> ## 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 #45 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/45/ - Published: 2020-11-13T14:31:13.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:20.000Z - Description: Test Strategy for Machine Learning - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **45th** issue!During my career in software testing, I mostly learned from others.The recipe was very simple:I always tried to surround myself with people who knew more than me.I kept asking them questions and asking for feedback.So I liked how [Adrian Rutkowski](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianrutkowski/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) took courage and openly asked for a review of his code from [the first attempt to automate a UI test with Python and Selenium](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/jsrskk/review%5Fof%5Fmy%5Fsample%5Fautomation%5Fproject%5Fin%5Fpython/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45).It's just a nice lesson learned not to be afraid to show your work and ask for feedback. It costs nothing and chances are high that you'll learn a ton.With that in mind, enjoy this week's news!*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45)* | | | | Sponsored [Flake-Free Test Automation with Reflect](https://reflect.run/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fmedium=cpc&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45)Tired of end-to-end tests that constantly break? Reflect is an alternative to Selenium and Cypress that lets you create automated tests in minutes, without writing a line of code. [Sign up for free](https://reflect.run/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fmedium=cpc&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) and create your first test today.[reflect.run](https://reflect.run/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fmedium=cpc&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) | | | | NEWS | | [Designing a QA Strategy for a Machine Learning application](https://medium.com/globant/designing-a-qa-strategy-for-a-machine-learning-application-c3a577926686?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45)*The goal of this article is to serve as a guide for all the quality analysts facing the need of designing a test plan for a system that implements an artificial intelligence model based on supervised learning.*More and more applications use machine learning nowadays so this guide by [Leonardo Pace](https://medium.com/@leonardo.pace?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) may come in handy sooner than you think!A good addition to that is this solid article by [Enrique A Decoss](https://www.linkedin.com/in/enrique-a-decoss-9014a338/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) on [Machine Learning & Quality Assurance](https://synapse-qa.com/2020/11/10/machine-learning-and-quality-assurance/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45).[medium.com](https://medium.com/globant/designing-a-qa-strategy-for-a-machine-learning-application-c3a577926686?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) | | [How to write a proper bug report or a ticket?](https://khanbhai89.medium.com/how-to-write-a-proper-bug-report-or-a-ticket-5368dec2fbac?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45)Many guides have been written on creating bug reports but this one by [Hammad Ahmed](https://www.linkedin.com/in/khanbhai89/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) stands out thanks to the focus on the practical part of "how", including instructions on how to capture screenshots, videos and logs.*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[khanbhai89.medium.com](https://khanbhai89.medium.com/how-to-write-a-proper-bug-report-or-a-ticket-5368dec2fbac?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) | | [Mind maps for Software Testing](https://bughuntersam.com/mind-maps-for-software-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45)Mind maps can be very helpful for software testers, as explained in this rich-in-references article by [Sam Connelly](https://twitter.com/BugHunterSam?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45).[bughuntersam.com](https://bughuntersam.com/mind-maps-for-software-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) | | [Quality Advocates](https://alisterbscott.com/2020/11/12/quality-advocates/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45)This great quote about the evolving role of software testers by [Alan Page](https://twitter.com/alanpage?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) is more relevant than ever. Thanks for reminding us, [Alister Scott](https://twitter.com/alisterbscott?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45).[alisterbscott.com](https://alisterbscott.com/2020/11/12/quality-advocates/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Automating End to End API Testing Flows Guide](https://blog.testproject.io/2020/11/10/automating-end-to-end-api-testing-flows/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45)This is a VERY detailed and full of examples guide by [David Goichman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-goichman-020237185?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) on how to set up and run API tests using the free TestProject tool.[blog.testproject.io](https://blog.testproject.io/2020/11/10/automating-end-to-end-api-testing-flows/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) | | [Automated Testing Nightly Run](https://medium.com/automated-testing/automated-testing-nightly-run-c27c804f3bfe?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45)I liked this nicely written article by [Hui Ching Lim](https://www.linkedin.com/in/huichinglim/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) describing what nightly builds are, why it's good to run regression tests against them and how to do it.*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[medium.com](https://medium.com/automated-testing/automated-testing-nightly-run-c27c804f3bfe?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) | | [E2E Testing with Cypress](https://dev.to/jankaritech/e2e-testing-with-cypress-01-introduction-l59?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45)[Kiran Parajuli](https://twitter.com/KiranParajuli16?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) did a great job preparing this thorough guide on end-to-end test automation with Cypress. It shows how to set it up, write first tests, configure the CI integration and even add a BDD layer on top. I found it easy to follow thanks to the big amount of code examples.And for more details on CI integration, here's a decent guide on [Integrating Cypress with Github CI](https://dev.to/iphiee%5Foma/continuous-integration-for-end-to-end-tests-with-cypress-and-github-actions-19a5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) by [Ifeoma Imoh](https://twitter.com/Iphiee%5Foma?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45).[dev.to](https://dev.to/jankaritech/e2e-testing-with-cypress-01-introduction-l59?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) | | [Fixing a Test Hourglass](https://testing.googleblog.com/2020/11/fixing-test-hourglass.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45)In this article, [Alan Myrvold](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanmyrvold/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) shares some practical pieces of advice on how to rework testing layers to focus more on unit and integration tests instead of the end-to-end tests. In other words, turning the hourglass back into a pyramid.[testing.googleblog.com](https://testing.googleblog.com/2020/11/fixing-test-hourglass.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) | | [Learning Python Test Automation](https://automationpanda.com/2020/11/09/learning-python-test-automation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45)Python is commonly used in test automation. [Andy Knight](https://twitter.com/AutomationPanda?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) spent years sharing about it and this article sums up the very best pieces that he created or found which can help you learn it, too.[automationpanda.com](https://automationpanda.com/2020/11/09/learning-python-test-automation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) | | [What I stole from the best developers](https://www.thetestingpirate.be/2020/11/11/what-i-stole-from-the-best-developers/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45)When it comes to best practices, there's nothing wrong about stealing them. [Bart Vanherck](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-vanherck/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) shares three valuable practices from developers that software testers can apply in test automation.On the other hand, [Dennis Martinez](https://twitter.com/dennmart?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) shared his [Top Blunders with Test Automation](https://dev-tester.com/my-top-blunders-with-test-automation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) and what he learned from that.[thetestingpirate.be](https://www.thetestingpirate.be/2020/11/11/what-i-stole-from-the-best-developers/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) | | | | TOOLS | | [Top 10 CI/CD Tools — Which is Best for You?](https://blog.testproject.io/2020/11/09/top-ci-cd-tools/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45)This is a helpful comparison of the most popular CI tools, including a fair overview of each one's pros and cons by [Harish Rajora](https://twitter.com/harishhere?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45).[blog.testproject.io](https://blog.testproject.io/2020/11/09/top-ci-cd-tools/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) | | | | And… | | [I love the QA's reaction...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/jrvqba/this%5Fmay%5For%5Fmay%5Fnot%5Fbe%5Fbased%5Fon%5Fa%5Ftrue%5Fstory/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F45) 😂 |