> ## 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 #262 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/262/ - Published: 2025-03-18T21:14:56.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:19:01.000Z - Description: Is BDD dying? 🤔 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **262nd** issue!Behaviour-Driven Development hasn't had much good news over the past years.First, [Cucumber was silently deprioritised](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/255?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262#start) when SmartBear fired the original creators. And recently, [Tricentis sunsetted Specflow](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/166?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262#start).So naturally, that raises a question — [Is BDD Dying?](https://automationpanda.com/2025/03/06/is-bdd-dying/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262)In this excellent article, [Andrew Knight](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-leland-knight/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) explains what led to this situation and what we should do to correct it, especially in the age of AI.Happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262)* | | | | NEWS | | [10 QA Mistakes That Hurt Software Quality — Are You Making Them?](https://medium.com/@lsosvaldo/10-qa-mistakes-that-hurt-software-quality-are-you-making-them-5561c4f5bec9?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262)I can relate to all of these great practical tips on what to do and not do in testing by [Luis Osvaldo Serna Gomez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-osvaldo-serna-gomez/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262).And there's more good advice about [Walking the QA Tightrope: Balancing Quality, Deadlines and Pressure](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/walking-qa-tightrope-balancing-quality-deadlines-matthew-whitaker-nmgte/?trackingId=5OSBUWx7Qp%2Bkn%2BMvV3RamA%3D%3D&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) from [Matthew Whitaker](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-whitaker-201262bb/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@lsosvaldo/10-qa-mistakes-that-hurt-software-quality-are-you-making-them-5561c4f5bec9?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) | | [AI: Where in the Loop Should Humans Go?](https://ferd.ca/ai-where-in-the-loop-should-humans-go.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262)It's a very good question, and I enjoyed [Fred Hebert](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredth/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262)'s extensive take on the opportunities and limitations of AI and its impact on systems, users, and us.On top of that, [Daniel Draper](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-draper92/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) gives a few examples of why [AI doesn't belong in test runtime](https://medium.com/@daniel-octo/ai-doesnt-belong-in-test-runtime-a1a87f9d5bb0?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262).[ferd.ca](https://ferd.ca/ai-where-in-the-loop-should-humans-go.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) | | [How an E2E Quality Lead Helps in Cross-Service Projects](https://medium.com/cyberark-engineering/how-an-e2e-quality-lead-helps-in-cross-service-projects-94b668fc9b74?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262)[Carmella Goll](https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmella-goll/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) shares her experience as an End-to-End Quality Lead, responsible for bridging gaps in integration, testing, and communication to improve overall quality.Moreover, [Dennis Martinez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennmart/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) gives valuable advice on how to [Fix Your Bugs Before Doing Anything Else](https://dev-tester.com/fix-your-bugs-before-doing-anything-else/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262).[medium.com](https://medium.com/cyberark-engineering/how-an-e2e-quality-lead-helps-in-cross-service-projects-94b668fc9b74?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) | | [Rethinking Software Quality](https://www.roadlesstested.com/p/rethinking-software-quality?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262)[Alessandra Moreira](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandrarmoreira/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) rightly points out how collaboration, communication, and best practices can help teams improve the quality of their products.A great follow-up read to that is [Jordan Edmunds Chetty](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-edmunds-eecs/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262)'s article — [Feedback Loops are Software Quality](https://medium.com/@jordan.l.edmunds/feedback-loops-are-software-quality-c831241b6e72?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262).[roadlesstested.com](https://www.roadlesstested.com/p/rethinking-software-quality?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [A tale of two languages](https://www.everydayunittesting.com/2025/03/clean-tests-tale-of-two-languages.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262)Looking for an example of how to make tests clear to read? [Gil Zilberfeld](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilzilberfeld/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) demonstrates that in a simple way.Also, have you heard of [Error-Driven Development](https://medium.com/@ss-tech/error-driven-development-8a956c4a943a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262)? [Shubham Sharma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharma-it/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) explains.[everydayunittesting.com](https://www.everydayunittesting.com/2025/03/clean-tests-tale-of-two-languages.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) | | [How API Can Break Front-end: Cases from Real Practice](https://medium.com/@sultanovaalena96/how-api-can-break-front-end-cases-from-real-practice-12730ed63bd6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262)Testing web apps? It's intuitive to focus on the UI, but you can't forget about the API as well. [Alena Sultanova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alena-sultanova-16bb4a268/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) gives a few reasons why.Also, [Rajesh Sharma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajesh-sharma-medipally/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) has a helpful tip on [How to Stop Automated Tests from Skewing Your Website Analytics](https://medium.com/@mrajesh7036/how-to-stop-automated-tests-from-skewing-your-website-analytics-18d15c9a4d45?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@sultanovaalena96/how-api-can-break-front-end-cases-from-real-practice-12730ed63bd6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) | | [Request-Mocking-Protocol: A New Approach to Mocking Server-Side Requests in E2E Testing](https://dev.to/vitalets/request-mocking-protocol-a-new-approach-to-mocking-server-side-requests-in-e2e-testing-3p2i?