> ## 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 #69 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/69/ - Published: 2021-04-30T19:46:37.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:31.000Z - Description: Test Automation Patterns Wiki πŸ“– - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **69th** issue!What I love about preparing this newsletter is that I learn something new every time.This week, I discovered [Test Automation Patterns Wiki](https://testautomationpatterns.org/wiki/index.php/Main%5FPage?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69).It's a collaborative set of many interesting patterns for test automation categorised by process, management, design and execution.I found it thanks to [Uladzislau Ramanenka](https://www.linkedin.com/in/uramanenka/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69)'s article where he described [three process patterns](https://medium.com/bumble-tech/how-3-process-patterns-will-change-the-way-you-do-test-automation-277acc0d3171?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) in more detail.So have a look if you want to learn more.Happy testing!*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69)* | | | | Sponsored [BugBug.io β€” next generation record and playback testing tool ](https://bugbug.io/?utm%5Fsource=newsletter&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=software%5Ftesting%5Fweekly)Record reliable end-to-end tests in just a few minutes. 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[Try it for free](https://bugbug.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69)![bugbug.io](https://bugbug.io/?utm%5Fsource=newsletter&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=software%5Ftesting%5Fweekly) | | | | NEWS | | [Analyze first, test later: How to approach your next software project](https://techbeacon.com/app-dev-testing/analyze-first-test-later-how-approach-your-next-software-project?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69)There are some valuable pieces of advice from [Michael Bolton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bolton-08847/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) about why analysis is so important and how to prepare well for testing a project.[techbeacon.com](https://techbeacon.com/app-dev-testing/analyze-first-test-later-how-approach-your-next-software-project?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) | | [Introducing Colleagues To Exploratory Testing](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/dojo/lessons/a-journey-introducing-colleagues-to-exploratory-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69)If you want to help other colleagues in your company learn more about exploratory testing, this practical guide by [Nicola Lindgren](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolalindgren/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) is a great place to start.[ministryoftesting.com](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/dojo/lessons/a-journey-introducing-colleagues-to-exploratory-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) | | [Suggestions for the (New) Testers](https://www.developsense.com/blog/2021/04/suggestions-for-the-new-testers/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69)In yet another great article that came out this week, [Michael Bolton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bolton-08847/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) gives a few important suggestions that can help you become a better tester.Additionally, you may also want to read [Yoni Flenner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoniflenner/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69)'s warning about [10 mistakes to avoid as a Junior QA](https://blog.testproject.io/2021/04/28/junior-qa-avoid-these-common-mistakes/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69).[developsense.com](https://www.developsense.com/blog/2021/04/suggestions-for-the-new-testers/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) | | [The 3 Amigos in Agile](https://mavericktester.com/2021/04/24/3-amigos-in-agile/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69)I'm a big fan of enabling early and frequent communication between product, engineering and testing/ops teams. The three amigos meeting is a great practice designed for that. Here's a brief overview of it by [Anne-Marie Charrett](https://www.linkedin.com/in/testingtimes/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69).[mavericktester.com](https://mavericktester.com/2021/04/24/3-amigos-in-agile/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) | | [Qualities of a great QA Lead](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/n0r4sf/qualities%5Fof%5Fa%5Fgreat%5Fqa%5Flead/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69)What are the qualities of a great QA Lead? And what are the trademark actions of such? The Reddit community didn't let down with the answers.And to learn the opposite point of view, here's another thread about [how to deal with an incompetent QA Lead](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/mx836w/any%5Fexperience%5Fdealing%5Fwith%5Fan%5Fincompetent/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69).[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/n0r4sf/qualities%5Fof%5Fa%5Fgreat%5Fqa%5Flead/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Is automation really the future of this career path?](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/mzpzpf/is%5Fautomation%5Freally%5Fthe%5Ffuture%5Fof%5Fthis%5Fcareer/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69)Here comes another Reddit thread that I found interesting this week. Someone is asking whether we β€” software testers β€” are "doomed" for doing test automation. I don't think it will ever become the only responsibility of testers, but it's interesting to explore this idea.