Software testing skills and career advice

When it comes to QA testing skills, soft skills can be as important as mastery of a particular technology. As testing spreads throughout the SDLC, testers must be effective in their work and as stewards of quality. In this section, pick up on software testing skills and career advice for QA professionals, such as qualifications and certifications.

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Software tester roles must embrace code focus

IT gives testers license to voice contrarian opinions about software. But, as pressure to deploy intensifies, they might not be able to ignore code responsibilities anymore.

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10 essential Scrum Master skills

From sprint planning to servant leadership, Scrum Masters help Agile developers, product owners and other team members perform at their best. Here's what makes a good Scrum Master. Continue Reading
How to learn networking fundamentals, from a software pro

Networking basics include protocols, network layers and processes that must happen for computers to communicate across a network. Here's how to start learning these basics. Continue Reading
Network engineer vs. software engineer: What’s the difference?

Network and software engineering are two different fields, and the roles of network engineers vs. software engineers vary, despite potential overlaps in software skills. Continue Reading

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A comprehensive test automation guide for IT teams

This one-stop test automation guide walks through the benefits and challenges, how to craft an automated testing strategy and how to compare tools. Continue Reading
3 reasons testers need a QA manager in Agile

Agile teams without a QA manager prioritize developers' perspectives -- even to the software's detriment. Here are three ways in which a QA manager offers value to Agile teams, and how they support testers. Continue Reading
5 software testing books QA professionals should dig into

There's no cookie-cutter crash course on software testing. However, these five books can get beginners on the right path to better quality software. Continue Reading

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Security testing web applications and systems in the modern enterprise

Security testing web apps with little budget and poor documentation is difficult. Ric Messier discusses building a security testing lab in the DevSecOps, cloud and automation age. Continue Reading
10 skills of highly effective software testers

QA professionals with hands-on experience and a mix of technical and soft skills offer great value for software engineering teams. Testers with these 10 skills can boost their careers. Continue Reading
Hire testers with a mix of technical skills and hutzpah

There's a lot at stake when you hire a software tester -- and a lot to consider about the applicants. Matt Heusser shares how to evaluate capabilities and personalities. Continue Reading

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Deal with remote software testing challenges

Is your software QA team new to remote work? Learn what technical, process and culture challenges you will encounter, and how to surpass them to ensure quality. Continue Reading
How to meet QA responsibilities during a software tester shortage

An organization facing a dire shortage of QA engineers can't just dump these tasks on developers. Here's how to keep up software quality with limited QA resources. Continue Reading
How can I course-correct my testing career path?

Don't get stuck in QA monotony. Show your technical knowhow and expand your horizons to boost your career -- even if it means throwing out the map. Continue Reading