> ## 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 #77 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/77/ - Published: 2021-06-25T19:34:18.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:35.000Z - Description: Great guides for software engineers ๐Ÿš€ - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **77th** issue!Today, I want to share with you an amazing gem that I found this week.It's a set of [Guides for Software Engineers](https://roadmap.sh/guides?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) by [Kamran Ahmed](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaamranahmed/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77).Honestly, I haven't seen a resource explaining things so simply, so well before.But that's not all.There are wonderful [Developer Roadmaps](https://roadmap.sh/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77), too.And the best thing yet โ€” the [QA Roadmap](https://roadmap.sh/qa?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) is coming out soon. Can't wait!I'll keep you posted.Happy testing!*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77)* | | | | Sponsored [Be part of the EuroSTAR Software Testing Conference, 28โ€“30 Sept.](https://conference.eurostarsoftwaretesting.com/?utm%5Fsource=software-testing-weekly&utm%5Fmedium=referral)Accelerate your testing at the 29th EuroSTAR Conference this September. Learn from 53 experts on agile, devops, AI, automation, communication, security, testing in the cloud and lots more. Get actionable tips, spark new ideas and connect with the global testing community. [Book your ticket](https://conference.eurostarsoftwaretesting.com/?utm%5Fsource=software-testing-weekly&utm%5Fmedium=referral) today & unlock 6 headliner talks right now![conference.eurostarsoftwaretesting.com](https://conference.eurostarsoftwaretesting.com/?utm%5Fsource=software-testing-weekly&utm%5Fmedium=referral) | | | | NEWS | | [How to strengthen the bond with the developers](https://rafaelbandeeira.medium.com/how-to-strengthen-the-bond-with-the-developers-12a16235c23e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77)Having healthy relationships with other team members is very important to our jobs. [Rafael Bandeira](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelbandeeira/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) gives some good pieces of advice that will help you achieve that from the tester's point of view.The other thing that can help you is [Ben Hosking](https://www.linkedin.com/in/benhosking/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77)'s thorough article about [The 12 types of software developers, how to work with each type effectively](https://blog.devgenius.io/the-12-types-of-software-developer-how-to-work-with-them-and-not-be-destroyed-by-them-5c230a6d6b03?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77).[rafaelbandeeira.medium.com](https://rafaelbandeeira.medium.com/how-to-strengthen-the-bond-with-the-developers-12a16235c23e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) | | [Leadership in Test: Testing As A Team](https://theqalead.com/topics/testing-as-a-team/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77)Here's a great article by [Paul Gerrard](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgerrard/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) on what it means to be a tester in Agile and how to achieve the whole-team approach to quality.[theqalead.com](https://theqalead.com/topics/testing-as-a-team/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) | | [Reflections on Testing](https://sherryhsu.medium.com/reflections-on-testing-3ad6f0f422be?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77)Reflections are a powerful tool that [Sherry Hsu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherry-hsu/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) proves by sharing with us plenty of insightful hints and pieces of advice on the testing role, the proper mindset, recommended resources and much more.[sherryhsu.medium.com](https://sherryhsu.medium.com/reflections-on-testing-3ad6f0f422be?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) | | [Testers: Focus on Problems](https://www.developsense.com/blog/2021/06/testers-focus-on-problems/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77)[Michael Bolton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bolton-08847/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) makes an excellent point that, as testers, we should be focusing on problems rather than checking correctness.In a similar fashion, [Alan Richardson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eviltester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) answers the question: [Do you have to be negative to be a tester?](https://www.eviltester.com/blog/eviltester/rackets/202106/do-you-have-to-be-negative/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77)[developsense.com](https://www.developsense.com/blog/2021/06/testers-focus-on-problems/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) | | [Testing, Quality, and my inability to teach](https://testpappy.wordpress.com/2021/06/20/testing-quality-and-my-inability-to-teach/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77)*I have a problem: I donโ€™t care about testing! I care about Quality! Yet people see and treat me as a tester.*The days of testers responsible solely for finding bugs are long gone. There's much more to our role, and [Patrick Prill](https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-prill-50510077/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) explained it very well.[testpappy.wordpress.com](https://testpappy.wordpress.com/2021/06/20/testing-quality-and-my-inability-to-teach/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) | | [The Truth About Functional Testing](https://ek121268.medium.com/the-truth-about-functional-testing-66de92404c7f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77)With this clever (re)definition of functional testing, [Eran Kinsbruner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eran-kinsbruner-4b47a81/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) gives an example of why we shouldn't limit ourselves with the commonly accepted and often confusing software testing terminology.[ek121268.medium.com](https://ek121268.medium.com/the-truth-about-functional-testing-66de92404c7f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [50 Selenium Interview Questions To Ace Your Next Interview](https://code.coursesity.com/selenium-interview-questions?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77)Whether you're preparing for a technical interview or just want to check your knowledge about Selenium, [Yash Tiwari](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yash-tiwari-733bab194/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) prepared a handy list of 50 questions.[code.coursesity.com](https://code.coursesity.com/selenium-interview-questions?