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# Issue #82
- URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/82/
- Published: 2021-07-30T22:57:45.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:37.000Z
- Description: What is the cost of a software bug?
- Author: Dawid Dylowicz

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| Welcome to the **82nd** issue!A few months ago, I mentioned the article about [how Facebook is finding and fixing regressions faster](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/61?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82#t-605988) stating that the later the bug is found, the costlier it is to fix.If Google, Facebook *and* some research papers say so, why wouldn't it be?Well, that's where it gets funny.As it turns out, [the most-quoted research about the cost of a software bug doesn't even exist](https://buttondown.email/hillelwayne/archive/i-ing-hate-science/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)! And there's more. [Hillel Wayne](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillel-wayne-94a7025b/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) explains that many others are full of bad assumptions or errors, too.So, how is it? Are the late-spotted bugs costlier to fix?It depends.We've learned it's hard to prove or deny scientifically. But I still think testers should be involved in the early phases of the software development life cycle.Spotting an invalid requirement when it's still on paper is — and always will be — cheaper to fix (in terms of both time and cost) compared to finding out about it when it's already delivered.This is common sense. We don't need research papers for that.Happy testing!*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)* |
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| [10 Reasons Why We Really Don't Need Test Cases](https://brijeshdeb.medium.com/10-reasons-why-we-really-dont-need-test-cases-c059cc9c1be2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)You might have heard that detailed test cases are a waste of time. Why? [Brijesh Deb](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brijeshkumardeb/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) provides ten solid reasons for that.And here's another one from [Maaret Pyhäjärvi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaret/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) who shows [The Most Overused Test Example — Login](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2021/07/the-most-overused-test-example-login.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82).[brijeshdeb.medium.com](https://brijeshdeb.medium.com/10-reasons-why-we-really-dont-need-test-cases-c059cc9c1be2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| [Eight Signs Your Agile Testing Isn’t That Agile](https://medium.com/slalom-build/eight-signs-your-agile-testing-isnt-that-agile-d3989bc1b9bb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)Many teams claim they do agile testing but not many do it right. [Blake Norrish](https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-norrish/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) put together a really good list of common anti-patterns that occur fairly often (unfortunately).[medium.com](https://medium.com/slalom-build/eight-signs-your-agile-testing-isnt-that-agile-d3989bc1b9bb?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| [Feeling Testing](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2021/07/feeling-testing.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)I love the way [Maaret Pyhäjärvi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaret/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) explained the relationship with testing varying on the point of view. So simple and so true.Additionally, [James Thomas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-thomas-840aa11a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) gives a great example of how to ask the right questions in [Mass Testing](https://qahiccupps.blogspot.com/2021/07/mass-testing.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82).[visible-quality.blogspot.com](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2021/07/feeling-testing.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| [How I used communication to overcome 4 challenges as a test automation engineer](https://sergiomartins8.medium.com/how-i-used-communication-to-overcome-4-challenges-as-a-test-automation-engineer-a1aeeb651e3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)How important is communication for software testers? Very. [Sérgio Martins](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergiomartins8/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) gives a few valuable pieces of advice that can help you win in various situations.Speaking of which, [Edib Imamović](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edib-imamovi%C4%87-68ba2989/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) explains how to [Report a bug like you mean it!](https://medium.com/mop-developers/report-it-like-you-mean-it-88570881e11e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) in a cool way.[sergiomartins8.medium.com](https://sergiomartins8.medium.com/how-i-used-communication-to-overcome-4-challenges-as-a-test-automation-engineer-a1aeeb651e3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| [We need to talk about testing](https://dannorth.net/2021/07/26/we-need-to-talk-about-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)This is an amazing, thought-provoking article from [Daniel Terhorst-North](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielterhorstnorth/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) — the inventor of BDD with 30 years of experience in software development — discussing what testing is, what it isn't, and what practices such as TDD, BDD and ATDD have to do with testing.[dannorth.net](https://dannorth.net/2021/07/26/we-need-to-talk-about-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| [What I learned from Mabl’s State of Testing in DevOps report 2021](https://beththetester.com/2021/07/27/what-i-learned-from-mabls-state-of-testing-in-devops-report-2021/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)Two weeks ago, I linked to the [State of Testing in DevOps](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/80?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82#t-655335) report. This inspired [Beth Marshall](https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-marshall/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) to analyse and share what she learned from it. Thanks!Similarly, [Bridget Hughes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-p-hughes-907494a3/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) shared some insights about [The Changing Role of Software Testing](https://www.mabl.com/blog/the-changing-role-of-software-testing-mabl?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) based on the same report.[beththetester.com](https://beththetester.com/2021/07/27/what-i-learned-from-mabls-state-of-testing-in-devops-report-2021/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
