> ## 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 #247 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/247/ - Published: 2024-11-26T08:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:54.000Z - Description: QA Job Hunting Resources 📚 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **247th** issue!Today, I'd like to highlight a fantastic set of [QA Job Hunting Resources](https://thunder-gray-82e.notion.site/QA-Job-Hunting-Dashboard-12bb00bfe3dd80c9afaeda5e93ceb69a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247).It's a framework to prepare for job interviews in a structured way, including:organising your QA knowledge,preparing for potential questions,showcasing a testing project,advice on creating a resume.Big thanks to [Milan Vojnovic](https://www.linkedin.com/in/milan-vojnovic-qa-engineer/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) for putting this together.Happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)* | | | | Sponsored [Are you maintaining an in-house test infrastructure? Calculate your savings by switching to cloud-based testing](https://saucelabs.com/roi-calculator-cloud-based-device-testing?utm%5Fsource=software-testing-weekly&utm%5Fmedium=paidsponsor&utm%5Fcampaign=nam%5Fdiy%5Fmobile%5Ffy25)Maintaining in-house test infrastructure can feel like an endless cycle of device updates, troubleshooting, and infrastructure management, diverting time away from core development. Leverage Sauce Labs' ROI Calculator and get a custom report highlighting the value your organization could unlock by switching to cloud-based testing. [Calculate Your ROI](https://saucelabs.com/roi-calculator-cloud-based-device-testing?utm%5Fsource=software-testing-weekly&utm%5Fmedium=paidsponsor&utm%5Fcampaign=nam%5Fdiy%5Fmobile%5Ffy25).[saucelabs.com](https://saucelabs.com/roi-calculator-cloud-based-device-testing?utm%5Fsource=software-testing-weekly&utm%5Fmedium=paidsponsor&utm%5Fcampaign=nam%5Fdiy%5Fmobile%5Ffy25) | | | | NEWS | | [Collaborative Risk Analysis & Pre-Mortems](https://scottlogic.github.io/practitioners-guides/pages/risk-analysis-and-pre-mortems/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)Risk analysis is one of the essential skills for testers and [Andrew January](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjanuary/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) shares a thorough guide to it.Moreover, [Fred Hebert](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredth/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) concludes that [Local Optimizations Don't Lead to Global Optimums](https://ferd.ca/local-optimizations-don-t-lead-to-global-optimums.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247). Well worth the (long) read.[scottlogic.github.io](https://scottlogic.github.io/practitioners-guides/pages/risk-analysis-and-pre-mortems/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) | | [Expert Testing Advice: 10 Industry Leaders Share Their Top Tips](https://nicolalindgren.com/expert-testing-advice-10-industry-leaders-share-their-top-tips/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)Want to learn advice from experienced and renowned testers? [Nicola Lindgren](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolalindgren/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) summarises some great insights from interviews.[nicolalindgren.com](https://nicolalindgren.com/expert-testing-advice-10-industry-leaders-share-their-top-tips/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) | | [I was told I was raising too many bugs. Now we're in development hell](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1grsdhw/i%5Fwas%5Ftold%5Fi%5Fwas%5Fraising%5Ftoo%5Fmany%5Fbugs%5Fnow%5Fwere/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)If you find yourself in a situation similar to the author of this post, check out what other testers advise. Meanwhile, in another discussion: [How do you handle difficult developers?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1grtuxk/how%5Fdo%5Fyou%5Fhandle%5Fdifficult%5Fdevelopers/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)All that brings me to suggest you to read [Stuart Thomas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-thomas-quality-engineer/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)'s take on [Quality engineer: What's in a job title?](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/quality-engineer-what-s-in-a-job-title?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247).[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1grsdhw/i%5Fwas%5Ftold%5Fi%5Fwas%5Fraising%5Ftoo%5Fmany%5Fbugs%5Fnow%5Fwere/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) | | [Laid off as a tester. What now?](https://filiphric.com/laid-off-as-a-tester-what-now?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)It hasn't been a good tech market for the past two years. If you're one of those impacted by it, [Filip Hric](https://www.linkedin.com/in/filip-hric-11a5b1126/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) has some good advice.And there are more insights in this Reddit post — [Manual QA, about to be laid off. Next steps?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1gqui2l/manual%5Fqa%5Fabout%5Fto%5Fbe%5Flaid%5Foff%5Fnext%5Fsteps/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)[filiphric.com](https://filiphric.com/laid-off-as-a-tester-what-now?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) | | [Optimising QA Workflows with DORA's Lead Time for Changes Metric](https://kato-coaching.com/qa-workflows-with-dora-metric?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)Having shared about the [10th DORA report](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/246?