Do you need to know how to code to get into test automation? Often, testers ask if they need to learn how to code to get into test automation or become effective at it. Here's my response to this question and what you can do if you're looking to start.

API testing is becoming a highly important area for quality in software these days. If you're starting to do testing on an API, here are three quick tips to get you started. There's a lot more you can test, but taking care of the basics first will put you on the right path.

Many think that gathering tech certifications will magically open a door to land a new job. Unfortunately, that's not how it works. You're much better off spending your time elsewhere. Do you agree with this video, or do you think that certifications are still a necessity?

Are you a software developer or tester struggling to ship faster while keeping a high bar of reliability with your projects? Here are a few tips to help guide you to the perfect balance between speed and quality. #softwaretesting #qa #testautomation #softwaredevelopment

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Test cases with unclear descriptions, poorly organized test suites, and not testing "sad" paths look harmless at first glance, but they're not. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AHHGH #testautomation #qa #softwaretesting

If the person who posted this comment follows this Twitter account, I'd love to get some constructive criticism to improve my articles instead of saying it sounds like it was generated by AI and that I'm making "stupid and obvious" points. That doesn't really help anyone.

Here's a small flowchart to help you make a decision as effectively as possible.

3) Most modern code editors have decent autocomplete functionality with annotations. Copilot goes a step further by showing you actual code, like figuring out what parameters a function uses instead of keeping you guessing.

2) It helps refresh my memory by providing snippets of code for functionality I tend to forget. For instance, I'm pretty horrible at remembering regular expressions, so here's Copilot doing the work for me.

1) It's saved me a ton of time dealing with standard boilerplate code. The initial setup of a project is often a slog. Here's an example of how Copilot helped me generate a TestCafe config file without needing to check their docs.