> ## 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 #87 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/87/ - Published: 2021-09-03T12:07:13.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:39.000Z - Description: Agile 2 — The next iteration of Agile? 👀 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Welcome to the **87th** issue!You might be well aware of Agile already, but have you heard of [Agile 2](https://agile2.net/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87)?20 years after the original Agile Manifesto, [Cliff Berg](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliffberg/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87), [Lisa Cooney](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisacooney/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) and many other contributors decided that it's time for a new iteration, tailored for modern times.The most intriguing part is of course the [Values and Principles](https://agile2.net/agile-2/the-values-and-principles-of-agile-2/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87). It looks interesting and I wonder how much adoption and practical use it will bring in the future.PS. Thanks [Justas Laužadis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/justas-lau%C5%BEadis-98640b36/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) for letting me know about it.Happy testing!*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87)* | | | | Sponsored [Using Selenium To Test Account Email Signups](https://blog.mailsac.com/2021/05/05/using-selenium-to-test-account-signup/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87)Does your web app use email to sign up? Now you can use Selenium with Mailsac API to easily integrate delivery and content testing of a signup email. We've even [written the code for you](https://blog.mailsac.com/2021/05/05/using-selenium-to-test-account-signup/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87).[blog.mailsac.com](https://blog.mailsac.com/2021/05/05/using-selenium-to-test-account-signup/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) | | | | NEWS | | [8 soft skills I think a tester should have](https://medium.com/@marine.lacourie/9-soft-skills-i-think-a-tester-should-have-8c187b380741?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87)It's hard to deny the usefulness of any of the soft skills that [Marine Lacourie](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinelacourie/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) listed here. All of them can be very helpful in the software testing career.Additionally, [Yusra Marikkar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yusra-marikkar/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) asks about one more skill: [Do you "check if it works"?](https://medium.com/ascentic-technology/do-you-check-if-it-works-f39c46bda5df?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87).[medium.com](https://medium.com/@marine.lacourie/9-soft-skills-i-think-a-tester-should-have-8c187b380741?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) | | [Are You Ready for the Leap to QA Leadership?](https://applitools.com/blog/are-you-ready-for-the-leap-to-qa-leadership/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87)Thinking of taking on a leadership role? [Toyer Mamoojee](https://www.linkedin.com/in/toyer-mamoojee-595356a4/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) wrote a great article including many tips on what you can do to make the transition happen.[applitools.com](https://applitools.com/blog/are-you-ready-for-the-leap-to-qa-leadership/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) | | [How does poor quality software impact a startup engineer’s life?](https://moolya.com/deeptest/2021/08/28/how-does-poor-quality-software-impact-a-startup-engineers-life/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fmedium=rss&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87)We all know the importance of a healthy culture of quality. But do you know what it means to every role in your company? [Pradeep Soundararajan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/testertested/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) wrote an excellent piece explaining just that.[moolya.com](https://moolya.com/deeptest/2021/08/28/how-does-poor-quality-software-impact-a-startup-engineers-life/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fmedium=rss&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) | | [Shifting Accessibility Testing to the Left](https://applitools.com/blog/shifting-accessibility-testing-to-the-left/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87)[Marie Drake](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-drake/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) raises a few good points on why accessibility testing is so important and how it can be implemented early in the development process.On the other hand, [Edzo Botjes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edzob/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) warns about [The shift left fallacy](https://xebia.com/blog/the-shift-left-fallacy/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) and why we need to be careful not to overdo it.[applitools.com](https://applitools.com/blog/shifting-accessibility-testing-to-the-left/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) | | [Using Analytics: Why This Is Important for QA Professionals](https://medium.com/arctouch/using-analytics-why-this-is-important-for-qa-professionals-9f2cd9d37b8c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87)[Luciana Mores Bernardi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/luciana-mores-bernardi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) shares some valuable thoughts on why analytics can help you better understand your users and which metrics you can use to improve quality.