> ## 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 #49 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/49/ - Published: 2020-12-11T18:28:57.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:22.000Z - Description: State of Testing - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **49th** issue!Great news, [State of Testing Survey 2021](https://qa-qcarena.blogspot.com/2020/12/state-of-testing-survey-2021.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) is back!It's the best opportunity to get to know what's going on in software testing and where we're heading in 2021 and beyond.But that's possible only thanks to our contributions.So please spend a coffee break on [taking the survey](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/stot2021?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49).Honestly, I can't wait to see the results — especially after such a twisted year we had.And if you're curious about the previous one, here's [my short analysis](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/16?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49#start) that I shared back in April.Happy testing!*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49)* | | | | NEWS | | [Creating a test strategy using questions](https://www.diogonunes.com/blog/test-strategy-saddest-ppiratee-mnemonic/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49)Questions are one of the most powerful tools that software testers have, so why not use them to create a test strategy? Just like [Diogo Nunes](https://twitter.com/dialexnunes?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) did in this great mind-map-based concept. Well done![diogonunes.com](https://www.diogonunes.com/blog/test-strategy-saddest-ppiratee-mnemonic/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) | | [How to Test a Web Product Manually](https://blog.maddevs.io/how-to-test-a-web-product-manually-c019d6e8e2f3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49)This is a detailed guide to manual web testing. I find it especially valuable because it's not coming from a tester but a project manager — [Alice Jang](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-jang-b235b240/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) — who shows us a product-oriented point of view.[blog.maddevs.io](https://blog.maddevs.io/how-to-test-a-web-product-manually-c019d6e8e2f3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) | | [The Best Software QA and Testing Conferences of 2021](https://techbeacon.com/app-dev-testing/best-software-qa-testing-conferences-2021?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49)Next year is just behind the corner and there's a bunch of conferences planned already. Here's a month-by-month overview by [Linda Rosencrance](https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-rosencrance-a8508876/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49).[techbeacon.com](https://techbeacon.com/app-dev-testing/best-software-qa-testing-conferences-2021?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) | | [The Rise of TestOps](https://jarbon.medium.com/the-rise-of-testops-18e2ee922b02?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49)I like how simply [Jason Arbon](https://twitter.com/jarbon?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) described the TestOps concept based on the following three principles that align well with the modern approach to software testing.[jarbon.medium.com](https://jarbon.medium.com/the-rise-of-testops-18e2ee922b02?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) | | [Should You Hunt for That Bug?](https://thinkingtester.com/should-you-hunt-for-that-bug/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49)Missed a bug just like your sock went missing after the laundry? [Kristin Jackvony](https://twitter.com/KristinJackvony?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) explains two options that you have now: chase it or leave it for later.And also, [should every bug be reviewed to see if more tests are required?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/k8ixld/should%5Fevery%5Fbug%5Fbe%5Freviewed%5Fto%5Fsee%5Fif%5Fmore%5Ftests/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49)[thinkingtester.com](https://thinkingtester.com/should-you-hunt-for-that-bug/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [10 Portfolio Projects for Aspiring Automation ](https://applitools.com/blog/project-portfolio-for-testers/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49)[Angie Jones](https://twitter.com/techgirl1908?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) put together this useful list of projects you can use to practice any type of test automation: web, mobile, visual, API, performance and more![applitools.com](https://applitools.com/blog/project-portfolio-for-testers/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) | | [How to optimize test automation in your web applications?](https://tsh.io/blog/how-to-optimize-test-automation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49)A great step-by-step guide with examples by [Marcin Basiakowski](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcin-basiakowski/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) on how to choose the optimal strategy for test automation.[tsh.io](https://tsh.io/blog/how-to-optimize-test-automation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) | | [No End to "End to End Tests"](https://shipt.tech/no-end-to-end-to-end-tests-bc740f8f1dd0?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49)[Sophia Amin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-amin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) shares a journey of web app automation she went through when choosing a new test strategy, migrating to a new test framework and explaining what role end-to-end tests play in it now.Speaking of which, here's [Tyler Hawkins](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-hawkins-2b147513b/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49)' take on [when (not) to write end-to-end tests](https://dev.to/thawkin3/when-to-write-end-to-end-tests-48h0?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49).[shipt.tech](https://shipt.tech/no-end-to-end-to-end-tests-bc740f8f1dd0?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) | | [Run Postman collections using Newman and Python](https://blog.balasundar.com/run-postman-collections-using-newman-and-python?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49)[Balasundar](https://twitter.com/Balasundar2796?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) shows a cool way of running Postman API collection with Python and generating a test report that's automatically sent straight to your inbox. Neat![blog.balasundar.com](https://blog.balasundar.com/run-postman-collections-using-newman-and-python?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) | | | | TOOLS | | [Deep-dive into GraphQL in JMeter](https://qainsights.com/deep-dive-into-graphql-in-jmeter/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49)Ready for some performance testing of GraphQL APIs? [NaveenKumar Namachivayam](https://twitter.com/QAInsights?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) demonstrates with examples of how you can do in the recently-released [JMeter 5.4](https://jmeter.apache.org/changes.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49).[qainsights.com](https://qainsights.com/deep-dive-into-graphql-in-jmeter/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) | | [Open Source Automated Visual Testing](https://dev.to/mintzworld/open-source-automated-visual-testing-2pi5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49)Here [Michael Mintz](https://twitter.com/mintzworld?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) explains how to perform automated visual testing of a web app using an open-source tool [SeleniumBase](https://seleniumbase.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49).[dev.to](https://dev.to/mintzworld/open-source-automated-visual-testing-2pi5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) | | | | BOOKS | | ["Calling Bullsh\*t"](https://therockertester.wordpress.com/2020/12/07/calling-bullsht-carl-t-bergstrom-and-jevin-d-west/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49)*While it’s not a book specifically about software testing, there are some excellent takeaways for testers as I’ll point to in the following review of the book. This book is a must read for software testers in my opinion.*[Lee Hawkins](https://twitter.com/therockertester?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) gives a detailed review of an interesting book called [Calling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48889983-calling-bullshit?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49).[therockertester.wordpress.com](https://therockertester.wordpress.com/2020/12/07/calling-bullsht-carl-t-bergstrom-and-jevin-d-west/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) | | | | VIDEOS | | [Working at Amazon and Audible — QA Engineering Podcast with Tanya Kravtsov](https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49&v=na4lEFIeig4)This is an insightful interview with [Tanya Kravtsov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyakravtsov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) — Senior Director of QA at Amazon and Audible — on how it is to work there in QA Engineering.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49&v=na4lEFIeig4) | | | | And… | | [When bugs go wrong...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/ka963k/its%5Fbeen%5Fa%5Flong%5Fday/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F49) 😂 |