-a5dbc2ee45e3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)In the third part of the series, [Aalap Davjekar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aalapdavjekar/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) explores how AI can enhance testing processes, optimise for better performance and assist with version control. Prompt examples included![aalapdavjekar.medium.com](https://aalapdavjekar.medium.com/ai-assisted-software-development-a-comprehensive-guide-with-practical-prompts-part-3-3-a5dbc2ee45e3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| [Let Your Tests Do The Talking: Listen to Their Feedback!](https://chroniclesofapragmaticprogrammer.substack.com/p/let-your-tests-do-the-talking-listen-to-their-feedback?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)Instead of merely looking at the pass rates, [Rafael Miguel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-miguel-filho/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) advises digging deeper into what tests really tell us when they fail.[chroniclesofapragmaticprogrammer.substack.com](https://chroniclesofapragmaticprogrammer.substack.com/p/let-your-tests-do-the-talking-listen-to-their-feedback?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| [Test Automation Roadmap: Multi-team](https://lakitna.medium.com/test-automation-roadmap-multi-team-151ca82dbca5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)Continuing the great series on different approaches to test automation, this time [Sander van Beek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakitna/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) describes what characterises a multi-team mindset and when it's the most effective.[lakitna.medium.com](https://lakitna.medium.com/test-automation-roadmap-multi-team-151ca82dbca5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
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| [Embarking on the great migration: From Selenium to Playwright](https://medium.com/zenjob-tech-blog/embarking-on-the-great-migration-from-selenium-to-playwright-6712b022ac5d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)Wondering what it's like to move from [Selenium](https://www.selenium.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) to [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)? [Niranjan Veluru](https://www.linkedin.com/in/niranjan-kumar-veluru/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) describes several lessons learned from their journey.[medium.com](https://medium.com/zenjob-tech-blog/embarking-on-the-great-migration-from-selenium-to-playwright-6712b022ac5d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| [How To Debug Cypress Tests In 4 Ways With Examples](https://qa-essentials.com/how-to-debug-cypress-tests-in-4-ways-with-examples/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)[Uros Simic](https://www.linkedin.com/in/uros-simic-75b094222/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) demonstrates the debugging techniques for [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) tests that can help you investigate the failures.You might also want to learn from [Gleb Bahmutov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahmutov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) about [Skipping Dependent Cypress Tests On Failure](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/skip-dependent-tests-on-failure/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237).[qa-essentials.com](https://qa-essentials.com/how-to-debug-cypress-tests-in-4-ways-with-examples/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| [Running Cypress in parallel using GitHub actions](https://jurajsim.hashnode.dev/running-cypress-in-parallel-using-github-actions?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)One of the biggest limitations of the open-source version of [Cypress](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) is that it doesn't support parallelisation. However, there's an easy workaround using CI, as [Juraj Šimon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/juraj-simon/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) shows.[jurajsim.hashnode.dev](https://jurajsim.hashnode.dev/running-cypress-in-parallel-using-github-actions?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| [Timeouts Against Flaky Tests: True Cases with Playwright](https://adequatica.medium.com/timeouts-against-flaky-tests-true-cases-with-playwright-9f4f28d2c391?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)In some scenarios, [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) tests can be flaky, too. [Andrey Enin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrey-enin-35aa83225/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) gives three examples and offers a controversial, but effective solution using timeouts.Furthermore, [Ravi Kiran](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravikiran-v/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) showcases the [Effective Utilization of Playwright Fixtures](https://medium.com/@vrknetha/effective-utilization-of-playwright-fixtures-a-comprehensive-guide-841150525c7e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237).[adequatica.medium.com](https://adequatica.medium.com/timeouts-against-flaky-tests-true-cases-with-playwright-9f4f28d2c391?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)                                                                                        |
| [Web Accessibility: A step-by-step guide to Testing with pa11y](https://razvanvancea.ro/blog/2024/09/04/web-accessibility-a-step-by-step-guide-to-testing-with-pa11y/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fmedium=rss&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)[Pa11y](https://pa11y.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) is a helpful open-source tool for scanning web apps for accessibility issues. [Razvan Vancea](https://www.linkedin.com/in/razvanvancea/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) wrote a short guide on how to set up and use it.Moreover, [Irfan Mujagić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-mujagi%C4%87-618435206/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) describes [Testing Focus Order and Visibility for WCAG Compliance](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/testing-focus-order-and-visibility-for-wcag-compliance/testing-focus-order-and-visibility-for-wcag-compliance.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237).[razvanvancea.ro](https://razvanvancea.ro/blog/2024/09/04/web-accessibility-a-step-by-step-guide-to-testing-with-pa11y/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fmedium=rss&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) |
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| [Learning Resources for Critical Thinking](https://bjtestingtalks.in/2024/09/08/learning-resources-for-critical-thinking/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)Critical thinking is one of the best soft skills that can help testers become more effective and here's a good list of resources on this topic prepared by [Balaji Santhanagopalan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/balaji-santhanagopalan-82a63a108/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237).[bjtestingtalks.in](https://bjtestingtalks.in/2024/09/08/learning-resources-for-critical-thinking/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
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| [API Security Quick Start: Bas Dijkstra](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237&v=mqpMTacwZN8)Wondering how to test your API for security? [Nikolay Advolodkin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolayadvolodkin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) invited [Bas Dijkstra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/basdijkstra/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) to tell us more about it.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237&v=mqpMTacwZN8)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| [Understanding and working with Page Object Model in Selenium with Java](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237&v=gr0IVbou97U)In this 32-minute video, [Karthik K.K](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karthikkk/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) explains in detail what Page Object Model is and how to apply it in practice using Selenium with Java as an example.The series continues with two more recently released recordings on [Page Object Model with PageFactory and @FindBy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237&v=8f7txm0n0G0) and [Page Object Model and custom methods](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237&v=J1Q1D8JHfmM).[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237&v=gr0IVbou97U)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
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| [Testing with a bias...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/1ewpz3z/thiscantpossiblybebetter/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F237) 😂                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
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