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247#t-976093) in the previous issue, it's good timing for this article by [Katja Obring](https://www.linkedin.com/in/katjaobring/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247).And so is for this one about [DORA Report 2024: Three Ideas to Tackle the Cons of Platform Usage](https://unremarkabletester.com/2024/11/15/dora-report-2024-three-ideas-to-tackle-the-cons-of-platform-usage/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) by [Areti Panou](https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%90%9D-areti-panou-01984a138/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247).[kato-coaching.com](https://kato-coaching.com/qa-workflows-with-dora-metric?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) | | [There are no problems if you don't test](https://www.maaikebrinkhof.nl/there-are-no-problems-if-you-dont-test/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)Isn't it true? But beware, there are two opposite sides to it, as [Maaike Brinkhof](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaike-brinkhof-1942b725/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) neatly explains.Furthermore, [Elena Voevodkina](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-voevodkina-60a9b4314/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) shares good advice on [How to Survive the Stress of Testing (With a Sense of Humor)](https://medium.com/@VElanaS/how-to-survive-the-stress-of-testing-with-a-sense-of-humor-28f77e02fb59?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247).[maaikebrinkhof.nl](https://www.maaikebrinkhof.nl/there-are-no-problems-if-you-dont-test/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Boost Your Test Coverage Without Breaking Your Flow](https://ambahera.medium.com/boost-your-test-coverage-without-breaking-your-flow-6f50c6730dcd?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)[Chamila Ambahera](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambahera/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) demonstrates how to use soft assertions to get more information from your test failures.[ambahera.medium.com](https://ambahera.medium.com/boost-your-test-coverage-without-breaking-your-flow-6f50c6730dcd?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) | | [Choosing between Speed, Quality and Cost in Test Automation](https://qualitywithmillan.github.io/post/choosing-between-speed-quality-and-cost-in-test-automation.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)It's always a dilemma, isn't it? [Millan Kaul](https://www.linkedin.com/in/millankaul/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) describes the characteristics of different combinations.However, [Valentin Lutchanka](https://www.linkedin.com/in/valiantsin-lutchanka/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) built an open-source [Test Automation ROI Calculator](https://medium.com/@lutchenkovalentin/test-automation-roi-calculator-95beb1a36f41?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) that can help you with that.[qualitywithmillan.github.io](https://qualitywithmillan.github.io/post/choosing-between-speed-quality-and-cost-in-test-automation.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) | | [Testing Infrastructure as Code](https://medium.com/ns-techblog/building-with-confidence-testing-infrastructure-as-code-7ab61c4e60de?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)If you wonder how to approach testing infrastructure, [Johan Veenstra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johan-veenstra-258081112/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) wrote a fine overview with examples based on Terraform.[medium.com](https://medium.com/ns-techblog/building-with-confidence-testing-infrastructure-as-code-7ab61c4e60de?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) | | [Unit, Integration, and E2E Testing in One Example Using Jest](https://mayallo.hashnode.dev/unit-integration-e2e-testing-using-jest?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)Looking for a practical example of implementing a test pyramid? [Mohamed Mayallo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayallo/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) shows that using Node.js, Jest and Puppeteer.Speaking of which, [Nikolai Nobadi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolainobadi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) explains [The Foundations of Effective Testing](https://medium.com/@nikolai.nobadi/the-foundations-of-effective-testing-82b6d5aa5780?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) using... a lasagna metaphor![mayallo.hashnode.dev](https://mayallo.hashnode.dev/unit-integration-e2e-testing-using-jest?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) | | | | Sponsored [Learn How Red Bull Gives Its QA Wings](https://page.testlio.com/redbull-webinar?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)Sign up for [Testlio's on-demand webinar](https://page.testlio.com/redbull-webinar?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) featuring Red Bull's Head of QA, Ken George, to learn how they've adopted a forward-thinking QA strategy that integrates automation for speed and scalability alongside manual testing for human insight and attention to detail.[page.testlio.com](https://page.testlio.com/redbull-webinar?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) | | | | TOOLS | | [7 Chrome DevTools Features for Smarter Debugging](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/7-chrome-devtools-features-for-smarter-debugging/7-chrome-devtools-features-for-smarter-debugging.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)The browser is the tester's friend when testing web apps. [Irfan Mujagić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-mujagi%C4%87-618435206/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) provides an overview of several features of [Chrome DevTools](https://developer.chrome.com/docs/devtools?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) that can help with this.[thegreenreport.blog](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/7-chrome-devtools-features-for-smarter-debugging/7-chrome-devtools-features-for-smarter-debugging.