A journey to a Full Stack Tester
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The document outlines Toan Le's six-year journey to becoming a full-stack tester, detailing the various stages and skills acquired during this period. It discusses what a full-stack tester is, their importance to individuals and organizations, and the necessary steps to become one, including attitude, continuous learning, and improvement. Additionally, it provides a message to manual testers about the evolving nature of testing roles in technology.
A journey to a Full Stack Tester
- 1. A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester Toan Le SQA@KMS Technology, 2017 A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 1 10/29/2017 Find me at toanle@kms-technology.com
- 2. Agenda Let’s test it Who I am and Who I was My 6-year journey as a Tester What a Full-stack Tester is Why a Full-stack Tester helps How to become a Full-stack Tester Message to Manual Testers A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 2 10/29/2017
- 3. Let’s test it…in 15 minutes! 10/29/2017A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 3
- 4. Let’s take a look back…! ❖Is it a simple function? ❖What have we just tested? Functions testing: UI, API? Performance testing Security testing Usability testing Compatibility testing Reliability testing ❖How much can a tester test it? 10/29/2017A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 4
- 5. About me Who am I? ➢A Tester ➢Can do: ✓Manual Test ✓Automated Test ✓Performance Test ✓Operations ✓DevOps ✓Development ➢Basically a full-stack tester A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 5 10/29/2017 Image source: https://www.swissarmy.com/us/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Medium-Pocket-Knives/Hiker/p/1.4613
- 6. About me Who was I 6 years ago? ✓ A bankrupt graduate ✓ A dummy in technology ✓ Knew nothing about professional software development ✓ Applied for a job of manual tester as it required no experience and special knowledge A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 6 10/29/2017 Image source: https://www.vectorstock.com/royalty-free-vector/business-man-with-debt-vector-1922214
- 7. My 6-year journey as a Tester Year-1: First year as a tester o Manual testing o Desktop application o Test definition o Troubleshooting o Test planning 10/29/2017A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 7 Image source: http://sircharlescaryinc.com/the-journey/
- 8. My 6-year journey as a Tester Year-2: New Doors o Basic automated testing: Excel macro o Testlink DB Migration using PHP o Test Plan & Strategy o Web service o Performance Test: SOAP UI o ERP (SAP) • HP LoadRunner • ABAP Programming 10/29/2017A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 8 Image source: http://www.eryri-npa.gov.uk/visiting/walking/mountain-walks/watkin-path
- 9. My 6-year journey as a Tester Year-3: New Home o Test the automation tool • qAutomate • A3 o Automated testing for Web • XPath • Selenium o Test management o ET, CDT, SBTM 10/29/2017A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 9 Image source: http://www.walkupsnowdon.co.uk/places/snowdon-coast-to-coast-challenge/
- 10. My 6-year journey as a Tester Year-4: Darkness and Light o 6 months on-bench o ET, CDT, SBTM o Test management o Train the freshers o Start new project: Automated Testing Services using Katalon Studio 10/29/2017A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 10 Image source: https://thercmmsjournal.wordpress.com/2015/12/04/two-roads-diverged-time-for-a-wise-choice/
- 11. My 6-year journey as a Tester Year-5: Maturity o Automated test • Scripting • Test Framework o Training o Sharing o Learning • Security Test • Rapid Software Testing (James Bach) 10/29/2017A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 11 Image source: http://activecities.com/blog/runners-high-get-lifted-exercising/
- 12. My 6-year journey as a Tester Year-6: The turn o Data Migration o DevOps o Performance Test • Monitoring o Development o Automated Test o Manual Test 10/29/2017A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 12 Image source: http://jhcblog.juliehuntconsulting.com/2014/04/the-journey-to-insight-and-action.html
- 13. What a Full-stack Tester is 10/29/2017A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 13 Image source: https://techbeacon.com/youve-heard-full-stack-developers-now-meet-full-stack-qa-tester https://coachcampus.com/coach-portfolios/coaching-models/shubha-rajan-ask/