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/mzpzpf/is%5Fautomation%5Freally%5Fthe%5Ffuture%5Fof%5Fthis%5Fcareer/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) | | [It’s a Trap! Avoid Focusing on Vanity Metrics in Software Testing](https://itnext.io/its-a-trap-avoid-focusing-on-vanity-metrics-in-software-testing-7a627c7848?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69)Looking to set up software testing metrics? Be careful with some of them as they may lead to bad conclusions. [Mark Mayo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mayo-4581582/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) shares great examples of it.*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[itnext.io](https://itnext.io/its-a-trap-avoid-focusing-on-vanity-metrics-in-software-testing-7a627c7848?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) | | [Reviewing and validating automated test effectiveness](https://www.softwaretester.blog/reviewing-and-validating-automated-test-effectiveness?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69)[Benjamin Bischoff](https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-bischoff/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) gives us some food for thought about measuring test effectiveness and how a process of assessing it can look like.[softwaretester.blog](https://www.softwaretester.blog/reviewing-and-validating-automated-test-effectiveness?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) | | [Test Management within Continuous Integration Pipelines](https://applitools.com/blog/continuous-integration-test-management?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69)Having thousands of tests running on CI that take forever to execute is a common and non-trivial problem. Luckily, [Angie Jones](https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiejones/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) explained well what you can do to handle it.And in a more general fashion, [Clive Longbottom](https://www.linkedin.com/in/clivelongbottom/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) described [the pros and cons of CI/CD pipelines](https://searchsoftwarequality.techtarget.com/tip/The-pros-and-cons-of-CI-CD-pipelines?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69).[applitools.com](https://applitools.com/blog/continuous-integration-test-management?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) | | [Top 10 Reasons Why Test Automation Fails](https://blog.testproject.io/2021/04/27/top-10-reasons-why-test-automation-fails/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69)Test automation is not an easy thing to do and it can fail due to many reasons. [Rex Jones II](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rexjones34/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) listed out the common mistakes that may lead to it.[blog.testproject.io](https://blog.testproject.io/2021/04/27/top-10-reasons-why-test-automation-fails/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) | | | | TOOLS | | [9 Questions Developers Ask About Test Automation Tools & Maintenance](https://katyaaronov.medium.com/9-questions-developers-ask-about-test-automation-tools-maintenance-451ea900d486?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69)[Katya Aronov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/katya-aronov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) did a great job describing this well-balanced picture of what to pay attention to when choosing test automation tools.[katyaaronov.medium.com](https://katyaaronov.medium.com/9-questions-developers-ask-about-test-automation-tools-maintenance-451ea900d486?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) | | [10 Essential Software Testing Tools](https://youintechnology.com/10-essential-software-testing-tools/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69)No single tool fits it all. Neither do ten. But when you don't know what to start with, [Helena Hrubesova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenahrubesova/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69)'s great list of essential tools can help you pave the way.[youintechnology.com](https://youintechnology.com/10-essential-software-testing-tools/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) | | [Easy to set up, easy to extend: Gatling](https://medium.com/alteos-tech-blog/easy-to-set-up-easy-to-extend-gatling-10f812db8b36?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69)[Olena Semiankiv](https://www.linkedin.com/in/olenasemiankiv/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) describes how to set up, run the first test and generate a report with [Gatling](https://gatling.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) β€” an open-source handy load testing tool.[medium.com](https://medium.com/alteos-tech-blog/easy-to-set-up-easy-to-extend-gatling-10f812db8b36?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) | | | | And… | | [Sometimes bugs are scary...](https://imalittletester.com/2021/04/26/the-little-tester-145/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69) πŸ˜… | | | | Thanks for reading!If you like this newsletter and it helps you become a better tester, you can [support my work](https://buymeacoffee.com/softwaretestingweekly?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F69)* |