Software Development Engineer in Test

Basic Software Testing: Learn the fundamentals of software testing, including types of testing, testing principles, and testing methodologies.

SDET Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to SDET
Overview of SDET role and responsibilities
Difference between SDET and other testing roles
Importance of automation in software testing
Module 2: Test Automation Frameworks
Introduction to test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, JUnit)
Design patterns in test automation (e.g., Page Object Model, Screenplay Pattern)
Creating and maintaining test automation frameworks
Module 3: Programming Languages for SDET
Python, Java, or other programming languages commonly used in SDET
Basic and advanced programming concepts relevant to SDET (e.g., loops, functions, OOP)
Writing and executing automated tests using programming languages
Module 4: Web Application Testing
Testing web applications using Selenium WebDriver
Handling dynamic web elements and waits in Selenium
Cross-browser testing and compatibility testing
Module 5: Mobile Application Testing
Testing mobile applications using Appium
Mobile automation challenges and best practices
Emulator and simulator testing
Module 6: API Testing
Introduction to API testing and RESTful APIs
Tools for API testing (e.g., Postman, REST Assured)
Writing automated API tests using programming languages
Module 7: Performance Testing
Introduction to performance testing
Tools for performance testing (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner)
Writing and executing performance tests
Module 8: Test Data Management
Importance of test data in automated testing
Strategies for managing test data in automated tests
Creating and maintaining test data sets
Module 9: Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
Introduction to CI/CD pipelines
Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
Using CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
Module 10: DevOps Principles
Understanding DevOps principles and practices
Collaboration between development, testing, and operations teams
Implementing DevOps in automated testing
SDET Learning Roadmap
Basic Software Testing: Learn the fundamentals of software testing, including types of testing, testing principles, and testing methodologies.

Introduction to Programming: Learn a programming language commonly used in SDET roles, such as Python, Java, or C#.

Test Automation Fundamentals: Understand the basics of test automation, including frameworks, tools, and best practices.

Web and Mobile Application Testing: Learn how to test web and mobile applications using automation tools like Selenium and Appium.

API Testing: Understand the basics of API testing and how to automate API tests using tools like Postman or REST Assured.

Performance Testing: Learn the basics of performance testing and how to automate performance tests using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.

CI/CD Integration: Understand the basics of CI/CD pipelines and how to integrate automated tests into CI/CD workflows.

DevOps Principles: Learn about DevOps principles and practices and how they relate to automated testing.

Advanced Topics in SDET: Dive deeper into advanced topics such as advanced automation frameworks, advanced programming concepts, and advanced testing techniques.

Real-World Project: Apply your SDET skills to a real-world project, either at work or through a personal project, to gain hands-on experience.

This roadmap and course content will help you build a strong foundation in SDET and prepare you for a successful career in software testing and test automation.