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262)In this detailed overview, [Vitaliy Potapov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitalets/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) proposes a scalable, proxy-free method for mocking server-side API requests in Playwright tests in order to improve their reliability.[dev.to](https://dev.to/vitalets/request-mocking-protocol-a-new-approach-to-mocking-server-side-requests-in-e2e-testing-3p2i?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) | | [The role of AI agents in test automation](https://medium.com/detesters/the-role-of-ai-agents-in-test-automation-e59338099178?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262)Are you curious about how AI agents can impact testing? [Tim Lolkema](https://www.linkedin.com/in/timlolkema/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) explains how they can complement more traditional test automation by helping with exploratory testing or generating automated scripts.[medium.com](https://medium.com/detesters/the-role-of-ai-agents-in-test-automation-e59338099178?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) | | [Why you shouldn't run tests sequentially](https://www.checklyhq.com/blog/playwright-tests-in-sequence/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262)Writing tests that rely on execution order may lead to test flakiness. [Nočnica Mellifera](https://www.linkedin.com/in/serverlessmom/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) explores better alternatives like fixtures, hooks, and test steps.Also, [Lana Begunova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanabegunova/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) advises to [Stop Running High-Risk E2E Tests in Every Browser](https://medium.com/womenintechnology/stop-running-high-risk-e2e-tests-in-every-browser-1f93461f005e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262).[checklyhq.com](https://www.checklyhq.com/blog/playwright-tests-in-sequence/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) | | | | TOOLS | | [1000 timers in JMeter, which one should I use? Precise... Constant...](https://alanliew.medium.com/1000-timers-in-jmeter-which-one-should-i-use-it-precise-constant-0108bebefc61?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262)Using [JMeter](https://jmeter.apache.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) for performance testing? [Alan Liew](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-liew/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) uses examples to explain the difference between the Precise and Concise throughput timers.Moreover, [Irfan Mujagić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-mujagi%C4%87-618435206/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) shows an example of [Simple Load Testing for RESTful APIs with Locust](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/simple-load-testing-for-restful-apis-with-locust/simple-load-testing-for-restful-apis-with-locust.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262).[alanliew.medium.com](https://alanliew.medium.com/1000-timers-in-jmeter-which-one-should-i-use-it-precise-constant-0108bebefc61?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) | | [How to Use JavaScriptExecutor in Selenium](https://medium.com/@iamfaisalkhatri/how-to-use-javascriptexecutor-in-selenium-c605d3b03c92?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262)In some web apps, [Selenium](https://www.selenium.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262)'s default commands may not work as expected. [Mohammad Faisal Khatri](https://www.linkedin.com/in/faisalkhatri/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) describes a few use cases in which you may need to run custom JavaScript commands.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@iamfaisalkhatri/how-to-use-javascriptexecutor-in-selenium-c605d3b03c92?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) | | [Playwright Release 1.51: Smarter Debugging, Enhanced Reports & More!](https://dev.to/playwright/playwright-release-151-smarter-debugging-enhanced-reports-more-65l?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262)[Playwright 1.51](https://playwright.dev/docs/release-notes?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262#version-151) is out and [Debbie O'Brien](https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-o-brien-1a199975/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) tells us about the latest features that were introduced to make testing even more efficient.[dev.to](https://dev.to/playwright/playwright-release-151-smarter-debugging-enhanced-reports-more-65l?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) | | [Why you should never use page.waitForTimeout() in Playwright](https://www.checklyhq.com/blog/never-use-page-waitfortimeout/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262)We should always be careful when using waits in tests. [Nočnica Mellifera](https://www.linkedin.com/in/serverlessmom/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) explains why it's important in [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) as well.Moreover, [Navanishan Reddy L.](https://www.linkedin.com/in/navanishan07/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) shows a helpful example of [Intercepting Network Requests in Playwright](https://medium.com/@navanishan/intercepting-network-requests-in-playwright-a-deep-dive-into-scraping-hidden-data-b5fcfabd1eb9?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262).[checklyhq.com](https://www.checklyhq.com/blog/never-use-page-waitfortimeout/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) | | | | VIDEOS | | [How to Progress in a Testing Career](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262&v=RdMyHfPGYqk)In this 11-minute recording, [Alex Khvastovich](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexkhvastovich/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) gives some good, general advice on how to grow and advance in software testing, especially if you're a beginner or mid-level.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262&v=RdMyHfPGYqk) | | [Playwright MCP Server: Zero-Code Testing Magic with Cline & Cursor](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262&v=Fp7D7RuzElo)Have you heard of [Playwright MCP](https://github.com/executeautomation/mcp-playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262)? [Karthik K.K.](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karthikkk/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262) demonstrates the abilities of this open-source implementation of MCP protocol for AI-powered browser automation using Playwright.You can also watch examples of using it for [No-Code API, UI & DB Testing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262&v=FZpUw1p370o) and [No-Code BDD Testing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262&v=5knmhGep2o4).\[\]()[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262&v=Fp7D7RuzElo) | | | | And… | | [The story of testers...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262&v=xm1uXbEDG1k) 🤣 | | | | 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%5F262).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F262)* |