> ## 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 #71 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/71/ - Published: 2021-05-14T21:09:53.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:32.000Z - Description: How to do testing when nothing is clear - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **71st** issue!Today I'm excited to share with you that I'm taking on a new challenge.I'm moving to Paris to join [Onfido](https://onfido.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) as a Staff Test Engineer!It's a wide role but mostly focused on functional and performance testing of microservices, many of which are using machine learning.This is both a challenging and an exciting opportunity for me to learn about new aspects of software testing. Hopefully, I'll be able to share more about it with you in near future.Now, you may wonder: what does it mean for Software Testing Weekly?Rest assured — it's staying as is. And I'll do my best to keep delivering top-quality news to you.So with that in mind, happy testing! 😊*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71)* | | | | Sponsored [Join the Front-end Test Fest virtual event on June 8th](https://applitools.info/5q7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71)Front-end Test Fest is an exciting virtual event for software engineers looking to improve their front-end testing strategies. Co-presented by Applitools and Cypress and featuring top engineers from leading companies such as Autodesk, RxSaver, and Twilio. [Save your seat](https://applitools.info/5q7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) and join us on Tuesday, June 8 @ 9 am – 5 pm PT.[applitools.info](https://applitools.info/5q7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) | | | | NEWS | | [Are you really a Test Coach?](https://mkedemo.wordpress.com/2021/05/05/are-you-really-a-test-coach/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71)The modern role of testers is not only to test software but also to help others test software. [Maria Kedemo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-kedemo-299b16/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) describes this in more detail, focusing on coaching and being a subject matter expert.[mkedemo.wordpress.com](https://mkedemo.wordpress.com/2021/05/05/are-you-really-a-test-coach/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) | | [How a Series of Screw-Ups Has Led Us to Improved Quality Assurance](https://invenpro.tech/en/blog/shame-driven-development/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71)I liked this series of lessons that [Pavel Kiselev](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavel-kiselev-4b4051b4/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) learned the hard way, based on these interesting stories.[invenpro.tech](https://invenpro.tech/en/blog/shame-driven-development/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) | | [How to do testing when nothing is clear](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/n71kj8/how%5Fto%5Fdo%5Ftesting%5Fwhen%5Fnothing%5Fis%5Fclear/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71)The community on Reddit has given some nice pieces of advice to someone feeling a bit lost after joining a company as a software tester. This is heart-warming![reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/n71kj8/how%5Fto%5Fdo%5Ftesting%5Fwhen%5Fnothing%5Fis%5Fclear/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) | | [Quality pyramid](https://mahesharali.medium.com/quality-pyramid-53acf1db7ca5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71)You might be already familiar with the [test pyramid](https://martinfowler.com/articles/practical-test-pyramid.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) but [Mahesh Arali](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahesharali/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) broke it down into many components and described in detail what activities and what parts of tests can be implemented at each stage. This is a handy infographic.[mahesharali.medium.com](https://mahesharali.medium.com/quality-pyramid-53acf1db7ca5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) | | [Why Cross Browser Testing is Important](https://www.mindfulqa.com/cross-browser-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71)What browsers should you prioritise testing on? Is IE11 still relevant? When shouldn't you do cross-browser testing? In this fine article, [Wes Silverstein](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wessilverstein/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) answered all these questions, and much more.[mindfulqa.com](https://www.mindfulqa.com/cross-browser-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [A Developer’s Guide to Performance Testing](https://jc1175.medium.com/a-developers-guide-to-performance-testing-5c69d02a8841?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71)[James Collerton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescollerton/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) not only explained performance testing types in detail but also prepared a bunch of simple code examples that can help you understand what it's all about.[jc1175.medium.com](https://jc1175.medium.com/a-developers-guide-to-performance-testing-5c69d02a8841?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) | | [Cross Browser Testing With TestCafe and CircleCI](https://dev-tester.com/cross-browser-testing-with-testcafe-and-circleci/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71)In this top-quality guide, [Dennis Martinez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennmart/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) shows us a reliable way of setting up and running web UI tests in the cloud.[dev-tester.com](https://dev-tester.com/cross-browser-testing-with-testcafe-and-circleci/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) | | [How to send and receive emails in automation tests](https://alexromanov.github.io/2021/05/04/scala-mail-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71)[Oleksandr Romanov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleksandr-romanov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) shared examples of integrating with GMail API to automate email testing.And if you're wondering if email testing is important at all, [Dmytro Zaichenko](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimazaichenko/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) delivered a solid answer to this question: [Should QAs Care About Email Testing?](https://theqalead.com/topics/should-qas-care-about-email-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71).