> ## 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 #244 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/244/ - Published: 2024-11-03T08:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:52.000Z - Description: 99 Essential Resources for Software Testers 📚 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **244th** issue!Looking for ways to become a better tester?This week, I want to highlight two great articles with references and advice:[99 essential resources to help software testers](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/99-essential-resources-to-help-software-testers?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) by [Rahul Parwal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-parwal/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244)[How to improve your Software Testing skills](https://qa-qcarena.blogspot.com/2024/10/improve%20your%20Software%20Testing%20skills.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) by [Yogesh Khairnar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yogeshkhairnar15/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244)Happy learning! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244)* | | | | Sponsored [Where is software testing heading in 2025?](https://w4x8wgvt2kp.typeform.com/stot2025?utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fcampaign=stot&utm%5Fcontent=24)The annual [State of Testing™ Survey](https://w4x8wgvt2kp.typeform.com/stot2025?utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fcampaign=stot&utm%5Fcontent=24) is now live and collecting the thoughts of QA professionals around the world and across industries. 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[Answer the survey now](https://w4x8wgvt2kp.typeform.com/stot2025?utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fcampaign=stot&utm%5Fcontent=24)![w4x8wgvt2kp.typeform.com](https://w4x8wgvt2kp.typeform.com/stot2025?utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fcampaign=stot&utm%5Fcontent=24) | | | | NEWS | | [Autonomous testing: are we there yet?](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/autonomous-testing-we-yet-cristiano-caetano-op6xe/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244)With the big push towards automation and recent breakthroughs in AI, [Cristiano Caetano](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ccristianocaetano/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) wonders where we are on the journey towards autonomous testing.It's well complemented by Cristiano's thoughts on [The rise of the hybrid tester](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/rise-hybrid-tester-cristiano-caetano-fu2ue/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) in the context of AI.[linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/autonomous-testing-we-yet-cristiano-caetano-op6xe/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) | | [Dividing future of testing more evenly](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2024/10/diving-future-of-testing-more-evenly.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244)Where's testing going next? [Maaret Pyhäjärvi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaret/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) shares a vision across four themes: automation, opportunity cost, social and AI.[visible-quality.blogspot.com](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2024/10/diving-future-of-testing-more-evenly.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) | | [Heisenbugs: Handling software defects you can't reproduce](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/heisenbugs-handling-software-defects-you-can-t-reproduce?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244)Have you encountered a bug that you can't reproduce? [James Wadley](https://www.linkedin.com/in/w4dd325/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) calls them Heisenbugs and advises on what to do with them.At the same time, [Callum Akehurst-Ryan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cakehurstryan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) wrote a good article: [Is it really an edge case?](https://cakehurstryan.com/2024/10/22/is-it-really-an-edge-case/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244).[ministryoftesting.com](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/heisenbugs-handling-software-defects-you-can-t-reproduce?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) | | [Is there growth in testing?](https://automationhacks.io/2024-10-12-is-there-growth-in-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244)[Gaurav Singh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/automationhacks/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) explains the possible career paths in testing and advises on which tech and soft skills you should develop.Similarly, [Mariam Sargsyan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marsarg/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) shares the experience of [Redefining My Role in Testing: A Journey Through Industry Noise](https://medium.com/@sargsyanmariam901/redefining-my-path-my-journey-through-industry-noise-d334367aa2b6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244).[automationhacks.io](https://automationhacks.io/2024-10-12-is-there-growth-in-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) | | [Managing Performance in Test Teams](https://qualityremarks.com/managing-performance-in-test-teams/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244)There's some great advice from [Keith Klain](https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithklain/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) on how to keep your test team performing. It's valuable for both managers as well as individual contributors.Furthermore, [Heemeng Foo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/heemeng/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) shares a few good points on [What I look for in a Test Engineer](https://heemeng.medium.com/what-i-look-for-in-a-test-engineer-dce2504a41fb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) and [Mykhaylo-Ivan Filipenko](https://www.linkedin.com/in/filipenm/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) explains [Why Most QA Interviews Suck](https://medium.com/@mykhailofilipenko/why-do-most-qa-interviews-suck-a-guide-to-better-interviews-5b8f3df52a03?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244).[qualityremarks.com](https://qualityremarks.com/managing-performance-in-test-teams/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) | | [Testing is Not Quality; Quality is Not Testing](https://developsense.com/blog/2024/10/testing-is-not-quality-quality-is-not-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244)Reiterating the message I featured [last week](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/243?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244#jv5SY9), this time it's [Michael Bolton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bolton-08847/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) who explains the important difference between testing and quality.This is further emphasised by [Nicola Lindgren](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolalindgren/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244)'s take on [The Importance of Perception in Testing](https://nicolalindgren.com/the-importance-of-perception-in-software-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244), as well as [Maaike Brinkhof](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaike-brinkhof-1942b725/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244)'s interesting story of [Neutral Quality](https://www.maaikebrinkhof.nl/neutral-quality-a-meme-or-is-it-more-than-that/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244).