> ## 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 #85 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/85/ - Published: 2021-08-20T23:13:24.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:39.000Z - Description: How good are you at API testing? 👀 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **85th** issue!This week, I want to share with you a great way of learning API testing.It's the [API Challenges](https://www.eviltester.com/page/tools/apichallenges/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85).An amazing project by [Alan Richardson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eviltester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) who's been working on it for over a year.You can [find them all here](https://www.eviltester.com/categories/api-challenges/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85).Happy testing!*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85)* | | | | Sponsored [Mailsac — A Fast Email API for Testing](https://mailsac.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85)Do you use email in your tests? Mailsac makes testing emails 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%5F85).[mailsac.com](https://mailsac.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) | | | | NEWS | | [Challenges in Testing Legacy Systems](https://blog.testproject.io/2021/08/16/challenges-in-testing-legacy-systems/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85)Dealing with legacy projects and codebases? [Mirza Šišić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sisicmirza/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) wrote a solid article explaining how to approach testing in such situations.[blog.testproject.io](https://blog.testproject.io/2021/08/16/challenges-in-testing-legacy-systems/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) | | [Do's and Don’ts in Communication Between Developer and QA Engineer](https://medium.com/@kuprii-yuliia/dos-and-don-ts-in-communication-between-developer-and-qa-engineer-901a6843a675?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85)[Yuliia Kuprii](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuliiakuprii/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) shares a few great tips on how to communicate effectively with developers and other team members.And here's a great example of [Working with a Quality Coach](https://isitgoodenoughyet.com/2021/08/15/new-feature-development-working-with-a-quality-coach/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) provided by [Kim Engel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kengel100/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@kuprii-yuliia/dos-and-don-ts-in-communication-between-developer-and-qa-engineer-901a6843a675?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) | | [Future of Testing and Last Five Years?](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2021/08/future-of-testing-and-last-five-years.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85)What changed in testing over the past five years? [Maaret Pyhäjärvi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaret/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) shares an amazing overview of the predictions that materialised and the trends that are likely to stay here for the next few years.[visible-quality.blogspot.com](https://visible-quality.blogspot.com/2021/08/future-of-testing-and-last-five-years.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) | | [How To Reach The Tipping Point of Quality Engineering](https://qeunit.com/blog/how-to-reach-the-tipping-point-of-quality-engineering/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85)Here's a great read by [Antoine Craske](https://www.linkedin.com/in/acraske/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) about what it takes to transform organisations to have a proper quality culture. I'd especially recommend it to the leads and managers.[qeunit.com](https://qeunit.com/blog/how-to-reach-the-tipping-point-of-quality-engineering/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) | | [Tips for newbie in QA](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/p38r59/tips%5Ffor%5Fnewbie%5Fin%5Fqa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85)New to testing but unsure about what to focus on? Well, you're not alone. Someone asked for advice on Reddit and got some top-notch responses.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/p38r59/tips%5Ffor%5Fnewbie%5Fin%5Fqa/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) | | [The Ideal Test Plan](https://qahiccupps.blogspot.com/2021/08/the-ideal-test-plan.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85)[James Thomas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-thomas-840aa11a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) explains why such a test plan doesn't exist and instructs how to create one that will work for you.Furthermore, you may want to read more about the interesting approach to [Test Case Design Mindset At a Glance](https://medium.com/test-go-where/test-case-design-mindset-at-a-glance-e1d9a76cd5d6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) by [Tee Seng Tuan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tee-seng-tuan-926b63109/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85).And lastly, [Torsten J. Zelger](https://www.linkedin.com/in/torsten-zelger/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) shared a thought-provoking article about [Accurate Test Reports](https://simply-the-test.blogspot.com/2021/08/accurate-test-reports.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85).[qahiccupps.blogspot.com](https://qahiccupps.blogspot.com/2021/08/the-ideal-test-plan.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Accessibility testing for beginners](https://medium.com/takeaway-tech/accessibility-testing-for-beginners-9296b693939a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85)[Artem Skolota](https://www.linkedin.com/in/artem-skolota-596153101/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) wrote a great article about accessibility testing, explaining with examples how different tools can help you in checking the websites.