Introduction
In just one week, I ventured into the world of Quality Assurance (QA) with no prior experience, driven by a job opportunity for a junior QA position. This post captures my rapid learning curve and showcases the practical skills I gained.
Skills Developed
- Manual Testing for Websites: Learned to create both positive and negative test scenarios for web applications, specifically testing the functionalities of this online pet store.
- API Integration Testing: Utilized Postman for API testing, focusing on using environmental variables to enhance test efficiency and maintainability with this API.
- Test Reporting: Developed comprehensive reports detailing test results and insights.
Tools and Techniques
- Utilized Postman for structured, easy-to-maintain API tests.
- Conducted thorough manual testing of website functionalities, ensuring robust coverage from multiple testing angles.
Project Repository
- My journey and all test cases are documented in my GitHub repository, accessible here.
Real-World Application
- Applied my learning in a practical test scenario, enhancing my understanding of QA roles and responsibilities.
Conclusion This intense week was a profound learning experience that significantly enhanced my QA skills. While I did not secure the position, the knowledge gained has prepared me for future opportunities in QA and DevOps.