For all manual testers who wants to move to automation testing

Are you a manual tester? Are you planning to move to automation testing? Are you thinking how to switch to automation? Are you nervous about the changing market demand? Are you afraid of learning anything new?

If answers to all questions are YES, please read on. This might help you in overcoming your fears.

Also, you might be thinking that you have rich experience in manual testing and you won’t be facing any difficulty in getting a new job in today’s world. But, my friend, I am sorry to tell you that this is not sufficient.

I know, it feels sad and demotivating. It is difficult to switch from manual to automation but not IMPOSSIBLE. Stay POSITIVE.

Knowledge of manual testing or couple of years of experience in manual testing would not take your anywhere ahead in your career. You cannot climb the ladder of success being in only manual testing.

To sustain in today’s IT era, you need to know MANY other technologies as well. (Not only one).

Do not just limit yourself to manual testing. Broaden your horizon.  

Push your limits. Learn more than you have ever thought you can learn. Learn automation testing. Now, you will another question in mind, how do I learn automation testing? I tell you. 

Pick one programming language. Start with very basics then gradually pick core concepts of the language. For example: Start Java or Python (both are in high demand now a days). Surf net, do browsing. Check some good websites to learn it. Practice examples. 

Join #LinkedIn groups. Be involved in group discussions. Post questions. Give answers to other’s queries. Check YouTube videos. Gain the knowledge as much as you can from anywhere wherever you can get. Once you are confident on the language part, you can start learning automation tool. Example: Selenium which is in trend these days.Start learning day by day. Gain confidence. Start working on a project by your own. Apply the techniques you have learnt and you will see in no time, you will be a successful automation tester. 

As Einstein says: A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.

So, start learning, make mistakes. Then learn. Fail. Get Up. Rise. Shine. You will surely succeed. My best wishes are with you! 

Please keep coming to this website to gain knowledge. I hope, we will help you out in proceeding your career. Also, if you do not find what you are looking for, kindly comment below so that we can include this in our next tutorials.