Practitioner Insights
Technical articles, career advice, and industry reflections designed for the modern QA professional. No fluff, just technical depth.
What Does a QA Engineer Really Do? A Complete Beginner’s Guide (2026 Edition)
Explore the day-to-day reality of a Quality Assurance professional in 2026. From requirements analysis to technical execution, this guide covers everything you need to know to start.
Manual Testing vs Automation Testing: Which Should You Learn First?
Clarifying the biggest misconception in QA: why manual testing is the essential foundation for even the most advanced automation architecture.
How to Become a QA Automation Engineer in 6–12 Months: Step-by-Step Roadmap
A realistic, practitioner-led timeline to transform your career. No shortcuts, just a structured path from fundamentals to market-ready engineering.
Top 10 QA Interview Questions for Beginners (With Sample Answers)
Prepare for your first technical round with this curated list of manual and automation questions, including the "Practitioner Perspectives" recruiters value.
Selenium vs Playwright vs Cypress: Which Automation Tool Should Beginners Choose in 2026?
An objective comparison of the modern automation landscape. Understand why Selenium with Java remains the "Gold Standard" for enterprise hiring.
Page Object Model (POM) Explained: How Real Automation Frameworks Are Structured
Master the architectural pattern that separates scripts from systems. A deep dive into POM for scalable, maintainable automation.
From Scripts to Frameworks: Why Copy‑Pasting Selenium Code Isn’t Enough for Your Career
The difference between a "Tester who codes" and an "Automation Engineer". Why architectural depth is the key to senior SDET roles.
QA Automation Trends in 2026: What Skills Will Actually Get You Hired?
Stay ahead of the curve. An analysis of the UK hiring market and the emerging technologies every QA professional must master.
How AI Is Changing Software Testing (and What QA Engineers Should Learn Next)
Demystifying AI in QA. Why human-led testing logic is more important than ever in an era of automated code generation.
Portfolio for QA Engineers: How to Build a GitHub Automation Framework That Impresses Recruiters
Your code is your resume. Learn how to structure a production-grade GitHub repository that proves your technical competence to hiring managers.
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