> ## 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 #268 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/268/ - Published: 2025-04-28T20:57:58.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:19:04.000Z - Description: Quality Engineering Score 📊 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **268th** issue!Quality is hard to measure.But the activities impacting quality can be measured, such as development practices, technical debt or test coverage.That's where [QE Score](https://www.qescore.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) comes in.[Simon Champenois](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-champenois/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) created it to pragmatically collect and track metrics in one place.To learn more, check out Simon's article about [Quality Engineering, Quantified: What Your QE Score Really Means](https://medium.com/@simonchampenois/quality-engineering-quantified-what-your-qe-score-really-means-c0906eda7f4f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268).Happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268)* | | | | Sponsored [Testmo: "An amazing test management tool"](https://www.testmo.com/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=g2reviews)[Hear from other QAs](https://www.g2.com/products/testmo/reviews?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) like you about why they made the switch to [Testmo](https://www.testmo.com/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=g2reviews) and aren't looking back.*"The user interface is intuitive, highly responsive, and easy to navigate."* *"Very easy to see automated test results once they've been reported."* *"The customer support is also outstanding!"*[testmo.com](https://www.testmo.com/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=g2reviews) | | | | NEWS | | [Exploratory Testing 101: Discover, Explore, and Improve Software Quality](https://medium.com/qualitynexus/exploratory-testing-101-discover-explore-and-improve-software-quality-250e5d7e7d94?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268)If you don't know what exploratory testing is about, this is a clear introductory overview by [Mona M. Abd El-Rahman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mona-m-abd-el-rahman/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268).[medium.com](https://medium.com/qualitynexus/exploratory-testing-101-discover-explore-and-improve-software-quality-250e5d7e7d94?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) | | [Finding software testing opportunities early with the Requirements Review Model](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/finding-software-testing-opportunities-early-with-the-requirements-review-model?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268)Do you review requirements? [Hanisha Arora](https://www.linkedin.com/in/arora-hanisha/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) explains why it's important in shift-left testing and how to do it well.Furthermore, [Aya Akl](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayaakl/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) advises to [Prioritize What Matters: How Risk-Based Testing Improves Product Quality](https://medium.com/qualitynexus/prioritize-what-matters-how-risk-based-testing-improves-product-quality-6cb11b83d8bf?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268).[ministryoftesting.com](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/finding-software-testing-opportunities-early-with-the-requirements-review-model?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) | | [Testing Will Become More Important, Not Less](https://filiphric.com/testing-will-become-more-important-not-less?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268)There's no denying that AI is changing software development. [Filip Hric](https://www.linkedin.com/in/filip-hric-11a5b1126/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) shares five predictions on how it will impact software testing.At the same time, [Alessandra Moreira](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandrarmoreira/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) points out that [Fast Isn't Free](https://www.roadlesstested.com/p/fast-isnt-free?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) when it comes to AI solutions.[filiphric.com](https://filiphric.com/testing-will-become-more-important-not-less?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) | | [Thinking Like a QA: How to Build a Tester's Mindset](https://qalogy.com/thinking-like-a-qa-how-to-build-a-testers-mindset/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268)[Vladimir Josifoski](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladimir-josifoski-987877149/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) has some good advice on how to attain specific ways of thinking and questioning to become a better tester.Also, here's what the community says: [What do you think are key skills to have as a QA?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1k1iqlh/discussion%5Fwhat%5Fdo%5Fyou%5Fthink%5Fare%5Fkey%5Fskills%5Fto/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268)[qalogy.com](https://qalogy.com/thinking-like-a-qa-how-to-build-a-testers-mindset/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) | | [What are some processes, practices, or actions that make life on your QA team better?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1k5fv78/i%5Fam%5Fa%5Fqa%5Fmanager%5Fand%5Fim%5Falways%5Flooking%5Ffor%5Fways/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268)This is the first of a few other Reddit threads I'm featuring in this issue. It's a great discussion about different approaches to improve the work and collaboration of your team.In relation to that, [Maaret Pyhäjärvi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaret/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) wrote a short piece explaining the importance of [Resultful Testing](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2025/04/resultful-testing.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268).[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1k5fv78/i%5Fam%5Fa%5Fqa%5Fmanager%5Fand%5Fim%5Falways%5Flooking%5Ffor%5Fways/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Client-Side Performance — Testing Manually and Automating Perf Tests](https://hrmeet.medium.com/client-side-performance-testing-manually-and-automating-perf-tests-bb1e7f20a8c4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268)[Harmeet Singh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrmeetsingh/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) thoroughly explains what to take into account for front-end performance testing and shows examples of doing it with Cypress and Playwright.[hrmeet.medium.com](https://hrmeet.medium.com/client-side-performance-testing-manually-and-automating-perf-tests-bb1e7f20a8c4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) | | [How are folks handling end-to-end testing these days?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1k0sp37/how%5Fare%5Ffolks%5Fhandling%5Fendtoend%5Ftesting%5Fthese%5Fdays/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268)It's an insightful discussion with various points of view on how to approach end-to-end testing, which isn't always straightforward since it may depend on project needs, architecture and even beliefs of the people implementing them.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1k0sp37/how%5Fare%5Ffolks%5Fhandling%5Fendtoend%5Ftesting%5Fthese%5Fdays/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) | | [Test Pyramid: Foundation or Cage?](https://medium.com/@brijendra.singh/test-pyramid-foundation-or-cage-14187fd59f83?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268)What is the right test automation strategy? [Brijendra Singh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brijendra-singh-56658b17/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) points out the pros and cons of the test pyramid and describes the alternatives.