> ## 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 #282 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/282/ - Published: 2025-09-03T17:09:17.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:19:10.000Z - Description: Leadership in Quality πŸ… - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **282nd** issue!Today, I want to highlight the two great articles on quality leadership that came out recently:[Quality Leadership in Quality](https://brijeshdeb.medium.com/quality-leadership-in-quality-845f4da937b3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) by [Brijesh Deb](https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbrijesh/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282)[Bottom-up or Top-down?](https://qahiccupps.blogspot.com/2025/08/bottom-up-or-top-down.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) by [James Thomas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-thomas-840aa11a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282)There are some great insights I can relate to after being in a leadership role for a few years now.So whether you're an aspiring leader or want to influence change within your team, this might be worth checking out.Happy testing! πŸ™‚*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282)* | | | | Sponsored [How to 10X Your Exploratory Testing Efficiency (Without Installing Dozens of Tools)](https://www.browserstack.com/testing-toolkit?utm%5Fsource=newsletter&utm%5Fmedium=PR&utm%5Fplatform=&utm%5Fcontent=product-updates&utm%5Fcampaign=PR-18-Aug-2025-BrowserStack-Testing-Toolkit&utm%5Fcampaigncode=701OW00000SzxENYAZ&utm%5Fterm=softwaretestingweekly)Discover how the [BrowserStack Testing Toolkit](https://www.browserstack.com/testing-toolkit?utm%5Fsource=newsletter&utm%5Fmedium=PR&utm%5Fplatform=&utm%5Fcontent=product-updates&utm%5Fcampaign=PR-18-Aug-2025-BrowserStack-Testing-Toolkit&utm%5Fcampaigncode=701OW00000SzxENYAZ&utm%5Fterm=softwaretestingweekly) eliminates the need for multiple testing tools. 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However, it shouldn't be like this anymore, and [Ganga Pandey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gangapandey/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) correctly points out why.Similarly, [Higor Mesquita](https://www.linkedin.com/in/higor-mesquita/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) explains [How Communication Between QA and Devs Helps Avoid Rework](https://medium.com/@higor.mesquita/how-communication-between-qa-and-devs-helps-avoid-rework-f9c8d97e7122?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@igangapandey/the-blame-game-in-software-why-qa-isnt-your-firefighter-86cbe9d4cd88?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) | | [The Software Feedback Rings: A New Way to Visualise Feedback](https://qualityeng.substack.com/p/the-software-feedback-rings?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282)There's a saying that a picture can express a thousand words. [Jitesh Gosai](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jitgo/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) demonstrates that with a new model for mapping team knowledge gaps and improving quality.[qualityeng.substack.com](https://qualityeng.substack.com/p/the-software-feedback-rings?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Automation Maturity Matrix & Test Pyramid](https://medium.com/@akappagantula/automation-maturity-matrix-test-pyramid-a9e2b5a3a90c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282)If you're looking for an assessment of quality and test automation practices, [Aditya Kappagantula](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adityakappagantula/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) proposes a scoring model based on the test pyramid and process maturity.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@akappagantula/automation-maturity-matrix-test-pyramid-a9e2b5a3a90c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) | | [My Journey: How I Mastered Test Automation](https://naveenautomationlabs.medium.com/my-journey-how-i-mastered-test-automation-287ec156366a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282)[Naveen Khunteta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveenkhunteta/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) shares the story of learning test automation and provides great advice on how to do it effectively.Furthermore, [Shakti Swaroop](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shakti-swaroop-45a6b320a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) demonstrates that with an example of going [From Hobby to AI-Augmented Testing: My R&D Journey with Selenium/Appium, and Java](https://medium.com/@shaktiswaroopofficial/from-hobby-to-ai-augmented-testing-my-r-d-journey-with-selenium-appium-and-java-5bc95682c4af?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282).[naveenautomationlabs.medium.com](https://naveenautomationlabs.medium.com/my-journey-how-i-mastered-test-automation-287ec156366a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) | | [Test Automation Guardrails](https://medium.com/@peterphonix/test-automation-guardrails-0e1a18ee064f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282)More code generated by AI means more potential dangers in software. [Francis Bourre](https://www.linkedin.com/in/francisbourre/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) wrote a very detailed explanation of why it's important to rely on test automation for safeguarding.