Skills Covered:

  1. Software Testing Methods
    • Manual Testing: Learn the fundamental concepts of manual testing, including how to design test cases, execute tests, and report defects. Understand different types of testing such as Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, Sanity Testing, System Testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
    • Test Case Design: Learn how to create well-structured, effective test cases and test scenarios based on the software requirements and business logic.
    • Testing Types: Explore different types of testing including Black-box Testing, White-box Testing, Integration Testing, Performance Testing, and Security Testing.
  2. Introduction to QA Lifecycle
    • Learn the QA Lifecycle that encompasses the planning, design, execution, and maintenance of software tests.
    • Understand the key stages of Quality Assurance: Requirement Analysis, Test Planning, Test Design, Test Execution, Defect Reporting, and Test Closure.
    • Familiarize yourself with the process of building test environments and test data to ensure that testing is consistent, repeatable, and reliable.
  3. Test Automation with Selenium WebDriver
    • Master Selenium WebDriver, one of the most widely used open-source tools for automating web application testing.
    • Learn how to write and execute automated tests for web applications, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency.
    • Topics include:
      • Setting up Selenium WebDriver with Java, Python, and C#.
      • Locating web elements using XPath, CSS Selectors, and other strategies.
      • Automating web interactions like clicking buttons, filling forms, handling alerts, uploading files, etc.
      • Cross-browser testing with different browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
      • Integrating Selenium with JUnit and TestNG for efficient test case execution.
  4. JUnit and TestNG Frameworks
    • Get hands-on experience with JUnit and TestNG, two of the most popular testing frameworks for Java.
    • Learn how to write unit tests, manage test execution, and perform assertions to check for expected results.
    • Topics include:
      • Writing and organizing tests using JUnit and TestNG.
      • Using annotations like @Test, @Before, @After, @BeforeClass, and @AfterClass to define the test lifecycle.
      • Generating detailed test reports and logs.
      • Test case grouping, parallel test execution, and data-driven testing with TestNG.
  5. Test Automation Strategy
    • Learn how to define and implement an effective test automation strategy for your projects.
    • Explore best practices for determining which tests to automate and which to keep manual.
    • Topics include:
      • Test Automation Frameworks: Understand different types of frameworks such as Linear Framework, Modular Framework, Data-Driven Framework, Keyword-Driven Framework, and Hybrid Framework.
      • Setting up a modular and scalable automation framework that can easily handle future changes in the application.
      • Selecting the right tools, environments, and resources for a successful test automation implementation.
  6. Bug Tracking and Reporting
    • Learn how to track and report bugs and defects using popular bug tracking tools such as JIRA, Bugzilla, and Trello.
    • Understand how to log defects with proper information to ensure that developers can reproduce and fix them efficiently.
    • Topics include:
      • How to write clear and concise bug reports with all the relevant details such as steps to reproduce, expected vs. actual results, and severity/priority levels.
      • Integrating JIRA with test automation tools to track test progress and defects in real-time.
  7. Continuous Integration (CI) & Continuous Testing (CT)
    • Learn how to integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline using tools like Jenkins and GitLab CI.
    • Understand the concept of Continuous Testing, which ensures that tests are executed frequently and early in the development cycle.
    • Topics include:
      • Configuring Jenkins to run automated tests on every code commit or pull request.
      • Integrating with version control systems like Git for versioning and source code management.
  8. Performance and Load Testing
    • Understand how to conduct performance testing to evaluate the stability, scalability, and speed of applications under load.
    • Learn to use tools like JMeter and LoadRunner to simulate real user traffic and assess system performance.
    • Topics include:
      • Load Testing, Stress Testing, Spike Testing, and Endurance Testing.
      • Analyzing test results to identify bottlenecks and optimize performance.
  9. Security Testing
    • Learn how to identify common security vulnerabilities in applications and use security testing tools to detect and fix them.
    • Topics include:
      • SQL Injection, Cross-site Scripting (XSS), Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), and other OWASP Top 10 security risks.
      • How to write automated tests for security vulnerabilities and incorporate security checks into your CI pipeline.
  10. Project Development & Hands-on Practice
    • Apply your knowledge to real-world projects that require manual testing and automation.
    • Work on live testing projects where you can create test cases, automate test scripts, and work through the entire QA lifecycle.
    • Develop a portfolio of testing projects that you can showcase to potential employers.