[alexromanov.github.io](https://alexromanov.github.io/2021/05/04/scala-mail-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) | | [Mobile Test Automation Best Practices](https://applitools.com/blog/visual-mobile-test-automation-best-practices/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71)If you test mobile apps, you might be interested in this detailed guide by [Anand Bagmar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anandbagmar/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71). There are lots of good tips ranging from the test strategy to tooling and execution in the cloud.[applitools.com](https://applitools.com/blog/visual-mobile-test-automation-best-practices/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) | | [The do’s and don’ts of integration testing](https://syrett.blog/the-dos-and-donts-of-integration-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71)[Neil Syrett](https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilsyrett/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) did a great job describing how to perform automated integration testing properly and what to be mindful of during implementation.[syrett.blog](https://syrett.blog/the-dos-and-donts-of-integration-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) | | | | TOOLS | | [API Testing with Thunder Client](https://synapse-qa.com/2021/05/11/api-testing-with-thunder-client/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71)Just a week ago, I mentioned the news about the [Thunder Client](https://www.thunderclient.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71). And now it's [Ryan Howard](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-howard-2b0008aa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) who gives us a more detailed overview of the tool's features and explains how it compares to its competitors (looking at you, Postman!).[synapse-qa.com](https://synapse-qa.com/2021/05/11/api-testing-with-thunder-client/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) | | [Is the RSpec DSL making your tests harder to read?](https://ljones140.hashnode.dev/is-the-rspec-dsl-making-your-tests-harder-to-read?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71)Ever used [Rspec](https://rspec.info/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) — the BDD test runner for Ruby? I did. And as it turns out, I happened to use it wrongly. [Lewis Jones](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-jones-691885b7/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) explains the common anti-patterns.[ljones140.hashnode.dev](https://ljones140.hashnode.dev/is-the-rspec-dsl-making-your-tests-harder-to-read?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) | | [Python Test Automation: Six Options for More Efficient Tests](https://www.testim.io/blog/python-test-automation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71)And if you use Python for testing, [Eric Goebelbecker](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericgoebelbecker/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) got you covered with this useful list of tools and frameworks that may come in handy.[testim.io](https://www.testim.io/blog/python-test-automation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) | | [Where Gherkin sucks](https://alessandroarcella.medium.com/where-gherkin-sucks-2f5e04a76e21?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71)*"All that glitters is not gold"* goes the saying and it rarely applies so well to a tool as it does to [Cucumber](https://cucumber.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71). [Alessandro Arcella](https://www.linkedin.com/in/arcella/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) describes what are the most common misconceptions and misuses of it and its domain-specific language — Gherkin.[alessandroarcella.medium.com](https://alessandroarcella.medium.com/where-gherkin-sucks-2f5e04a76e21?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) | | | | BOOKS | | [Perfect Software and Other Illusions about Testing: Lessons Learned from the book](https://vicajoy.medium.com/perfect-software-and-other-illusions-about-testing-lessons-learned-from-the-book-by-gerald-m-aa4cbb893266?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71)[Perfect Software — And Other Illusions about Testing](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4060560-perfect-software--and-other-illusions-about-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) is a timeless classic and [Victoria Markosyan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicamarkosyan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) shared a few insightful lessons learned from that book.[vicajoy.medium.com](https://vicajoy.medium.com/perfect-software-and-other-illusions-about-testing-lessons-learned-from-the-book-by-gerald-m-aa4cbb893266?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) | | | | VIDEOS | | [Software Testing Expert Talks](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsjUcU8CQXGEwS2JuBdjuCMX6s2qERj7r&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71)If you prefer video format for learning about software testing-related matters such as certain tools, approaches or methodologies, here's a playlist of talks with experts led by [Ajay Lunia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajay-lunia-60361474/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71).[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsjUcU8CQXGEwS2JuBdjuCMX6s2qERj7r&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) | | | | And… | | [Stress testing at its best...](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/david-amour-b51aaa1%5Fif-cats-were-software-testers-ugcPost-6798590178274361344-lO%5Fa?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71) 🤣 | | | | Thanks for reading!If you like this newsletter and it helps you become a better tester, you can say thanks and [buy me a coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/softwaretestingweekly?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F71)* |