Do you need to know how to code to get into test automation? Often, testers ask if they need to learn how to code to get into test automation or become effective at it. Here's my response to this question and what you can do if you're looking to start.

API testing is becoming a highly important area for quality in software these days. If you're starting to do testing on an API, here are three quick tips to get you started. There's a lot more you can test, but taking care of the basics first will put you on the right path.

Many think that gathering tech certifications will magically open a door to land a new job. Unfortunately, that's not how it works. You're much better off spending your time elsewhere. Do you agree with this video, or do you think that certifications are still a necessity?

Are you a software developer or tester struggling to ship faster while keeping a high bar of reliability with your projects? Here are a few tips to help guide you to the perfect balance between speed and quality. #softwaretesting #qa #testautomation #softwaredevelopment

A continuous integration environment is an integral part of modern testing teams. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AJxbB #continuousintegration #softwaretesting #qa

Test cases with unclear descriptions, poorly organized test suites, and not testing "sad" paths look harmless at first glance, but they're not. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AHHGH #testautomation #qa #softwaretesting

If the person who posted this comment follows this Twitter account, I'd love to get some constructive criticism to improve my articles instead of saying it sounds like it was generated by AI and that I'm making "stupid and obvious" points. That doesn't really help anyone.

Here's a small flowchart to help you make a decision as effectively as possible.

3) Most modern code editors have decent autocomplete functionality with annotations. Copilot goes a step further by showing you actual code, like figuring out what parameters a function uses instead of keeping you guessing.

2) It helps refresh my memory by providing snippets of code for functionality I tend to forget. For instance, I'm pretty horrible at remembering regular expressions, so here's Copilot doing the work for me.

1) It's saved me a ton of time dealing with standard boilerplate code. The initial setup of a project is often a slog. Here's an example of how Copilot helped me generate a TestCafe config file without needing to check their docs.

Your testing priorities and strategies should stem from helping provide high quality throughout the entire organization based on its objectives. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/9ohN #testautomation #qa #softwaretesting

No matter which field they're in, new entrants to the professional universe are often worried about asking questions related to their job and organization. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/4BGC #testautomation #qa #softwaretesting

I saw this shared in a LinkedIn software testing/QA group. If you're a tester and agree with this image, you should reevaluate your role because this just means you're a poor coworker.

It’s not easy to get a team of testers and developers on board with the idea of test automation, especially if they’ve worked on projects for a long time without it. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/3JLM #testautomation #qa #softwaretesting

It's worth exploring other automation tools and libraries when there's a need for more specialized testing. Read the full article: How Deep Should Your Automated Test Cases Go? ▸ lttr.ai/2bi5 #testautomation #qa #softwaretesting

Unit, functional, and API tests are smaller, faster, and more maintainable than end-to-end tests, making them an ideal candidate for thorough coverage. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/zPzs #testautomation #qa #softwaretesting