There are many ways to learn how to test something:
- Training. Yes, this can work. Classroom or online, both count.
- Books. I still swear by "The Complete Guide to Software Testing" by Bill Hetzel. It's a bit outdated in some ways, but it's got a lot of things I can poke at and say, "oooh, is that relevant and how would I apply it?"
- Blogs and other online guides.
- Google. This one's great for learning specifics, like how to work with certain tools. I tend to hit this one late in the process.
- Past experiences. Things we tried that worked, or dev techniques, or things that failed. I learn a lot from coworkers, both testers and developers.
So keep in mind that learning counts, whether its formal training or something a lot more information. If you can to say, "what do I need to know?", then you can go learn it. Don't wait for the formal training. Just go learn.
Gee, that was quite "Sapient" of you.
ReplyDeleteI picked up (a used copy of) 'Complete Guide to Software Testing' for £5.40! Quite a bargain IMHO. Good times.
ReplyDeleteAre you talking about the differences between certified training and regular learning on the go? Both are important and play a huge part in the overall professional testers development!
ReplyDeleteViresh, I'm more talking about formal vs informal training. Even if you're not in training, there are a lot of ways to learn.
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