> ## 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 #62 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/62/ - Published: 2021-03-12T20:24:01.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:27.000Z - Description: 30 Lessons on Test Automation, Quality, and Leadership - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Welcome to the **62nd** issue!Happy it's Friday? Because I definitely am!It's been a long week, so instead of forcing a serious comment here, today I'm going to relax and enjoy some software engineering related memes.Want to join me?The [Classic Programmer Paintings](https://classicprogrammerpaintings.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) always make me laugh hard. 😂Happy testing!*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62)* | | | | Sponsored [Mailsac — A Fast Email API for Testing](https://mailsac.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62)Do you want to write reliable email tests? Mailsac makes testing email seamless. Connect via API or WebSocket and get real-time JSON messages right in your tests. Fast, secure and reliable. [Get started in minutes](https://mailsac.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62).[mailsac.com](https://mailsac.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) | | | | NEWS | | [30 Lessons on Test Automation, Quality, and Leadership](https://www.testim.io/blog/30-lessons-on-test-automation-quality-and-leadership/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62)If you need a boost of inspiration, here's a nice list of short pieces of advice that [Tristan Lombard](https://twitter.com/TristanLombard2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) put together.And here are another [7 lessons from the community](https://sarikahogade2021.medium.com/7-lessons-that-i-learned-at-testims-lightning-talks-7c94a1d5d175?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) that [Sarika Hogade](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarika-hogade-330aa8132/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) learned at short talks given by QA leaders.[testim.io](https://www.testim.io/blog/30-lessons-on-test-automation-quality-and-leadership/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) | | [Honest thoughts from a QA Lead when looking at CVs/resumes](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/lzq5ty/honest%5Fthoughts%5Ffrom%5Fa%5Fqa%5Flead%5Fwhen%5Flooking%5Fat/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62)While I can't agree with all of the statements in this Reddit post, it's still good to be aware of how managers can look at your CV and what you can do better.And since we're talking about recruitment, there are some great examples of [questions you can ask during an interview](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/m0h2x1/questions%5Fto%5Fask%5Fduring%5Finterview/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62), too.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/lzq5ty/honest%5Fthoughts%5Ffrom%5Fa%5Fqa%5Flead%5Fwhen%5Flooking%5Fat/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) | | [Pet Peeves on Software Testers](https://ivantay2003.medium.com/pet-peeves-on-software-testers-df0a1f8b031a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62)[Ivan Tay](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivantay/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) surveyed about 100 developers on how to improve communication between the QA department and development teams. And now he shares the key findings.[ivantay2003.medium.com](https://ivantay2003.medium.com/pet-peeves-on-software-testers-df0a1f8b031a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) | | [The Joy of Testing](http://testerstories.com/2021/03/the-joy-of-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62)Not long ago, I featured Jason Arbon's article titled [Why I Love Software Testing](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/61?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62#dXfCvIv) and this week it's [Jeff Nyman](https://twitter.com/jeff%5Fnyman?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) who explores where the joy of testing may come from. It's a thought-provoking read.[testerstories.com](http://testerstories.com/2021/03/the-joy-of-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) | | [We built a mobile test platform](https://medium.com/adeo-tech/we-built-a-mobile-test-platform-99db337253da?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62)What happens when you work at Leroy Merlin's (the DIY store) tech team and you need a farm of mobile devices for testing? Well, you build one yourself! 😄Some may say it's overkill to build an in-house solution when there are so many cloud services these days but hey, every project and company has its own needs. So kudos for sharing, [Marc Lavieville](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-lavieville/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62)!And here are [the instructions](https://mobile-platform.leroymerlin.fr/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) if you want to do the same.[medium.com](https://medium.com/adeo-tech/we-built-a-mobile-test-platform-99db337253da?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [How to write good UI interaction tests?](https://automationpanda.com/2021/03/08/solving-how-to-write-good-ui-interaction-tests-givenwhenthenwithstyle/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62)Do you write BDD tests? Here's a great step-by-step guide by [Andy Knight](https://twitter.com/AutomationPanda?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) on transforming a long Gherkin scenario into smaller ones so that it's better to automate.[automationpanda.com](https://automationpanda.com/2021/03/08/solving-how-to-write-good-ui-interaction-tests-givenwhenthenwithstyle/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) | | [Irrational and False Excuses for Web Test Automation Failures](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/silly-and-false-excuses-for-test-automation-failures-9b9f85f30021?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62)It's easy to find excuses for flaky tests so [Zhimin Zhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhiminzhan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) decided to deal with the common and not-so-common ones.*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[zhiminzhan.medium.com](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/silly-and-false-excuses-for-test-automation-failures-9b9f85f30021?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) | | [Launch Appium Automation Tests in Under 10 Minutes](https://blog.testproject.io/2021/03/08/launch-appium-automation-tests-under-10-mins/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62)If you're into low-code solutions for automating mobile tests in Appium, [Andreea Draniceanu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%92%BB-andreea-d-2ab81853/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) shows how to do it with the free TestProject recorder.Also, they recently updated the platform to [run tests on iOS simulators](https://blog.testproject.io/2021/03/10/automation-testing-with-ios-simulators/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62), as demonstrated by [Dor Ben Zvi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorbenzvi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62).[blog.testproject.io](https://blog.testproject.io/2021/03/08/launch-appium-automation-tests-under-10-mins/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) | | [Tips for debugging tests in Cypress](https://filiphric.com/tips-for-debugging-tests-in-cypress?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62)There are some handy features for debugging tests in Cypress and [Filip Hric](https://twitter.com/filip%5Fhric?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) shows how to use them effectively.[filiphric.com](https://filiphric.com/tips-for-debugging-tests-in-cypress?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) | | | | TOOLS | | [Jetty Load Generator](https://qainsights.com/jetty-load-generator/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62)If you're into Java, [NaveenKumar Namachivayam](https://twitter.com/QAInsights?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) shows how you can use the load generation feature of [Jetty](https://www.eclipse.org/jetty/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) webserver to, well, generate load. And this can be done with a single-line CLI command.[qainsights.com](https://qainsights.com/jetty-load-generator/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) | | | | VIDEOS | | [Extending Test Automation with Jupyter Notebooks](https://www.softwaretestpro.com/extending-test-automation-with-jupyter-notebooks/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62)This is cool! [Brendan Connolly](https://twitter.com/thebconnolly?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) explains how to use [Jupyter Notebooks](https://jupyter.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) that can include ready-to-run pieces of code and descriptions. I can imagine this may come in handy for some semi-automated regression or even exploratory tests.[softwaretestpro.com](https://www.softwaretestpro.com/extending-test-automation-with-jupyter-notebooks/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) | | [Why Are QA People Not Given Any Respect? (And How To Gain It Back)](https://scrolltest.com/2021/03/08/why-are-qa-people-not-given-any-respect-and-how-to-gain-respect-as-qa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62)Sometimes testers can be wrongly blamed for bugs or other mistakes. So I think this 10-min video about respect in QA by [Pramod Dutta](https://twitter.com/itstechmode?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) is a great lesson to learn from.[scrolltest.com](https://scrolltest.com/2021/03/08/why-are-qa-people-not-given-any-respect-and-how-to-gain-respect-as-qa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) | | | | And… | | [Automating tests, anyone?...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/m14j7m/thats%5Four%5Fmotto/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62) 😂 | | | | Thanks for reading!If you're enjoying this newsletter, you can support my work and [buy me a coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/softwaretestingweekly?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F62)* |