> ## 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 #34 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/34/ - Published: 2020-08-28T08:31:36.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:15.000Z - Description: We've reached 1,000 subscribers! - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the 34th issue!This one is very special to me for two reasons.First, today is my birthday.Second, we've reached **1,000** subscribers.It's the best present you could give me.Thanks for your trust! 🙏*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34)* | | | | NEWS | | [What I’ve learned from testing the most profitable entertainment product of all time](https://medium.com/@landi.antonia/what-ive-learned-from-testing-the-most-profitable-entertainment-product-of-all-time-50e8696e9534?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34)Ever heard of Grand Theft Auto V? I bet you have. [Antonia Landi](https://twitter.com/landi%5Fantonia?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) shared a great story on what she learned as a QA at Rockstar Games. Although testing games is different than testing other software, I found a lot of interesting takeaways that any tester can apply in their role.*PS. It's a premium article on Medium, so if you can't access it, simply open the link in a private tab.*[medium.com](https://medium.com/@landi.antonia/what-ive-learned-from-testing-the-most-profitable-entertainment-product-of-all-time-50e8696e9534?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) | | [How to Be a QA Leader](https://thinkingtester.com/how-to-be-a-qa-leader/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34)[Kristin Jackvony](https://twitter.com/KristinJackvony?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) shares 7 solid pieces of advice on how to be a successful QA Lead based on her experience.Quite related to that, I've recently updated my story of [joining a startup as a QA Lead](https://morethantesting.com/blog/joining-a-startup-as-qa-lead/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34).[thinkingtester.com](https://thinkingtester.com/how-to-be-a-qa-leader/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) | | [Let’s Mind Map Test Notes](https://medium.com/code-wild/lets-mind-map-test-notes-87ba4028a4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34)I liked the nice blend of presentation slides and text description that [Callum Akehurst-Ryan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cakehurstryan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) used to explain how to use mind maps for exploratory testing.[medium.com](https://medium.com/code-wild/lets-mind-map-test-notes-87ba4028a4?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) | | [Shift Left and QA Responsibilities](https://blog.testproject.io/2020/08/27/shift-left-and-qa-responsibilities/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34)The shift-left testing approach has been around for some time now, but what does it really mean for software testers? [Rafaela Azevedo](https://twitter.com/azevedorafa%5Fcom?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) explains how the role evolves and what the responsibilities are.[blog.testproject.io](https://blog.testproject.io/2020/08/27/shift-left-and-qa-responsibilities/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [6 Ways to Do Automated UI Testing in Parallel With Selenium](https://medium.com/better-programming/6-ways-to-do-automated-ui-testing-in-parallel-with-selenium-132e47403c4f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34)Great article by [Shirley Ong](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirleyong/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) who thoroughly describes six options of parallel web UI test automation, showing the pros and cons of each approach.*PS. It's a premium article on Medium, so if you can't access it, simply open the link in a private tab.*[medium.com](https://medium.com/better-programming/6-ways-to-do-automated-ui-testing-in-parallel-with-selenium-132e47403c4f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) | | [Alternate view of Automation ROI](http://quality-spectrum.com/alternate-view-of-automation-roi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34)If you think the test automation's return on investment can only be measured in hours saved, [Ali Khalid](https://twitter.com/aali%5Fkhalid?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) may make you think again. He made me, at least, and I like this alternative point of view.[quality-spectrum.com](http://quality-spectrum.com/alternate-view-of-automation-roi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) | | [Don't Start Your Automation Strategy With Tools](https://dev-tester.com/dont-start-your-automation-strategy-with-tools/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34)*Most testers new to automation tend to dive in to finding tools for their work. Reaching for tools first is usually a huge mistake.*Great piece by [Dennis Martinez](https://twitter.com/dennmart?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) explaining why it's better to learn about what you'll test before you learn what you'll use to test.[dev-tester.com](https://dev-tester.com/dont-start-your-automation-strategy-with-tools/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) | | [Java for QA Automation Engineers: How to Learn?](https://www.stickyminds.com/article/java-qa-automation-engineers-how-learn?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34)A very insightful story of how [John Selawsky](https://twitter.com/selawsky?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) trained 8 Manual Testers into Test Automation Engineers in just 3 months. You may like the mentioned resources![stickyminds.com](https://www.stickyminds.com/article/java-qa-automation-engineers-how-learn?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) | | [Treating your Automation Architecture as a standalone project](https://medium.com/@phcasanova/treating-your-automation-architecture-as-a-standalone-project-633d44c9ad01?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34)There's no doubt that treating test code as production code is one of the best practices you can have. [Paulo Casanova](https://twitter.com/PauloCasanova?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) shares his code examples that can help you design a test framework at a production level of code quality.[medium.com](https://medium.com/@phcasanova/treating-your-automation-architecture-as-a-standalone-project-633d44c9ad01?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) | | | | TOOLS | | [Cypress 5.0](https://cypress.io/blog/2020/08/19/introducing-test-retries-in-cypress-5-0/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34)One of the most popular open-source web testing tools has recently released a new major version. The biggest change? Test retries! For more details, check [the changelog](https://docs.cypress.io/guides/references/changelog.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34#5-0-0) and [the migration guide](https://docs.cypress.io/guides/references/migration-guide.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34#Migrating-to-Cypress-5-0).[cypress.io](https://cypress.io/blog/2020/08/19/introducing-test-retries-in-cypress-5-0/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) | | [Python libraries to make your code readable, reliable, and maintainable.](https://isaak.dev/2020/08/python-libraries-to-make-your-code-readable-and-maintainable?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34)[Isaak Uchakaev](https://twitter.com/likid%5Fgeimfari?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) shared a huge list of Python tools and libraries. What's great for software testers is that a big chunk of it can help you in effective test automation. If you're using Python for testing, just check it out![isaak.dev](https://isaak.dev/2020/08/python-libraries-to-make-your-code-readable-and-maintainable?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) | | [Load Testing using Netling](https://qainsights.com/load-testing-using-netling/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34)In this clear step-by-step guide, [NaveenKumar Namachivayam](https://twitter.com/QAInsights?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) presents how to get started with a lightweight and open-source tool for load testing in C# called [Netling](https://github.com/hallatore/Netling?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34).[qainsights.com](https://qainsights.com/load-testing-using-netling/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) | | [Shifting Performance Testing to the left with k6](https://www.mariedrake.com/post/shifting-performance-testing-to-the-left-with-k6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34)[Marie Drake](https://twitter.com/mcruzdrake?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) wrote a very informative overview of [k6](https://k6.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) — an open-source performance testing tool that you can easily run from your CLI.[mariedrake.com](https://www.mariedrake.com/post/shifting-performance-testing-to-the-left-with-k6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) | | | | VIDEOS | | [Mock Interview with Hiring Managers for Software Testing Positions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34&v=L%5F2jiucxOK4)This is an absolute hit! [Evgeny Kim](https://www.linkedin.com/in/evgenykim1/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) invited a couple of QA Managers to host mocked interviews with five software testers. At the end of each session, a candidate gets genuine feedback. There's a lot you can learn from that![youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34&v=L%5F2jiucxOK4) | | | | And… | | [Some bugs are just too powerful...](https://www.monkeyuser.com/2020/wish-granted/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F34) 😂 |