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So you want to learn about API testing?
Beth Marshall lists out great resources such as talks, books and podcasts that might be helpful to start learning API testing.
And if you want to learn automation, Wei Chen wrote a handy guide to creating an APIs Automation Testing Framework in Pytest.
My top 10 lessons in Software Testing
I really liked the way Andrejs Doronins described his favourite lessons in software testing from the famous Lessons Learned in Software Testing book, adding a lot of context from other sources too.
He also summarised his top 5 lessons on test automation in a similar manner.
PS. If you can't access the full article, simply open it in a private tab.
Around the World with 80 Software Testers
Great initiative from Viv Richards who came up with an idea to grab thoughts and opinions of well-known software testers in a single book. The first chapters have just been published and you can download them for free via LeanPub.
80 Testers Around The World… Work From Home
A few weeks ago I mentioned a book by Viv Richards about the experience of 80 software testers from around the world. Inspired by that project, Stephan Kämper and Maik Nogens came up with a similar idea to create an eBook focusing on testers who work from home. They're just starting, so you can contribute too!
Ajay Balamurugadas and Saranya Easwaran analysed twenty various bugs and wrapped them in a book that's just been released. It's available in the most popular eBook formats and distributed on the pay-what-you-want basis.
And if you're looking for a review, Srinivas Kadiyala has already written one!
Agile Conversations: Transform Your Conversations, Transform Your Culture
This is a brand new book on Agile by Douglas Squirrel and Jeffrey Fredrick that has been released just 10 days ago.
If you're wondering whether it's something you should read, Kristine Casas has already shared a short review and the key takeaways in this article.
How to make a significant effect with a 30-60-90 day plan as a QA Manager?
The transition from being a QA tester to a QA manager requires several changes from mindset to daily tasks. In this e-book, PractiTest provides you with essential information about the 30-60-90 plan specifically for Quality Assurance Managers to help you achieve an immediate impact within the first three months in your new role. Get your copy here.
If you test iOS apps using the native XCTest framework, then this tip by Alexey Alter-Pesotskiy on creating a video recording of your tests can help you in debugging.
Moreover, Dan Smith shares My Big 5 takeaways from the "iOS Unit Testing by Example" book.
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