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Can we switch from automation testing to developer?
Yes. You got some development skill set and using that you can able to easily write good code for doing automated tests.
What is the difference between software development and testing?
Development is writing the code, testing is finding out whether or not the code runs the way you expect it to. Software testing is a scrutiny performed to provide information about the quality of a product or software under test to the concerned clients.
What could go wrong with test automation?
Having a wrong expectation of automated tests. Automating tests at the wrong layer, at the wrong time and using wrong tools. Automating useless tests. Neglecting important areas.
What are the risks associated with automation testing?
When automated tests are under go, changes made in the interface can cause serious problems, like irrelevant test results. The occurred problems cause additional costs to provide support and analyze outcomes.
What are the disadvantages of automation testing?
Though the automation testing has many advantages, it has its own disadvantages too. Some of the disadvantages are: 1) Proficiency is required to write the automation test scripts. 2) Debugging the test script is major issue. If any error is present in the test script, sometimes it may lead to deadly consequences.
Is it possible to switch from software development to software testing?
Yes…It is possible. You can switch from development to Testing. As a part of a leading automation testing company in the USA, I would like to say Software Testing is the happiest profession. Just like developer Software testers are well paid by Good QA Companies. Just as importantly, software testing is in demand!
What is automated testing?
“Automated Testing” means automating the manual testing process currently in use. The prime requirement is of presence of a formalized “manual testing process” in the organization. Automation refers to the use of strategies & tools which augment or reduce the need of manual or human involvement in unskilled, repetitive or redundant tasks.
How important is automation testing in QA?
With that said, automation testing (and QA in general) is super important, but you may not feel appreciated. Job security. Automation is nice to have, but so is air conditioning in a car.