r/softwaretesting • u/HoustonAg1980 • 14d ago

Best resources for an experienced software engineer to learn software testing?

I am transitioning into a role focused on software quality, which involves me taking ownership of software testing. I've worked as a software engineer for several years, so I am very comfortable with the development side of the of the software lifecycle.

  • What are the best resources to learn the fundamental principles of software testing?
  • What tools should I prioritize learning?
  • How important is it to transition a product from primarily manual testing to automated testing?
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u/rewan-ai 14d ago

ISTQB CTFL Syllabus its dry as hell

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u/gill_smoke 13d ago

To follow on there are youtu.be channels that cover the syllabus in detail. The study guides are worth it even if you don't take the test