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Software Tester Guide

The document serves as a comprehensive guide for freshers pursuing a career in software testing, detailing the software testing process within companies, types of testing, and expectations from candidates. It outlines essential skills such as test case writing, bug reporting, and basic automation knowledge, along with common interview questions. Additionally, it provides an action plan for freshers to enhance their skills and improve job prospects in the field.

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Software Tester Guide

The document serves as a comprehensive guide for freshers pursuing a career in software testing, detailing the software testing process within companies, types of testing, and expectations from candidates. It outlines essential skills such as test case writing, bug reporting, and basic automation knowledge, along with common interview questions. Additionally, it provides an action plan for freshers to enhance their skills and improve job prospects in the field.

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Software Testing Career Guide for Freshers

1. How Software Testers Work in a Company

In most companies, software testers work within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and the

Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). Here's how it typically works:

1.1 Requirement Analysis (Planning Phase)

- The tester gets the project requirements from the business or product team.

- Understand the product goals, features, and customer expectations.

- Example: If it's an e-commerce website, the tester will analyze how the login, cart, and payment features

should work.

1.2 Test Planning

- Prepare a Test Plan - A document that outlines the testing strategy, scope, and resources.

- Define what types of tests will be performed (functional, performance, regression).

- Decide the test environment (devices, browsers, network settings).

- Example: For an Android app, the tester will check which OS versions and devices need testing.

1.3 Test Case Design

- Write detailed test cases based on the requirements.

- A test case includes:

- Test scenario (e.g., "User should be able to log in with valid credentials")

- Test steps (Step-by-step actions)

- Expected Result (What should happen if the test is successful)

- Actual Result (What actually happened)

- Example: Test login with correct and incorrect passwords.


1.4 Test Execution

- Execute the test cases manually or through automation tools.

- Document the test results (pass or fail).

- Report any bugs or issues found.

- Example: If the "Add to Cart" button fails to work, raise a bug report with details (steps to reproduce,

screenshots).

1.5 Bug Reporting and Tracking

- Use tools like Jira or Bugzilla to log bugs.

- Prioritize bugs based on severity (Critical, High, Medium, Low).

- Work with developers to get the bugs fixed.

- Example: A payment failure bug will be treated as "Critical" and fixed immediately.

1.6 Retesting and Regression Testing

- After developers fix the bugs, testers will re-test the same feature.

- Regression Testing - Test other parts of the application to make sure the new fix didn't break anything else.

- Example: After fixing the payment bug, retest the entire checkout flow.

1.7 Final Report and Release

- Provide a final test summary report (number of test cases passed/failed, open bugs, etc.).

- If the product passes all tests, it gets released to production.

2. Types of Testing Performed in Companies

- Functional Testing - Check if the app functions as expected.

- UI/UX Testing - Verify if the design matches the requirement and looks good on all devices.

- Performance Testing - Check how fast the app responds under load.
- Security Testing - Ensure data privacy and protection.

- Compatibility Testing - Test on different browsers, devices, and OS.

- Automation Testing - Use tools like Selenium to automate test cases.

- Regression Testing - Make sure old features are not broken after updates.

3. What Companies Expect from Freshers (Indian Market)

Most Indian companies hiring freshers for Software Testing focus on Manual Testing first. Automation comes

later. Here's what they expect:

3.1 Basic Knowledge of Testing

- Understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).

- Difference between functional and non-functional testing.

- Basic understanding of types of testing (unit, integration, regression, etc.).

3.2 Test Case Writing and Execution

- Ability to write clear and structured test cases.

- Knowledge of positive and negative test scenarios.

3.3 Bug Reporting Skills

- Ability to reproduce bugs and document them with screenshots and steps to reproduce.

3.4 Attention to Detail

- Testers need to catch even the smallest issues.

3.5 Basic Knowledge of Automation (Optional for Freshers)

- Knowledge of Selenium or Postman is a big plus.


3.6 Basic SQL Knowledge (Highly Preferred)

- Ability to write simple SQL queries to test data stored in the database.

3.7 Good Communication Skills

- Ability to explain bugs to developers and managers clearly.

4. Common Software Testing Interview Questions for Freshers

- What is the difference between functional and non-functional testing?

- What are positive and negative test cases?

- What is the difference between a bug, defect, and error?

- What is regression testing?

- How would you test a login page?

- How would you test a payment gateway?

- How would you write a bug report?

5. Why Software Testing is Easier for Freshers

- You don't need to know deep programming.

- Manual Testing is in high demand for freshers.

- After 1-2 years, you can shift to Automation Testing (higher salary).

6. Action Plan (Next Steps)

- Start with Manual Testing basics.

- Learn Jira, Postman, and basic SQL.

- Complete a few sample projects (test a website, automate login).

- Get an ISTQB Certification (adds value to your resume).

- Start applying for jobs and internships.

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