Question 1

What is Software Testing?

Accepted Answer

Software testing is a technique to analyze software to check it and detect differences between existing and required conditions and to evaluate it is defect-free. It also identifies errors, missing requirements with concern to the actual needs. Software testing can be performed manually and using automation tools.

Question 2

How long does it take to learn software testing?

Accepted Answer

There is no definite time to learn software testing; one must never stop learning no matter how far you think you have come. Depending upon the testing and the type of tester you want to be enlisted are the following requirements that require at least 3-6 months to be a full-proof tester.

Manual Testing

IT knowledge

Browser knowledge

Common testing techniques

Relational database (SQL)

Automation Testing

IT knowledge

Browser knowledge

Common testing techniques

Relational database (SQL)

Coding and scripting languages

Selenium Tools

Performance Testing

IT knowledge

Browser knowledge

Common testing techniques

Relational database (SQL)

Tools for performance analysis and volume testing

Question 3

Is software testing difficult to learn?

Accepted Answer

Software testing requires a broad knowledge of various programming languages and software to test an application. A professional tester must have a basic to high-level knowledge of the entire application contents from the IDE used to language to the desired client output to deliver a defect-free application. A project cannot be bug-free, but a tester faces many challenges to make it bug-free and user friendly. I won't say it is an easy job, but it is not difficult to learn it. It's challenging to learn it, but the more you test an application, you learn every time.

Question 4

How can I become a software tester without experience?

Accepted Answer

The main qualification required is the determination to become a tester and some patience along with a mindset of giving up even if you fail million times.

When you are ready, enrol for a course in class or online and start doing beginner level testing sample projects to be job-ready. You may read some books as well regarding testing or excel in one or two software testing tools. When you are confident enough, you can apply directly to companies or start with freelance work to gain some experience at the beginning.

Question 5

Does software testing require coding?

Accepted Answer

To answer in one word, yes, one must have a basic understanding of coding to be a tester. However, testers can be classified as Quality Analysts(QA) or Software Design Engineer in Test(SDET). The former verifies the software only after the development phase, and so knowledge of coding is not much needed. The latter needs to understand the inner workings of the product and thus should have knowledge of coding, database, design, and user interface.

Question 6

Which language is used in software testing?

Accepted Answer

Following are the best programming language for testers:

Python
Java
Ruby
Perl
C++

Question 7

Is Python used for testing?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Python is used for testing. Python is easy to understand, fun programming language, and a tester. Python for developed software doesn't need to learn the syntax because the Python programming language is read like English and simple to understand for who are new in the programming.

Question 8

Can I learn selenium at home?

Accepted Answer

Yes, follow the steps to learn:

Learn Core Java or any other language like Ruby, Python, or Perl.
You can take the course from Udemy Or any good channel on YouTube.
While watching the videos, practice it.
Next, learn to create an Automation Framework Playlist and prepare your framework.
Begin with writing 10–15 manual test cases of one open-source application "Orange HRM" try to automate those test cases in your framework.
Practice Practice Practice is the real tip!

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The Art of Unit Testing, Third Edition

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