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) | | [A Complete Guide to Test Automation Framework](https://blog.testproject.io/2021/06/17/a-complete-guide-to-test-automation-framework/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77)[Paulo Oliveira](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pcesar/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) gives a ton of pieces of advice on building a test framework, listing out some popular approaches, and describing the pros and cons of each.[blog.testproject.io](https://blog.testproject.io/2021/06/17/a-complete-guide-to-test-automation-framework/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) | | [Optimize Selenium WebDriver Automated Test Scripts: Maintainability](https://medium.com/geekculture/optimize-selenium-webdriver-automated-test-scripts-maintainability-626cf8849754?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77)Here's yet another part of the helpful series on improving Selenium tests. This time, [Zhimin Zhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhiminzhan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) shares plenty of code examples for achieving better test maintainability.*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[medium.com](https://medium.com/geekculture/optimize-selenium-webdriver-automated-test-scripts-maintainability-626cf8849754?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) | | [Legacy test automation code... what should QAs do?](https://medium.com/technogise/legacy-test-automation-code-what-should-qas-do-6e54b638439c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77)When you join a new company or a team, you may find some legacy test framework in place. Should you replace, improve or leave it as is? [Karishma Sharma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karishma-s-5b8a6722/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) provides some answers for each situation.[medium.com](https://medium.com/technogise/legacy-test-automation-code-what-should-qas-do-6e54b638439c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) | | [Load Testing with Gatling II](https://theartfultester.com/blog/2021/06/25/load-testing-with-gatling-2/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77)I love this illustrated guide to load testing by [Constance Armitage](https://www.linkedin.com/in/constancearmitage/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77). It not only gives great value but also does it in a nice, visual way.Also, I highly recommend reading the [first part](https://theartfultester.com/blog/2021/01/05/load-testing-with-gatling-1/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77).[theartfultester.com](https://theartfultester.com/blog/2021/06/25/load-testing-with-gatling-2/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) | | [Visual Regression Testing with Cypress: A Pragmatic Approach](https://www.toptal.com/web-qa/ui-visual-regression-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77)Wondering how to do visual testing for the web apps? [Rafael Anachoreta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelanachoreta/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) shares a great overview of setting up the tests in Cypress combined with some lessons learned.[toptal.com](https://www.toptal.com/web-qa/ui-visual-regression-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) | | | | TOOLS | | [Top 10 HTTP Benchmarking and Load Testing Tools](https://faun.pub/top-10-http-benchmarking-and-load-testing-tools-71fd14454483?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77)If you're looking for a load testing tool, this comprehensive overview prepared by [Aymen Eon Amri](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elamriaymen/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) might help you choose.*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[faun.pub](https://faun.pub/top-10-http-benchmarking-and-load-testing-tools-71fd14454483?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) | | [Migrating End-to-End Protractor Tests for Angular Projects](https://applitools.com/blog/migrating-protractor-tests-angular/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77)As I mentioned a few months ago, [Protractor will stop being developed at the end of 2022](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/68?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77#Kwrydms). So what other tools for web testing can you use? [Colby Fayock](https://www.linkedin.com/in/colbyfayock/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) prepared a nice list with a lot of code examples.[applitools.com](https://applitools.com/blog/migrating-protractor-tests-angular/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) | | [Selenium Grid With Docker Swarm](https://medium.com/geekculture/selenium-grid-with-docker-swarm-d66e97320380?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77)What happens when you combine [Selenium Grid](https://www.selenium.dev/documentation/en/grid/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) with [Docker Swarm](https://docs.docker.com/engine/swarm/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77)? [Sahil Goyal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahilgoyal16/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) shared a great guide explaining how it can help you run tests at scale.[medium.com](https://medium.com/geekculture/selenium-grid-with-docker-swarm-d66e97320380?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) | | | | VIDEOS | | [A card trick about unit tests](https://www.softwaretester.blog/a-card-trick-about-unit-tests?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77)If you want to understand the importance of unit testing in less than 2 minutes, this magical video by [Benjamin Bischoff](https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-bischoff/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) gives an excellent explanation.[softwaretester.blog](https://www.softwaretester.blog/a-card-trick-about-unit-tests?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) | | [WWDC21: What's New in Testing](https://mokacoding.com/blog/wwdc21-whats-new-in-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77)Following up on [the great collection of videos on testing in the Apple ecosystem](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/75?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77#2Y9K44v) that I mentioned two weeks ago, [Gio Lodi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannilodi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) prepared his own overview of what new features for testing Apple introduced this year.[mokacoding.com](https://mokacoding.com/blog/wwdc21-whats-new-in-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) | | | | Andโ€ฆ | | [Oops, this was production...!](https://twitter.com/shanselman/status/1405681944663269381?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77) ๐Ÿ˜… | | | | 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%5F77).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F77)* |