My software testing career tips series on Youtube is going well. So well in fact that I need to break out and collect the 4 part mini series on technical skills into it’s own blog post here.
Table of Contents
Part 1: learn command line
Nothing will impress you colleagues more than your technical prowess with the command line, even if all your doing is checking your email. Here’s all of the references in the video:
- Becoming more technical
- Learn VIM via VIM adventures
- Learn linux command lines via Terminus
- Want to look like an ultimate hacker? Try Hacker Typer
- You can do all of git from the command line
- Getting people together is a great way to learn
- Sketchnotes help keep me focused
Part 2: trending tools
You should focus on learning tools and technology that help you collaborate with the developers on your team. Here’s all of the references in the video:
- Cypress is a trending web test automation tool for web developers
- PACT contract testing is useful for backend developers in a microservice architecture
- PACT Flow
- Started by Beth Skurrie in Melbourne
- Check out Beth’s blogs
- Here’s my mobile app test strategy
- My visual risk framework for UI automation
Part 3: The Technical profile
Having a GitHub profile is key to establishing your tech credibility. Here’s all of the references in the video:
- My GitHub Profile
- Set up a README file for you profile
- Blog about your learning
- Or document your learning on youtube
- You don’t need a certificate
Part 4: Manual vs Automation
I avoid these terms in my profile like the plague and as an Industry we should drop these terms. Here’s all of the references in the video:
- My CV avoids these terms
- James Bach’s 7 kind of testers
- I’m an analytical tester; see my social media strategy and metrics and quality blog posts for samples
What are your tips for testers when it comes to improving their technical skills?
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