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What are the skills of an automation tester?

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The skills of an automation tester include: 

  1.  Basic Web Technologies Knowledge: Understanding the structure and styling of web pages, including HTML and CSS, is essential for identifying elements to interact with during testing.
  2. Programming Language Proficiency: Need experience with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or Ruby based on the tool.
  3. Manual Testing Experience: At least 2 years of manual testing experience is recommended. This helps you to design strong test cases that are more effective when automated.
  4. Problem-Solving Attitude: Must be persistent when faced with complex scenarios. Ambiguities may arise, but a determination to find solutions and automate all test cases is crucial.
  5. CI/CD Understanding: Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) concepts is becoming important as part of modern development workflows.
  6. Communication Skills: Ability to clearly report issues and collaborate with developers and other stakeholders.
  7. Understanding of Testing Frameworks: Knowledge of frameworks including TestNG, JUnit, or Cucumber to structure and execute tests.
  8. API Testing: Experience in testing APIs using tools such as Postman, SoapUI, or RestAssured.
  9. Version Control Systems: Familiarity with Git or other version control systems to manage test scripts.
  10. Database Skills: Ability to query databases and verify data using SQL.
  11. Attention to Detail: Precision in writing test cases, analyzing results, and identifying defects.

Is automation testing easy?

Automation testing is not easy, but it can be more efficient than manual testing once you have the right skills and tools. Here are some factors that influence its difficulty:

  1. Learning Curve: If you’re new to automation, there’s a learning curve with programming languages, test frameworks, and tools. Mastering tools like Selenium, JUnit, or TestNG requires time and practice.
  2. Test Complexity: Simple tests like clicking a button or filling out a form are easier to automate. However, complex scenarios with dynamic content, unpredictable behavior, or advanced integrations can be challenging.
  3. Maintenance: Automated tests need to be maintained as applications change. If the UI or underlying code changes frequently, updating and maintaining tests can become time-consuming.
  4. Initial Setup: Setting up the automation environment, integrating with CI/CD pipelines, and preparing data can take significant time initially.
  5. Troubleshooting: Debugging automated tests can be difficult, especially when tests fail intermittently or due to complex system issues.
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