Issue #175 : Software Testing Notes
It's about quality, not testing
Hello there! 👋
Welcome to the 175th edition of Software Testing Notes, a weekly newsletter featuring must-read content on Software Testing. I hope this week has been good for you so far.
This week, we will explore:
Evolution from bug-counting tester to proactive quality advocate
Cypress 14 with Lighthouse
Decision Tables in Testing: The Secret Weapon for Cleaner, Smarter Test Cases
Learn TypeScript for Test Automation
Stress Testing Web App in Minutes with Apache Benchmark (ab)
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📚 Testing
It's about quality, not testing by Jitesh Gosai
Too often, QA is seen as bug-hunters at the end of the pipeline rather than partners in building quality from the start. Jitesh Gosai calls for a shift in that perception.
Zero bugs doesn’t mean you are lazy. It shows your guardrails worked. by Jayateerth Katti
Jayateerth Katti challenges the outdated mindset that equates value with defect numbers, and makes a compelling case for preventing bugs early through habits like design reviews, asking risk-focused questions, and collaborating with developers.
Decision Tables in Testing: The Secret Weapon for Cleaner, Smarter Test Cases by Sourojit Das
Feeling overwhelmed by test case combinations? Sourojit Das makes compelling case for why every tester should add decision tables to their quality toolkit.
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⚙️ Automation
Your First Steps in TypeScript: A Practical Roadmap for Automation QA by Ivan Davidov
This is a great starting guide to learn TypeScript with QA-friendly examples. Ivan Davidov did a great job explaining by converting a simple test script and moving to —because confidence is the real productivity booster.
Offline mobile testing: How I automate airplane mode scenarios by Paulo Rogério
Ever had to automate offline mobile test scenarios? Paulo Rogério shares what to look for what to look for when automate offline scenarios and simple ADB commands that can help you achieve that.
Cypress 14 with Lighthouse — Part 2 by Kishor Munot
Wanna learn how to integrate Google Lighthouse audits into Cypress test runs? Take a look at this article by Kishor Munot and find out.
Playwright Tip: How to Check if an Element Exists Without Breaking Your Test
This is a practical tip for anyone writing Playwright tests. Learn how to quickly and safely confirm presence without triggering unnecessary waits or timeouts. It’s a small shift that makes your tests faster and more stable.
Mastering JSONPath Expressions for API Testing — A Complete Guide for Testers by Hari Prasath
Everyone feels frustrated trying to extract specific values from JSON responses once in a while. Hari Prasath shares a clear, practical introduction to a powerful way to query JSON with examples ranging from basic accessors to advanced filters.
Research paper: "Cypress Copilot: AI Assistant for Web Application Testing” by Suresh Babu Nettur and Team
Suresh Babu Nettur and his Team has created an AI-generated code suggestions VS Code extension called “Cypress Copilot” that will help you create Cypress tests with BDD. You should checkout the research paper detailing their approach. It’s really cool.
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💨 Performance
Apache Benchmark (ab) — Stress-Test Your Web App in Minutes by Nnamdi Azubuike
Nnamdi gives a walks through of Apache Benchmark (ab) with installation, crafting simple tests, and interpreting the result.
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🔒 Security
The Ultimate Guide to JWT Vulnerabilities and Attacks (with Exploitation Examples) by Louis Nyffenegger
Take a deep into what JWT security is all about with this great article by Louis Nyffenegger. With practice examples and hands-on PentesterLab exercises, this article is a must-read for anyone building or testing APIs.
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🛠️ Resources & Tools
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Font Tester — A Chrome extension that enables you to live test and compare 1500+ fonts via Google Fonts on any web page.
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