> ## 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 #251 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/251/ - Published: 2024-12-25T12:03:53.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:18:56.000Z - Description: GitHub Copilot is free! 🤖 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **251st** issue!In case you missed it — [GitHub Copilot is free](https://github.blog/news-insights/product-news/github-copilot-in-vscode-free/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251)!The free version works with Visual Studio Code and includes 2000 code completions and 50 chat messages per month.And if you want to learn how to take advantage of that in testing — I've featured [a few articles](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/search?q=copilot&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) about it.Happy holidays! 🎄*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251)* | | | | Sponsored [The Future of Testing: Watch the Recording](https://www.mabl.com/lp/experience-2024-keynote-testing-unleashed-in-genai-era?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email)The rapid rise of AI is revolutionizing how we build applications, and AI-driven features are becoming increasingly pervasive — demanding innovative testing strategies. [Watch the recorded keynote](https://www.mabl.com/lp/experience-2024-keynote-testing-unleashed-in-genai-era?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email) from Experience 2024 to see what's in store for testers in 2025.[mabl.com](https://www.mabl.com/lp/experience-2024-keynote-testing-unleashed-in-genai-era?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email) | | | | NEWS | | [Four Frames for Testing](https://developsense.com/blog/2024/12/four-frames-for-testing-part-1-getting-started?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251)[Michael Bolton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bolton-08847/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) started a thought-provoking series of articles with the goal of explaining what testing is *really* about. You can also read [part 2 about risks](https://developsense.com/blog/2024/12/four-frames-for-testing-part-2-four-kinds-of-risk?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) and [part 3 about development cycles](https://developsense.com/blog/2024/12/four-frames-for-testing-part-3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251).[developsense.com](https://developsense.com/blog/2024/12/four-frames-for-testing-part-1-getting-started?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) | | [Measuring the Cost of Production Issues on Development Teams](https://towardsdatascience.com/measuring-the-cost-of-production-issues-on-development-teams-5efcd13bc9c7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251)This is interesting. [David Tran](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidtran1/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) took a pragmatic approach to creating a simple but creative [calculator](http://calculatior.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) for measuring the cost of bugs.Moreover, [Gil Zilberfeld](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilzilberfeld/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) wrote a good one about taking [One Economic Decision At A Time](https://www.everydayunittesting.com/2024/12/one-economic-decision-at-a-time.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) in testing.[towardsdatascience.com](https://towardsdatascience.com/measuring-the-cost-of-production-issues-on-development-teams-5efcd13bc9c7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) | | [The nine skills of exploratory testing](https://smallsheds.garden/blog/2024/the-nine-skills-of-exploratory-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251)[Joep Schuurkes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joepschuurkes/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) wonderfully described what it takes to become good at exploratory testing.Similarly, [Julia Kocbek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-kocbek-001893128/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) has tons of tips on [Test smart: How to explore a product like Sherlock](https://uxdesign.cc/test-smart-how-to-explore-a-product-like-sherlock-040b268786da?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251).[smallsheds.garden](https://smallsheds.garden/blog/2024/the-nine-skills-of-exploratory-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) | | [Web of Causation and why I don't like 5 Whys](https://testpappy.wordpress.com/2024/12/12/web-of-causation-and-why-i-dont-like-5-whys/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251)This is a sobering reminder from [Patrick Prill](https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-prill-50510077/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) about the pitfalls of using the popular 5 Whys method to find the root cause of an issue.In relation to that, someone asked the community — [What is a "tester's mindset"?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1hgk907/what%5Fis%5Ftesters%5Fmindset/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251).[testpappy.wordpress.com](https://testpappy.wordpress.com/2024/12/12/web-of-causation-and-why-i-dont-like-5-whys/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Design Patterns in Action](https://medium.com/@uppadhyayraj/design-patterns-in-action-part-1-eae6c4744516?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251)[Raj Uppadhyay](https://www.linkedin.com/in/raj-uppadhyay-13335329/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) started a great series showing real, detailed examples of design patterns in test automation frameworks. You can follow it by reading the [part 2](https://medium.com/@uppadhyayraj/design-patterns-in-action-part-2-62bdfaf779d3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) and [part 3](https://medium.com/@uppadhyayraj/design-patterns-in-action-part-3-1b59cf15a77a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@uppadhyayraj/design-patterns-in-action-part-1-eae6c4744516?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) | | [End-to-End Testing an AI Application with Playwright and GitHub Actions](https://jahabeebs.hashnode.dev/end-to-end-testing-an-ai-application-with-playwright-and-github-actions?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251)Wondering how to test an AI app? [Jacob Habib](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-habib/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) explains how to achieve that with [Playwright](https://github.com/microsoft/playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251).Furthermore, [Chamila Ambahera](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambahera/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) provides a [Practical example of Automating Testing of AI-generated content](https://ambahera.medium.com/can-we-automate-the-testing-of-ai-generated-content-practical-example-d124e99df52d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251).[jahabeebs.hashnode.dev](https://jahabeebs.hashnode.dev/end-to-end-testing-an-ai-application-with-playwright-and-github-actions?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) | | [From Chaos to Control: How Data-Gen Streamlined Our Testing Pipeline](https://medium.com/trendyol-tech/from-chaos-to-control-how-data-gen-streamlined-our-testing-pipeline-68b8e3fad434?