> ## 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 #288 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/288/ - Published: 2025-10-20T22:05:18.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:19:13.000Z - Description: AWS Outage and Awesome Chaos Engineering ⚡️ - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **288th** issue!A lot of major services were down today.The reason? An [outage of the us-east-1 AWS region](https://www.theverge.com/news/802486/aws-outage-alexa-fortnite-snapchat-offline?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288).To me, it's a good reminder to invest in Chaos Engineering to prepare for unexpected system disruptions.For that, I recommend starting with [Awesome Chaos Engineering](https://github.com/dastergon/awesome-chaos-engineering?tab=readme-ov-file&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288#awesome-chaos-engineering-) — a great collection of resources.Happy \~\~testing\~\~ breaking! 🙂*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288)* | | | | Sponsored [New Report: Finance Teams Share Testing & Release Insights](https://saucelabs.com/resources/report/the-testing-imperative-how-financial-services-are-navigating-speed-security?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=paidsponsor&utm%5Fcampaign=finserv%5Ffy26&utm%5Fterm=newsletter&utm%5Fcontent=the%5Ftesting%5Fimperative)We surveyed over 100 finance leaders on their testing strategies and release velocity. Key findings: most rely on at least some manual testing, favor monthly release cycles, and acknowledge that junior staff often need more hands-on training to succeed.[Download the full report](https://saucelabs.com/resources/report/the-testing-imperative-how-financial-services-are-navigating-speed-security?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=paidsponsor&utm%5Fcampaign=finserv%5Ffy26&utm%5Fterm=newsletter&utm%5Fcontent=the%5Ftesting%5Fimperative) to explore all the data.[saucelabs.com](https://saucelabs.com/resources/report/the-testing-imperative-how-financial-services-are-navigating-speed-security?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fmedium=paidsponsor&utm%5Fcampaign=finserv%5Ffy26&utm%5Fterm=newsletter&utm%5Fcontent=the%5Ftesting%5Fimperative) | | | | NEWS | | [Determinism is Overrated](https://delorenj.com/determinism-is-overrated-0bfa34396372?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288)Building and testing AI apps requires a different approach than other types of software. [Jarad DeLorenzo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/delorenj/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) advises how to address the challenges with the non-deterministic behaviour.Moreover, [Keith Klain](https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithklain/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) shares a sobering opinion on the ever-present [Software Testing GriftopAI](https://qualityremarks.com/software-testing-griftopia/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288).[delorenj.com](https://delorenj.com/determinism-is-overrated-0bfa34396372?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) | | [Getting paid what you are worth as a software tester](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/getting-paid-what-you-are-worth-as-a-software-tester?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288)If you want to increase your salary, [Mirza Šišić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sisicmirza/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) gives tons of tips on positioning yourself for better negotiation and interviews.[ministryoftesting.com](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/getting-paid-what-you-are-worth-as-a-software-tester?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) | | [From End-to-end to Scalable: An Engineering Technical Test Maturity Model for the Real World](https://toyerm.wordpress.com/2025/10/03/from-end-to-end-to-scalable-an-engineering-technical-test-maturity-model-for-the-real-world/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288)How mature is your testing approach? [Toyer Mamoojee](https://www.linkedin.com/in/toyer-mamoojee-595356a4/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) showcases the benefits of investing in the more efficient tests on the lower level and advises how to get there.At the same time, [Katja Obring](https://www.linkedin.com/in/katjaobring/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) has some good points on [Why the Experimenter's Mindset Outlasts Automation in Software Testing](https://kato-coaching.com/why-the-experimenters-mindset-outlasts-automation-in-software-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288).