> ## 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 #280 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/280/ - Published: 2025-08-19T07:50:16.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:19:09.000Z - Description: Why is Playwright winning the race against Cypress? 🧐 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **280th** issue!I stumbled upon this question on Reddit:[Why is Playwright winning the race against Cypress?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1mh61dp/why%5Fplaywright%5Fis%5Fwinning%5Fthe%5Frace%5Fagainst%5Fcypress/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280)There are a lot of articles comparing both tools, but they're usually the view of one person. So it's interesting what the testing community thinks.Cypress was the first modern test tool and gained deserved popularity despite some missing features. But then Playwright has done it all right from the beginning.As I [shared](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/225?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) over a year ago, Playwright surpassed Cypress in NPM downloads. And that gap has only widened since.Happy testing! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280)* | | | | NEWS | | [Document less, share more: A modern take on test evidence](https://kato-coaching.com/document-less-share-more-a-modern-take-on-test-evidence?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280)How important is test documentation nowadays? [Kat Obring](https://www.linkedin.com/in/katjaobring/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) has some good points and advice on how to improve the visibility of testing.At the same time, [Maaret Pyhäjärvi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaret/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) explains why [Code Reviews Have Already Changed](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2025/07/code-reviews-have-already-changed.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) in the age of AI.[kato-coaching.com](https://kato-coaching.com/document-less-share-more-a-modern-take-on-test-evidence?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) | | [Overcoming the trap of intellectual conformity: Tips for software testers](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/overcoming-the-trap-of-intellectual-conformity-tips-for-software-testers?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280)Testing is largely about thinking, and thinking is largely about psychology. [Vitaly Sharovatov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitaly-sharovatov-2446ba47/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) gives tips on how to stay sharp as a software tester and avoid the herd mentality.Moreover, [James Thomas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-thomas-840aa11a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) shares some great thoughts about performing [The Best Testing I Could](https://qahiccupps.blogspot.com/2025/07/the-best-testing-i-could.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280).[ministryoftesting.com](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/overcoming-the-trap-of-intellectual-conformity-tips-for-software-testers?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) | | [When hiring software testers doesn't work (and what to do BEFORE you hire them)](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/when-hiring-software-testers-doesn-t-work-and-what-to-do-before-you-hire-them?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280)[Susanne Abdelrahman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneabdelrahman/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) shares an interesting point of view on why companies hire testers for the wrong reasons and why they should focus on addressing the root causes of quality issues in the first place.[ministryoftesting.com](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/when-hiring-software-testers-doesn-t-work-and-what-to-do-before-you-hire-them?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) | | ["Works on My Machine!": How to Deal With Dismissive Devs](https://dev-tester.com/works-on-my-machine-how-to-deal-with-dismissive-devs/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280)You've probably heard this many times after reporting a bug. [Dennis Martinez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennmart/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) gives several good tips on how to improve it.In a relevant, concise article, [Maaret Pyhäjärvi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaret/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) explains why [Bug advocacy is to go beyond reporting](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2025/08/bug-advocacy-is-to-go-beyond-reporting.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280).[dev-tester.com](https://dev-tester.com/works-on-my-machine-how-to-deal-with-dismissive-devs/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [AI-Assisted Testing — The Rules and Roles](https://www.everydayunittesting.com/2025/07/ai-assisted-testing-the-rules-and-roles.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280)[Gil Zilberfeld](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilzilberfeld/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) has some good suggestions on how to work with AI to support your testing activities effectively.[everydayunittesting.com](https://www.everydayunittesting.com/2025/07/ai-assisted-testing-the-rules-and-roles.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) | | [Automated Testing: From Mainframes to ChatGPT](https://semaphore.io/blog/automated-testing-mainframes-chatgpt?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280)Curious to learn about the history of automated testing? [Tomas Fernandez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablo-tomas-fernandez-b6077514/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) gives a detailed overview of how it evolved over the years.In relation to that, [Higor Mesquita](https://www.linkedin.com/in/higor-mesquita/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) explains why [Automated Tests Don't Replace Humans, They Support Them](https://medium.com/@higor.mesquita/automated-tests-dont-replace-humans-they-support-them-a08e6bbb9a89?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280).[semaphore.io](https://semaphore.io/blog/automated-testing-mainframes-chatgpt?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) | | [Generate API test in minutes using Swagger JSON + Github Copilot with Playwright](https://medium.com/@thananjayan1988/generate-api-test-in-minutes-using-swagger-json-github-copilot-with-playwright-c1fb4d5bc4ed?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280)Wondering how AI can help you with API testing? [Thananjayan Rajasekaran](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thananjayan-rajasekaran/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) shows a decent example of test auto-generation based on the JSON file with the OpenAPI specification.