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| [All About Automated Tests — Part 1: Excuses](https://dev.to/markwalsh/all-about-automated-tests-part-1-excuses-3271?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)[Mark Walsh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwalsh-liverpool/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) correctly points out that many engineers still don't write tests for production code. And they find plenty of excuses for that, all of which Mark debunks here.[dev.to](https://dev.to/markwalsh/all-about-automated-tests-part-1-excuses-3271?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| [Can Automated Execution find defects?](https://www.eviltester.com/blog/eviltester/2021/07/automated-execution-finds-defects/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)Sounds like *yes* is the obvious answer? Well, [Alan Richardson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eviltester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) might surprise you in this case. And I agree with him entirely.[eviltester.com](https://www.eviltester.com/blog/eviltester/2021/07/automated-execution-finds-defects/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| [REST API Automation From Scratch](https://blog.testproject.io/2021/07/28/rest-api-automation-from-scratch/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)This is a very detailed guide to REST API testing by [Abhishek Chauhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhishek-chauhan-58a490156/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82), including plenty of examples.And for an equally comprehensive read, have a look at [Handling REST APIs](https://synapse-qa.com/2021/07/28/apis-unleashed-03-handling-rest-apis/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) by [Pricilla Bilavendran](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pricilla-b/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82).[blog.testproject.io](https://blog.testproject.io/2021/07/28/rest-api-automation-from-scratch/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| [Scaling-out End-to-End Tests with 7Facette & Playwright to Infinity](https://medium.com/tech-p7s1/scaling-out-end-to-end-tests-with-7facette-playwright-to-infinity-742da7533c05?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)Interested in testing serverless apps? [Patrick Döring](https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-d%C3%B6ring/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) shares code examples showing how to test them using two open-source tools: [7Facette](https://github.com/munichbughunter/SevenFacette?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) and [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82).And for more about serverless testing, check out [Andy Blackledge](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-blackledge/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)'s latest article on [Step Function integration testing with CDK](https://www.10printiamcool.com/step-function-integration-testing-with-cdk?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82).[medium.com](https://medium.com/tech-p7s1/scaling-out-end-to-end-tests-with-7facette-playwright-to-infinity-742da7533c05?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)                                                                                                                                           |
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| [5 Things to Avoid When Writing Cypress Tests](https://www.webiny.com/blog/things-to-avoid-when-writing-cypress-tests?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)If you're just starting with [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) (or a similar web test automation tool), here are the key things to look out for. By [Ashutosh Bhardwaj](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamashutoshbhardwaj/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82).Moreover, [Gleb Bahmutov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahmutov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) shows a few examples of how to [Avoid Cypress Pyramid of Doom](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/avoid-cypress-pyramid-of-doom/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82).[webiny.com](https://www.webiny.com/blog/things-to-avoid-when-writing-cypress-tests?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| [A Guide to Appium — Our Top 10 Appium Tutorials in 2021](https://applitools.com/blog/top-appium-tutorials-guides/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)[Danny Shain](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielshain/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) did a big favour to all [Appium](https://appium.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) fans here by putting together this list of articles and guides on writing effective mobile tests.[applitools.com](https://applitools.com/blog/top-appium-tutorials-guides/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| [Mobile Automation Test Frameworks](https://mozark.medium.com/automation-testing-frameworks-2340d258519e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)And if you want to learn about other mobile testing frameworks, [Archana Jayappa](https://www.linkedin.com/in/archana-jayappa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) and [Lalitanand Dandge](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalitanand-dandge-456076a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) listed the pros and cons of the five most popular ones.[mozark.medium.com](https://mozark.medium.com/automation-testing-frameworks-2340d258519e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
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| [Book Review and Highlights: "Accelerate"](https://kislayverma.com/books/book-review-and-highlights-accelerate/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)[Kislay Verma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kislayverma/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) shared a nice summary of each chapter from the popular DevOps book: [Accelerate: Building and Scaling High-Performing Technology Organizations](https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/35747076-accelerate?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82).[kislayverma.com](https://kislayverma.com/books/book-review-and-highlights-accelerate/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| [Book Review: "Designing Data-Intensive Applications"](https://alexromanov.github.io/2021/07/26/ddia-for-testers/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)Here's a nice overview by [Oleksandr Romanov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleksandr-romanov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) of the [Designing Data-Intensive Applications](https://www.goodreads.com/fr/book/show/23463279-designing-data-intensive-applications?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) book about data storage, delivery and distributed systems.[alexromanov.github.io](https://alexromanov.github.io/2021/07/26/ddia-for-testers/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
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| [Can a Manual Tester Survive Without Automation Knowledge?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82&v=LqwE3L3PZRw)It's not all about automation, as [Pramod Dutta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramoddutta/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) explains in this short video, sharing a bunch of valuable tips on what manual testers can do to stay relevant in their field.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82&v=LqwE3L3PZRw)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| [Video: The Cost Of Bugs](http://www.everydayunittesting.com/2021/07/video-the-cost-of-bugs.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)Referring to the theme of today's issue, here's a 2-minute video presenting [Gil Zilberfeld](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilzilberfeld/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)'s opinion on the cost of bugs. Good timing, Gil![everydayunittesting.com](http://www.everydayunittesting.com/2021/07/video-the-cost-of-bugs.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
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| [Some bugs are features...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/osq9ih/the%5Fchaotic%5Fgood%5Fdev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F82) 😂                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
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