Even though software testing is a complete software engineering role. There is lack of information available at acedamic level about software testing (at least in India). Due to this not many of the computer science graduates think about Software testing as a full fledged career and rather more attracted towards a programmer role. With this blog I'm trying to clear some of the myths that exists in people minds:
Myth 1 – Testers are non technical bunch of people who can test applications without using any technical skills
Fact – Testing is a Software Engineering job and Testers are software engineers who are equally qualified for any software engineering role
Myth 2 – Testing is a routine job and do not require techniques and thinking
Fact – Testing is a very challenging, innovative and creative skill that requires significant level of analytical thinking, system level thinking and lateral thinking
Myth 3 – Testing is a relative easy job and can be done very quickly as comparison to coding
Fact – Testing is equally (and more) tough and strategic as coding and also requires significant time in planning, designing and execution of tests
Myth 4 – There are not many and better career opportunities available in software testing field as compared to programming
Fact - Today testing is one of the best career available with career levels equals to any other software engineering role. Most of the organizations recognizes testing as a responsible and innovative role.
I believe that being tester everyone should educate other people about these facts and make software testing as a respectful career choice.
Feel Pride in you and you being a TESTER...
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