> ## 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 #28 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/28/ - Published: 2020-07-17T07:12:25.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:12.000Z - Description: Stop the QA Gatekeeping Now! - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the 28th issue of **Software Testing Weekly**!First of all, big thanks to those who filled in the survey from two weeks ago. You gave me a lot of insights and I'll be working on applying them over the next few weeks โ€” stay tuned! If you still would like to give me feedback on how I'm doing with Software Testing Weekly, you can do so [here](https://morethantesting.typeform.com/to/ajF8TZh9?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28). ๐Ÿ˜ŠNow, big news! A big acquisition in the industry has happened. [BrowserStack](https://www.browserstack.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) โ€” the mobile app and cross-browser testing company โ€” has acquired [Percy](https://percy.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) โ€” the all-in-one platform for visual testing. It looks like the transition went very smoothly as you can already use the new product within BrowserStack. It even has it's own [dedicated page](https://www.browserstack.com/percy?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) already.Have a great weekend and enjoy the news! ๐Ÿ™Œ*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://twitter.com/ddylowicz?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28)* | | | | NEWS | | [Stop the QA Gatekeeping Now](https://dev-tester.com/stop-the-qa-gatekeeping-now/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28)It's hard not to agree with [Dennis Martinez](https://twitter.com/dennmart?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28)'s on why a tester being solely responsible for a project's release is not a good idea. I've been in such a situation several times and it never felt comfortable.[dev-tester.com](https://dev-tester.com/stop-the-qa-gatekeeping-now/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) | | [How to become a role model of quality](https://medium.com/detesters/how-to-be-a-role-model-of-quality-a9205e5496fa?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28)[Anaรฏs van Asselt](https://twitter.com/anais%5Fvanasselt?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) presents a visual metaphor of testing like gardening that greatly explains how our role evolves in modern times. And she shares many pieces of advice, too![medium.com](https://medium.com/detesters/how-to-be-a-role-model-of-quality-a9205e5496fa?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) | | [Why Care About Releasing?](https://thoughtsontest.wordpress.com/2020/07/14/why-care-about-releasing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28)[Darryn Downey](https://twitter.com/dar%5Fdar?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) shares his thoughts on the importance of being more agile and releasing frequently.However, don't forget to [code for maintainability tomorrow, not for releasing today](http://quality-spectrum.com/code-for-maintainability-tomorrow-not-for-releasing-today/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28), as [Ali Khalid](https://twitter.com/aali%5Fkhalid?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) reminds us.[thoughtsontest.wordpress.com](https://thoughtsontest.wordpress.com/2020/07/14/why-care-about-releasing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) | | [AI in testing: 13 essential resources for QA pros](https://techbeacon.com/app-dev-testing/ai-testing-13-essential-resources-qa-pros?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28)I liked this interesting compilation of various news and resources on AI in testing, prepared by [Paul Merrill](https://twitter.com/dpaulmerrill?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28). What is AI? How can it be used in testing? Is it going to replace testers altogether? You can learn a lot from this article![techbeacon.com](https://techbeacon.com/app-dev-testing/ai-testing-13-essential-resources-qa-pros?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) | | [Testing Metrics: Why Measure, What to Measure, and How to Measure](https://theqaconnection.com/2020/07/14/testing-metrics-why-measure-what-to-measure-and-how-to-measure/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28)If you're running out of ideas what testing metrics might fit in your project, [Johanna South](https://twitter.com/theQAconnection?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) comes to the rescue with 13 things you can potentially measure![theqaconnection.com](https://theqaconnection.com/2020/07/14/testing-metrics-why-measure-what-to-measure-and-how-to-measure/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [The Ultimate Postman Tutorial for API Testing](https://blog.testproject.io/2020/07/15/the-ultimate-postman-tutorial-for-api-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28)This is a big one! Six great chapters explaining how to test API from scratch using [Postman](https://www.postman.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) by [Dave Westerveld](https://twitter.com/offbeattesting?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28). What else I can say โ€” just check it out![blog.testproject.io](https://blog.testproject.io/2020/07/15/the-ultimate-postman-tutorial-for-api-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) | | [10 tips I learned from automation testing](https://medium.com/@jorgebarnabe91/10-tips-i-learned-from-automation-testing-97257bdd9722?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28)A simple and effective list of what to be aware of when doing test automation, presented in the form of lessons with supporting quotes. By [Jorge Silva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorge-silva-0b513386/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@jorgebarnabe91/10-tips-i-learned-from-automation-testing-97257bdd9722?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) | | [Execute Android Appium Tests in Docker Containers Using Selenoid](https://www.automatetheplanet.com/execute-android-appium-tests-docker-selenoid/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fmedium=rss&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28)[Anton Angelov](https://twitter.com/angelovstanton?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) shows a cool way to run your mobile Appium tests in an isolated environment using Selenoid. The code examples are in C#.[automatetheplanet.com](https://www.automatetheplanet.com/execute-android-appium-tests-docker-selenoid/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fmedium=rss&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) | | [Should I Write Consumer-Driven Contract Tests for Services I Own?](https://tomdriven.dev/pact/consumer%20driven%20contract%20testing/2020/07/14/should-I-write-consumer-driven-contract-tests-for-services-I-own.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28)Ever wondered whether to implement an integration test or a contract test to test two services? This article by [Thomas Shipley](https://twitter.com/tomdrivendev?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) explains why a contract test might be a more beneficial solution.[tomdriven.dev](https://tomdriven.dev/pact/consumer%20driven%20contract%20testing/2020/07/14/should-I-write-consumer-driven-contract-tests-for-services-I-own.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) | | | | TOOLS | | [Selenium 4: New Features](https://blog.testproject.io/2020/06/08/selenium-4-new-features/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28)Interested in new features coming in [Selenium 4](https://www.selenium.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28)? [Rex Jones II](https://twitter.com/rexjonesii?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) has prepared a great write-up describing what changed across all the services: Selenium Grid, IDE and WebDriver.[blog.testproject.io](https://blog.testproject.io/2020/06/08/selenium-4-new-features/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) | | [Guide: What is the Microsoft Playwright Automation Tool](https://testguild.com/what-is-playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28)[Playwright](https://github.com/microsoft/playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) is a new player on the market of JavaScript testing frameworks and it's definitely worth paying attention to. Thanks to this great summary by [Joe Colantonio](https://twitter.com/joecolantonio?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28), you will know how it can help you in your test automation efforts.[testguild.com](https://testguild.com/what-is-playwright?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) | | [Code: Lean Test Automation Architecture using Java and Selenium](https://github.com/eliasnogueira/selenium-java-lean-test-achitecture?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28)If you're tired of setting up your testing framework with Java and Selenium from scratch, you might want to use this handy boilerplate created by [Elias Nogueira](https://twitter.com/eliasnogueira?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28).[github.com](https://github.com/eliasnogueira/selenium-java-lean-test-achitecture?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) | | | | BOOKS | | [Science of Selenium: How to Prepare for and ACE an interview?](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/book-excerpt-sos-ch-12-interview-tips-how-prepare-ace-rahman/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28)[Kalilur Rahman](https://twitter.com/krahman?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) reveals an excerpt from his recently-published book called [Science of Selenium](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49289577-science-of-selenium?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28), sharing some useful tips on interview preparation.[linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/book-excerpt-sos-ch-12-interview-tips-how-prepare-ace-rahman/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) | | | | Andโ€ฆ | | [When you can't find a single bug...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/hrg545/developers%5Fpride/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F28) ๐Ÿ˜‚ |