[toyerm.wordpress.com](https://toyerm.wordpress.com/2025/10/03/from-end-to-end-to-scalable-an-engineering-technical-test-maturity-model-for-the-real-world/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) | | [From Templates to Heuristics: Enhancing Thought Work](https://mkedemo.wordpress.com/2025/10/13/from-templates-to-heuristics-enhancing-knowledge-work/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288)[Maria Kedemo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-kedemo-299b16/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) explains why effective testing depends on understanding and reflection rather than templates, and how heuristics can help with that.Similarly, [Yanming Zhai](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayzhai89757/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) outlines several points about [QA as Systems Thinking: Applying Charlie Munger's Multidisciplinary Model to Software Quality](https://medium.com/@miraclebro89757/qa-as-systems-thinking-applying-charlie-mungers-multidisciplinary-model-to-software-quality-f1d4211685e4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288).[mkedemo.wordpress.com](https://mkedemo.wordpress.com/2025/10/13/from-templates-to-heuristics-enhancing-knowledge-work/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) | | [QA Engineer Role Transformation in the Age of AI](https://medium.com/@yerem.khalatyan/qa-engineer-role-transformation-in-the-age-of-ai-4e80bca41cb1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288)If you're thinking about using AI in testing, [Yerem Khalatyan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yerem-khalatyan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) points out a few use cases to explore, such as test case generation, automation and execution.Similarly, someone asked the testing community about [AI solutions for Test Case creation](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/1o65t38/ai%5Ffor%5Ftest%5Fcase%5Fcreation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) and they shared their setups and thoughts.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@yerem.khalatyan/qa-engineer-role-transformation-in-the-age-of-ai-4e80bca41cb1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [How to Test Asynchronous Processes That Complete Hours Later](https://daniel-delimata.medium.com/how-to-test-asynchronous-processes-that-complete-hours-later-551250d17f38?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288)[Daniel Delimata](https://www.linkedin.com/in/delimata/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) demonstrates an automated approach to test system outcomes that are only visible after some time.[daniel-delimata.medium.com](https://daniel-delimata.medium.com/how-to-test-asynchronous-processes-that-complete-hours-later-551250d17f38?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) | | [How We Utilize AI Agents in Our Testing and Quality Processes](https://medium.com/trendyol-tech/how-we-utilize-ai-agents-in-our-testing-and-quality-processes-13edcc1ea2da?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288)This is yet another example of where AI agents can be used for testing practices. [Utku Kılınçcı](https://www.linkedin.com/in/utkukilincci/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) describes four use cases they implemented in their company.Similarly, [Aliaksandr Melnik](https://www.linkedin.com/in/melnikkk/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) outlines [How we use Claude Agents to automate test coverage](https://medium.com/@mulleralex293/how-we-use-claude-agents-to-automate-test-coverage-380f5f0d9993?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) with promising results.[medium.com](https://medium.com/trendyol-tech/how-we-utilize-ai-agents-in-our-testing-and-quality-processes-13edcc1ea2da?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) | | [If you have 100 pages, do you create 100 Page Objects?](https://medium.com/@dinhcongcanh272/if-you-have-100-pages-do-you-create-100-page-objects-ae018f8ec42e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288)Do you really know what page objects are for? [Đinh Công Cảnh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/%C4%91inh-c%C3%B4ng-c%E1%BA%A3nh-ba93251b3/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) offers an interesting thought exercise with advice.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@dinhcongcanh272/if-you-have-100-pages-do-you-create-100-page-objects-ae018f8ec42e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) | | [On Unit / Integration / Regression Tests and Terminology](https://www.cassandrahl.com/blog/on-unit-integration-regression-tests-and-terminology/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288)If you worked in testing for some time, you might have noticed that it's easy to misinterpret testing-related terms, such as types of tests. [Cassandra H. Leung](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandrahl/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) provides more clarity on that.[cassandrahl.com](https://www.cassandrahl.com/blog/on-unit-integration-regression-tests-and-terminology/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) | | | | TOOLS | | [10 Tips for Writing Playwright Tests with Cursor](https://filiphric.com/cursor-playwright-tips?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288)[Cursor](https://cursor.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) is a popular AI-powered IDE, which [Filip Hric](https://www.linkedin.com/in/filip-hric-11a5b1126/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) tested out and shared how it works with implementing [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) tests.Similarly, [Michał Ślęzak](https://www.linkedin.com/in/micha%C5%82-%C5%9Bl%C4%99zak-32563975/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) investigated — [Cursor & Playwright: Is This the Best AI IDE for Test Automation?](https://testingplus.me/cursor-playwright-the-best-ai-ide-for-test-automation-part-one/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288)[filiphric.com](https://filiphric.com/cursor-playwright-tips?