> ## 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 #65 - URL: https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/65/ - Published: 2021-04-02T17:50:19.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-10T13:17:29.000Z - Description: 10 Essential Skills of a Successful Software Tester - Author: Dawid Dylowicz | Comment | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Welcome to the **65th** issue!Yesterday it was April Fools' Day and Stack Overflow totally nailed it.I mean, we all love to copy the code from there, right?So now, when you try to do that, a small window pops up saying that [you only have 2 copy/pastes left](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/mhjwyh/this%5Fgot%5Fme%5Fvery%5Fangry%5Ffor%5Fa%5Ffew%5Fseconds/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65).But what happens when you hit the limit?Well, then you need to buy their shiny new copy/paste tool designed specifically for that job — [The Copy/Paste Key](https://stackoverflow.blog/2021/03/31/the-key-copy-paste/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65). 😂Brilliant!And here you can [try it yourself](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/3758606/how-can-i-convert-byte-size-into-a-human-readable-format-in-java/3758880?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65#3758880).Happy \~\~testing\~\~ pasting!*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65)* | | | | Sponsored [Share your experience testing in DevOps, and be entered to win!](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/dto21-swtestwkly?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65)As more organizations shift to DevOps, testing is impacted in a number of ways that are not always understood. Share your experience, and you’ll get the results when they are published. Plus, you’ll be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card! [Take the survey](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/dto21-swtestwkly?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65).[surveymonkey.com](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/dto21-swtestwkly?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) | | | | NEWS | | [10 Essential Skills of a Successful Software Tester](https://youintechnology.com/10-essential-skills-of-a-successful-qa-software-tester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65)If you need some inspiration, [Helena Hrubesova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenahrubesova?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) published a solid list of ten skills and attitudes that can help you become a better software tester.[youintechnology.com](https://youintechnology.com/10-essential-skills-of-a-successful-qa-software-tester/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) | | [Common Database Testing Problems](https://medium.com/weareservian/common-database-testing-problems-2f0541975690?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65)Testing databases is not trivial as [Kovid Rathee](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kovidrathee/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) explains. Luckily, he also shares some solutions for the problems around it.[medium.com](https://medium.com/weareservian/common-database-testing-problems-2f0541975690?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) | | [Getting into Toptal as a Software Tester](https://mate-ajdukovic.medium.com/getting-into-toptal-as-a-software-tester-d3a0666ff2c3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65)If you're thinking of becoming a software testing freelancer, you may find this detailed guide by [Mate Ajduković](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mateajdukovic/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) on getting into Toptal helpful.Additionally, [Željko Kostić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/%C5%BEeljko-kosti%C4%87-376a89169/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) wrote a decent piece on [getting started in software QA](https://zkostic.space/2021-03-26-Getting-started-in-software-QA/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65).[mate-ajdukovic.medium.com](https://mate-ajdukovic.medium.com/getting-into-toptal-as-a-software-tester-d3a0666ff2c3?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) | | [Testing and the Path to Quality](https://blog.testproject.io/2021/03/25/testing-and-the-path-to-quality/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65)*We all want to build quality software, and testing is a critical part of that challenge. Remember that quality is the destination, and that testing is only the vehicle we’re using to help us with that journey*Here's a good read where [Alan Page](https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-l-a-n/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) tells us why customer plays such a huge role in defining quality of a product and how testing can help teams get better at it.[blog.testproject.io](https://blog.testproject.io/2021/03/25/testing-and-the-path-to-quality/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) | | [10 experts advise aspiring test automation engineers](https://techbeacon.com/app-dev-testing/10-experts-advise-aspiring-test-automation-engineers?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65)[Matthew Heusser](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mheusser/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) and [Carl L. Shaulis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-shaulis-93853/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) did a great job asking software testing experts for specific resources to help other test automation engineers learn more.Similarly, [Kalei White](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaleiwhite33/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) recently shared [tips and insights from 11 members of the testing community](https://abstracta.us/blog/software-testing/software-testing-expert-roundup-2021/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65).[techbeacon.com](https://techbeacon.com/app-dev-testing/10-experts-advise-aspiring-test-automation-engineers?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) | | | | AUTOMATION | | [Efficient end-to-end testing for React Native apps with Nix and Saucelabs](https://smarketshq.com/efficient-end-to-end-testing-for-react-native-apps-with-nix-and-saucelabs-87fb6d861843?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65)Testing React Native apps? [Andy Pagès](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-pag%C3%A8s-579999124/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) describes a clever way to use [NixOS](https://nixos.org/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) to speed up Android apk builds for further testing on cloud devices with Appium.[smarketshq.com](https://smarketshq.com/efficient-end-to-end-testing-for-react-native-apps-with-nix-and-saucelabs-87fb6d861843?