> ## 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 #97 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/97/ - Published: 2021-11-12T16:43:49.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:44.000Z - Description: Is QA a thankless job? - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Welcome to the **97th** issue!Today I want to share with you an important discussion I found on Reddit: [Is QA a thankless job?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/qq9ltp/is%5Fqa%5Fa%5Fthankless%5Fjob/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97)Sometimes testers may not get the deserved recognition for their hard, often unseen work.But the truth is, we all have the same goal — high-quality software.So if you work with testers, give them a shout-out for their efforts.It costs nothing and we all can only benefit from that.Happy testing! 😊*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97)* | | | | Sponsored [Fintech QA: Continuous Integration in Testing](https://devexperts.com/blog/fintech-qa-continuous-integration-in-testing/?utm%5Fsource=software%5Ftesting%5Fweekly&utm%5Fmedium=article&utm%5Fcampaign=continuous-integration-in-testing)This article discusses the concepts of applying continuous integration to a testing workflow in general and in the scope of development activities. It illustrates the concepts using fintech software, specifically FX trading platforms.[devexperts.com](https://devexperts.com/blog/fintech-qa-continuous-integration-in-testing/?utm%5Fsource=software%5Ftesting%5Fweekly&utm%5Fmedium=article&utm%5Fcampaign=continuous-integration-in-testing) | | | | NEWS | | [Healthy Testing Habits](https://thinkingtester.com/healthy-testing-habits/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97)What testers should do regularly? [Kristin Jackvony](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinjackvony/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) shares six habits that will help you and your team improve.Similarly, [Vipin Jain](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vipinqalead/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) explains why it's crucial to [Have The Right Mindset to Choose Between Manual and Automated Testing](https://blog.testproject.io/2021/11/03/having-the-right-mind-set-to-choose-between-manual-and-automated-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97).[thinkingtester.com](https://thinkingtester.com/healthy-testing-habits/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) | | [How to Test an API Without Documentation](https://dev-tester.com/how-to-test-an-api-without-documentation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97)Sometimes we need to test things without documentation. It's not easy but [Dennis Martinez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennmart/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) has some great tips on how to do it right for APIs.[dev-tester.com](https://dev-tester.com/how-to-test-an-api-without-documentation/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) | | [Just fix your d@mn quality!](https://medium.com/@victor.ronin/just-fix-your-d-mn-quality-60fefeaca44c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97)If you feel like your software is of low quality, you may want to check out [Victor Ronin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorronin/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97)'s article about powerful dos and don'ts that can help you improve it.Moreover, [Antoine Craske](https://www.linkedin.com/in/acraske/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) shares some great pieces of advice: [I Am Tired Of Engineering. Let’s Make Quality Engineering.](https://qeunit.com/blog/i-am-tired-of-engineering-lets-make-quality-engineering/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97)[medium.com](https://medium.com/@victor.ronin/just-fix-your-d-mn-quality-60fefeaca44c?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) | | ['Shift-Left Testing' Clarified](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/shift-left-testing-clarified-2aadc0b856e5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97)[Zhimin Zhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhiminzhan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) gives a great overview of what shift-left testing is, what benefits it brings, and includes some practical tips.And when it comes to shift-right testing, [Eran Kinsbruner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eran-kinsbruner-4b47a81/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) has some good points on [Why Testing in Production is Great…To a Point](https://faun.pub/why-testing-in-production-is-great-to-a-point-b6bc18b735e2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97).*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[zhiminzhan.medium.com](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/shift-left-testing-clarified-2aadc0b856e5?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) | | [The skills that developers and testers share](https://randomtechthoughts.blog/2021/11/09/the-skills-that-developers-and-testers-share/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97)We all know that the roles of testers and developers differ. But there are some common points, too. [Bob Salmon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobsalmon/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) lists out the three main activities that both can learn from each other.[randomtechthoughts.blog](https://randomtechthoughts.blog/2021/11/09/the-skills-that-developers-and-testers-share/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) | | [What Does a Software Tester Do?](https://www.holdapp.com/blog/what-does-a-software-tester-do-and-why-do-you-need-one-in-your-team?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97)[Maciej Mikołajek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maciej-miko%C5%82ajek-954b55140/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) put together a nice, comprehensive overview of the software tester's roles, responsibilities and behaviours that contribute to the team's success.Additionally, [Senuri Samindi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/senurisamindi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) described the differences between [QA vs. QE vs. SDET](https://senuri.medium.com/qa-vs-qe-vs-sdet-8dd856f91037?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) roles.[holdapp.com](https://www.holdapp.com/blog/what-does-a-software-tester-do-and-why-do-you-need-one-in-your-team?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [An introduction to contract testing — part 5 — adapting to changes](https://www.ontestautomation.com/an-introduction-to-contract-testing-part-5-adapting-to-changes/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97)This is a continuation of [Bas Dijkstra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/basdijkstra/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97)'s great series about contract testing. In this article, Bas shows how to update Pact contracts to address a change in the API.[ontestautomation.com](https://www.ontestautomation.com/an-introduction-to-contract-testing-part-5-adapting-to-changes/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) | | [Distributed system observability: Instrument Cypress tests with OpenTelemetry](https://automationrhapsody.com/distributed-system-observability-instrument-cypress-tests-with-opentelemetry/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97)[Lyudmil Latinov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyudmillatinov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) shows a solid example of building your own solution for tracking the performance of Cypress tests with OpenTelemetry.[automationrhapsody.com](https://automationrhapsody.com/distributed-system-observability-instrument-cypress-tests-with-opentelemetry/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) | | [Fast fixes for slow tests: How to unclog your CI pipeline](https://techbeacon.com/app-dev-testing/fast-fixes-slow-tests-how-unclog-your-ci-pipeline?