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Becoming a software tester involves acquiring a mix of technical and soft skills.

Here's a
comprehensive guide to what you need to learn:

Technical Skills

1. Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)


• Learn the phases of SDLC, including requirements gathering, design,
development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
2. Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
• Familiarize yourself with the phases of STLC, such as requirement analysis,
test planning, test case development, environment setup, test execution,
and test closure.
3. Types of Testing
• Manual Testing: Learn how to execute test cases without using any
automation tools.
• Automated Testing: Gain proficiency in using automation tools like
Selenium, QTP, or TestComplete.
• Functional Testing: Understand how to test functionalities of the software.
• Non-Functional Testing: Learn about performance testing, security testing,
usability testing, etc.
4. Test Management Tools
• Tools like JIRA, TestRail, and Quality Center to manage and track test cases,
defects, and test execution.
5. Defect Tracking Tools
• Tools such as Bugzilla, JIRA, and Mantis for logging, tracking, and managing
defects.
6. Programming Languages
• Basic understanding of programming languages like Python, Java, or
JavaScript can be very helpful, especially for automated testing.
7. Database/SQL
• Learn SQL to validate data in the backend and perform database testing.
8. Basic Understanding of Web Technologies
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and how web applications work.
9. APIs and Web Services
• Learn how to test APIs using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or REST-assured.
Soft Skills

10. Analytical Skills


• Ability to analyze requirements and come up with test scenarios and cases.
11. Attention to Detail
• Being meticulous in identifying even minor issues.
12. Communication Skills
• Effective communication with developers, business analysts, and other
stakeholders.
13. Problem-Solving Skills
• Ability to think critically and troubleshoot issues that arise during testing.
14. Documentation Skills
• Writing clear and concise test plans, test cases, bug reports, and other
documentation.

Learning Resources

15. Online Courses and Tutorials


• Websites like Coursera, Udemy, and edX offer courses in software testing.
16. Books
• "Software Testing: Principles and Practices" by Srinivasan Desikan and
Gopalaswamy Ramesh
• "Software Testing Techniques" by Boris Beizer
17. Communities and Forums
• Participate in forums like Stack Overflow, Reddit, and join LinkedIn groups
related to software testing.
18. Certifications
• Consider certifications like ISTQB (International Software Testing
Qualifications Board), CSTE (Certified Software Tester), and others to
validate your skills.
19. Practice Projects
• Engage in real or simulated projects to apply your knowledge and gain
practical experience.

Career Path

20. Entry-Level Positions


• Start as a Junior Tester or QA Analyst.
21. Experience and Growth
• With experience, you can progress to roles like Senior QA Engineer, QA Lead,
or Test Manager.
22. Specializations
• You can specialize in areas like performance testing, security testing, or
automation testing.

By systematically building your skills and gaining experience, you can establish a
successful career in software testing.

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