QA Insights with Vikas

  Introduction Many manual testers with some experience aspire to switch to automation testing but often struggle with where to begin. Balancing learning automation alongside their current job can also be challenging. Who is this Blog For? Manual testers with no coding experience. QA professionals looking to upskill. Testers seeking career growth. In this blog, you’ll discover how to start your journey into automation, which skills to prioritize, and the best learning resources. I was once a manual tester with zero coding experience, and today, I have gained expertise to build automation frameworks using Selenium and Java. Why Should Manual Testers Learn Automation? 1. Growing Industry Demand Companies are shifting towards automation to reduce manual efforts in regression testing, saving both time and costs. This transition creates a high demand for automation testers. 2. Higher Salary Opportunities Automation testers generally earn more than ma...

Selenium is one of the most popular tools for web automation testing. It allows testers and developers to automate browsers for testing purposes or other repetitive tasks. To understand how Selenium works, we need to dive into its architecture and key components. What Is Selenium? Selenium is an open-source framework that automates web browsers. It supports multiple programming languages, including Java, Python, C#, and JavaScript, to write test scripts. Selenium is widely used for functional testing and supports all major browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Internet Explorer. Selenium Components Selenium is not just a single tool; it’s a suite of tools designed to cater to different automation needs. Here are the core components: Selenium Component Details Selenium WebDriver Overview: Directly interacts with browsers via drivers to automate web applications. It supports multiple programming...