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@thananjayan1988/generate-api-test-in-minutes-using-swagger-json-github-copilot-with-playwright-c1fb4d5bc4ed?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) | | [iOS Automation Accessibility Testing at Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/RedditEng/comments/1lzrsg9/ios%5Fautomation%5Faccessibility%5Ftesting%5Fat%5Freddit/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280)How does Reddit automate accessibility testing of its iOS app? [Parth Parikh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/parikhparth23/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) shares great insights, including detailed examples of the tools used at each pyramid level.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/RedditEng/comments/1lzrsg9/ios%5Fautomation%5Faccessibility%5Ftesting%5Fat%5Freddit/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) | | | | Sponsored [Where the Future of QA Comes to Talk](https://www.onlinetestconf.com/sign-up/?utm%5Fsource=Eblast&utm%5Fmedium=Newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=SoftwareTestingWeekly)Since 2016, Online TestConf has been the go-to virtual event for software testers, where forward-thinking QA professionals meet, learn, and lead. Join hundreds of your peers and industry experts to explore the latest in test automation, AI in QA, agile quality strategies, and more. [Sign up now for September 15, 2025](https://www.onlinetestconf.com/sign-up/?utm%5Fsource=Eblast&utm%5Fmedium=Newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=SoftwareTestingWeekly).[onlinetestconf.com](https://www.onlinetestconf.com/sign-up/?utm%5Fsource=Eblast&utm%5Fmedium=Newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=SoftwareTestingWeekly) | | | | TOOLS | | [AI-Powered Testing: Introducing Cypress' cy.prompt Feature](https://qalogy.com/ai-powered-testing-introducing-cypress-cy-prompt-feature/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280)[Vladimir Josifoski](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladimir-josifoski-987877149/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) describes the functionality of the recently added [cy.prompt](https://www.cypress.io/blog/cy-prompt-frequently-asked-questions?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) feature that allows you to use AI to implement [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) tests.Moreover, [Thinuri Wijesekara](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thinuri-wijesekara/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) wrote about [Avoiding the undefined — How to Use undefined Correctly in Cypress](https://medium.com/@wijesekarathinuri/avoiding-the-about-blank-how-to-use-cy-session-correctly-in-cypress-a2245191ee3f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280).[qalogy.com](https://qalogy.com/ai-powered-testing-introducing-cypress-cy-prompt-feature/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) | | [How to Set Up Selenium Grid 4 with Docker Compose](https://medium.com/@iamfaisalkhatri/957caf2cf8c8?sk=64e37a786268dc191f25820c8373c1e9&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280)[Mohammad Faisal Khatri](https://www.linkedin.com/in/faisalkhatri/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) demonstrates a helpful solution for running [Selenium](https://selenium.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) tests across several browsers using [Docker](https://www.docker.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) and Selenium Grid.Furthermore, [Hassan Alhejaili](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hassan-alhejaili/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) presents a handy guide to [Building Clean Selenium Tests with Fluent POM Design Pattern](https://medium.com/@hassanalhejaili7/building-clean-selenium-tests-with-fluent-pom-design-pattern-345d885e51fb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@iamfaisalkhatri/957caf2cf8c8?sk=64e37a786268dc191f25820c8373c1e9&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) | | [k6 v0.57 gets TypeScript support enabled by default](https://razvanvancea.ro/blog/2025/07/31/k6-v0-57-gets-typescript-support-enabled-by-default-practical-guide/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fmedium=rss&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280)In case you missed it, [k6](https://k6.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) added support for TypeScript in an earlier version, allowing you to write tests in that language instead of JavaScript. [Razvan Vancea](https://www.linkedin.com/in/razvanvancea/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) goes into more detail about what it means and how to use it.[razvanvancea.ro](https://razvanvancea.ro/blog/2025/07/31/k6-v0-57-gets-typescript-support-enabled-by-default-practical-guide/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fmedium=rss&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) | | [What I Learned Using GitHub Copilot for API Automation](https://medium.com/@tpshadinijk/i-tried-api-automation-with-github-copilot-aa357d934189?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280)There's no doubt that AI can help you automate tests to some degree. But how does that work in practice? [Thara Perera](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tharashadini/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) describes their experience in detail using examples.Similarly, [Seva Makhinia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/seva-makhinia/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) shares [How I taught LLM to migrate legacy tests](https://medium.com/@lokiOdUa/how-i-taught-llm-to-migrate-legacy-tests-0d4124b571ec?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) to a new framework based on Java and Cucumber.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@tpshadinijk/i-tried-api-automation-with-github-copilot-aa357d934189?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) | | | | VIDEOS | | [Playwright TypeScript — Part 13: AI-Assisted Automation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280&v=zfLOSJmkZiE)I've already featured a few articles on how AI has helped others with automation, and here's yet another example from [Alex Khvastovich](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexkhvastovich/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) of using it to implement [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) tests.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280&v=zfLOSJmkZiE) | | | | And… | | [Is this an issue?...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/1mquber/pleasejustpasstheticket/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280) 😅 | | | | 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%5F280).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F280)* |