- 14. What a Full-stack Tester is Attitude: can-do personnel, non-stop learner Skills: Good at both hard skills + soft skills Knowledge: Knowing various test types and methodologies and techniques 10/29/2017A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 14
- 15. What a Full-stack Tester is 10/29/2017A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 15 Image source: http://www.promocoupons24.com/2016/03/pmp-exam-prep-get-your-project.html
- 16. Why a Full-stack Tester helps For Individuals ➢ More exciting ➢ Remove boredom ➢ Flexibility and Adaptability ➢ More valued ➢ Career growth For Organization ➢ Save time of waiting ➢ Eliminate dependency on dedicated personnel ➢ Provide information of quality faster ➢ Take into account various perspectives of testing and quality ➢ Utilize resources better 10/29/2017A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 16
- 17. How to become a Full-stack Tester Key success factors: I. Attitude II. Guidance III. Continuous Learning IV. Continuous Practicing V. Continuous Improvement 10/29/2017A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 17
- 18. How to become a Full-stack Tester I. Attitude ➢Working ➢Learning ➢Changing 10/29/2017A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 18 You change or you die Image source: http://ideasnotart.com/ideas/
- 19. How to become a Full-stack Tester II. Guidance 10/29/2017A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 19 Image source: https://www.x-forces.com/mentoring/
- 20. How to become a Full-stack Tester III. Continuous Learning ▪ Reading (Heuristic Test Strategy Model - James Bach) ▪ Applying/Trying ▪ Sharing • Seminar • Conference IV. Continuous Practicing ▪ Practice various types of thinking V. Continuous Improvement ▪ Challenge yourself ▪ Seek for better solutions 10/29/2017A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 20
- 21. Message to Manual Testers Test Automation is not the only way to go, at least for now Playing with tools could be a good alternative start Technical job is not the hardest part, changing your mind is Must start changing asap 10/29/2017A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 21
- 22. Panel Discussion 10/29/2017A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 22
- 23. Panel Discussion 10/29/2017A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 23
- 24. Appendix A – Types of Thinking Critical Thinking Logical thinking Analytical thinking Creative thinking Abstract thinking Concrete thinking System thinking 10/29/2017A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 24
- 25. Appendix A – Types of Thinking Critical Thinking 10/29/2017A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 25 Links: https://blog.4tests.com/three-ways-improve-critical-thinking-skills/ http://thepeakperformancecenter.com/educational-learning/thinking/critical-thinking/
- 26. Appendix A – Types of Thinking Critical Thinking involves Gathering relevant information Evaluating information Asking questions Assessing bias or unsubstantiated assumptions Making inferences from the information and filling in gaps Using abstract ideas to interpret information Formulating ideas Weighing opinions Reaching well-reasoned conclusions Considering alternative possibilities Testing conclusions Verifying if evidence/argument support the conclusions 10/29/2017A Journey to become a Full-stack Tester 26 Links: http://thepeakperformancecenter.com/educational-learning/thinking/critical-thinking/ Go Back
- 27. RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR YOUR VERY FIRST STEPS INTO THE IT CAREER - By Thao Vo, QA Architect @KMS Technology 1. Basics of Computer Science https://www.tutorialspoint.com/basics_of_computer_science/index.htm 2. Computer Fundamentals https://www.tutorialspoint.com/computer_fundamentals/index.htm 3. Computer Programming https://www.tutorialspoint.com/computer_programming/index.htm 4. Data Structures and Algorithms https://www.tutorialspoint.com/data_structures_algorithms/index.htm C Language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mfGYAqXH00 5. Database Management System https://www.tutorialspoint.com/dbms/index.htm 6. Operating System https://www.tutorialspoint.com/operating_system/index.htm 7. Software and Architecture Design https://www.tutorialspoint.com/software_architecture_design/index.htm 8. Internet Technologies https://www.tutorialspoint.com/internet_technologies/index.htm 9.Network Theory (If you want to learn security testing later on) https://www.tutorialspoint.com/network_theory/index.htm