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) | | [Getting Started with Appium for Android Kotlin on macOS in 10 Minutes](https://www.automatetheplanet.com/getting-started-with-appium-for-android-kotlin-on-macos-in-10-minutes/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65)[Anton Angelov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelovstanton/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) shares a quick step-by-step guide to installing, setting up and running Appium tests on Android. Kudos for all the useful code snippets![automatetheplanet.com](https://www.automatetheplanet.com/getting-started-with-appium-for-android-kotlin-on-macos-in-10-minutes/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) | | [How to Know Your Test Automation Project Is Doomed](https://dev-tester.com/how-to-know-your-test-automation-project-is-doomed/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65)This is a very insightful article from [Dennis Martinez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennmart/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) about how some organisations introduce risks to test automation projects and how you, as a contributor to such projects, can spot them.[dev-tester.com](https://dev-tester.com/how-to-know-your-test-automation-project-is-doomed/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) | | [Stimulus, response, check: The core of test automation](https://techbeacon.com/app-dev-testing/stimulus-response-check-core-test-automation?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65)I enjoyed [Paul Grizzaffi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgrizzaffi/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65)'s reasoning behind the three pillars of effective test automation: action, response and check.[techbeacon.com](https://techbeacon.com/app-dev-testing/stimulus-response-check-core-test-automation?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) | | [TDD changed my relationship with Software Testing](https://clarice-abreu.medium.com/how-tdd-changed-my-relation-with-software-testing-730d73a24084?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65)I liked [Clarice Abreu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarice-abreu/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65)'s journey of growing as a software developer and learning the importance of doing test automation during feature implementation.[clarice-abreu.medium.com](https://clarice-abreu.medium.com/how-tdd-changed-my-relation-with-software-testing-730d73a24084?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) | | | | TOOLS | | [An introduction to @testing-library: Part 2](https://blog.kieranroberts.dev/an-introduction-to-testing-library-part-2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65)Following [the first part](https://softwaretestingweekly.com/issues/64?m=web&utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65#Vv62QlT) that I mentioned last week, [Kieran Roberts](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-roberts-00517b178/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) once again does a great job describing in detail the possibilities of the [Testing Library](https://testing-library.com/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65).[blog.kieranroberts.dev](https://blog.kieranroberts.dev/an-introduction-to-testing-library-part-2?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) | | [Getting Started with Goose](https://qainsights.com/getting-started-with-goose/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65)Yet another load testing tool! I haven't heard of [Goose](https://github.com/tag1consulting/goose?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) before but [NaveenKumar Namachivayam](https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveenkumarn/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) did a solid review of this tool written in Rust.[qainsights.com](https://qainsights.com/getting-started-with-goose/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) | | [Rest your eye with AyeSpy — Visual testing](https://dev.to/saniadsouza/rest-your-eye-with-ayespy-visual-testing-2a36?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65)[Sania D'Souza](https://www.linkedin.com/in/saniadsouza/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) gives a nice overview of [AyeSpy](https://github.com/newsuk/AyeSpy?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) — an open-source visual testing tool that can do 40 screenshot comparison in a minute.[dev.to](https://dev.to/saniadsouza/rest-your-eye-with-ayespy-visual-testing-2a36?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) | | [Selenium 4 New Features by Examples in Ruby](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/selenium-4-new-features-by-examples-in-ruby-4b1e100b2ad7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65)While Selenium 4 is getting closer to a full release, it's a good time to check out its features. Here's a list of them with examples in Ruby by [Zhimin Zhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhiminzhan/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65).And for even more features, see [Anton Smirnov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaskocuturilo/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65)'s overview of the [DevTools protocol in Selenium 4](https://itnext.io/devtools-protocol-in-selenium-4-6acf89ecb84d?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65).[zhiminzhan.medium.com](https://zhiminzhan.medium.com/selenium-4-new-features-by-examples-in-ruby-4b1e100b2ad7?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) | | | | BOOKS | | [Expanding On the Tester Bill of Rights](https://dev.to/thompsonjonm/expanding-on-the-tester-bill-of-rights-4mae?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65)If you read the famous [Agile Testing](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5341009-agile-testing?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) book, you may remember the Tester Bill of Rights included there. Here's a great effort by [Jonathan Thompson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanmnthompson/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) who gives more context about them.[dev.to](https://dev.to/thompsonjonm/expanding-on-the-tester-bill-of-rights-4mae?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) | | | | VIDEOS | | [Exploratory Testing: How to do it with Practical Example](https://scrolltest.com/2021/03/30/exploratory-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65)I liked this quick 12-min overview of exploratory testing by [Pramod Dutta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramoddutta/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) explaining what it is and also showing how to do it in practice using a bunch of helpful tools.[scrolltest.com](https://scrolltest.com/2021/03/30/exploratory-testing/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65) | | | | And… | | [Testing the new NVIDIA graphic card...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65&v=0frNP0qzxQc) 🤣 | | | | Thanks for reading!If you like what I'm doing and it helps you become a better tester, you can [support my work](https://buymeacoffee.com/softwaretestingweekly?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65).*[Dawid Dylowicz](https://linkedin.com/in/dawid-dylowicz/?utm%5Fcampaign=Software%2BTesting%2BWeekly&utm%5Fsource=Software%5FTesting%5FWeekly%5F65)* |