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I sometimes receive questions from readers asking how to get started in software testing. Most of them are from freshers or newly graduated. Particularly some of the questions come from those who would like to switch their careers to software testing when they are old or they are from non-IT background. Like this:

Productivity. Eek. Even the word can sometimes give us hives. It’s not easy to stay focused in this day and age of social media and other distractions—but unless you’re the recipient of a trust fund, you likely have to work. And even more than that, you probably work in an office (hello, ...

According to State of Testing report, software testing industry is growing like never before. It's not surprising that more and more people want to become a tester too. Testers also often send me emails sharing how much they are enjoying their journeys. I'm glad to hear that and happy for them. Unfortunately, I also see complaints from people that how much ...

December is one of my favorite months of the year. It's not only because we have Christmas ( I don't believe in Santa Claus by the way :D) and New Year holiday but also a great time for me to sit back, see how have been doing this ...

Regression testing is one of the most interesting topics to talk about. People talk about it all the time (but strangely, I've never talked about it here on AskTester :D). Some love it, some hate it but people seem to do it in any testing projects. The reason is simple: regression testing too ...

People make mistakes all the time I do. You do. We all do. Some mistakes are minor that we can learn and recover from them very quickly. Some are bad that hit us badly and scar. Oh by the way, making mistakes is not necessarily a bad thing. Making mistakes shows that you are really ...

Let's face it. Software testing is complicated. Especially, if you are new, you may get lost and don't know what testing activities you should focus on to succeed in testing career...and I agree. However, believe it or not, software testing is all about bugs. Sooner or later, you will realize most ...

I always love helping people. That's one of the reasons I built this website. I have shared posts and guide to help new testers in their careers. I have also received and answered questions from my audiences. Even though I can't answer all questions, I try my best to ...

Certification is not something new. Actually, in some professions such as Accounting, IT, Project management, certification plays a huge role in career advancement. Getting certification in those professions seems to be widely accepted. However, when it comes to software testing certification, I have been observing mixed reactions and the debates ...

You've just passed the interview and accepted the offer as a tester. Congratulations! You made it and I'm happy for you. But the joy doesn't last too long really. You then worry about the first day in a new company. My belief is you have one chance to make a first impression - Kevin McCarthy Yeah, I'm talking about the first impression. You know you are ...