> ## 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 #243 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/243/ - Published: 2024-10-26T09:26:05.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:52.000Z - Description: A Test Automation Project Guide πŸ’» - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **243rd** issue!Today, I want to share this gem with you β€” [A Test Automation Project](https://github.com/basdijkstra/a-test-automation-project?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243).It's a step-by-step guide to creating a test automation project with good practices.Sounds simple, but that's why it's so helpful.Kudos to [Bas Dijkstra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/basdijkstra/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) for creating and maintaining it.Happy testing! πŸ™‚*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243)* | | | | Sponsored [UPDATED: Testmo β€” #1 Unified Test Management Tool](https://www.testmo.com/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=updated)[Testmo](https://www.testmo.com/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=updated) is the #1 unified modern test management tool. 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[Barry Ehigiator](https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-ehigiator-b62347198/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) elaborates on several interesting points it can lead to.Furthermore, [Gabriel Fethi](https://gabrielfethi.medium.com/about?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) outlines [How Strong Communication Skills Can Boost Your Career as a QA Engineer](https://gabrielfethi.medium.com/how-strong-communication-skills-can-boost-your-career-as-a-qa-engineer-23c503acfd73?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243).[proquains.com](https://proquains.com/10-ways-software-testers-can-thrive-in-an-ai-powered-future-insights-from-futurism/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) | | [Carefully test your software β€” A tip for successfully releasing new functionality](https://medium.com/@jilliangpowell/carefully-test-your-software-a-tip-for-successfully-releasing-new-functionality-b4f86814c0a4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243)Struggling with quality after a rushed release? We've all been there. [Jillian Guthrie Powell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jilliangpowell/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) gives a few pieces of advice on how to mitigate that.Also, you might find yourself in the following situation: [The more I test, the more bugs I find. Is this normal?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1g8js70/the%5Fmore%5Fi%5Ftest%5Fthe%5Fmore%5Fbugs%5Fi%5Ffind%5Fis%5Fthis/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@jilliangpowell/carefully-test-your-software-a-tip-for-successfully-releasing-new-functionality-b4f86814c0a4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) | | [Practising systems thinking to improve your software testing](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/practicing-systems-thinking-to-improve-your-software-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243)This is a great overview by [Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos](https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantakopoulosconstantinos/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) of how using a holistic approach to testing can benefit its effectiveness.Moreover, [Bob Salmon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobsalmon/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) rightly points out that we should treat [Tech debt as risk of friction](https://randomtechthoughts.blog/2024/10/16/tech-debt-as-risk-of-friction/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243).[ministryoftesting.com](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/practicing-systems-thinking-to-improve-your-software-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) | | [Testing and Quality are NOT correlated](https://www.maaikebrinkhof.nl/testing-and-quality-are-not-correlated-2/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243)Testing != Quality. This goes without saying and it's a good reminder by [Maaike Brinkhof](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaike-brinkhof-1942b725/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243).It's echoed by [Vitaly Sharovatov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitaly-sharovatov-2446ba47/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) who does some [QA myth busting: quality is the testers' responsibility](https://qase.io/blog/qa-myth-busting-quality-is-the-testers-responsibility/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243).[maaikebrinkhof.nl](https://www.maaikebrinkhof.nl/testing-and-quality-are-not-correlated-2/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [First things first β€” automate the execution of your tests](https://www.ontestautomation.com/first-things-first-automate-the-execution-of-your-tests/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243)[Bas Dijkstra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/basdijkstra/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) shares several important pieces of advice on what to consider when approaching test automation.Similarly, you can learn from [Sritaj Patel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sritaj-patel/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) about [Optimizing Web Applications for Test Automation: Best Practices for Developers](https://medium.com/@sritajp/optimizing-web-applications-for-test-automation-best-practices-for-developers-e6d5163bc097?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243).[ontestautomation.com](https://www.ontestautomation.com/first-things-first-automate-the-execution-of-your-tests/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) | | [How To Achieve Clean Code In Test Automation?](https://qa-essentials.com/how-to-achieve-clean-code-in-test-automation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243)[Clean Code](https://gist.github.com/wojteklu/73c6914cc446146b8b533c0988cf8d29?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) is a set of good practices for writing readable and maintainable code. [Uros Simic](https://www.linkedin.com/in/uros-simic-75b094222/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) shows how to apply that in test automation.Moreover, Uros also wrote about the [Practical Implementation Of SOLID Principles In Test Automation](https://qa-essentials.com/practical-implementation-of-solid-principles-in-test-automation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243).