> ## 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 #274 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/274/ - Published: 2025-06-11T19:57:08.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:19:07.000Z - Description: A complete philosophy of software testing 💡 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **274th** issue!What is software testing really about?There've been a lot of thoughts shared on this topic, but this recent article stood out to me:[A complete philosophy of software testing in under 50 words](https://medium.com/@contextdependence/a-complete-philosophy-of-software-testing-in-under-50-words-d96bc416e142?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274).I liked how [Paul Martin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulowenmartin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) found a pragmatic way to describe it.Enjoy and happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274)* | | | | Sponsored ["My experience with Testmo has been nothing but positive"](https://www.testmo.com/blog/customer-stories-huge-inc/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=hugecs)[Read more](https://www.testmo.com/blog/customer-stories-huge-inc/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=hugecs) about why the Huge, Inc. QA team decided to stop using Google Sheets for testing, how they evaluated multiple test management solutions, and why they ultimately chose [Testmo](https://manage.testmo.com/trial?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=hugecs), including:Testmo's support team,Testmo's ease of use,Testmo's flexible and affordable pricing.[testmo.com](https://www.testmo.com/blog/customer-stories-huge-inc/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=hugecs) | | | | NEWS | | [Day 0 as a QA Engineer in a Company That Never Had One](https://medium.com/@marinacruzjordao/day-0-as-a-qa-engineer-in-a-company-that-never-had-one-9b71c2567e5b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274)Wondering what challenges await the first tester in a company? [Marina Jordão](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-jord%C3%A3o-b4485734/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) shares her experience and advises what to do.And importantly, [Ahmed El-Deeb](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eng-ahmed-eldeeb/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) outlines [Why Your Team Structure Is Killing Quality and Silencing QA](https://medium.com/qualitynexus/anti-patterns-in-team-setups-that-silence-qa-49dbd83fb53a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@marinacruzjordao/day-0-as-a-qa-engineer-in-a-company-that-never-had-one-9b71c2567e5b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) | | [From Quality Assurance to Quality Advocate](https://kellychinn.medium.com/from-quality-assurance-to-quality-advocate-12132599726b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274)A great piece by [Kelly Chin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-chin-7b968b37/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) on the evolving roles of testers and the importance of coaching team members and embedding QA early.Similarly, [Niraj Subedi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirajsubediqa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) explains why [QA Is Not Just a Role — It's a Responsibility](https://medium.com/@NirajsubediQA/qa-is-not-just-a-role-its-a-responsibility-0d477a99f820?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274).[kellychinn.medium.com](https://kellychinn.medium.com/from-quality-assurance-to-quality-advocate-12132599726b?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) | | [How to get unstuck: A guide for testers or anyone else who feels stumped](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/how-to-get-unstuck-a-guide-for-testers-or-anyone-else-who-feels-stumped?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274)There's a lot of context switching in our jobs. Sometimes it can be overwhelming and we get stuck. Here's some great advice from [Ady Stokes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/a11yadystokes/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) on how to overcome that.[ministryoftesting.com](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/how-to-get-unstuck-a-guide-for-testers-or-anyone-else-who-feels-stumped?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) | | [Test Planning — What Makes A Good Plan?](http://www.everydayunittesting.com/2025/06/test-planning-what-makes-a-good-plan.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274)*"If you fail to plan, you're planning to fail."* — goes the saying. [Gil Zilberfeld](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilzilberfeld/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) has some good hints on how to plan testing well.Also, it's important to practice [Risk-Based Testing: When Time is Tight, Test Smart](https://sinemmerveozdemir.medium.com/risk-based-testing-when-time-is-tight-test-smart-eee67c35ab79?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274), as [Sinem Merve Ozdemir](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinem-merve-ozdemir/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) points out.[everydayunittesting.com](http://www.everydayunittesting.com/2025/06/test-planning-what-makes-a-good-plan.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) | | [The AI 4-Shot Testing Flow](https://jarbon.medium.com/the-4-shot-testing-flow-60ccf41f1533?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274)This is a very interesting post by [Jason Arbon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonarbon/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) on how AI-assisted hybrid testing can help software engineering teams become more efficient.Also, [Mark Winteringham](https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwinteringham/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) wrote a brilliant article on [When not to use AI](https://www.mwtestconsultancy.co.uk/when-not-to-use-ai/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274).[jarbon.medium.com](https://jarbon.medium.com/the-4-shot-testing-flow-60ccf41f1533?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Are You Over-Engineering Your Tests?](https://thinkingtester.com/are-you-over-engineering-your-tests/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274)Test automation can make testing more efficient, but it can also backfire when not done correctly. [Kristin Jackvony](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinjackvony/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) describes a few reasons for this.In that context, [Jeff Thoensen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffthoensen/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) shares several practical [Lessons from My Automation Journey](https://jeff-thoensen.medium.com/from-clicks-to-code-lessons-from-my-automation-journey-2ef41c52eba4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274).[thinkingtester.com](https://thinkingtester.com/are-you-over-engineering-your-tests/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) | | [Flaky Tests: When Perfection Becomes the Enemy of Progress](https://medium.com/@omar-chouikh/flaky-tests-when-perfection-becomes-the-enemy-of-progress-3f201181135f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274)How do you solve test flakiness at scale? [Omar Chouikh](https://medium.com/@omar-chouikh?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) gives an overview of an intriguing approach to detecting common flakiness issues, initially presented by [Maxime Clément](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxcleme/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) from Docker.