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# Issue #265
- URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/265/
- Published: 2025-04-08T22:45:56.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-10T13:19:03.000Z
- Description: Quality Engineering for CEOs: The Quest for Confidence
- Author: Dawid Dylowicz

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| Welcome to the **265th** issue!Once again, [Steve Semelsberger](https://www.linkedin.com/in/semels/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) shares with us some great insights from his work as the CEO of a testing services company:[Quality Engineering for CEOs: The Quest for Confidence (Post 4)](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/quality-engineering-ceos-quest-confidence-post-4-steve-semelsberger-pjjpc/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265).I believe that anyone in test leadership, and even individual contributors, can benefit from this knowledge.You can also catch up on previously featured [first](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/221?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265#kWWRjQA), [second](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/226?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265#XYcRFK6) and [third](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/239?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265#t-947652) parts.Happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)*                                                                                                                                                                            |
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| [AI usage for testers: Quadrants model](https://testingtitbits.com/ai-usage-for-testers-quadrants-model/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fmedium=rss&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)Great breakdown by [Rahul Parwal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-parwal/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) highlighting how and where AI impacts testing productivity and why human expertise is still crucial in some areas.And if you're on the lookout for practical tips, [Weeraporn Paisingkhon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/weeraporn-paisingkhon-a81108180/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) gives a few ideas on how to [Level up QA with generative AI Tools](https://developers.ascendcorp.com/level-up-qa-with-generative-ai-tools-6033ac061f52?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265).[testingtitbits.com](https://testingtitbits.com/ai-usage-for-testers-quadrants-model/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fmedium=rss&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| [How to stand out as a QA: Building the personality and portfolio to outshine](https://medium.com/@swathika.visagn/how-to-stand-out-as-a-qa-building-the-personality-and-portfolio-to-outshine-be0051c4363c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)The QA job market hasn't been at its best recently, so such advice from [Swathika Visagn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/swathikavisagn/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) may help you grow your career.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@swathika.visagn/how-to-stand-out-as-a-qa-building-the-personality-and-portfolio-to-outshine-be0051c4363c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| [Quality Attributes — those pesky "non-functional" requirements](https://agiletestingfellow.com/blog/post/quality-attributes-those-pesky-non-functional-requirements?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)Instead of dividing testing into functional and non-functional, [Lisa Crispin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisacrispin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) and [Janet Gregory](https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetgregory/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) advise focusing on what quality attributes are the most important for a given project.In addition to that, [Alessandra Moreira](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandrarmoreira/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) suggests [Embedding Real Shift-Left Practices](https://www.roadlesstested.com/p/beyond-buzzwords-embedding-real-shift?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265).[agiletestingfellow.com](https://agiletestingfellow.com/blog/post/quality-attributes-those-pesky-non-functional-requirements?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| [You Call It 'QA', But Without These KPIs, It's Just Blind Luck](https://medium.com/@brijendra.singh/you-call-it-qa-but-without-these-kpis-it-s-just-blind-luck-c44388342f63?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)There are lots of possible quality metrics that we can measure. But which ones really matter? [Brijendra Singh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brijendra-singh-56658b17/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) shares his thoughts.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@brijendra.singh/you-call-it-qa-but-without-these-kpis-it-s-just-blind-luck-c44388342f63?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
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| [Building and improving Page Objects, one step at a time](https://www.ontestautomation.com/building-and-improving-page-objects-one-step-at-a-time/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)[Bas Dijkstra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/basdijkstra/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) shows a great example of gradually improving the implementation of a Page Object Model.In addition to that, [Gil Zilberfeld](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilzilberfeld/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) explains when it makes sense to start [The War on Code Duplication](https://www.everydayunittesting.com/2025/04/attack-of-the-clones-the-war-on-code-duplication.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) in tests.[ontestautomation.com](https://www.ontestautomation.com/building-and-improving-page-objects-one-step-at-a-time/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| [Cutting Through the Noise — The Case Against Gherkin in Automation](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cutting-through-noise-case-against-gherkin-elliott-hrynacz-6gruc/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)[Elliott Hrynacz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliotthrynacz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) explains why [Gherkin](https://cucumber.io/docs/gherkin/reference?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) often adds unnecessary complexity to tests and why a code-first approach might be better to maintain in the long run.[linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cutting-through-noise-case-against-gherkin-elliott-hrynacz-6gruc/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| [Scaling Strategies for Parallel Test Execution](https://medium.com/@evgeniy.otsevich/scaling-strategies-for-parallel-test-execution-6f15cf2d5e6d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)There's no doubt that parallelisation helps with faster test execution. But did you know there are different ways to achieve that? [Yevhenii Otsevych](https://www.linkedin.com/in/evgeniy-otsevich/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) gives a concise overview.Also, here's a relevant discussion on Reddit — [Why wouldn't you run your tests in order?](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/1jm1thg/why%5Fwouldnt%5Fyou%5Frun%5Fyour%5Ftests%5Fin%5Forder/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)[medium.com](https://medium.com/@evgeniy.otsevich/scaling-strategies-for-parallel-test-execution-6f15cf2d5e6d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| [Test-Driven Development: Red, Green, Refactor!](https://medium.com/@J.R.Ingram/test-driven-development-red-green-refactor-96263a6804f1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)[Jamie Ingram](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieringram/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) gives a great overview of the core principles of TDD, pointing out that there's much more to it than just "writing tests before code".Furthermore, [Juan José Blasco Burguillos](https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-blasco/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) describes [The Three Deadly Sins of TDD — And How We Escaped Them](https://medium.com/syntest/the-three-deadly-sins-of-tdd-fd93c0ee0252?