[developsense.com](https://developsense.com/blog/2024/10/testing-is-not-quality-quality-is-not-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Integration testing is done by developers](https://medium.com/@vrytinki/integration-testing-is-done-by-developers-95ea51948c2c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244)Or is it? [Ville Rytinki](https://www.linkedin.com/in/villerytinki/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) explains the pros and cons of such an approach and why collaboration between testers and developers is important.Ville also wrote about the challenges with [Over-reliance on E2E testing](https://medium.com/@vrytinki/over-reliance-on-e2e-testing-9ba5c378f9dd?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@vrytinki/integration-testing-is-done-by-developers-95ea51948c2c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) | | [Justifying Automated Testing](https://robkokochak.com/blog/justifying-automated-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244)*"Explaining testing is almost as difficult as writing the tests themselves."*I truly enjoyed [Rob Kokochak](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kokochak?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244)'s take on the importance of understanding the "why" of testing.Following that, [Mohammad Faisal Khatri](https://www.linkedin.com/in/faisalkhatri/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) shares a high-level [Five Point Plan To Start Automation Testing](https://medium.com/@iamfaisalkhatri/five-point-plan-to-start-automation-testing-ea009ecca604?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244).[robkokochak.com](https://robkokochak.com/blog/justifying-automated-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) | | [Test smart: how to apply automation and stay sane?](https://uxdesign.cc/test-smart-how-to-apply-automation-and-stay-sane-071ea899006e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244)[Julia Kocbek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-kocbek-001893128/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) gives several valuable pieces of advice on the effective approach and implementation of test automation.Also, [Michael Scotto](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelscotto/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) wrote a good overview of [Using the Testing Trophy heuristic](https://thequalityindex.com/using-the-testing-trophy-heuristic-41a9596b8cf3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244).[uxdesign.cc](https://uxdesign.cc/test-smart-how-to-apply-automation-and-stay-sane-071ea899006e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) | | [The Hidden Cost of AI-Generated Unit Tests: Sacrificing Domain Knowledge](https://azamsharp.com/2024/09/30/hidden-cost-of-ai-unit-tests.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244)While AI proves to be a great assistant in code development and testing, it's risky to fully rely on it. [Mohammad Azam](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-azam-5537993/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) explains why.One of the ways to partially address that could be [Enhancing Test Effectiveness with Mutation Testing](https://medium.com/@joaovitorcoelho10/enhancing-test-effectiveness-with-mutation-testing-6a714c1dfd01?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244), as [João Coelho](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo%C3%A3ocoelho10/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) outlines.[azamsharp.com](https://azamsharp.com/2024/09/30/hidden-cost-of-ai-unit-tests.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) | | [Using OOP principles in the context of an automation framework](https://gulshannadaph.medium.com/where-you-have-applied-oops-in-automation-framework-8c5b4b97d816?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244)Wondering how object-oriented programming principles can be applied in test automation? [Gulshan Nadaph](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gulshan-nadaph-876a6436/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) has a few ideas.[gulshannadaph.medium.com](https://gulshannadaph.medium.com/where-you-have-applied-oops-in-automation-framework-8c5b4b97d816?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) | | | | TOOLS | | [Test Automation on Android App using Robot Framework](https://medium.com/@zorozeri/test-automation-on-android-app-using-robot-framework-55047790d649?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244)[Robot Framework](https://robotframework.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) is a versatile, open-source automation framework that can be used with many popular test tools. [Ahmad Azeri Chandra Bhuana](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmad-azeri-chandra-bhuana-97982a77/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) demonstrates how to set it up for testing Android apps.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@zorozeri/test-automation-on-android-app-using-robot-framework-55047790d649?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) | | [Writing UI automation tests in TypeScript using the Page Object and Page Factory patterns with Playwright](https://medium.com/@filonov.nikitkaa/writing-ui-automation-tests-in-typescript-using-the-page-object-and-page-factory-patterns-eb43b4a798b7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244)[Nikita Filonov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-filonov-b945871a6/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) wrote a comprehensive guide to setting up a test automation framework with good practices using [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) and [Allure Report](https://allurereport.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244).And that's not all — Nikita also shows how to [Write API automation tests in TypeScript with Playwright](https://medium.com/@filonov.nikitkaa/writing-api-automation-tests-in-typescript-with-playwright-ca6535753519?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@filonov.nikitkaa/writing-ui-automation-tests-in-typescript-using-the-page-object-and-page-factory-patterns-eb43b4a798b7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) | | | | BOOKS | | ["Software Testing Strategies" by Heusser and Larsen — Review](https://mirekdlugosz.com/blog/2024/software-testing-strategies-by-heusser-and-larsen-review/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244)[Mirek Długosz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirekdlugosz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) gives an honest review of the recently released book titled [Software Testing Strategies](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200533654-software-testing-strategies?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244).[mirekdlugosz.com](https://mirekdlugosz.com/blog/2024/software-testing-strategies-by-heusser-and-larsen-review/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) | | | | VIDEOS | | [How To Fail With Software Testing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244&v=78JcupbkW%5Fs)In this short video, [Daniel Knott](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-knott/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) warns against 14 different approaches in testing that can put your projects at risk.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244&v=78JcupbkW%5Fs) | | [How to Make Your Quality Assurance Resume Better](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244&v=HmFYK87xAT4)Looking to change jobs? In 10 minutes, [Alex Khvastovich](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexkhvastovich/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) gives valuable advice on what to pay attention to in your resume and shows an example of a good CV.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244&v=HmFYK87xAT4) | | | | And… | | [10 signs you've been a software tester for too long...](https://medium.com/@testerzy.pl/10-signs-youve-been-a-software-tester-for-too-long-and-you-should-run-while-you-still-can-0b06439add48?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244) 😂 | | | | 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%5F244).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F244)* |