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251)Accurate test data is a key to successful test automation. [Kubra Cebbar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/k%C3%BCbra-cebbar/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) and [Alper Ersayın](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alpersayin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) share their journey to achieving this by building a custom data-generation solution.Also, another challenge you might face in testing might be about [Flipping the Switch: Automating Feature Flag Testing](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/flipping-the-switch-automating-feature-flag-testing/flipping-the-switch-automating-feature-flag-testing.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251), as [Irfan Mujagić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-mujagi%C4%87-618435206/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) explains.[medium.com](https://medium.com/trendyol-tech/from-chaos-to-control-how-data-gen-streamlined-our-testing-pipeline-68b8e3fad434?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) | | [The test automation quadrant, or a different way to look at your tests](https://www.ontestautomation.com/the-test-automation-quadrant/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251)If you're looking for another approach to test automation, this is an intriguing model created by [Bas Dijkstra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/basdijkstra/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) that evaluates the test efficiency and value.Also, [Masud Parvez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/masudqa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) outlines a few important [Things I consider before starting test automation](https://medium.com/@m.parvez.masud/things-i-consider-before-starting-test-automation-da2d6446691a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251).[ontestautomation.com](https://www.ontestautomation.com/the-test-automation-quadrant/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) | | [Why and How to Use Snapshot Tests in AWS CDK](https://blog.jannikwempe.com/aws-cdk-snapshot-tests?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251)How would you test for unwanted infrastructure changes? [Jannik Wempe](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jannik-wempe/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) demonstrates how to do it using [Jest snapshots](https://jestjs.io/docs/snapshot-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251).[blog.jannikwempe.com](https://blog.jannikwempe.com/aws-cdk-snapshot-tests?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) | | | | TOOLS | | [How good is GitHub Copilot at generating Playwright code?](https://www.checklyhq.com/blog/playwright-codegen-with-github-copilot/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251)[Stefan Judis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-judis/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) shows the pros and cons of using [GitHub Copilot](https://github.com/features/copilot?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) for writing [Playwright](https://github.com/microsoft/playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) tests. And since it's now free, why not try it out yourself?[checklyhq.com](https://www.checklyhq.com/blog/playwright-codegen-with-github-copilot/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) | | [Playwright Visual Tests with GIT-LFS and Docker](https://medium.com/@adam%5Fpajda/playwright-visual-tests-with-git-lfs-and-docker-d537ddd6e86a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251)Visual testing at scale can quickly grow in size. [Adam Pajda](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-pajda-b0ba03118/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) developed an interesting approach to handling [Playwright](https://github.com/microsoft/playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) visual tests by storing them in [Git Large File Storage](https://git-lfs.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@adam%5Fpajda/playwright-visual-tests-with-git-lfs-and-docker-d537ddd6e86a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) | | [Requestly — an API Client is More Secure and Better Than Postman](https://anmolbaranwal.hashnode.dev/this-api-client-is-more-secure-and-better-than-postman?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251)Looking for an open-source API client? [Anmol Baranwal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/Anmol-Baranwal/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) describes the functionality and security benefits of using [Requestly](https://github.com/requestly/requestly?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251).[anmolbaranwal.hashnode.dev](https://anmolbaranwal.hashnode.dev/this-api-client-is-more-secure-and-better-than-postman?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) | | [Unlocking Playwright's Potential: Features for daily basis](https://medium.com/@dneprokos/sdet-playwright-features-you-may-use-or-want-to-use-on-daily-basis-0418ca3292c9?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251)[Kostiantyn Teltov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kostiantyn-teltov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) shares lots of tips for [Playwright](https://github.com/microsoft/playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) tests, explaining each one with helpful examples.Similarly, [Rajesh Sharma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajesh-sharma-medipally/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) wrote about [Boosting Testing Efficiency with Playwright: Simple and Effective Tips](https://medium.com/@mrajesh7036/boosting-testing-efficiency-with-playwright-simple-and-effective-tips-3a1c4ef0cfde?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@dneprokos/sdet-playwright-features-you-may-use-or-want-to-use-on-daily-basis-0418ca3292c9?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) | | | | BOOKS | | [Great careers advice for testers — A Review of "The Software Testers Journey"](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2024/12/16/great-careers-advice-for-testers-a-review-of-the-software-testers-journey-by-nicola-lindgren-and-vernon-richards/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251)If you're looking for a read during this holiday break, [Mike Harris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-citp-fbcs/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) reviewed the just-released book called [The Software Tester's Journey](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/221481459-the-software-tester-s-journey?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251), which mainly focuses on various career opportunities.[testandanalysis.home.blog](https://testandanalysis.home.blog/2024/12/16/great-careers-advice-for-testers-a-review-of-the-software-testers-journey-by-nicola-lindgren-and-vernon-richards/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) | | | | And… | | [No tests, no problem...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/1hkrytg/tests/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251) 😂 | | | | 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%5F251).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F251)* |