[qa-essentials.com](https://qa-essentials.com/how-to-achieve-clean-code-in-test-automation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) | | [Shedding Light on the Differences Between Test, Unit Testing, BDD, TDD and Acceptance Testing](https://masoudbahrami.medium.com/shedding-light-on-the-differences-between-test-unit-testing-bdd-tdd-and-acceptance-testing-9a6152b01f4b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243)[Masoud Bahrami](https://www.linkedin.com/in/masoud-bahrami/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) explains various test levels and approaches in a digestible manner using metaphors and hand-drawn graphs.Also, [Arthur Tee Seng Tuan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/seng-tuan-tee-product-quality?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) shows examples of [Blocking Bugs and Building Quality Software with the Test Pyramid](https://medium.com/singapore-gds/blocking-bugs-and-building-quality-software-with-the-test-pyramid-faf653ac6341?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243).[masoudbahrami.medium.com](https://masoudbahrami.medium.com/shedding-light-on-the-differences-between-test-unit-testing-bdd-tdd-and-acceptance-testing-9a6152b01f4b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) | | [The Beleaguered Page Object Model](https://medium.com/@james.allan.lloyd/the-beleaguered-page-object-model-date-a7fd0ca4248e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243)[James Lloyd](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-allan-lloyd/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) shares his thoughts on over-using the Page Object Model, where other, simpler solutions may be enough.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@james.allan.lloyd/the-beleaguered-page-object-model-date-a7fd0ca4248e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) | | | | Sponsored [Cypress UI Coverage β€” Track, monitor, and visualize test coverage](https://on.cypress.io/ui-coverage-trial?utm%5Fcampaign=q4-2024-aq-ga&utm%5Fsource=sotware-testing-weekly)[UI Coverage](https://on.cypress.io/ui-coverage-trial?utm%5Fcampaign=q4-2024-aq-ga&utm%5Fsource=sotware-testing-weekly) generates visual test coverage reports with no setup or instrumentation, offering clear insights into uncovered areas that everyone can understand. 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[Serdal Ozcetin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/serdal-ozcetin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) demonstrates using it with Cypress and β€” in [the second part](https://medium.com/@ozcetinserdal/a-developers-guide-to-ajv-making-json-validation-less-painful-ajv-series-2-25aefc2f2aab?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) β€” with Playwright.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@ozcetinserdal/ajv-a-powerful-tool-for-json-validation-518a2e49cf58?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) | | [Choosing the Right Automated API Testing Tool For You and Your Team](https://medium.com/@ss-tech/choosing-the-right-automated-api-testing-tool-for-you-and-your-team-e2676e859033?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243)Wondering what solution to use for API testing? [Shubham Sharma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharma-it/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) suggests 21 different ones, depending on your needs.Furthermore, [Nikita Belkovskiy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-belkovskiy/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) continues the series on [API Testing Showdown: Postman vs Pytest β€” Part 4](https://medium.com/exness-blog/api-testing-showdown-postman-vs-pytest-part-4-04641eaa8ce2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) highlighting several [pytest](https://github.com/pytest-dev/pytest?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) features that don't exist in [Postman](https://www.postman.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@ss-tech/choosing-the-right-automated-api-testing-tool-for-you-and-your-team-e2676e859033?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) | | [Playwright BDD testing β€” you don't need Cucumber!](https://javascript.plainenglish.io/playwright-bdd-testing-you-dont-need-cucumber-ae38085c51b7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243)[Francesco BorzΓ¬](https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesco-borzi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) describes [playwright-bdd](https://github.com/vitalets/playwright-bdd?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) β€” a handy tool that converts your BDD scenarios into Playwright tests.[javascript.plainenglish.io](https://javascript.plainenglish.io/playwright-bdd-testing-you-dont-need-cucumber-ae38085c51b7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) | | [Playwright tips and tricks #4](https://blog.martioli.com/playwright-tips-and-trick-4/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243)This is a yet another insightful compilation of useful [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) features by [Adrian Maciuc](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-maciuc/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243).Also, [Shiv Jirwankar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiv-jirwankar-45246577/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) shows an example of [Encapsulation in Page Object Model in Playwright](https://shiv-jirwankar.medium.com/playwright-encapsulation-in-page-object-model-pom-61908b5fdb4e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243).[blog.martioli.com](https://blog.martioli.com/playwright-tips-and-trick-4/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) | | [What's new in Maestro: 1.39.0](https://blog.mobile.dev/whats-new-in-maestro-1-39-0-57b85c99c243?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243)[Bartek Pacia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartekpacia/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) describes the new features introduced in the latest release of the open-source mobile test tool β€” [Maestro](https://maestro.mobile.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243). It includes AI-powered commands such as assertWithAI and assertNoDefectsWithAI β€” interesting![blog.mobile.dev](https://blog.mobile.dev/whats-new-in-maestro-1-39-0-57b85c99c243?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) | | | | VIDEOS | | [My 16 Years of Automation Mistakes In 21 Minutes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243&v=Qb1tUZBjffU)Test automation isn't easy. But you can avoid some of the mistakes by learning from others. Here is [Nikolay Advolodkin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolayadvolodkin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243)'s take on what not to do.A great follow-up to this is Nikolay's [16 Years of Brutally Honest Automation Advice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243&v=uZ8PYqBydAc).[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243&v=Qb1tUZBjffU) | | | | And… | | [Among us...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/1g0bvqq/trustmeguys/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243) πŸ˜‚ | | | | 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%5F243).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F243)* |