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@brijendra.singh/test-pyramid-foundation-or-cage-14187fd59f83?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) | | [Top 5 Spring Boot Testing Myths](https://rieckpil.de/top-5-spring-boot-testing-myths/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268)[Philip Riecks](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rieckpil/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) has some good tips for those of you who are using Java and testing [Spring Boot](https://spring.io/projects/spring-boot?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) applications.[rieckpil.de](https://rieckpil.de/top-5-spring-boot-testing-myths/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) | | [Why Code Reviews Are the Real Foundation of Product Quality (And a Game-Changer for Testers)](https://medium.com/@NirajsubediQA/why-code-reviews-are-the-real-foundation-of-product-quality-and-a-game-changer-for-testers-97062c99ff16?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268)I agree with [Niraj Subedi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirajsubediqa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) that being able to read and review code as a tester before it gets shipped can lead to better quality outcomes.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@NirajsubediQA/why-code-reviews-are-the-real-foundation-of-product-quality-and-a-game-changer-for-testers-97062c99ff16?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) | | | | TOOLS | | [Catch Missing \`await\` Calls in Playwright Tests with ESLint](https://dev.to/playwright/catch-missing-await-calls-in-playwright-tests-with-eslint-5fid?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268)[Debbie O'Brien](https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-o-brien-1a199975/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) explains how to use [ESLint](https://eslint.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) in [Playwright](https://github.com/microsoft/playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) tests to spot unexpected code flaws.You can also explore the [ESLint, Prettier & Pre-Commit Setup for Playwright](https://medium.com/@kryo/the-ultimate-2025-eslint-prettier-pre-commit-setup-for-playwright-typescript-test-automation-270a20658a96?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268).[dev.to](https://dev.to/playwright/catch-missing-await-calls-in-playwright-tests-with-eslint-5fid?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) | | [Cypress — How to Create a Merge Report in your Pipeline](https://medium.com/@dingraham01/cypress-how-to-create-a-merge-report-in-your-pipeline-a52dc02190a7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268)Running [Cypress](https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) tests in parallel? It's likely that you're receiving multiple test results. [David Ingraham](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dingraham01/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) shows a handy solution to merge all of them into one report on CI.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@dingraham01/cypress-how-to-create-a-merge-report-in-your-pipeline-a52dc02190a7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) | | [Network Tab Magic: Playing with API Responses Like a Testing Ninja](https://medium.com/@tooba.munir300/network-tab-magic-playing-with-api-responses-like-a-testing-ninja-474a81bbf9ea?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268)[Tooba Munir](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tooba-munir/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) gives an overview of the Network functionality in [Chrome DevTools](https://developer.chrome.com/docs/devtools?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) that can help you test specific use cases of your web app by overriding API responses.Furthermore, [Raymond Saba](https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-saba/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) and [Giuseppe Donati](https://www.linkedin.com/in/giuseppedonati/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) share a story behind [Tailor-made browser extensions for increased testing efficiency](https://tech.trivago.com/post/2025-04-23-tailor-made-browser-extensions-for-increased-testing-efficiency?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@tooba.munir300/network-tab-magic-playing-with-api-responses-like-a-testing-ninja-474a81bbf9ea?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) | | [Scaling Selenium Grid on GCP Using Keda (which saves us on the cost too)](https://medium.com/bliblidotcom-techblog/scaling-selenium-grid-on-gcp-using-keda-which-saves-us-on-the-cost-too-b479c00c5526?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268)[Argo Triwidodo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/argotriwidodo/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) describes how they used [Selenium Grid Scaler](https://keda.sh/docs/2.17/scalers/selenium-grid-scaler/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) to dynamically scale test infrastructure depending on [Selenium](https://selenium.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) test execution needs.[medium.com](https://medium.com/bliblidotcom-techblog/scaling-selenium-grid-on-gcp-using-keda-which-saves-us-on-the-cost-too-b479c00c5526?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) | | [Test Case Management in 2025 Still Feels Broken](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1k1na1q/test%5Fcase%5Fmanagement%5Fin%5F2025%5Fstill%5Ffeels%5Fbroken%5Faf/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268)What do you use for test case management? Someone dissatisfied with the process is seeking advice from fellow testers.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1k1na1q/test%5Fcase%5Fmanagement%5Fin%5F2025%5Fstill%5Ffeels%5Fbroken%5Faf/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) | | | | VIDEOS | | [Bruno Rest API Client for Software Testing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268&v=3TlwUKyfOMw)Do you know [Bruno](https://www.usebruno.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268)? It's a simple, free API client, which [Alan Richardson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eviltester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) describes in this 24-minute video.Moreover, [Dheeraj Gambhir](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dheerajgambhir/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) put together a comparison of [Bruno vs Postman: Which API Client Should You Choose?](https://testersdigest.blogspot.com/2025/04/bruno-vs-postman-which-api-client.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268)[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268&v=3TlwUKyfOMw) | | [Starting with Playwright AI Automation MCP with Copilot](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268&v=lCTdBIF6oO8)In 35 minutes, [Alex Khvastovich](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexkhvastovich/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) demonstrates how to use [Playwright MCP](https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) with GitHub Copilot to create automated tests.Similarly, [Denis Skvortsov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/denissskvortsov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) wrote about the [Practical use of Cursor and MCP Playwright in test automation](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/practical-use-cursor-mcp-playwright-test-automation-denis-skvortsov-vxlof/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268).[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268&v=lCTdBIF6oO8) | | | | And… | | [QA Archetypes...](https://medium.com/@harshavardhanreddy3697/10-1-qa-archetypes-dominating-2025-memes-included-0ad21db2b506?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268) 😂 | | | | 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%5F268).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F268)* |