> ## 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 #277 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/277/ - Published: 2025-07-01T23:47:13.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:19:08.000Z - Description: Testing apps coded by AI šŸ§ - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **277th** issue!AI is now commonly used to create code. So how's the experience of testing it?I want to share with you some recent thoughts about that from testers and developers:[Testing AI-coded applications: Practical tips for software testers](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/testing-ai-coded-applications-practical-tips-for-software-testers?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) by [Rafaela Azevedo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/azevedorafaela/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277),[When ChatGPT Writes the Code ā€” and Everyone Thinks It's Perfect](https://medium.com/@kuryuliya/when-chatgpt-writes-the-code-and-everyone-thinks-its-perfect-8a9fbe2f2b7a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) by [Yuliia Baranetska](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuliya-baranetska/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277),[A programmer yelling at the clouds about vibe coding](https://octomind.dev/blog/programmer-yelling-at-the-clouds-about-vibe-coding?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) by [Daniel Draper](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-draper92/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277).In short ā€” pay more attention. šŸ™‚Happy testing!*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277)* | | | | Sponsored [2025 Buyer's Guide to ERP Testing](https://www.opkey.com/ebook/2025-buyers-guide-to-erp-testing-lifecycle-optimization?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fmedium=cpc&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277)84% of ERP projects miss expectations, and testing is a major reason why. The 2025 Buyer's Guide shows how to modernize your testing strategy with AI, boost coverage, and reduce risk. [Get the insights](https://www.opkey.com/ebook/2025-buyers-guide-to-erp-testing-lifecycle-optimization?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fmedium=cpc&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) that QA and IT leaders are acting on.[opkey.com](https://www.opkey.com/ebook/2025-buyers-guide-to-erp-testing-lifecycle-optimization?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fmedium=cpc&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) | | | | NEWS | | [Don't Just Deliver Software. Deliver Confidence](https://medium.com/diizen-techpulse/dont-just-deliver-software-deliver-confidence-7ad6a6b30b4e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277)[Sarat Ramineni](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rramineni/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) correctly points out why QA should be a core part of product strategy, not just a final step in development.Similarly, [Alessandra Moreira](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandrarmoreira/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) shares a great reminder about the impact of [Engineering Team Culture and Code Quality](https://www.roadlesstested.com/p/engineering-team-culture-and-code?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277).[medium.com](https://medium.com/diizen-techpulse/dont-just-deliver-software-deliver-confidence-7ad6a6b30b4e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) | | [How Root Cause Labels Helped Me Uncover Process Gaps and Build a Quality Culture](https://medium.com/qualitynexus/how-root-cause-labels-helped-me-uncover-process-gaps-and-build-a-quality-culture-%EF%B8%8F-08821fb0bb54?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277)Struggling to understand where your bugs come from? [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%5F277) shows a good example of building a root cause analysis process in practice.[medium.com](https://medium.com/qualitynexus/how-root-cause-labels-helped-me-uncover-process-gaps-and-build-a-quality-culture-%EF%B8%8F-08821fb0bb54?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) | | [Value of QA roles after AI](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1lhlf4y/value%5Fof%5Fqa%5Froles%5Fafter%5Fai/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277)What impact will AI have on the QA role? It's a valid question, and you can find out what other testers think based on this discussion.In another thread, someone shared a belief that [QA deserves more than just being the last line of defence](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1lfbct6/qa%5Fdeserves%5Fmore%5Fthan%5Fjust%5Fbeing%5Fthe%5Flast%5Fline%5Fof/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277), which resonated with others.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1lhlf4y/value%5Fof%5Fqa%5Froles%5Fafter%5Fai/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) | | [Why QA Must Be Involved From Day One](https://medium.com/qualitynexus/why-qa-must-be-involved-from-day-one-23b70e9d8e37?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277)In Agile, I can't imagine testers working outside of the teams or joining in the late stages of the software development life cycle. [Ahmed El-Deeb](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eng-ahmed-eldeeb/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) highlights well why it's important.Moreover, [George Ukkuru](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ukkuru/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) describes [The Seven Hats of a Test Engineer](https://medium.com/@ukkuru/the-seven-hats-of-an-engineer-e0936150fba1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) in modern software development.[medium.com](https://medium.com/qualitynexus/why-qa-must-be-involved-from-day-one-23b70e9d8e37?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [QA Decisions, When to Automate Tests, and When to Walk Away: A Practical Guide for Effective Test Automation](https://medium.com/@marinacruzjordao/qa-decisions-when-to-automate-tests-and-when-to-walk-away-a-practical-guide-for-effective-test-1700ccf71bd5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277)How do you decide when and what to automate? If you struggle to answer that, listen to [Marina JordĆ£o](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-jord%C3%A3o-b4485734/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277)'s helpful advice.At the same time, [Niraj Subedi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirajsubediqa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) reminds us [What Automation Misses: Bugs Manual Testing Still Finds Every Day](https://medium.com/@NirajsubediQA/manual-testing-isnt-dead-it-s-what-s-saving-your-app-from-silent-failures-5dfee5984fe7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@marinacruzjordao/qa-decisions-when-to-automate-tests-and-when-to-walk-away-a-practical-guide-for-effective-test-1700ccf71bd5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) | | [Scaling Test Automation: From Dozens to Thousands of Tests](https://medium.com/@peyman.iravani/scaling-test-automation-from-dozens-to-thousands-of-tests-3e715da8f13d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277)If you want to prepare to run your test suite at scale, [Peyman Iravani](https://www.linkedin.com/in/peyman-iravani-3914504b/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) wrote a comprehensive guide with plenty of JavaScript code examples.But remember that [100% of Test Coverage Is Not About the Amount of Tests](https://medium.com/@andrei-trukhin/100-of-test-coverage-is-not-about-the-amount-of-tests-0485715d78f3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277), as [Andrei Trukhin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrei-trukhin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) explains.