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@J.R.Ingram/test-driven-development-red-green-refactor-96263a6804f1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| [The Pesticide Paradox in Test Automation Maintenance](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/the-pesticide-paradox-in-test-automation-maintenance/the-pesticide-paradox-in-test-automation-maintenance.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)If you haven't heard of the pesticide paradox, one of the [Seven Testing Principles](https://astqb.org/istqb-foundation-level-seven-testing-principles/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265), then this article by [Irfan Mujagić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-mujagi%C4%87-618435206/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) explains it well.In that context, [Mirek Długosz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirekdlugosz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) shares a story of [Interesting bugs: peculiar intermittent failure in testing pipeline](https://mirekdlugosz.com/blog/2025/interesting-bugs-peculiar-intermittent-failure-in-testing-pipeline/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265).[thegreenreport.blog](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/the-pesticide-paradox-in-test-automation-maintenance/the-pesticide-paradox-in-test-automation-maintenance.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)                                                                  |
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| [Cypress Rest Easy](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/rest-easy/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)[Gleb Bahmutov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahmutov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) has recently released a new, handy plugin for Cypress — [cypress-rest-easy](https://github.com/bahmutov/cypress-rest-easy?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) — that allows you to easily mock server's API for your tests. You can check out the [example](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/rest-easy-example/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265).Furthermore, [Bart Vanherck](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-vanherck/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) shows how to do [Cypress session validation](https://thetestingpirate.be/posts/2025/2025-03-27%5Fcypresssessionvalidation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265).[glebbahmutov.com](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/rest-easy/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| [Creating a Cypress project from scratch using TypeScript + Cucumber](https://medium.com/@pablo442/creating-a-cypress-project-from-scratch-using-typescript-cucumber-4ff99fc65555?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)If you wonder how to use [Cypress](https://cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) with [Cucumber](https://cucumber.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265), then this guide by [Pablo Peña Marín](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablo-pena-marin-developer/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) can help you get started.Additionally, if you want to run your tests in parallel, [Aditya Putra Pratama](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aditya-putra-pratama/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) explains how to [Boost Test Execution with Cypress Split](https://medium.com/@putraadityapradana/boosting-test-execution-with-cypress-split-a-practical-implementation-guide-78a541b097bc?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@pablo442/creating-a-cypress-project-from-scratch-using-typescript-cucumber-4ff99fc65555?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)                                                          |
| [Testing cloud applications without breaking the bank: Testcontainers and LocalStack](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/testing-cloud-applications-without-breaking-the-bank-testcontainers-and-localstack?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)This is a good overview of an approach to testing cloud-hosted applications by [Fernando Teixeira](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernandoadt/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) using two powerful open-source tools — [LocalStack](https://github.com/localstack/localstack?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) and [Testcontainers](https://github.com/testcontainers?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265).You may also want to learn from [Dmytro Stekanov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmytrostekanov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) about [Leveraging mocks for automated E2E testing](https://medium.com/@dstekanov.tech/leveraging-mocks-for-automated-e2e-testing-df5225a18353?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265).[ministryoftesting.com](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/testing-cloud-applications-without-breaking-the-bank-testcontainers-and-localstack?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) |
| [Visual Regression Testing: Implementing Snapshot test on iOS](https://javios.eu/test/snapshot-test-on-ios/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)[Javier Calatrava](https://www.linkedin.com/in/javier-calatrava-3abb857/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) wrote a solid step-by-step guide on how to set up and run visual tests for iOS using the [SnapshotTesting](https://github.com/pointfreeco/swift-snapshot-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) library.[javios.eu](https://javios.eu/test/snapshot-test-on-ios/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
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| [Core Takeaway on Designing Automation Test Suites from "Software Engineering at Google"](https://adequatica.medium.com/core-takeaway-on-designing-automation-test-suites-from-software-engineering-at-google-58c4ade31446?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)Wondering how Google approaches test automation? [Andrey Enin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrey-enin-35aa83225/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) shares some insights into it based on the [Software Engineering at Google](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48816586-software-engineering-at-google?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) book.[adequatica.medium.com](https://adequatica.medium.com/core-takeaway-on-designing-automation-test-suites-from-software-engineering-at-google-58c4ade31446?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
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| [AI-Driven Test Automation with Playwright + Cursor + MCP Server](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265&v=cNh3%5Fr6UjKk)[Last week](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/264?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265), I mentioned the official Playwright MCP server release by Microsoft. And now, [Joan Esquivel Montero](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanesquivel/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265) shows how to use it in this insightful 20-minute overview.I also recommend watching Joan's previous tutorial on [Integrating Playwright with Claude AI from Scratch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265&v=a%5FO3uBHO%5FWM).[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F265&v=cNh3%5Fr6UjKk)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
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