> ## 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 #33 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/33/ - Published: 2020-08-21T12:44:15.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:15.000Z - Description: The end of Internet Explorer! 🤩 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **33rd** issue!Unbelievable! After exhausting 25 years that we had to spent on testing this monster, it's finally happening. [Microsoft is dropping support for Internet Explorer](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/microsoft-365-apps-say-farewell-to-internet-explorer-11-and/ba-p/1591666?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33)! 🥳While it surely is good news for anyone using the internet, there's a little drawback to us — software testers. After all, we won't be able to frighten the developers and bump our bug count anymore by saying *"Let me just check it on IE11..."*.Just kidding, we won't miss it at all!**PS.** Looking for a remote QA job? Something is waiting for you at the bottom of this issue. 😉*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33)* | | | | NEWS | | [Can you test this real quick?](https://theqaconnection.com/2020/08/19/can-you-test-this-real-quick/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33)I think we all can relate to this question. While we can't always avoid it, [Johanna South](https://twitter.com/theQAconnection?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) advises on how we can properly react and not lose our heads.[theqaconnection.com](https://theqaconnection.com/2020/08/19/can-you-test-this-real-quick/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) | | [Debunking Accessibility Testing Myths](https://www.mariedrake.com/post/debunking-accessibility-testing-myths?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33)A great article from [Marie Drake](https://twitter.com/mcruzdrake?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) who deals with common myths about accessibility testing. Not that scary, as it turns out!And if you're ready to dive deeper, [Sam Connelly](https://twitter.com/BugHunterSam?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) wrote a solid guide on [testing for accessibility](https://bughuntersam.com/testing-for-accessibility/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) including a ton of references.[mariedrake.com](https://www.mariedrake.com/post/debunking-accessibility-testing-myths?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) | | [Let’s Focus More on Quality and Less on Testing](https://www.stickyminds.com/article/let-s-focus-more-quality-and-less-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33)A very insightful piece by [Joel Montvelisky](https://twitter.com/joelmonte?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) describing how software tester's role evolved by shifting from testing to quality assurance and advising on what we should do now.[stickyminds.com](https://www.stickyminds.com/article/let-s-focus-more-quality-and-less-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) | | [The Metrics: Number of Ignored Tests](http://www.everydayunittesting.com/2020/08/the-metrics-number-of-ignored-tests.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33)We're all guilty of having some skipped tests in out test suites. In this concise statement, [Gil Zilberfeld](https://twitter.com/gil%5Fzilberfeld?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) clearly says what you should do with such tests![everydayunittesting.com](http://www.everydayunittesting.com/2020/08/the-metrics-number-of-ignored-tests.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Automatic tests — Are they worth your team’s time?](https://medium.com/@david.ruiz%5F39436/automatic-tests-are-they-worth-your-teams-time-b067735c44bf?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33)[David Ruiz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-ruiz-hernandez-qa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) found a great way to explain test automation levels by taking into account all benefits and drawbacks. I loved the pros-and-cons tables![medium.com](https://medium.com/@david.ruiz%5F39436/automatic-tests-are-they-worth-your-teams-time-b067735c44bf?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) | | [Is DevOps the next "automation" for QAs?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/ia63jk/is%5Fdevops%5Fthe%5Fnext%5Fautomation%5Ffor%5Fqas/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33)One of the best discussion I've seen in a while on whether DevOps is the next essential skill for software testers, just like test automation is now. Lots of different points of view in here![reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/ia63jk/is%5Fdevops%5Fthe%5Fnext%5Fautomation%5Ffor%5Fqas/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) | | [6 rules for high-quality page object patterns](https://techbeacon.com/app-dev-testing/6-rules-high-quality-page-object-patterns?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33)If you like the Page Object Pattern, here are a few solid rules from [Nikolay Advolodkin](https://twitter.com/Nikolay%5FA00?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) for doing it right, backed by some meaty code examples.[techbeacon.com](https://techbeacon.com/app-dev-testing/6-rules-high-quality-page-object-patterns?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) | | [Thoughts about Test Automation implementation](https://medium.com/assertqualityassurance/thoughts-about-test-automation-implementation-d516629438ac?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33)I liked how straightforward [Leonardo Galani](https://twitter.com/avontz?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) is in challenging the common anti-patterns in test automation, all of which I agree with.[medium.com](https://medium.com/assertqualityassurance/thoughts-about-test-automation-implementation-d516629438ac?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) | | [TL;DR Guide to React Native Testing](https://medium.com/@stassop/tl-dr-guide-to-react-native-testing-d7f201670067?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33)If you want a just-what-you-need-to-know and a quite-rich-in-examples guide on testing React Native, [Stanislav Sopov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanislav-sopov-a0b25a179/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) got you covered. For the full experience, you can check out his testing demo on [GitHub](https://github.com/stassop/reactnativetesting?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@stassop/tl-dr-guide-to-react-native-testing-d7f201670067?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) | | | | TOOLS | | [30 Advanced WebDriver Tips and Tricks Java Code](https://www.automatetheplanet.com/advanced-webdriver-tips-tricks-java/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33)Looking for Java snippets for Selenium? Look no more! [Anton Angelov](https://twitter.com/angelovstanton?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) prepared this super-detailed list of 30 tips and tricks that you can refer to whenever you want.[automatetheplanet.com](https://www.automatetheplanet.com/advanced-webdriver-tips-tricks-java/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) | | [Puppeteer & Playwright snippets and guides](https://theheadless.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33)This is a brand-new site with awesome tips, tricks and in-depth guides on Puppeteer and Playwright — the headless testing frameworks. Great project by the [Checkly](https://twitter.com/checklyHQ?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) dev team![theheadless.dev](https://theheadless.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) | | [Cypress Super-patterns: How to elevate the quality of your test suite](https://dev.to/wescopeland/cypress-super-patterns-how-to-elevate-the-quality-of-your-test-suite-1lcf?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33)[Wes Copeland](https://twitter.com/wescopeland%5F?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) created this useful guide on how to level up your Cypress testing combining it with other tools such as the [Testing Library](https://testing-library.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) and [Cucumber](https://cucumber.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33).[dev.to](https://dev.to/wescopeland/cypress-super-patterns-how-to-elevate-the-quality-of-your-test-suite-1lcf?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) | | | | BOOKS | | [The Path of QA Jedi: 10 Books Every Tester Should Read](https://medium.com/@QATestLab/the-path-of-qa-jedi-10-books-every-tester-should-read-89de84008fd8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33)It's a great and surprising list of ten books for software testers prepared by the [QATestLab](https://twitter.com/QATestLab?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) team. I liked how every book is described with in two ways: why it's worth reading and what the key takeaways are.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@QATestLab/the-path-of-qa-jedi-10-books-every-tester-should-read-89de84008fd8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) | | | | And… | | [Someone test this...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/i9llic/someone%5Ftry%5Fthis/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F33) 😂 |