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@peyman.iravani/scaling-test-automation-from-dozens-to-thousands-of-tests-3e715da8f13d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) | | [Test Doubles in Python: A Guide to Mocking](https://medium.com/@bruce.ho98/test-doubles-in-python-a-guide-to-mocking-a60a207c3a10?sk=5f62e37a7d747f1fee7e943e3aad9b37&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277)In previous newsletters, I've featured [several articles](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/search?q=test%20doubles&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) about test doubles, such as mocks, stubs and fakes. But I haven't covered how to do that in Python yet. Well, today is the day, thanks to [Bruce Ho](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-ho-0b8548129/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277)![medium.com](https://medium.com/@bruce.ho98/test-doubles-in-python-a-guide-to-mocking-a60a207c3a10?sk=5f62e37a7d747f1fee7e943e3aad9b37&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) | | [What Your Broken Test Suite Is Really Telling You](https://www.roadlesstested.com/p/what-your-broken-test-suite-is-really?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277)Another good read from [Alessandra Moreira](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandrarmoreira/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) describing the possible problems and anti-patterns you may find during test automation, offering tips on how to improve them.Some remedy to that might be [Bad Test Hunting ā€” Mutation Testing](https://medium.com/@edgars.garsneks/16542a3f4b9f?sk=540ca43b75b01f2e965cb83ab6a8581f&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277), as [Edgars GarÅ”neks](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edgars-gar%C5%A1neks-8178b8193/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) outlines.[roadlesstested.com](https://www.roadlesstested.com/p/what-your-broken-test-suite-is-really?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) | | | | TOOLS | | [7 Open Source Projects That Are Revolutionizing QA with AI](https://medium.com/@niarsdet/7-open-source-projects-that-are-revolutionizing-qa-with-ai-1ef75783f421?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277)Last week, I [highlighted](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/276?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277#t-1032917) an open-source solution for AI test automation. This time, you can learn about more projects thanks to [Faris Kurnia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/faris-niar/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277).Furthermore, [Mohammad Faisal Khatri](https://www.linkedin.com/in/faisalkhatri/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) put together a handy collection of [Top GitHub Repositories to Learn Automation Testing](https://medium.com/@iamfaisalkhatri/c9f6aa3c3d63?sk=1995ccbeef9115e253a22f829ab471fc&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@niarsdet/7-open-source-projects-that-are-revolutionizing-qa-with-ai-1ef75783f421?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) | | [Advanced Parameter Types and Smart Data Table Handling in Cucumber](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/advanced-parameter-types-and-smart-data-table-handling-in-cucumber/advanced-parameter-types-and-smart-data-table-handling-in-cucumber.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277)Using [Cucumber](https://cucumber.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277)? In this comprehensive article, [Irfan Mujagić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-mujagi%C4%87-618435206/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) gives several practical tips on how to improve the maintenance of tests.[thegreenreport.blog](https://www.thegreenreport.blog/articles/advanced-parameter-types-and-smart-data-table-handling-in-cucumber/advanced-parameter-types-and-smart-data-table-handling-in-cucumber.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) | | [PactumJS in Practice: Using Data Templates to Manage Test Data ā€” Part 1](https://noraweisser.com/2025/06/24/pactumjs-in-practice-using-data-templates-to-manage-test-data-part-1/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277)[Eleonora Belova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleonora-belova-7069baa5/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) has just started a series of articles about API testing with [PactumJS](https://pactumjs.github.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277). You can also read [the second part](https://noraweisser.com/2025/06/28/pactumjs-in-practice-using-data-templates-to-manage-test-data-part-2/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277).[noraweisser.com](https://noraweisser.com/2025/06/24/pactumjs-in-practice-using-data-templates-to-manage-test-data-part-1/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) | | [The 'second' most abused (and misused) Cypress command ever: cy.contains()](https://dev.to/sebastianclavijo/the-second-most-abused-and-misused-cypress-command-ever-cycontains-126j?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277)How often do you use cy.contains() in [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277)? [Sebastian Clavijo Suero](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianclavijosuero/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) explains various scenarios in which there might be a better way.Furthermore, [Josh Grant](https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-grant-9570a214/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) explains [Why I Love Get By Text](https://simplythetest.tumblr.com/post/786895784328282112/why-i-love-get-by-text?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) in [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277).[dev.to](https://dev.to/sebastianclavijo/the-second-most-abused-and-misused-cypress-command-ever-cycontains-126j?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) | | | | VIDEOS | | [8 Skills for Automation Engineers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277&v=YjoPwt0l8gU)Whether you want to get into test automation or you're already on that path, you may benefit from the skills that [Daniel Knott](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-knott/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) describes in detail in this 23-minute video.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277&v=YjoPwt0l8gU) | | [Playwright TypeScript - Part 8: API Testing Using Playwright](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277&v=pSS4MB3s-fw)Continuing the series of recordings about testing with [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277), this time [Alex Khvastovich](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexkhvastovich/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) shows how to test APIs with that tool.Furthermore, [Karthik K.K.](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karthikkk/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) demonstrates how to [Automate Complex API Tests with Just One Command using Playwright MCP](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277&v=m4w-%5FKtshRw).[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277&v=pSS4MB3s-fw) | | | | Andā€¦ | | [That's AGI...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/1l519g3/wehaveachievedagi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277) šŸ¤£ | | | | 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%5F277).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F277)* |