> ## 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 #246 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/246/ - Published: 2024-11-19T08:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:53.000Z - Description: Highlights from the 10th DORA report by Google 📈 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **246th** issue!It's hard to believe that DORA metrics have been around for a decade now.They're considered an industry-standard way of tracking the software delivery throughput and stability.So it's great to see Google's [Highlights from the 10th DORA report](https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/devops-sre/announcing-the-2024-dora-report?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) — compiled by [Nathen Harvey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathen/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) and [Derek DeBellis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekdebellis/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246).What got my attention is that nearly 75% of responders use AI for code writing and 60% for test automation.However, as we learn, it has negatively impacted both the software delivery throughput and stability.No wonder that 39% of responders don't fully trust AI-generated code.So what is there to learn for us?Let me answer with this megathread on Reddit — [Manual testers are ABSOLUTELY needed](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1g6j5uj/manual%5Ftesters%5Fare%5Fabsolutely%5Fneeded/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246).Happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246)* | | | | Sponsored [UPDATED: Testmo — #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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[Joep Schuurkes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joepschuurkes/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) gives some advice on how to do it right.At the same time, [Ian Tinsley](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iantinsley/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) points out how to [Get Software Engineers to Do the Right Thing](https://medium.com/vertical-slice/getting-software-engineers-to-do-the-right-thing-d42a0b923408?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246).[smallsheds.garden](https://smallsheds.garden/blog/2024/being-intentional-about-exploratory-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) | | [How Do Employers Measure a QA Tester/Engineer's Proficiency?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1gnujvu/how%5Fdo%5Femployers%5Fmeasure%5Fa%5Fqa%5Ftesterengineers/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246)Both managers and testers may ask themselves this question. It's hard, and there's probably no one straightforward answer, but it's interesting to see what people suggest.This discussion continues in another thread about [Metrics to assess testers](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1gm4jcu/metrics%5Fto%5Fassess%5Ftesters/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246).[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1gnujvu/how%5Fdo%5Femployers%5Fmeasure%5Fa%5Fqa%5Ftesterengineers/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) | | [Software testing careers: Many paths to success](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/software-testing-careers-many-paths-to-success?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246)Do you know your next career move? [Oleksandr Romanov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleksandr-romanov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) outlines the possible career paths for testers and what it takes to grow to the next level.Furthermore, [Bhagya Perera](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhagyadm/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) wrote about [Software Testing Challenges and How to Overcome Them](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/software-testing-challenges-how-overcome-them-part-1-bhagya-perera-qh1df/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246), followed up by [the second part](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/common-challenges-software-testing-how-overcome-them-bhagya-perera-cispf/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246).[ministryoftesting.com](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/software-testing-careers-many-paths-to-success?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) | | [The Testing Unknown Unknowns](https://qualityeng.substack.com/p/the-testing-unknown-unknowns?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246)[Jitesh Gosai](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jitgo/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) proposes using a handy behaviour-awareness matrix to discover the testing focus areas.In relation to that, [Maaike Brinkhof](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaike-brinkhof-1942b725/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) explains [How I respond to "have we tested everything?"](https://www.maaikebrinkhof.nl/heres-how-i-respond-to-have-we-tested-everything-2/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246).[qualityeng.substack.com](https://qualityeng.substack.com/p/the-testing-unknown-unknowns?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Best Practices For Creating Stable Selectors](https://medium.com/@lsosvaldo/best-practices-for-creating-stable-selectors-00ddc5f07cc8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246)When automating tests for web apps, you may run into problems with the flaky selectors. [Luis Osvaldo Serna Gomez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-osvaldo-serna-gomez/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) explains the common pitfalls and suggests possible solutions.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@lsosvaldo/best-practices-for-creating-stable-selectors-00ddc5f07cc8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) | | [Chekhov's gun principle for testing](https://solid-dry-kiss.hashnode.dev/chekhovs-gun-principle-for-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246)This is a great example by [Paweł Świątkowski](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pawelswiatkowski/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) of making your tests more focused and maintainable.Also, [Uros Simic](https://www.linkedin.com/in/uros-simic-75b094222/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) demonstrates [How To Improve Testing Framework Performance](https://qa-essentials.com/how-to-improve-testing-framework-performance/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) by leveraging test setup.[solid-dry-kiss.hashnode.dev](https://solid-dry-kiss.hashnode.dev/chekhovs-gun-principle-for-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) | | [Enhancing Testing Efficiency with API Automation Test Shift Left](https://medium.com/@yogiisari/enhancing-testing-efficiency-with-api-automation-test-shift-left-9261dc70781b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246)[Yogi Is Ariyanto](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yogiis/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) gives several pieces of advice on addressing and preventing possible issues with the API tests. For example, by improving communication with developers, using BDD and keeping tests close to code.