QE QA Engineering Crash Course And Self Taught Guide

The Test Lead
5 min readSep 20, 2024

The field of QA Engineering and Manual(Human) Quality Assurance (QA) specifically is essential for ensuring that software applications are user-friendly, reliable, and bug-free.

YOU CAN LEARN THE SKILLSET FOR FREE AND ON YOUR OWN. This is coming from someone who sells courses and partners with Bootcamps regularly. Bootcamps and courses can help expedite your process, but ARE NOT REQUIRED. Anyone who tells you that you must by their course or attend their bootcamp is completely misleading you.

This focus is for Manual QA Engineering, there will be a separate article for automation and SDET. As a self-taught learner, diving into Manual QA requires a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you become proficient in Manual QA, even without formal education.

1. Understanding the Role of a Manual QA Engineer

What Manual QA Engineers Do:
Manual QA Engineers are responsible for manually testing software applications to find bugs and ensure functionality, usability, and quality before release. Their role is crucial in delivering reliable software to end-users.

Key Purpose:

  • Identify defects in software and ensure it meets…

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