[medium.com](https://medium.com/takeaway-tech/accessibility-testing-for-beginners-9296b693939a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) | | [How to test your GraphQL API — Beginner's Guide](https://ekremkurt1907.medium.com/how-to-test-your-graphql-api-beginners-guide-f6b5fa0bfe31?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85)[Ekrem Kurt](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekrem-k-3a094b19a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) shares a helpful introduction to the GraphQL API and shows how you can test it with Postman.[ekremkurt1907.medium.com](https://ekremkurt1907.medium.com/how-to-test-your-graphql-api-beginners-guide-f6b5fa0bfe31?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) | | [Page Object Model in Cypress](https://automationbro.com/blog/cypress-page-object-model/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85)Cypress is known for promoting the [App Actions over Page Object](https://www.cypress.io/blog/2019/01/03/stop-using-page-objects-and-start-using-app-actions/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) pattern. However, [Dilpreet Johal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/djohal/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) thinks these two can coexist and shows an example.[automationbro.com](https://automationbro.com/blog/cypress-page-object-model/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) | | [Test Automation Beyond Test Cases](https://blog.testproject.io/2021/08/17/test-automation-beyond-test-cases/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85)[Sumon Dey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumon-dey/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) explains why test automation is not only about using existing solutions, such as tools, libraries and frameworks, but it's also about creating helpful scripts in a DIY fashion. Examples included.[blog.testproject.io](https://blog.testproject.io/2021/08/17/test-automation-beyond-test-cases/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) | | [Test Automation Strategy — Guide](https://juliapottinger.com/guide-to-creating-an-effective-test-automation-strategy/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85)I liked [Julia Pottinger](https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-pottinger/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85)'s simple guide to creating a test automation strategy by using the [Five Ws](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five%5FWs?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) questions.[juliapottinger.com](https://juliapottinger.com/guide-to-creating-an-effective-test-automation-strategy/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) | | [The 10% Rule To Clean Up Your Automation Suite](https://medium.com/codex/the-10-rule-to-clean-up-your-automation-suite-203a47b96853?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85)We all like to implement new tests but we also need to know how to remove the ones that are not so helpful anymore. [Jamaal Todd](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamaal-todd/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) gives a hint on how to find and get rid of some of the least efficient and effective tests with a simple rule.*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[medium.com](https://medium.com/codex/the-10-rule-to-clean-up-your-automation-suite-203a47b96853?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) | | | | Sponsored [Learn the Basics of Quality Assurance in Financial Applications](https://devexperts.com/blog/the-basics-of-quality-assurance-in-financial-applications/?utm%5Fsource=software%5Ftesting%5Fweekly&utm%5Fmedium=article&utm%5Fcampaign=basics%5Fof%5Fqa)At Devexperts, the main product we develop for financial companies is trading platforms. Testing their performance is a fairly new QA practice, so it still lacks common strategies. 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[Paul Gerrard](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgerrard/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) wrote a really good overview of different categories that can help you in comparing and choosing the best tools for your particular case.[theqalead.com](https://theqalead.com/topics/testing-tools/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) | | [Taking advantage of Junit 5 extensions](https://ericampire.com/taking-advantage-of-junit-5-extensions?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85)[JUnit 5](https://junit.org/junit5/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) is a powerful Java test runner with many features for effective testing. [Eric Ampire](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-ampire-a67676140/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) shows how to effectively use one of them — [Extensions](https://junit.org/junit5/docs/current/user-guide/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85#extensions).[ericampire.com](https://ericampire.com/taking-advantage-of-junit-5-extensions?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) | | | | BOOKS | | [23 Books for Quality Assurance Professionals](https://medium.com/slalom-build/23-books-for-quality-assurance-professionals-9a7db9945e8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85)If you're looking for a summer read on software testing, look no further. [Blake Norrish](https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-norrish/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) put together an amazing list of books recommended by other software testers.[medium.com](https://medium.com/slalom-build/23-books-for-quality-assurance-professionals-9a7db9945e8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) | | | | And… | | [This is why QA is not dead...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/p79r5j/i%5Fthink%5Feveryone%5Fcan%5Frelate%5Fto%5Fthis/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85) 😂 | | | | 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%5F85).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F85)* |