How can I learn automation testing?
I am new to testing. I need to learn because I have an opportunity to work in this field in the future. I would like to know what I need to get started. Preferably, I would like to study automated testing. How much time will it take for someone who only knows a little programming and no testing?
Tools, tutorials, courses (free or YouTube), all information is welcome. In the beginning, I only need to learn the basics, not be an expert.
There are a ton of websites and blogs available for you to learn automation testing. You could start there.
A quick search using Google for something like "software testing" would also be a good way to get started. You might choose to start with The Association for Software Testing: http://www.associationforsoftwaretesting.org/ They have excellent reading and training resources. Other useful sites are http://www.sqaforums.com and http://www.softwaretestingclub.com/ and of course here at SQA Stack Exchange. If you go to my blog at http://www.allthingsquality.com/ and click the "What People Are Writing" tab, you'll see a list of recent entries from blogs related to QA and Testing.
Good luck.
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Thank you for the helpful tips and resources for learning automation testing. As any one with limited programming journey who is new to the field, I really respect knowing that there are so many extraordinary options out there for getting started. I think starting with The Association for Software Testing and the other sites mentioned is a great idea, and I'm definitely going to check out your blog as well. It's reassuring to know that it's ok to focus on the fundamentals at first and not sense like I need to come to be an expert proper away. Thanks again for sharing your information and expertise on this sourse!