[medium.com](https://medium.com/arctouch/using-analytics-why-this-is-important-for-qa-professionals-9f2cd9d37b8c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) | | [What is in your Testing Scope?](https://medium.com/@olgaberegnaya/what-is-in-your-testing-scope-8846714d4358?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87)[Olga Beregnaya](https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-beregnaya/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) wrote a nice guide to creating a Testing Scope that, in contrast to a Test Plan, mostly focuses on the "what" of testing.Speaking of that, [Do you write and follow a "Test Plan"?](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/pbyiis/do%5Fyou%5Fwrite%5Fand%5Ffollow%5Fa%5Ftest%5Fplan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87). I was surprised by the results of this poll![medium.com](https://medium.com/@olgaberegnaya/what-is-in-your-testing-scope-8846714d4358?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [8 reasons why Page Object Model is overrated](https://eldadu1985.medium.com/8-reasons-page-object-model-is-overrated-9c5d90779b50?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87)[Eldad Uzman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eldad-uzman/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) explains what Page Object Model is about and why its shortcomings may outweigh the benefits.[eldadu1985.medium.com](https://eldadu1985.medium.com/8-reasons-page-object-model-is-overrated-9c5d90779b50?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) | | [9 Automated Testing Practices To Avoid](https://testguild.com/avoid-automation-testing-practices/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87)[Joe Colantonio](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joecolantonio/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) has some great tips on what you should NOT do while automating your tests. I couldn't agree more![testguild.com](https://testguild.com/avoid-automation-testing-practices/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) | | [Assessment System for Evaluating Test Automation Solutions](https://www.automatetheplanet.com/assessment-system-test-automation-solution/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87)If you're wondering whether you should keep using the existing test framework or invest in a new solution, [Anton Angelov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelovstanton/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) has some pieces of advice for you.[automatetheplanet.com](https://www.automatetheplanet.com/assessment-system-test-automation-solution/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) | | [Mobile test automation practices — Part 1: verifications, modules and basic actions](https://medium.com/bumble-tech/mobile-test-automation-practices-part-1-verifications-modules-and-basic-actions-92f2e645d9ce?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87)There's nothing better than learning from a working example. [Dmitrii Makarenko](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmitrii-makarenko/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) wrote an amazing, two-part guide explaining the details of the test framework they use at Bumble.And here you can read the [Part 2: preconditions, elements verification and independent steps](https://medium.com/bumble-tech/mobile-test-automation-practices-part-2-preconditions-elements-verification-and-independent-ad21eb91686e?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87).[medium.com](https://medium.com/bumble-tech/mobile-test-automation-practices-part-1-verifications-modules-and-basic-actions-92f2e645d9ce?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) | | [Testing Websites with Selenium](https://blog.codingcoyote.dev/testing-websites-with-selenium?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87)[Curtis Carter](https://www.linkedin.com/in/codingcoyote/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) describes a few interesting concepts, such as Component Object, Active Flows, Conditional Flows, using a test automation solution for web in C# with Selenium as an example.[blog.codingcoyote.dev](https://blog.codingcoyote.dev/testing-websites-with-selenium?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) | | [To Automate API Tests or FrontEnd Tests?](https://testerravipandey.medium.com/to-automate-api-tests-or-frontend-tests-42905897afa8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87)In this short but insightful list of pros and cons, [Ravi Shankar Pandey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravishankarrpandey/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) explains when it's worth focusing on API testing and when on front-end testing.Also, [Lizi Boros](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizi-boros-88394b164/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) gives a hint about using the [Automated & manual QA as one integrated process](https://medium.com/supercharges-mobile-product-guide/automated-manual-qa-as-one-integrated-process-f547f0fa2167?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87).[testerravipandey.medium.com](https://testerravipandey.medium.com/to-automate-api-tests-or-frontend-tests-42905897afa8?