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97)How do you speed up the testing process? [Matt Heusser](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mheusser/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) summarised responses to this question from several industry experts. It turned into some pretty good advice![techbeacon.com](https://techbeacon.com/app-dev-testing/fast-fixes-slow-tests-how-unclog-your-ci-pipeline?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) | | [How to Test a Mobile Web App in Cypress](https://applitools.com/blog/how-to-test-mobile-web-app-cypress/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97)In today's world, testing web apps on mobile is even more important than on desktop. [Filip Hric](https://www.linkedin.com/in/filip-hric-11a5b1126/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) shows how to do it step-by-step using Cypress.Speaking of that, you might also be interested in [faster test execution with cypress-grep](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/cypress-grep-filters/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) explained by [Gleb Bahmutov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahmutov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97).[applitools.com](https://applitools.com/blog/how-to-test-mobile-web-app-cypress/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) | | [Three Ways To Measure Unit Testing Effectiveness](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/dojo/lessons/three-ways-to-measure-unit-testing-effectiveness?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97)Unit testing is the foundation of the test pyramid. [Eduardo Fischer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardo-fischer-dos-santos/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) suggests three ways of assessing how effective your unit tests are using metrics and tools.[ministryoftesting.com](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/dojo/lessons/three-ways-to-measure-unit-testing-effectiveness?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) | | | | Sponsored [#1 Alternative Cypress Dashboard — same features, 78% lower rates](https://currents.dev/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fcampaign=97%5Fbottom)Stop overpaying for cypress tests. Currents.dev is a cypress tests dashboard with smart parallelization, video recordings, screenshots, flaky tests management, analytics, reports, integrations (Slack, GitHub and more). Up to 78% lower rates. Seamless setup within minutes. Trusted by startups and enterprises with 20MM+ tests already served. [Get started for free now](https://currents.dev/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fcampaign=97%5Fbottom)![currents.dev](https://currents.dev/?utm%5Fsource=stw&utm%5Fcampaign=97%5Fbottom) | | | | TOOLS | | [5 Tips for Effective Puppeteer Automation](https://tweak-extension.com/blog/best-puppeteer-tips?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97)If you use [Puppeteer](https://pptr.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) for UI tests automation, you might be interested in these handy code snippets shared by [Daniel Caldas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-caldas/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97).[tweak-extension.com](https://tweak-extension.com/blog/best-puppeteer-tips?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) | | [AI Test Automation Tools. One Year Later](https://iryna-suprun.medium.com/ai-test-automation-tools-one-year-later-3ca719dc3a5f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97)AI test tools allow for a whole new approach to test automation. [Iryna Suprun](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irynasuprun/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) analysed some of them and described the decision process of choosing one for their project.*Note: If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.*[iryna-suprun.medium.com](https://iryna-suprun.medium.com/ai-test-automation-tools-one-year-later-3ca719dc3a5f?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) | | [Introducing browser automation and end-to-end web testing with k6](https://k6.io/blog/announcing-xk6-browser-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97)There's big news shared by [Robin Gustafsson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinegustafsson/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) this week, announcing [xk6-browser](https://k6.io/docs/javascript-api/k6-x-browser/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) — a new open-source extension for front-end performance testing.Speaking of performance testing, [Gökhan Uçar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gokhan-ucar-/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) has [10 Suggestions for Choosing the Number of Concurrent Users for Your Performance Test](https://medium.com/@gokhan.ucar/10-suggestions-for-choosing-the-number-of-concurrent-users-for-your-performance-test-df7fc90b1bef?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97).[k6.io](https://k6.io/blog/announcing-xk6-browser-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) | | [Testing GraphQL with Playwright](https://www.katk.dev/playwright-graphql?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97)[Playwright](https://playwright.dev/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) has recently announced a new [API testing](https://playwright.dev/docs/test-api-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) feature. While it's meant to aid UI test automation with some handy backend calls, it can also be used for API testing, as [Katarzyna Kmiotek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/katarzyna-kmiotek/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) demonstrates.[katk.dev](https://www.katk.dev/playwright-graphql?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) | | | | BOOKS | | [Interviewing & Hiring Software Performance Test Professionals — Book Review](https://qainsights.com/interviewing-hiring-software-performance-test-professionals-book-review/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97)[NaveenKumar Namachivayam](https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveenkumarn/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) wrote an interesting review of the just-published book by [James Pulley](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslpulley3/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) — [Interviewing & Hiring Software Performance Test Professionals](https://www.amazon.com/Interviewing-Hiring-Software-Performance-Professionals/dp/0988540266?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97).[qainsights.com](https://qainsights.com/interviewing-hiring-software-performance-test-professionals-book-review/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) | | [Why Programs Fail — A Book Review](https://talktotheduck.dev/why-programs-fail-a-book-review?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97)[Shai Almog](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shai-almog-81a42/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) gave a review of the [Why Programs Fail: A Guide to Systematic Debugging](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6882295-why-programs-fail?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) book. While it's primarily targeting developers, it can also be helpful for testers.[talktotheduck.dev](https://talktotheduck.dev/why-programs-fail-a-book-review?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) | | | | And… | | [When GitHub AI predicts your code...](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/qi91jc/github%5Fcopilot%5Fis%5Fan%5Fai%5Ftrained%5Fon%5Fbillions%5Fof/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97) 😂 | | | | 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%5F97).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F97)* |