Quality Assurance & Test Automation
Become a digital detective! Master the art and science of software testing, from finding bugs to building automated test systems that ensure quality.
Understand software testing through detective analogies
Testing is like being a detective who investigates software to find bugs and ensure everything works correctly.
๐ถ For Kids: Like checking your homework to find and fix mistakes before turning it in!
Test cases are step-by-step instructions that tell you exactly how to test a feature, like a recipe.
๐ถ For Kids: Like having a checklist of things to try when testing a new video game!
A bug is when software doesn't work as expected, like a toy that's broken or missing pieces.
๐ถ For Kids: Like when your favorite app crashes or doesn't do what you want it to do!
Automation is like having robots that can test software for you automatically, running the same tests over and over.
๐ถ For Kids: Like having a robot that plays your video game to check if it works properly!
Different ways to ensure software quality and reliability
Testing if the software does what it's supposed to do
๐ก Like checking if a vending machine gives you the right snack when you put in money
Testing how fast and efficient the software runs
๐ก Like timing how fast you can run or how many people can fit in an elevator
Testing if the software is safe from hackers and unauthorized access
๐ก Like checking if your house locks work and windows are secure
Testing if the software is easy and pleasant to use
๐ก Like asking if a toy is fun and easy to play with
Testing if the software works on different devices and browsers
๐ก Like checking if your DVD plays on different TV brands
Testing the connections between different software components
๐ก Like testing if two LEGO sets can connect together properly
Industry-standard tools used by QA professionals worldwide
Automate web browser testing
Test APIs and web services
JavaScript testing framework
Modern end-to-end testing
Performance and load testing
Test case management
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Discover the detective world of testing! Learn to find bugs and ensure software quality like a digital detective.
Master the art of manual testing! Create test cases, find bugs, and ensure applications work perfectly.
Automate testing with powerful tools! Learn to write code that tests code automatically.
Master advanced testing techniques! Performance, security, and specialized testing methods.
Lead quality assurance teams! Strategy, metrics, and building quality cultures in organizations.
Real examples of test cases, automation scripts, and API testing
Test Case: User Login Functionality
Test ID: TC_001
Test Title: Verify user can login with valid credentials
Priority: High
Prerequisites: User account exists with username "testuser" and password "password123"
Test Steps:
1. Navigate to login page
2. Enter username "testuser"
3. Enter password "password123"
4. Click "Login" button
Expected Results:
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User should be redirected to dashboard page
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Welcome message should display "Welcome, testuser!"
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Logout button should be visible
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User profile icon should appear in header
Test Data:
- Username: testuser
- Password: password123
Pass/Fail Criteria:
PASS: All expected results occur
FAIL: Any expected result doesn't occur
Notes: Test on Chrome, Firefox, and Safari browsers// Automated login test using Selenium WebDriver
const { Builder, By, until } = require('selenium-webdriver');
describe('Login Tests', function() {
let driver;
beforeEach(async function() {
// Setup browser driver
driver = await new Builder().forBrowser('chrome').build();
await driver.get('https://example.com/login');
});
afterEach(async function() {
// Clean up after each test
await driver.quit();
});
it('should login successfully with valid credentials', async function() {
// Find and fill username field
const usernameField = await driver.findElement(By.id('username'));
await usernameField.sendKeys('testuser');
// Find and fill password field
const passwordField = await driver.findElement(By.id('password'));
await passwordField.sendKeys('password123');
// Click login button
const loginButton = await driver.findElement(By.id('login-btn'));
await loginButton.click();
// Wait for dashboard to load and verify
await driver.wait(until.urlContains('/dashboard'), 5000);
const welcomeMessage = await driver.findElement(By.id('welcome-msg'));
const messageText = await welcomeMessage.getText();
// Assert the welcome message is correct
expect(messageText).to.equal('Welcome, testuser!');
console.log('โ
Login test passed!');
});
it('should show error with invalid credentials', async function() {
// Test with wrong password
await driver.findElement(By.id('username')).sendKeys('testuser');
await driver.findElement(By.id('password')).sendKeys('wrongpassword');
await driver.findElement(By.id('login-btn')).click();
// Wait for error message
const errorMessage = await driver.wait(
until.elementLocated(By.className('error-message')),
5000
);
const errorText = await errorMessage.getText();
expect(errorText).to.contain('Invalid credentials');
console.log('โ
Invalid login test passed!');
});
});// API testing example using Jest and fetch
const fetch = require('node-fetch');
describe('User API Tests', () => {
const baseUrl = 'https://jsonplaceholder.typicode.com';
test('GET /users should return list of users', async () => {
const response = await fetch(`${baseUrl}/users`);
const users = await response.json();
// Test response status
expect(response.status).toBe(200);
// Test response structure
expect(Array.isArray(users)).toBe(true);
expect(users.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
// Test user object structure
const firstUser = users[0];
expect(firstUser).toHaveProperty('id');
expect(firstUser).toHaveProperty('name');
expect(firstUser).toHaveProperty('email');
expect(firstUser.email).toMatch(/^[\w-\.]+@([\w-]+\.)+[\w-]{2,4}$/);
console.log(`โ
Retrieved ${users.length} users successfully`);
});
test('GET /users/:id should return specific user', async () => {
const userId = 1;
const response = await fetch(`${baseUrl}/users/${userId}`);
const user = await response.json();
expect(response.status).toBe(200);
expect(user.id).toBe(userId);
expect(typeof user.name).toBe('string');
expect(user.name.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
console.log(`โ
User ${user.name} retrieved successfully`);
});
test('POST /users should create new user', async () => {
const newUser = {
name: 'Test User',
username: 'testuser',
email: 'test@example.com'
};
const response = await fetch(`${baseUrl}/users`, {
method: 'POST',
body: JSON.stringify(newUser),
headers: {
'Content-type': 'application/json; charset=UTF-8',
},
});
const createdUser = await response.json();
expect(response.status).toBe(201);
expect(createdUser.name).toBe(newUser.name);
expect(createdUser.email).toBe(newUser.email);
expect(createdUser).toHaveProperty('id');
console.log(`โ
User created with ID: ${createdUser.id}`);
});
test('GET /users/999 should return 404 for non-existent user', async () => {
const response = await fetch(`${baseUrl}/users/999`);
expect(response.status).toBe(404);
console.log('โ
404 error handling test passed');
});
});High-demand QA careers with excellent growth potential
Execute test cases, find bugs, and ensure software quality through hands-on testing.
Develop automated test scripts and frameworks to improve testing efficiency.
Test application performance, load capacity, and optimize system efficiency.
Design testing strategies, lead quality initiatives, and ensure overall product quality.
Manage testing teams, coordinate quality assurance activities, and drive testing excellence.
Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines and ensure quality in DevOps environments.
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