> ## 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 #43 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/43/ - Published: 2020-10-30T14:30:35.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:19.000Z - Description: The Great Collection of Software Testing Videos - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **43rd** issue!As promised last week, I'm continuing to feature more gems that some of you submitted.So today I'd like to highlight [TestingTV](https://www.testingtv.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43).It's a collection of hundreds of videos from software testing conferences, webinars, courses and others that have been regularly stored on that site since 2008.Although the new videos are added at a once-per-month rate, it's still a great source of knowledge, especially thanks to its search functionality.Happy watching!*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43)* | | | | NEWS | | [A day in the life of a mobile app tester](https://bughuntersam.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-mobile-app-tester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43)If you're wondering what day-to-day responsibilities of a mobile tester look like, here's a cool overview by [Sam Connelly](https://twitter.com/BugHunterSam?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43).[bughuntersam.com](https://bughuntersam.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-mobile-app-tester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) | | [How to build your reputation as a software tester](https://kevintuck.co.uk/how-to-build-your-reputation-as-a-software-tester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43)There's no denying that working on your personal brand is crucial for having a successful software tester's career. Here you'll find some solid tips from [Kevin Tuck](https://twitter.com/Keva161?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) on how to build one.[kevintuck.co.uk](https://kevintuck.co.uk/how-to-build-your-reputation-as-a-software-tester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) | | [How To Switch from a Developer to a Testing Role?](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/jirzvu/how%5Fto%5Fswitch%5Ffrom%5Fa%5Fdeveloper%5Fto%5Fa%5Ftesting%5Frole/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43)I found this Reddit thread interesting because most of the time you see testers willing to move to development. So it's a refreshing change to see someone interested in moving in the opposite direction.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/jirzvu/how%5Fto%5Fswitch%5Ffrom%5Fa%5Fdeveloper%5Fto%5Fa%5Ftesting%5Frole/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) | | [Lessons learned about Software Quality (or delivery?)](https://ali-haydar.medium.com/lessons-learned-about-software-quality-or-delivery-3a05ca2e4609?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43)Nothing can describe this great article better than [Ali Haydar](https://twitter.com/Alee%5FHaydar?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43)'s own words:*The goal of this post is to share an approach or a combination of approaches I learned in my career to deliver software products faster and with higher quality.*[ali-haydar.medium.com](https://ali-haydar.medium.com/lessons-learned-about-software-quality-or-delivery-3a05ca2e4609?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) | | [Performance Testing Certifications](https://dev.to/qainsights/performance-testing-certifications-2f12?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43)If you're looking for certified courses on performance testing, [NaveenKumar Namachivayam](https://twitter.com/qainsights?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) did a great job of putting together this detailed repository.[dev.to](https://dev.to/qainsights/performance-testing-certifications-2f12?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) | | [The role of a Cruise Director in Software Development](https://dl-84551.medium.com/the-role-of-a-cruise-director-in-software-development-e27ddb0cc725?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43)Have you ever heard of the Cruise Director role? I haven't until I read this article by [Danny Lieberman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannylieberman/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) and it's interesting to see how it can fit in the Dev & QA process.[dl-84551.medium.com](https://dl-84551.medium.com/the-role-of-a-cruise-director-in-software-development-e27ddb0cc725?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [API "approval" testing using Jest](https://alisterbscott.com/2020/10/28/api-approval-testing-using-jest/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43)[Alister Scott](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisterscott/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) presents an interesting use of Jest snapshot testing functionality to test serialized API responses.[alisterbscott.com](https://alisterbscott.com/2020/10/28/api-approval-testing-using-jest/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) | | [How to Implement BDD Test Automation Framework: Cucumber, RestAssured, Selenium and ExtentReports](https://mishustin.medium.com/how-to-implement-bdd-test-automation-framework-cucumber-restassured-selenium-and-extentreports-4cc176201af1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43)In this 7-part series, [Artur Mishustin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mishustin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) presents how to set up a BDD test automation framework in Java that's suitable for both API and UI tests.[mishustin.medium.com](https://mishustin.medium.com/how-to-implement-bdd-test-automation-framework-cucumber-restassured-selenium-and-extentreports-4cc176201af1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) | | [Making Android UI testing enjoyable](https://dev.to/adevintaspain/making-android-ui-testing-enjoyable-3a1n?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43)[Rafa Vázquez](https://twitter.com/sloydev?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) shared a great guide on improving Espresso UI tests, including a lot of code examples.Also, here's a related article that I found interesting: [Mutation tests on Android. Are they worth it?](https://phellipealexandre.medium.com/mutation-tests-on-android-are-they-worth-it-2728cbc88003?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) by [Phellipe Silva](https://twitter.com/phellipeafsilva?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43).[dev.to](https://dev.to/adevintaspain/making-android-ui-testing-enjoyable-3a1n?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) | | [Testing on the Toilet: Testing UI Logic? Follow the User!](https://testing.googleblog.com/2020/10/testing-on-toilet-testing-ui-logic.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43)This is a short but valuable story from [Carlos Israel Ortiz García](https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-israel-ortiz-garcia/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) — an ex-employee of Google — on how they missed a bug in test automation and what they learned from that.[testing.googleblog.com](https://testing.googleblog.com/2020/10/testing-on-toilet-testing-ui-logic.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) | | [Writing Contract test for API endpoint using Pact](https://qxf2.com/blog/writing-contract-test-using-pact/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43)Getting started with contract testing? This easy-to-follow guide by [Rahul Bhave](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulbhave/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) shows how to set up and write your first test using Pact in Python.[qxf2.com](https://qxf2.com/blog/writing-contract-test-using-pact/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) | | | | TOOLS | | [The most useful accessibility testing tools and techniques](https://dev.to/sapegin/the-most-useful-accessibility-testing-tools-and-techniques-5cka?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43)[Artem Sapegin](https://twitter.com/iamsapegin?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) shared a detailed overview of some great tools that can help you in accessibility testing. Kudos![dev.to](https://dev.to/sapegin/the-most-useful-accessibility-testing-tools-and-techniques-5cka?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) | | [Top 8 Python Testing Frameworks](https://blog.testproject.io/2020/10/27/top-python-testing-frameworks/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43)There are plenty of Python testing tools out there so it's always good to see a fair comparison that takes into account all pros and cons. By [Sapir Lyubinsky](https://twitter.com/SLyubinsky?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43).[blog.testproject.io](https://blog.testproject.io/2020/10/27/top-python-testing-frameworks/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) | | | | And… | | [Testing AI be like...](https://www.monkeyuser.com/2020/reverse-turing-test/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F43) 😂 |