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@yogiisari/enhancing-testing-efficiency-with-api-automation-test-shift-left-9261dc70781b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) | | [Leak detection using UI tests](https://medium.com/kasperskymedia/leak-detection-into-ui-tests-5017a792c3ff?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246)Memory leaks on mobile devices can lead to crashes. [Danil Perevalov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danil-perevalov-738161131/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) explains the approach they took to catch such issues during UI tests.[medium.com](https://medium.com/kasperskymedia/leak-detection-into-ui-tests-5017a792c3ff?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) | | [Strategies to simplify your BDD step definitions](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/strategies-to-simplify-your-bdd-step-definitions?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246)If your team practices behaviour-driven development, [Tamás Balog](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamas-balog/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) has several tips on how to improve that with examples in Java and Cucumber.Furthermore, [Thananjayan Rajasekaran](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thananjayan-rajasekaran/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) shares more about [Managing Shared State Between Step Definitions in Cucumber JS](https://medium.com/@thananjayan1988/managing-shared-state-between-step-definitions-in-cucumber-js-0d7be96adf80?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246).[ministryoftesting.com](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/strategies-to-simplify-your-bdd-step-definitions?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) | | [Test smart: which automation strategy to choose for peace of mind?](https://uxdesign.cc/test-smart-which-automation-strategy-to-choose-for-peace-of-mind-cba8b6f9de61?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246)Following a well-received article on [applying test automation](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/244?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246#xfC5PH9), this time [Julia Kocbek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-kocbek-001893128/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) describes various test strategies (not only the test pyramid!).Moreover, [Sander van Beek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakitna/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) describes yet another step on the [Test Automation Roadmap: Enterprise](https://lakitna.medium.com/test-automation-roadmap-enterprise-4ac899e10b28?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246).[uxdesign.cc](https://uxdesign.cc/test-smart-which-automation-strategy-to-choose-for-peace-of-mind-cba8b6f9de61?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) | | | | TOOLS | | [1st Time Performance Testing: Prioritizing, Preparing, and Perfecting](https://medium.com/@shyinlim/first-time-performance-testing-prioritizing-preparing-and-perfecting-417e9d1524ae?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246)[Sh-Yin Lim](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sh-yin-lim/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) shares insights from a journey of setting up performance tests for the first time using [k6](https://k6.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246).Also, [Emanuel Sperandio](https://www.linkedin.com/in/emanuelsperandio/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) explains [Data Factory — How to randomize your data to make your tests easier to handle and more realistic](https://medium.com/@esperandioalmeida/data-factory-how-to-randomize-your-data-to-make-your-tests-easier-to-handle-and-more-realistic-98d59aa0d355?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) with examples in Java.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@shyinlim/first-time-performance-testing-prioritizing-preparing-and-perfecting-417e9d1524ae?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) | | [Parameterized Android Tests with Burst 2.0](https://handstandsam.com/2024/10/31/parameterized-android-tests-with-burst-2-0/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246)[Sam Edwards](https://www.linkedin.com/in/handstandsam/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) outlines how to parameterize unit tests in Kotlin using an open-source library — [Burst](https://github.com/cashapp/burst?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246).[handstandsam.com](https://handstandsam.com/2024/10/31/parameterized-android-tests-with-burst-2-0/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) | | [Open Source Accessibility Plugins in Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/blog/open-source-accessibility-plugins-in-cypress?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246)If you're planning to test your web app for accessibility, [Mark Noonan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/markthomasnoonan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) describes three free [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) plugins for the job.[cypress.io](https://www.cypress.io/blog/open-source-accessibility-plugins-in-cypress?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) | | [The Uncomfortable Truth About Modern Test Automation Frameworks](https://ryancraventech.substack.com/p/the-uncomfortable-truth-about-modern?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246)While testers are currently fascinated by [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) and [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) capabilities, [Ryan Craven](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmcraven/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) argues that [Selenium](https://www.selenium.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) is still the right choice for test automation projects.[ryancraventech.substack.com](https://ryancraventech.substack.com/p/the-uncomfortable-truth-about-modern?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) | | | | BOOKS | | [Book Review: Leading Testing Activities](https://nicolalindgren.com/book-review-leading-testing-activities/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246)Looking for a new read on testing? [Nicola Lindgren](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolalindgren/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) shares her thoughts on the recently-released [Leading Testing Activities](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214454654-leading-testing-activities?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) book by [Jesper Ottosen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jespero2/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246).[nicolalindgren.com](https://nicolalindgren.com/book-review-leading-testing-activities/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) | | | | And… | | [Test maintenance...](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/filip-hric%5Foh-the-joys-of-test-automation-maintenance-activity-7264229211211550721-%5FlfH?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246) 😂 | | | | 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%5F246).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F246)* |