> ## 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 #99 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/99/ - Published: 2021-11-26T14:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:45.000Z - Description: Ask Me Anything! 🙌 - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **99th** issue!It's incredible — we're just ONE issue away from the 100th!And you know what? For this occasion, I want to give you an opportunity to get to know me better.So let's do an [Ask Me Anything](https://forms.gle/o83wqka24uQujNN36?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) session!You can submit any questions related to testing, running the newsletter or anything else.And I'll share the answers with you in the next week's issue.Happy testing! 😊*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99)* | | | | Sponsored [New to k6: browser automation and end-to-end web testing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=2220s&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99&v=%5Fty40gSaaw8)We added browser-level testing to the performance testing tool you know and love! [xk6-browser](https://github.com/grafana/xk6-browser?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) is an extension to k6 adding support for browser automation via the Chrome Devtools Protocol. Available in public beta, we would love to hear what you think! But first, [watch a demo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=2220s&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99&v=%5Fty40gSaaw8) testing a web app with xk6-browser.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=2220s&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99&v=%5Fty40gSaaw8) | | | | NEWS | | [Agile Testing Days 2021 — My Heart Is Full](https://www.lisihocke.com/2021/11/agile-testing-days-2021-my-heart-is-full.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99)This year's Agile Testing Days event was quite special because it was in-person! In this article, [Lisi Hocke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisihocke/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) shared her reflections on what happened there and how great it was to meet other testers face-to-face.Additionally, here's a great three-part report: [Agile Testing Days 2021 – Part 1](https://seasidetesting.com/2021/11/21/agile-testing-days-2021-part-1/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99), [Part 2](https://seasidetesting.com/2021/11/22/agile-testing-days-2021-part-2/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99), [Part 3](https://seasidetesting.com/2021/11/23/agile-testing-days-2021-part-3/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) by [Stephan Kämper](https://twitter.com/@S%5F2K?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99).[lisihocke.com](https://www.lisihocke.com/2021/11/agile-testing-days-2021-my-heart-is-full.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) | | [Become an Impact Tester and Improve Your Work](https://dev-tester.com/become-an-impact-tester-and-improve-your-work/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99)Taking the lead, improving processes and making an impact are great ways to advance in your career. But how do you do it as a tester? [Dennis Martinez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennmart/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) has tons of amazing pieces of advice that any of us can apply.[dev-tester.com](https://dev-tester.com/become-an-impact-tester-and-improve-your-work/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) | | [Bug triage sessions (bug scrubs)](https://sergiomartins8.medium.com/bug-triage-sessions-bug-scrubs-a8ac5f55c6c1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99)Bugs keep piling up? There's a way to get rid of them! [Sérgio Martins](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergiomartins8/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) gives a great overview of how to run effective Bug Triage sessions, also known as Bug Scrubs.Moreover, [Michael Bolton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bolton-08847/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) shared great [Lessons Learned in Finding Bugs](https://www.developsense.com/blog/2021/11/lessons-learned-in-finding-bugs/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99).[sergiomartins8.medium.com](https://sergiomartins8.medium.com/bug-triage-sessions-bug-scrubs-a8ac5f55c6c1?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) | | [Common Misconceptions About Exploratory Testing](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/dojo/lessons/common-misconceptions-about-exploratory-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99)Exploratory testing is a very powerful approach but it's often misunderstood. [Mirza Šišić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sisicmirza/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) breaks down these common misconceptions and explains how to do it well.[ministryoftesting.com](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/dojo/lessons/common-misconceptions-about-exploratory-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) | | [Four tips to help your team REALLY do BDD](https://johnfergusonsmart.com/four-tips-to-help-your-team-really-do-bdd/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99)It's not easy to find teams that implement the Behavior-Driven Development process correctly. Well, maybe they haven't read [John Ferguson Smart](https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ferguson-smart-7442907/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) tips yet!And, in another article, John also answers an interesting question: [Does BDD Help With Manual Testing?](https://johnfergusonsmart.com/does-bdd-help-with-manual-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99).[johnfergusonsmart.com](https://johnfergusonsmart.com/four-tips-to-help-your-team-really-do-bdd/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) | | [How To Avoid Waterscrum... or Scrumfall... or Wagile](https://theqaconnection.com/2021/11/23/how-to-avoid-waterscrum/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99)Do you do Agile right? [Johanna South](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannasouth/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) describes how testers can make the best of it while avoiding common pitfalls.[theqaconnection.com](https://theqaconnection.com/2021/11/23/how-to-avoid-waterscrum/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Automate for yourself](https://www.eviltester.com/blog/eviltester/testautomation/automate-for-yourself-first/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99)This is great advice from [Alan Richardson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eviltester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) about the importance of starting small, thinking tactically, and prioritising automating for yourself.[eviltester.com](https://www.eviltester.com/blog/eviltester/testautomation/automate-for-yourself-first/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) | | [Architecture testing for performance — how to guarantee a highly efficient system?](https://tsh.io/blog/architecture-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99)[Bartosz Łuczak](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartosz-luczak/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) and [Joanna Zembaczyńska](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-zembaczy%C5%84ska-39146065/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) explain in much detail the best practices for testing for performance, based on the project they've implemented.Additionally, [Cedric Damian](https://twitter.com/@CedricMuuo?