> ## 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 #29 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/29/ - Published: 2020-07-24T11:13:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:13.000Z - Description: Test like a kid! 👨‍💻 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **29th issue** of Software Testing Weekly!What I absolutely loved this week is how a 13-year-old kid called [Calin Baenen](https://twitter.com/calin92540842?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) performed a simple test on [dev.to](https://dev.to/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) platform. Here's how it went:[Test case](https://dev.to/calin92540842/how-a-really-really-really-long-post-title-can-break-the-look-of-dev-ui-by-extending-past-the-box-or-it-works-with-2lmo?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29)[Test execution](https://dev.to/calin92540842/test-test-2mhe?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29)[Test report](https://dev.to/calin92540842/test-conclusion-26ii?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29)It reminds me that curiosity and thinking outside-of-the-box are crucial in testing. Unfortunately, these are the traits that we tend to lose as we grow up. This gives me an idea for a challenge: the very next time you're going to test your application, **do it like a kid**. Play with it ridiculously. Until it breaks!Happy testing! 😊*[Dawid Dylowicz](http://twitter.com/ddylowicz?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29)* | | | | NEWS | | [Technical tips for Software Testers](https://bughuntersam.com/technical-tips-for-software-testers/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29)I really liked [Sam Connelly](https://twitter.com/bughuntersam?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29)'s four great tips on how to get more technical as a software tester. Even experienced testers can find something new in there![bughuntersam.com](https://bughuntersam.com/technical-tips-for-software-testers/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) | | [Starting a new job in the pandemic](https://lisacrispin.com/2020/07/20/starting-a-new-job-in-the-pandemic?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29)We might not be living in the easiest of times at the moment, but we have to deal with that somehow. An excellent example of that is [Lisa Crispin](https://twitter.com/lisacrispin?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29)'s story about starting a new job completely remotely. I found her advice very valuable.I also recommend you checking out [Lena Pejgan](https://twitter.com/LenaPejgan?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29)'s experience of [how remote onboarding looks like from a manager's point of view](https://testing.pejgan.se/2020/07/21/onboarding-remotely-during-a-pandemic/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29).[lisacrispin.com](https://lisacrispin.com/2020/07/20/starting-a-new-job-in-the-pandemic?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) | | [It’s time to retire our test case management tools](https://testingcurve.wordpress.com/2020/07/19/its-time-to-retire-our-test-case-management-tools/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29)[Joep Schuurkes](https://www.twitter.com/j19sch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) shares his thoughts on the usefulness of test case management tools, suggesting some alternative options.[Mind mapping](https://medium.com/qualityworks-blog/mind-mapping-as-a-productivity-hack-for-testers-3-ways-to-improve-your-testing-process-94104fa1022d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) might be one of them, as [Brittany Stewart](https://twitter.com/brittish%5Fbeauty?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) explains.[testingcurve.wordpress.com](https://testingcurve.wordpress.com/2020/07/19/its-time-to-retire-our-test-case-management-tools/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) | | [Where in Testing is Exploratory Testing?](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2020/07/where-in-testing-is-exploratory-testing.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29)Is exploratory testing a technique or an approach? Why does it even matter? [Maaret Pyhäjärvi](https://twitter.com/maaretp?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) elaborates on that in this solid article. Makes sense to me![visible-quality.blogspot.com](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2020/07/where-in-testing-is-exploratory-testing.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) | | [The Ultimate Guide to Regression Testing](https://www.mindfulqa.com/regression-testing-guide/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29)There are lots of valuable insights about regression testing in this well-structured and comprehensive guide prepared by [Wes Silverstein](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wessilverstein/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29).[mindfulqa.com](https://www.mindfulqa.com/regression-testing-guide/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [JavaScript testing best practices](https://github.com/goldbergyoni/javascript-testing-best-practices?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29)**OH MY!** I love finding such gems when preparing an issue! This is an absolutely amazing guide on the best practices for testing in JavaScript. The tips, the dos and don'ts, the examples — all of that provided at a very detailed level. Hats off, [Yoni Goldberg](https://twitter.com/goldbergyoni?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29)![github.com](https://github.com/goldbergyoni/javascript-testing-best-practices?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) | | [Code-Based Test Automation vs. Codeless Automation](https://continuoustesting.blog/2020/07/17/code-based-test-automation-vs-codeless-automation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29)Codeless automation tools have got better and smarter than ever and they are here to stay. But are they good enough to completely replace the traditional code-based test automation? [Eran Kinsbruner](https://twitter.com/ek121268?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) has done some interesting investigation.[continuoustesting.blog](https://continuoustesting.blog/2020/07/17/code-based-test-automation-vs-codeless-automation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) | | [The test automation potato](https://medium.com/assertqualityassurance/the-test-automation-potato-a489f2dfc891?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29)Tired of test automation pyramids, diamonds, ice cream cones, honeycombs and other shapes? Try a potato! 😂 At least that's what [Marcelo Soares](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelorss/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) says. And honestly, he's got a fair point![medium.com](https://medium.com/assertqualityassurance/the-test-automation-potato-a489f2dfc891?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) | | [Need to design a framework... Any ideas on which techs to use with this tech stack?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/hsc407/need%5Fto%5Fdesign%5Fa%5Fframework%5Fany%5Fideas%5Fon%5Fwhich/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29)I always like to see how different members of a community would approach a given test automation problem. Mind you, no answer there is totally wrong or correct and, as a reader, it's important to come up with your own conclusions.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/hsc407/need%5Fto%5Fdesign%5Fa%5Fframework%5Fany%5Fideas%5Fon%5Fwhich/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) | | | | TOOLS | | [Serenity: ATDD all the things](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/atdd-all-things-andreas-worm/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29)Practising Behaviour-Driven Development but don't want to use Cucumber? In this rich-in-examples guide, [Andreas Worm](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-worm-70689b106/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) shows how to use [Serenity](http://www.thucydides.info/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) and the screenplay pattern for effective BDD.[linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/atdd-all-things-andreas-worm/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) | | [To Puppeteer, or to Cypress](https://dev.to/jalal246/to-puppeteer-or-to-cypress-4ccl?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29)[Jalal](https://github.com/jalal246?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) faced a rather simple task of automating mouse scrolling in his test. To help him achieve that, he tried two end-to-end test automation tools, namely [Puppeteer](https://github.com/puppeteer/puppeteer?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) and [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29). Find out which one did the trick![dev.to](https://dev.to/jalal246/to-puppeteer-or-to-cypress-4ccl?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) | | | | BOOKS | | [Book impressions: Accelerate](https://qualitybits.tech//writing/book-impressions-accelerate?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29)[Lina Zubyte](https://twitter.com/buggylina?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) gives a very insightful review of a book called *[Accelerate: Building and Scaling High Performing Technology Organizations](https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/35747076?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29)* and shares some excerpts on how it can help software testers get better at their jobs.[qualitybits.tech](https://qualitybits.tech//writing/book-impressions-accelerate?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) | | | | And… | | [Good luck writing a test for that...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/hs72lb/kinda%5Fworks%5Fi%5Fguess/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F29) 😂 |