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@peterphonix/test-automation-guardrails-0e1a18ee064f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) | | [Why Tests Aren't Enough (And What Actually Keeps Code Safe)](https://medium.com/@geetesh911/why-tests-arent-enough-and-what-actually-keeps-code-safe-4c57336d2ee2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282)I liked this article by [Geetesh Laddha](https://www.linkedin.com/in/geetesh-laddha-36ab80146/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) because it comes from a developer's point of view, describing how necessary a risk-based approach to creating software is.Similarly, [Shneha Paudyal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shneha-paudyal/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) advocates for holistic approach to quality because [Automation Alone Won't Save Your Product](https://medium.com/@eshnehapaudyal/automation-alone-wont-save-your-product-bde5bb35145c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@geetesh911/why-tests-arent-enough-and-what-actually-keeps-code-safe-4c57336d2ee2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) | | [Why You Should Write More Context Tests and Fewer Unit Tests](https://levelup.gitconnected.com/why-you-should-write-more-context-tests-and-fewer-unit-tests-3967ffa31b86?sk=4453c0e05db6a3f3c8b6883d38bfd972&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282)The test pyramid is considered a default test strategy, but it may not always be the best approach. [Lucas Fernandes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-ariel/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) shows a few examples where focusing on higher-level tests might be more beneficial.Moreover, [Peter Billen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbillen/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) from Google wrote a comprehensive article about [Automating everything; and why metadata matters](https://peterbillen.medium.com/automate-everything-and-why-metadata-matters-f6efdbdb7d90?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282)[levelup.gitconnected.com](https://levelup.gitconnected.com/why-you-should-write-more-context-tests-and-fewer-unit-tests-3967ffa31b86?sk=4453c0e05db6a3f3c8b6883d38bfd972&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) | | | | TOOLS | | [Cypress β€” How to Create Automatic Weekly Flake Alerting](https://medium.com/@dingraham01/cypress-how-to-create-automatic-weekly-flake-alerting-60d1d407f6d3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282)Interested in analysing your flaky [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) tests? [David Ingraham](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dingraham01/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) wrote a step-by-step guide to building and integrating it.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@dingraham01/cypress-how-to-create-automatic-weekly-flake-alerting-60d1d407f6d3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) | | [Get better test reports from Playwright](https://medium.com/@chrisenitan/get-better-test-reports-from-playwright-253b7af3e5b8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282)[Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) has some great reporters built in, but sometimes you may want to get more clarity in your test steps. Here's a handy tip by [Chris Enitan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisenitan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) on how to achieve that.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@chrisenitan/get-better-test-reports-from-playwright-253b7af3e5b8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) | | [Set up a Playwright Browser Server in AWS EC2](https://blog.devops.dev/set-up-a-playwright-browser-server-in-aws-ec2-7f5ccb9819f3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282)If you're interested in running [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) on several browsers, you may consider [Thananjayan Rajasekaran](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thananjayan-rajasekaran/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282)'s suggestion to set up a browser server in the cloud.[blog.devops.dev](https://blog.devops.dev/set-up-a-playwright-browser-server-in-aws-ec2-7f5ccb9819f3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) | | | | VIDEOS | | [Software Testing Hacks for Product Managers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282&v=5GoPhwaoaIg)From my own experience, product managers can be great testers. In this 22-minute overview, [Daniel Knott](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-knott/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) offers great advice on how to do it well.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282&v=5GoPhwaoaIg) | | [Testing AI: 5 obstacles and 7 workarounds](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282&v=EBefJDa5aao)Wondering about the challenges in testing AI? [Nikita Sidorevich](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidorevich/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) invited [Michael Bolton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bolton-08847/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) to share his thoughts, which turned into a deeply insightful hour-long talk.Also, [Karthik K.K.](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karthikkk/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) recorded a helpful overview of [The 100% EASIEST Way to Test LLMs & AI Agents](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282&v=uz5BEadZwLc) using [DeepEval](https://github.com/confident-ai/deepeval?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282).[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282&v=EBefJDa5aao) | | | | And… | | [AI assistants...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/1mwg2k5/aiassistant/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282) πŸ˜‚ | | | | Thanks for reading!If you enjoy this newsletter and find it helpful in becoming a better tester, please feel free to share it with others.*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F282)* |