> ## 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 #39 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/39/ - Published: 2020-10-02T13:55:39.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:17.000Z - Description: UI testing best practices - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Welcome to the **39th** issue!One of the things I want to share here again (because this newsletter has grown tenfold since I first mentioned it) is this timeless set of [UI testing best practices](https://github.com/NoriSte/ui-testing-best-practices?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) that I absolutely love.It's run by [Stefano Magni](https://twitter.com/NoriSte?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) and supported by other contributors, with the recent update made in August.Happy testing everyone!*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39)* | | | | NEWS | | [Is API Testing more important than UI Testing?](https://testinggarage.blogspot.com/2020/09/which-is-more-important-api-testing-or-ui-testing-with-differences.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39)That's a good and non-trivial question and I liked [Ravisuriya Eswara](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravisuriya/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39)'s way of answering it.[testinggarage.blogspot.com](https://testinggarage.blogspot.com/2020/09/which-is-more-important-api-testing-or-ui-testing-with-differences.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) | | [Scale your thinking for better testing](https://diagramindustries.com/2020/09/27/scale-your-thinking-for-better-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39)In this eye-opening read, [Ash Winter](https://twitter.com/northern%5Ftester?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) convinces us why thinking about performance testing is crucial to successful project delivery. I especially liked how rich in useful references this article is, including tools, books and the dos and don'ts.[diagramindustries.com](https://diagramindustries.com/2020/09/27/scale-your-thinking-for-better-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) | | [The Self Retrospective](https://undevelopedbruce.com/2020/09/30/the-self-retrospective/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39)This is a great example of an honest self-retrospective by [Bruce](https://twitter.com/bruceonlybruce?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) that can help recognise your strengths and fight your fears as a software tester. Huge respect for transparency![undevelopedbruce.com](https://undevelopedbruce.com/2020/09/30/the-self-retrospective/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) | | [Women in IT: Interview with Divyanshi Asthana](https://www.softwaretestingnews.co.uk/women-in-it-divyanshi-asthana/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39)I'm all in for diversity in tech and so I enjoyed this interview with [Divyanshi Asthana](https://www.linkedin.com/in/divyanshi-asthana-901609106/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) — a software tester — where she talks about the benefits and the challenges that women face in this industry.And here's more about [why diversity matters in software testing](https://www.globalapptesting.com/blog/achieving-diversity-in-software-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) by [Amelia Whyman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-whyman-414674103/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39).PS. I'm proud that 33% of this newsletter readers are women![softwaretestingnews.co.uk](https://www.softwaretestingnews.co.uk/women-in-it-divyanshi-asthana/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) | | [You built a talented QA team. Here's how to keep them](https://techbeacon.com/app-dev-testing/you-built-talented-qa-team-heres-how-keep-them?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39)Now, something for managers and leads. [Jess Ingrassellino](https://twitter.com/jess%5Fingrass?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) shared some pieces of advice on how to effectively use differentiated management to keep your team in shape.Related to that, [Johanna South](https://twitter.com/theQAconnection?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) wrote about [6 things you can do to be a better test manager](https://theqaconnection.com/2020/09/29/how-to-be-a-better-test-lead/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39).[techbeacon.com](https://techbeacon.com/app-dev-testing/you-built-talented-qa-team-heres-how-keep-them?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Automation will not replace your testing skills](https://qualitybits.tech//writing/automation-will-not-replace-your-testing-skills?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39)Every now and then we hear that automation will eventually replace humans. While it may happen in the far, far future, I agree with [Lina Zubyte](https://twitter.com/buggylina?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39)'s view on the crucial skills in software testing that automation is not even close attaining.[qualitybits.tech](https://qualitybits.tech//writing/automation-will-not-replace-your-testing-skills?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) | | [Creating A Test Automation Portfolio Episode 4: API testing for Restful Booker using Postman](https://beththetester.com/2020/09/27/creating-a-test-automation-portfolio-episode-4-api-testing-for-restful-booker-using-postman/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39)[Beth Marshall](https://twitter.com/Beth%5FAskHer?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) has been writing a great series on building a test automation portfolio and in this part, she shares a full example of creating automated API tests using Postman with JavaScript scripts.[beththetester.com](https://beththetester.com/2020/09/27/creating-a-test-automation-portfolio-episode-4-api-testing-for-restful-booker-using-postman/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) | | [Getting started with Firebase emulators suite for Android](https://dev.to/burhanrashid52/getting-started-with-firebase-emulators-suite-for-android-l4o?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39)[Burhanuddin Rashid](https://twitter.com/burhanrashid52?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) wrote this valuable guide on running Android automated tests in the cloud using [Firebase Test Lab](https://firebase.google.com/products/test-lab?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) emulators.[dev.to](https://dev.to/burhanrashid52/getting-started-with-firebase-emulators-suite-for-android-l4o?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) | | [How to use SauceLabs with Nightwatch.js](https://www.davidmello.com/how-to-use-nightwatch-with-saucelabs/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39)A solid guide by [David Mello](https://twitter.com/reallymello?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) on integrating the two tools. What's handy is that the article is accompanied by a thorough video tutorial explaining the integration step by step.[davidmello.com](https://www.davidmello.com/how-to-use-nightwatch-with-saucelabs/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) | | | | TOOLS | | [How to do logging integration with Logback and TestNG in ReportPortal](https://automationhacks.io/2020/09/25/logging-integration-with-logback-testng-in-report-portal/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39)For those of you using Java for test automation, [Gaurav Singh](https://twitter.com/automationhacks?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) prepared a helpful guide on integrating [TestNG](https://github.com/cbeust/testng?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) with the open-source [ReportPortal](https://reportportal.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) to present your test automation results in a clear, visual way.[automationhacks.io](https://automationhacks.io/2020/09/25/logging-integration-with-logback-testng-in-report-portal/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) | | [Tools for Time Manipulation in Software Testing](https://dev.to/bornfightcompany/time-manipulation-in-software-testing-a60?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39)Now, that's interesting! [Ajdin Mustafić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajdin-must/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) shares three tools for manipulating time that can come in handy in some testing scenarios.[dev.to](https://dev.to/bornfightcompany/time-manipulation-in-software-testing-a60?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) | | | | BOOKS | | [Agile Testing — Chapter 21 — Key Success Factors](https://testwithnishi.com/2020/09/29/read-along-agile-testing-chapter-21/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39)For the past few months, [Nishi Grover](https://twitter.com/testwithnishi?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) did a great job summarising the [Agile Testing](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5341009-agile-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) book in a chapter-by-chapter series. This is the summary of the last chapter about Key Success Factors. Thanks for that, Nishi![testwithnishi.com](https://testwithnishi.com/2020/09/29/read-along-agile-testing-chapter-21/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) | | | | VIDEOS | | [2019 Software Testing Conferences with Free Video Recordings](https://testingconferences.org/news/2020/09/24/2019-videos.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39)[Chris Kenst](https://twitter.com/ckenst?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) put together a valuable list of last year's Software Testing conferences that published their recordings for free. So many good things in there![testingconferences.org](https://testingconferences.org/news/2020/09/24/2019-videos.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) | | | | And… | | [Fixing a bug in production...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/j0uklx/a%5Fsenior%5Fdeveloper%5Ffixing%5Fa%5Fbug%5Fin%5Fproduction/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F39) 😂 |