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) | | | | Sponsored [Capital Markets Software: Risk-Based Testing Challenges](https://devexperts.com/blog/capital-markets-software-risk-based-testing-challenges/?utm%5Fsource=software%5Ftesting%5Fweekly&utm%5Fmedium=article&utm%5Fcampaign=risk%5Fbased%5Ftesting%5Fchallengesdevexperts.com)The financial software market is extremely demanding, so many Agile teams turn to risk-based testing to maintain the high quality of products. This method brings great benefits along with challenges that require elegant solutions. [Check out this article](https://devexperts.com/blog/capital-markets-software-risk-based-testing-challenges/?utm%5Fsource=software%5Ftesting%5Fweekly&utm%5Fmedium=article&utm%5Fcampaign=risk%5Fbased%5Ftesting%5Fchallengesdevexperts.com) to learn how we tackle such issues.[devexperts.com](https://devexperts.com/blog/capital-markets-software-risk-based-testing-challenges/?utm%5Fsource=software%5Ftesting%5Fweekly&utm%5Fmedium=article&utm%5Fcampaign=risk%5Fbased%5Ftesting%5Fchallengesdevexperts.com) | | | | TOOLS | | [API Testing with Insomnia](https://levelup.gitconnected.com/api-testing-with-insomnia-a090db3dbde6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87)[Martin Thoma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-thoma/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) wrote another solid overview of an API testing tool. [Last week](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/86?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87#BdtPH9I) it was about HTTPie, and this time he describes [Insomnia](https://insomnia.rest/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87).Similarly, [Pricilla Bilavendran](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pricilla-b/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) and [Priyanka Brahmane](https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyanka-b-a32425bb/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) describe [how to write API assertions](https://synapse-qa.com/2021/08/28/apis-unleashed-06-assertions/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) with examples in two different tools: [Karate](https://intuit.github.io/karate/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) and [Postman](https://www.postman.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87).[levelup.gitconnected.com](https://levelup.gitconnected.com/api-testing-with-insomnia-a090db3dbde6?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) | | [Need recommendation on screen capture/recorder for Windows? (quick & easy to use)](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/pbt8x8/need%5Frecommendation%5Fon%5Fscreen%5Fcapturerecorder%5Ffor/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87)Screen capture is one of the handiest tools for any tester. Someone is looking for one on Reddit and people suggested plenty of tools in the answers.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/pbt8x8/need%5Frecommendation%5Fon%5Fscreen%5Fcapturerecorder%5Ffor/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) | | [XPATHs Best Practices](https://blog.testproject.io/2021/08/31/xpaths-best-practices/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87)XPath is widely used in web test automation, so it's good to know how to properly use it. [Sajitha Pathirana](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sajithatharaka/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) shares some handy practices.[blog.testproject.io](https://blog.testproject.io/2021/08/31/xpaths-best-practices/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) | | | | BOOKS | | [Fail Here or Fail There](https://qahiccupps.blogspot.com/2021/08/fail-here-or-fail-there.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87)[James Thomas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-thomas-840aa11a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) did a great job listing out a lot of powerful quotes from the [Systemantics: How Systems Work and Especially How They Fail](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/583797.Systemantics?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) book.[qahiccupps.blogspot.com](https://qahiccupps.blogspot.com/2021/08/fail-here-or-fail-there.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) | | | | VIDEOS | | [Leading a Quality Culture](https://embed.wix.com/video?biToken=badfbfba-8218-0ddd-3669-6f2847622971&channelId=7154571eb7644e61a7ce4758d02356e6&compId=comp-kp2r46vk&instanceId=7d8acad2-cb08-48e2-a93b-8f3dbc7053b8&pathToPage=%2Fondemand&sitePageId=tl94n&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87&videoId=73ff9968d5c449d28d132127061f52ba)This is a brilliant presentation from [Alan Page](https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-l-a-n/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) about what a culture of quality is and how you can lead the change in the team with some practical examples.[embed.wix.com](https://embed.wix.com/video?biToken=badfbfba-8218-0ddd-3669-6f2847622971&channelId=7154571eb7644e61a7ce4758d02356e6&compId=comp-kp2r46vk&instanceId=7d8acad2-cb08-48e2-a93b-8f3dbc7053b8&pathToPage=%2Fondemand&sitePageId=tl94n&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87&videoId=73ff9968d5c449d28d132127061f52ba) | | | | And… | | [Yeah, we've all been there...](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/paiisp/we%5Fall%5Fhave%5Fbeen%5Fthere/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87) 😂 | | | | 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%5F87).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F87)* |