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) | | [Building a Load Testing Framework using K6.io — The Intro (Part 1)](https://www.kushalbhalaik.xyz/blog/building-a-load-testing-framework-using-k6-io-the-intro-part-1/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)[Kushal Bhalaik](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kushalbhalaik/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) has been writing a great, detailed guide on setting up performance tests in [k6](https://k6.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) from scratch. [Here](https://www.kushalbhalaik.xyz/tag/k6/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) you can find six consecutive parts about configuration, assertions, logging and more.[kushalbhalaik.xyz](https://www.kushalbhalaik.xyz/blog/building-a-load-testing-framework-using-k6-io-the-intro-part-1/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) | | [Cost-Constrained Exploratory Testing](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2024/11/cost-constrained-exploratory-testing.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)What if you had to pay for every single test you execute? [Maaret Pyhäjärvi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaret/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) shares her story of using an open-source AI tool [Hercules](https://github.com/test-zeus-ai/testzeus-hercules?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) for exploratory testing.[visible-quality.blogspot.com](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2024/11/cost-constrained-exploratory-testing.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) | | [Old Tools, new tricks — how to choose tools](https://www.softwaretester.blog/old-tools-new-tricks-how-to-choose-tools?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)[Benjamin Bischoff](https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-bischoff/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) wrote a very interesting article on the dilemmas and biases we often face when choosing new tools.It also relates to this discussion: [Will Selenium become obsolete in the future?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1gv2z1z/will%5Fselenium%5Fbecome%5Fobsolete%5Fin%5Fthe%5Ffuture/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)[softwaretester.blog](https://www.softwaretester.blog/old-tools-new-tricks-how-to-choose-tools?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) | | [Playwright Mastery: Alert, Slider, Drag and Drop, Handler and Evaluate — Part II](https://medium.com/@thananjayan1988/playwright-mastery-alert-slider-drag-and-drop-handler-and-evaluate-part-ii-ecd14bd5e2cb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)[Thananjayan Rajasekaran](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thananjayan-rajasekaran/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) continues the series of dealing with challenging parts of web automation using [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247).Additionally, [Meris Stupar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/meris-stupar-84610719a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) demonstrates how to [Achieve WCAG Standard with Playwright Accessibility Tests](https://medium.com/@merisstupar11/achieving-wcag-standard-with-playwright-accessibility-tests-f634b6f9e51d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) using [Axe](https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@thananjayan1988/playwright-mastery-alert-slider-drag-and-drop-handler-and-evaluate-part-ii-ecd14bd5e2cb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) | | [Test Automation on Android Apps using WebdriverIO with Allure Report](https://medium.com/@zorozeri/test-automation-on-android-apps-using-webdriverio-2f39da6a338c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)Automating mobile apps? [Ahmad Azeri Chandra Bhuana](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmad-azeri-chandra-bhuana-97982a77/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) wrote a handy guide on how to do that with [WebdriverIO](https://webdriver.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) on Android. And he wrote [one for iOS](https://medium.com/@zorozeri/test-automation-on-ios-apps-using-webdriverio-with-allure-report-b3ed46d3c0a8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247), too.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@zorozeri/test-automation-on-android-apps-using-webdriverio-2f39da6a338c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) | | | | BOOKS | | [Book Review: Holistic Testing](https://nicolalindgren.com/book-review-holistic-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)Continuing an insightful series of book reviews, this time [Nicola Lindgren](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolalindgren/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) wrote about a recent book called [Holistic Testing](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214607547-holistic-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) by Janet Gregory and Lisa Crispin.[nicolalindgren.com](https://nicolalindgren.com/book-review-holistic-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) | | | | VIDEOS | | [15 Playgrounds For Software Tester](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247&v=wQQzaSrGT8I)[Daniel Knott](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-knott/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) gives a short overview of several web apps that testers can use to practice their skills, such as exploratory, automation and security testing.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247&v=wQQzaSrGT8I) | | | | And… | | [Bug empathy...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/1ggleyt/buggybugs/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247) 😂 | | | | 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%5F247).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F247)* |