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@omar-chouikh/flaky-tests-when-perfection-becomes-the-enemy-of-progress-3f201181135f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) | | [Refactor or Rewrite? Making the Right Call in Test Automation](https://medium.com/@connecttokc/refactor-or-rewrite-making-the-right-call-in-test-automation-a3b8ca1e37dc?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274)When working on legacy test automation projects, you may face a dilemma — should I improve or replace it? [Krishna Chaitanya](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kcchaitanya/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) points out what to consider when making that decision.Similarly, [Hannah G. Anulur](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-anulur/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) has some good tips on [How to Reduce Refactoring in Test Automation](https://medium.com/@hannahanulur/how-to-reduce-refactoring-in-test-automation-a1f25fad1c4b?sk=fafb3a20535d962e010a58422792f48e&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@connecttokc/refactor-or-rewrite-making-the-right-call-in-test-automation-a3b8ca1e37dc?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) | | [Vibe coding web frontend tests — from mocked to actual tests](https://heemeng.medium.com/vibe-coding-web-frontend-tests-from-mocked-to-actual-tests-77b6f012d7db?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274)How accurate is AI at testing web apps by itself? This is an interesting series of articles by [Heemeng Foo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/heemeng/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) exploring its limitations and possibilities.[heemeng.medium.com](https://heemeng.medium.com/vibe-coding-web-frontend-tests-from-mocked-to-actual-tests-77b6f012d7db?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) | | | | TOOLS | | [Centralized Playwright API Logs with Grafana Loki](https://medium.com/@indraaristya/centralized-playwright-api-logs-with-grafana-loki-368c21a76aba?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274)If you want to get more insights from your [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) API tests, [Indra Aristya](https://www.linkedin.com/in/indraaristya/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) shows how to build a logging system with [Grafana Loki](https://grafana.com/oss/loki/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274).Furthermore, [James Kip](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameskip/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) gives a tip on addressing some flaky tests by [Waiting on GraphQL: Reliable Handling of In-Flight Requests in Playwright](https://medium.com/@jameskip/waiting-on-graphql-reliable-handling-of-in-flight-requests-in-playwright-a935129dfad9?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@indraaristya/centralized-playwright-api-logs-with-grafana-loki-368c21a76aba?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) | | [Modern Test Automation with AI and Playwright MCP](https://kailash-pathak.medium.com/modern-test-automation-with-ai-llm-and-playwright-mcp-model-context-protocol-0c311292c7fb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274)In this detailed overview, [Kailash Pathak](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kailashpathak/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) demonstrates how to effectively use AI and Playwright MCP server to write tests for web apps.Similarly, [Andrey Enin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrey-enin-35aa83225/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) shares his efforts with [Generative Automation Testing with Playwright MCP Server](https://adequatica.medium.com/generative-automation-testing-with-playwright-mcp-server-45e9b8f6f92a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274).[kailash-pathak.medium.com](https://kailash-pathak.medium.com/modern-test-automation-with-ai-llm-and-playwright-mcp-model-context-protocol-0c311292c7fb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) | | [Orderly Ape — an open-source tool to run k6 load tests across multiple Kubernetes clusters](https://github.com/ReviewSignal/orderly-ape?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274)Using [k6](https://github.com/grafana/k6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) for load testing? You may like this open-source solution by [Kevin Ohashi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kohashi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) to orchestrate and run them on several clusters.[github.com](https://github.com/ReviewSignal/orderly-ape?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) | | [Proven Best Practices for Building Reliable APIs with REST Assured](https://medium.com/@nitikasingh%5F2088/mastering-api-testing-proven-best-practices-for-building-reliable-apis-with-rest-assured-f8711461f069?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274)[REST Assured](https://rest-assured.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) is a popular tool for testing APIs in Java. [Nitika Singh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitika-singh-711969235/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) shares a few tips on how to use it effectively, followed by [Java Best Practices for Test Automation](https://medium.com/@nitikasingh%5F2088/java-best-practices-for-test-automation-b881d7ebe637?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@nitikasingh%5F2088/mastering-api-testing-proven-best-practices-for-building-reliable-apis-with-rest-assured-f8711461f069?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) | | [Setting Up MCP Server with Playwright: A Complete Integration Guide](https://medium.com/@peyman.iravani/setting-up-mcp-server-with-playwright-a-complete-integration-guide-bbd40dd008cf?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274)In a series of articles, [Peyman Iravani](https://www.linkedin.com/in/peyman-iravani-3914504b/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) demonstrates building an AI-powered test automation solution with a custom MCP implementation for [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274), self-healing logic, test reports and support for AI, DB and UI testing. You can find the repository here: [Falcon-Automation](https://github.com/eddieir/Falcon-Automation?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@peyman.iravani/setting-up-mcp-server-with-playwright-a-complete-integration-guide-bbd40dd008cf?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) | | | | VIDEOS | | [What Are We Thinking in the Age of AI? And are we still thinking like testers?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274&v=fTC4M-JncdI)This is an insightful overview from [Michael Bolton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bolton-08847/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) on the impact of AI on testing with advice on when and when not to use it.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274&v=fTC4M-JncdI) | | [When it is time to move on to a new job in QA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274&v=uzjhpKRcH28)In this 11-minute recording, [Alex Khvastovich](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexkhvastovich/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) gives career progression advice for testers based on personal reflection.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274&v=uzjhpKRcH28) | | | | And… | | [Gen Z bug reports...](https://medium.com/@ukkuru/defect-report-writing-why-gen-z-bug-reports-might-just-save-your-product-77694b078600?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274) 😂 | | | | 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%5F274).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F274)* |