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) | | [Automating LLM Apps Quality: A Survey of Open-Source Evaluation Tools for CI/CD](https://medium.com/@tarek%5F89142/automating-llm-apps-quality-a-survey-of-open-source-evaluation-tools-for-ci-cd-cee235304510?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288)Wondering what to use to test AI? [Tarek Oraby](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarek-oraby/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) created a handy list of open-source tools designed for evaluating LLMs.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@tarek%5F89142/automating-llm-apps-quality-a-survey-of-open-source-evaluation-tools-for-ci-cd-cee235304510?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) | | [Cypress Studio: No-Code Test Generation Now Built In](https://www.cypress.io/blog/cypress-studio-no-code-test-generation-now-built-in?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288)[Jennifer Shehane](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-shehane/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) from [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) has announced that Cypress Studio is now enabled by default and will soon gain AI-powered test suggestions.Similarly, [S Chathuranga Jayasinghe](https://www.linkedin.com/in/schathurangaj/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) describes that [Cypress Gets an AI Brain: Meet Cy.Prompt()](https://javascript.plainenglish.io/cypress-gets-an-ai-brain-meet-cy-prompt-the-smartest-way-to-write-tests-959a70fd0005?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288).[cypress.io](https://www.cypress.io/blog/cypress-studio-no-code-test-generation-now-built-in?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) | | [Our Journey Through Optimising Cypress End-to-End Tests](https://medium.com/pon-tech-talk/our-journey-through-optimising-cypress-end-to-end-tests-f8624a81a5d6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288)If you're looking to improve your [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) test design, execution speed, or maintenance, [Omer Keskinkilic](https://www.linkedin.com/in/omer-keskinkilic/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) has some practical tips based on their experience.[medium.com](https://medium.com/pon-tech-talk/our-journey-through-optimising-cypress-end-to-end-tests-f8624a81a5d6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) | | [Understanding Playwright Agents](https://www.awesome-testing.com/2025/10/playwright-agents?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288)Last week, I [highlighted](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/287?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288#start) a significant release of Playwright Agents. [Sławomir Radzymiński](https://www.linkedin.com/in/slawekradzyminski/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) created a great deep dive into how they actually work.Also, [Kailash Pathak](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kailashpathak/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) did a detailed investigation to demonstrate [How AI-Powered Playwright Agents Fit into the Traditional STLC](https://kailash-pathak.medium.com/how-ai-powered-playwright-agents-fit-into-the-traditional-stlc-software-testing-life-cycle-4cd319c79132?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288).[awesome-testing.com](https://www.awesome-testing.com/2025/10/playwright-agents?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) | | | | VIDEOS | | [How to Use Browser Developer Tools](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288&v=hJxVi0BDMxM)The developer tools in browsers such as Chrome or Firefox have always been great for debugging and testing. [Daniel Knott](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-knott/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) recorded an insightful, 17-minute overview of several features that you may find helpful.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288&v=hJxVi0BDMxM) | | [Migrating Test Automation Tools and Frameworks](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288&v=2FGw%5FZ-Z%5Fd4)Are you considering migrating to a new test automation tech stack? [Alan Richardson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eviltester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) shares some good advice on what to take into account.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288&v=2FGw%5FZ-Z%5Fd4) | | | | And… | | [First day at Amazon...](https://x.com/sandislonjsak/status/1980194559515869431?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288) 😅 | | | | Thanks for reading!If you enjoy this newsletter and find it helpful in becoming a better tester, please consider sharing it with others.*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F288)* |