Manual & Automation Roadmaps: A Fun and Informative Guide


Imagine you’re a software detective! You need a toolbox filled with skills to uncover any glitches in the programs you investigate. Here’s how to build your detective kit for both manual and automation testing:

Manual Testing Detective Kit:

  1. Case Files 101: Learn how programs are built (SDLC) and different testing methods (like catching functional flaws or checking if things run smoothly). Think Sherlock Holmes familiarising himself with crime scenes and deduction techniques.
  2. Sharpen Your Mind: Online courses or certifications can be your detective academy. You can even go for a bachelor’s degree in computer science, but that’s not always required.
  3. Become a Testing Ace: Learn different testing approaches (Agile, Waterfall) and levels (unit testing is like examining a single fingerprint, while system testing is checking the whole criminal mastermind plan). There are also black-box, white-box, and grey-box techniques — like different detective styles!
  4. Get Your Hands Dirty: Solve real cases! Look for junior detective (QA tester) positions or volunteer for open-source software investigations to build your portfolio.
  5. Bug Buster Badge: Master spotting and reporting program glitches (bugs) using bug-tracking tools like Jira. Think of them as your high-tech magnifying glass and detailed case reports.
  6. Beyond the Obvious: Don’t just focus on functionality! Explore non-functional testing — is the program fast enough? Secure? Easy to use? These are like checking for alibis, security cameras, and witness comfort in your crime scene.
  7. Stay Ahead of the Curve: New tech and tricks emerge all the time. Keep yourself updated by following online communities and resources — like attending detective conferences!

Automation Testing Detective Kit:

  1. Pick Your Battles: Not all tests need a fancy robot assistant. Choose repetitive tasks with clear steps for automation — like checking fingerprints every day.
  2. Gadget Time! Select automation tools based on your case (web app, mobile app) and your team’s skills. Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, and Jenkins are popular gadgets in your arsenal.
  3. Building the Batmobile: Develop or use existing frameworks to create a standardized way of building and running your automated tests. Think of it as a blueprint for your robotic detective sidekick!
  4. Script, Deploy, Catch! Write the instructions (scripts) for your robotic detective and set it loose! Integrate these tests into your CI/CD pipeline (like a fancy alarm system) for continuous monitoring.
  5. Robot Maintenance: Just like any good gadget, your automated tests need regular check-ups and updates to keep them working as the software evolves.

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