For software testers, the improvement of testing skills is a continuous process. From entry to proficiency, it requires continuous learning skills, practical operations and summing up experience, and it may inevitably make some detours. In addition, it is also very important to master the necessary learning methods, which can avoid doing some useless work to a large extent and achieve the effect of getting twice the result with half the effort.
Regarding how testers can improve their testing skills, the author specially summarizes the following suggestions, hoping to help everyone!
1. Think more empathically, learn to think from the perspective of the customer
In the process of testing, learn to examine the testing work from the user's point of view, and cultivate one's resonance with user needs. Communicate with users and observe how they use your software. Consider the problem from the user's point of view, use it from the perspective of Xiaobai, and change it with an expert attitude.
2. Read more bugs
Usually communicate with colleagues and spend part of the time to read the bugs raised by colleagues and understand the process of finding bugs by colleagues. You can learn a lot from the experience of others finding bugs and improve your own observation skills.
3. Be proud of the bugs you find.
The fix for a software bug starts with writing the bug title and description. When you find a bug and confirm it, you should feel very proud and give yourself affirmation and encouragement. Good self-confidence will undoubtedly help you complete your work better, and it will also make you more motivated for the next work. Every time I identify a bug, I will re-read the bug to ensure that it is reasonable and provide the right details. Believe that you are the best!
4. Design your test
Whether it is looking for boundary values, applying combinatorial techniques, drawing charts, or creating test models, it is always useful to put your ideas into your test design. During exploratory testing, consciously alternate your test plan and product learning, and constantly try to find simpler and more applicable methods.
5. Know the function you are testing
No matter which function you are testing, you should understand its design and its limitations. As well as bugs that others have discovered, code changes, and the interaction between it and other functions. Communicate more than peers to improve their professional level.
6. Cultivate a good relationship with developers
Testing is sometimes confrontational, so that it is easy for some people you work with to ignore your opinions when making decisions. Establishing a solid relationship with the developers who fix the bug will help you understand the latest developments and facilitate the fix of the bug. Good communication skills are the prerequisite for problem solving.
7. Look for mentors or role models
The power of role models is endless. A good positive example is a clear banner that can guide you forward and give you positive motivation. Learn from good people and learn from each other's strengths, then you will likely become equally good. After all, you are close to Zhuzhechi. Have the opportunity to learn more from excellent test engineers. You can learn a lot from them.
8. Do a good job of time management
Testers' time is easily occupied by large chunks of work and constant meetings, which results in no time for us to learn, to dig deeper into more bugs, or even time to maintain a healthy life. In order to avoid overdrawing your body and to improve work efficiency, you need to learn to manage your own time, allocate time rationally, and maximize your work efficiency.
9. Continuous learning
Learning should be a continuous process for everyone, after all, the times are constantly developing. If you stop learning and stand still, you will easily become a front wave shot on the beach. The same is true for testers. If you want to grow and stay behind others, you must always learn new knowledge and master new skills. Moreover, in the Internet age, the channels for acquiring knowledge are also extremely rich and convenient, with a wide variety of video courses, open classes, and various resources. Keeping up with the development of the industry can not be eliminated by the industry.
10. Maintain an introspective mentality
I think about my body three times a day, and maintain a self-reflection mentality to avoid blind arrogance, and it can also let myself discover my shortcomings in the process of self-reflection. Think about what needs to be improved in the testing work, such as optimizing the testing process, or changing the test cases. It can also make oneself have a basis to promote strengths and avoid weaknesses, make oneself better and improve one's overall quality.
Of course, there is another thing that cannot be ignored is the adjustment of mentality. Now that I have chosen the software testing industry, I will try my best to do this job well, and strive to become an elite in this industry. A good positive attitude will make you have a very full working state, and it will also enable you to put in work better and get a better result. After all, people who enjoy their work and are not satisfied with just accomplishing the goals in the plan will become excellent test engineers!
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