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) shared a solid overview of the [Metrics in Performance testing](https://medium.com/practical-software-testing/metrics-in-performance-testing-66da783fca2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99).[tsh.io](https://tsh.io/blog/architecture-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) | | [Hourglass into Pyramid: how you can improve the structure of your tests](https://medium.com/bumble-tech/hourglass-into-pyramid-ccf4b4da7785?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99)[Uladzislau Ramanenka](https://www.linkedin.com/in/uramanenka/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) describes an inspiring journey they've been through at Bumble — migrating from Test Hourglass to Test Pyramid on mobile apps by pushing automation to lower levels.Similarly, [Ori Bracha](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ori-bracha-52a8b185/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) advises how to [Go Ninja On The Test Automation Pyramid](https://medium.com/@orib33/go-ninja-on-the-test-automation-pyramid-a9cf7c0932ac?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) by using contract tests.[medium.com](https://medium.com/bumble-tech/hourglass-into-pyramid-ccf4b4da7785?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) | | [Introduction to Selenium Test Automation and Test Framework](https://afsalbacker.medium.com/introduction-to-selenium-test-automation-41613f4274a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99)If you want to set up your own test automation framework, you may want to check out [Afsal Backer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/afsal-backer/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99)'s basic example of Selenium in Java.Moreover, [Tomasz Buga](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasz-buga-79933886/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) shared a decent piece about [Selenium's Page Loading Strategies and Waits in Java](https://sdet-tomaszbuga.medium.com/test-automation-framework-selenium-with-java-zeitgeist-or-page-loading-strategies-and-waits-e951f49a5180?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99).[afsalbacker.medium.com](https://afsalbacker.medium.com/introduction-to-selenium-test-automation-41613f4274a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) | | [The real benefit of 100% code coverage](https://adriengueret.medium.com/the-real-benefit-of-100-code-coverage-b2f30393d659?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99)Does aiming for 100% code coverage make sense? There are different opinions about it but I liked the different points of view that [Adrien Guéret](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrien-g-70508495/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) presents here.In relation to that, [Minura Samaranayake](https://www.linkedin.com/in/minura-samaranayake-2172923a/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) took a broader look at the [Code Quality Automation](https://blog.bitsrc.io/code-quality-automation-whats-around-the-corner-16f8eda5a43a?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99).[adriengueret.medium.com](https://adriengueret.medium.com/the-real-benefit-of-100-code-coverage-b2f30393d659?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) | | | | TOOLS | | [Benefits of Using Native Mobile Automation Tooling: Espresso and XCUITest](https://www.testrisk.com/2021/11/benefits-of-using-native-mobile.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99)Currently, there are two main approaches to mobile app test automation: using third-party tools or native solutions. [Mesut Güneş](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gunesmes/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) shows the benefits of the latter by using [Espresso](https://developer.android.com/training/testing/espresso?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) and [XCUITest](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeveloperTools/Conceptual/testing%5Fwith%5Fxcode/chapters/09-ui%5Ftesting.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) as examples.[testrisk.com](https://www.testrisk.com/2021/11/benefits-of-using-native-mobile.html?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) | | [Cypress 9.0.0](https://applitools.com/blog/whats-new-cypress-9/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99)[Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) has recently released the [9.0.0 version](https://docs.cypress.io/guides/references/changelog?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99#9-0-0) and here's a nice overview of the (breaking) changes by [Filip Hric](https://www.linkedin.com/in/filip-hric-11a5b1126/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99).Speaking of that, [Gleb Bahmutov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahmutov/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) wrote a helpful article about [Functional Helpers For Cypress Tests](https://glebbahmutov.com/blog/fp-cy-helpers/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99).[applitools.com](https://applitools.com/blog/whats-new-cypress-9/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) | | | | BOOKS | | [Good books about QA Engineering?](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/qwozwk/good%5Fbooks%5Fabout%5Fqa%5Fengineering/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99)If you're looking for a good read about software testing, Reddit users suggested several solid positions. Any other books that you'd recommend?[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/QualityAssurance/comments/qwozwk/good%5Fbooks%5Fabout%5Fqa%5Fengineering/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) | | | | VIDEOS | | [Any Youtube QA-related videos you have bookmarked? Not the very basics.](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/qx7r40/any%5Fyoutube%5Fqarelated%5Fvideos%5Fyou%5Fhave%5Fbookmarked/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99)And here goes another question from the Reddit community. This time, someone asked about important videos on software testing. And once again, the community shared a few interesting ones.[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/softwaretesting/comments/qx7r40/any%5Fyoutube%5Fqarelated%5Fvideos%5Fyou%5Fhave%5Fbookmarked/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) | | [Hey DevOps, you’re killing my job!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99&v=W0QZRpf7ElM)In this short, 10-minute video, [Pia Wiedermayer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/piawiedermayer/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) and [Romano Roth](https://www.linkedin.com/in/romanoroth/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) discuss the role of DevOps in the future and how it may impact the tester's work.[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99&v=W0QZRpf7ElM) | | | | And… | | [That feeling when you go live without testing...](https://www.monkeyuser.com/2021/mixed-feelings/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99) 😂 | | | | 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%5F99).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F99)* |