Foundational Software QA: Manual and Automated Testing with Java

Starting a career in software quality assurance requires a dual focus on rigorous manual testing techniques and modern automation skills. This course provides a complete foundation in QA engineering, teaching you the core methodologies to ensure software reliability and the necessary programming skills to build and maintain automated test suites. What you'll learn: * Understand the software development lifecycle and the role of a QA engineer, including shift-left testing principles. * Master manual testing techniques, including test case design, defect reporting, and various types of functional and non-functional testing. * Learn Java programming fundamentals necessary for writing effective test automation scripts and utility functions. * Practice designing and executing stable web UI tests using the Selenium WebDriver framework and the Page Object Model pattern. * Apply basic principles of API testing to validate application backend functionality using standard HTTP methods. * Configure automated tests for integration into continuous integration workflows. The course begins with foundational QA terminology and manual testing processes, gradually introducing Java programming concepts before transitioning into practical test automation implementation using industry-standard tools. This program is designed for absolute beginners with no prior experience in programming or quality assurance who are looking to enter the field of software testing. No prerequisites are required. Start building your essential QA engineering skillset today.