From the course: Software Testing Foundations: Transitioning from Manual to Automation

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Skills and software

Skills and software

From the course: Software Testing Foundations: Transitioning from Manual to Automation

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Skills and software

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- [Instructor] The skills that manual testers use to measure quality are different from those of an automation test engineer. While a manual tester is very technical and often has a deep understanding of a product, the automation test engineer is often a programmer, who writes scripts, composes code, and configures these applications to ensure software gets tested properly. Because of this big divergence in skills, manual test teams often see this as one of the biggest hurdles to move to automation. Programming skills take time to learn and master, teams aren't usually looking to shrink or change personnel, but what happens when you don't have a direct match in your team for the new software automation? As you evaluate automation software candidates, consider your staff, and see if they align with these new tools. Assess their skill sets and see if there's any overlap. You may find that some testers have a background in…

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