Huawei's software testing director with 7 years' experience, several suggestions for all students who want to switch to software testing

Suggestions for software testing , First of all, I don't know the specific situation of the subject itself , Is it a zero foundation Xiaobai who is not a computer major to change careers or a newcomer who is just a computer major ？ Of course , Whatever the preconditions , As long as you are determined to embark on the road of testing , None of these premises is a problem .

So if you want to learn software testing well , I will share some of my experiences from the following two aspects , I hope it can help you ！

• Zero basic Xiaobai how to self-study software testing
• Software Test Engineer How to improve your software skills

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One 、0 Basic Xiaobai how to self-study software testing

Everybody knows , Software testing is actually a computer IT In technical posts, the threshold for entry to technology is relatively low , That's why many computer zero based Xiaobai will choose the software testing industry .

although , It is said that software testing is relatively simple , But for those who have no relevant foundation and want to learn by themselves , For example, if you change your profession from one major to another （ Such as liberal arts job transfer, or have never been exposed to computer related knowledge ）, I really have some difficulties in learning , It may be difficult to understand many introductory test books . Things like this , If you still want to do software testing , Then you have to be strict with yourself . Like learning ability , Self study ability and self-control must be better , Because learning is a very hard process , Especially self-study , So you must adjust your mind before you start , Be prepared for difficulties . It is better to have the ability to solve problems .

About self-study software testing , You can use some network resources , For example, the network resources are abundant now , such as B Station class I , Or you can buy books about software testing . Of course , You'd better have a learning idea before learning software testing , Then make a study plan , It's like the course plan when I was in school , Start from the first foundation step by step , Make notes , Practical training , Review and consolidate .【 Share learning resources at the end of the article 】

01、 Self study the learning methods of software testing

1、 Understand the software testing industry , Plan your career development

The zero foundation Xiaobai wants to step into the software testing industry , Be sure to have a general understanding of the testing industry , for example ： What is the development prospect of software testing industry ？ What is the future development trend ？ And what is the employment demand of software testing jobs ？ So you start learning , You can establish a general learning direction and learning route for yourself , Prepare for a clear career development goal in the later stage . meanwhile , This will make you more motivated and motivated to learn , Will also have a more sense of direction .

2、 Develop a learning plan （ Split learning objectives ）

After learning about software testing , It is necessary to make a scientific and reasonable study plan . For example, today is about the knowledge of software test database , What exactly should I learn ？ You can list the contents and knowledge that need to be learned in today's database one by one , Instead of learning as you like . On the premise of making a good study plan , Not only can you make yourself master the knowledge points more systematically and comprehensively in the learning process , Can also supervise their own learning progress , Kill two birds with one stone . therefore , When learning software testing , It must be based on your learning ability and actual situation , Make appropriate learning plans according to your own progress .

3、 Do more practical exercises

General learning about software testing , Practical requirements are very important . So after mastering some basic knowledge of software testing , Practice is key to the exercise program . When you are doing a test project , First , You need a more comprehensive analysis of the requirements , Then analyze and review the program design , Suppose there is a problem with the developer or the coding of the program design when implementing the requirement function point , then , You design based on these assumptions [ The test case ], When these test cases are finally executed, verify that the program does not have those problems .

02、 The learning content that zero foundation self-study software testing needs to master

For Xiaobai, I suggest you learn something about computers first , First of all, you should have a certain understanding of the basic operating principles of the computer , Then you need to understand the system knowledge of the computer , For example, common operating systems Linux The use of commands and Windows System . Knowledge related to databases also needs to be mastered .

1、 Basic knowledge of software testing

 

2、 Test theoretical basis and test methods

Software testing theory and Basics It is the core of the whole software testing learning process , And the most important part . Therefore, it is necessary to master the theory and basic knowledge of software testing .

 

 

02、 Improve business capabilities

A good software test engineer must first have a good project , Know who the audience of the project is , At the same time, we should learn to think about problems and design projects from the perspective of users . So you want to do a good job of software testing , Learning testing techniques well is only one aspect , At the same time, it is also important to bring yourself into the perspective of users to feel and experience the project .

In the actual work of software testing, I will contact various projects in different fields , Like the Internet 、 Online retailers 、 social contact 、 game 、 Medical care 、 Finance, etc . To do well in all fields , At the beginning of the business process and related business modules, you should be prepared in advance , Be very familiar with .

03、 Improve soft skills

1） Executive force ：

make strict demand on oneself , A good plan must be completed on time , Refusal and delay .

2） Learning ability ：

First, develop good study habits , Be good at accepting new things and challenges , Every time you accept new knowledge or skills, you must be careful , At the same time, always keep an open mind to consult , Find a set of learning methods that best suit you .

3） Ability to solve problems ：

When encountering problems, you can't escape or throw them to the superior leaders , To improve their ability to solve problems ; Without knowing what to do , Also prepare one or several plans in advance and communicate with the leaders .

4） communication skills

Read more at ordinary times 、 Watch more news 、 Think more , So as to increase their own experience and constantly improve their adaptability , In this way, when communicating with others, there will be common topics to achieve the purpose of expression .

Learning resource sharing

Finally, thank everyone who reads my article carefully , Watching the rise and attention of fans all the way , Reciprocity is always necessary , Although it's not very valuable , If you can use it, you can take it

These materials , For those who want to engage in 【 software test 】 For our friends, it should be the most comprehensive and complete war preparation warehouse , This warehouse also accompanied me through the most difficult journey , I hope it can help you ！ Everything should be done as soon as possible , Especially in the technology industry , We must improve our technical skills . I hope that's helpful …….