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Automation Tester
The complete beginner path: language basics, a framework, and enough CI to be employable.
Starting level: Fresher or career switcherTarget role: Automation TesterJourney: 5–7 months
Core skills
- One language to a comfortable level
- Manual testing fundamentals: SDLC, STLC, test design techniques, defect lifecycle
- Web fundamentals: HTML, DOM, HTTP, browser dev tools
- Writing maintainable tests and reusable components
- Basic SQL for data verification
Recommended technologies
- Java or TypeScript
- Selenium / Playwright
- TestNG or Playwright Test
- Git & GitHub
- Postman
- SQL
Practice labs
- 50 small coding exercises in your chosen language
- Automate a form-heavy application with validations
- Query a sample database to verify UI values
Projects
- A small but complete framework: config, page components, reporting, CI run
Interview preparation
- Test design technique questions with examples
- Live coding: string and collection problems
- Walkthrough of your GitHub project
Suggested next step
- Specialise in Playwright, API automation, or move toward SDET
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