Mobile testing isn't just "web testing on a smaller screen" , it's a completely different beast. Here's what you're really up against. ──────────────────────────────────────── 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 - 100+ device combinations in the wild - OS fragmentation across Android versions - Performance that varies wildly between devices - Network conditions constantly changing ──────────────────────────────────────── 🔴 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟓 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 1. Device Fragmentation - The problem: Can't test on every device - The solution: Focus on top devices only. Ask the PMs or the Analytics team about the most common devices used for your app 2. Network Conditions - The problem: WiFi vs 4G vs 3G behavior differs dramatically - The solution: Simulate network throttling in your tests. Use tools such Chrome DevTools, Charles Proxy or Fiddler 3. Touch Gestures - The problem: Swipe, pinch, long-press all behave differently - The solution: Use mobile-specific testing frameworks 4. App State Interruptions - The problem: Calls, notifications, background tasks that kill your app session - The solution: Test interruption scenarios explicitly. Focus on Phone Calls, Low Battery and Notifications 5. Performance on Low-End Devices - The problem: Works on iPhone, crashes on budget Android - The solution: Test on minimum spec devices from the top 5 most popular for your app ──────────────────────────────────────── 💡 𝐓𝐢𝐩: Don't aim for 100% device coverage. Aim for 80% user coverage with smart device selection. Focus your testing budget on devices your actual users have, not every device that exists. ──────────────────────────────────────── 📌 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗷𝗼𝗯-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗦𝗗𝗘𝗧 𝗶𝗻 𝟯–𝟰 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀? Unlike software engineering or data science, QA Automation has no traditional university degree path. Most people stumble through trial and error for 12-18 months, piecing together knowledge from scattered YouTube tutorials and outdated blog posts.

👋 Hey there! 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲! 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. If you've ever tried to learn QA Automation and it didn't go well... 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭. There were 𝐍𝐎 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 learning it the RIGHT WAY. 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐞 I'm 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐯𝐢𝐲, a Vegas-based 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐃𝐄𝐓 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟏𝟎+ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 from small startups to large enterprises. I've interviewed 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 trying to make the switch to automation. Seeing how people struggle, I decided to create this community, so 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐟𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 💬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: Ensure that 𝐚𝐧𝐲 aspiring QA Automation Engineer or SDET can: ✅ Learn QA Automation in an 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐲 ✅ Know how to 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 during the job search ✅ Be 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 🚨 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭... 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐃𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 1. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐮𝐦... Please don't do that. Stop. Its outdated. 2. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐚𝐯𝐚/𝐂# 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧... When there's a language that's 𝟏𝟎𝐱 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫 and more in demand. 3. 𝐀𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 "𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫" 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬... Don't waste your potential. You can do much better. 4. 𝐓𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 "𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠"... Most courses teach 80% fluff you'll never use on the job. 🎓 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝? 𝐀𝐬 𝐚 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨: 𝟏️⃣ 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐐𝐀 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐃𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 (𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢-𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬). 𝟏 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬. - Free 3-part video roadmap workshop for manual QAs and beginners who want a clear, step-by-step path to mid-level SDET roles and higher-paying QA automation jobs. 𝟐️⃣ 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐐𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 - Learn how to use AI tools to accelerate your QA carrer 𝟑️⃣ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 - Connect with other testers making the same journey - Get answers to your questions ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 👉 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬: 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟏: Go to the "𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦" and watch the 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐐𝐀 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐃𝐄𝐓 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟐: Take the 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐐𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 to become AI ready

The biggest mistake beginners make is picking a framework based on hype instead of their actual situation. This guide breaks down exactly which testing framework you should learn first and why your choice matters more than you think. ▶ 𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝟭: 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Learn whatever framework your team already uses. Yes, even if it's outdated. Even if it's not the "best" choice. Why this matters: You'll have access to real production code, working examples, and experienced teammates who can answer your questions. You can start contributing meaningfully within weeks instead of months. The learning advantage is massive. When you're stuck on a problem, you can look at how your team solved similar issues. When you write your first test, senior engineers can review it. When something breaks, you'll see how professionals debug it in real time. Don't worry about learning an "old" framework first. The concepts transfer easily once you understand automation fundamentals. Getting hands-on experience with production code beats learning the latest trendy framework in isolation every single time. ▶ 𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝟮: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗡𝗼 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗤𝗔 𝗬𝗲𝘁 Learn Playwright. This is the clear choice for 2026, and here's exactly why. ● 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁 Playwright is exploding in popularity right now. More companies adopt it every month, and its growth shows no signs of slowing. This means more job opportunities and a skill that will stay relevant for years. ● 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 Microsoft uses Playwright for all their testing. That's not just endorsement, it's proof the framework can handle enterprise-scale applications. When a tech giant stakes their quality assurance on a tool, you can trust it's built to last. ● 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 Playwright handles all the complex setup for you. Logging, screenshots, video recording, waiting for elements - it's all built in. You don't spend weeks configuring infrastructure before writing your first test. You can start contributing value immediately.

Looking to break into QA Automation/SDET career in 2026? The market is more competitive than ever, and generic advice won't cut it anymore. This guide breaks down exactly what you need to learn, why it matters, and how to build these skills faster than self-teaching alone. ▶ 𝟭. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻, 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯 Python is the easiest programming language to learn for QA automation, and it's used by 70% of automation frameworks including Selenium, Playwright, and Pytest. You can write your first working test script in days, not months. Start with Python fundamentals: variables, loops, functions, and OOP basics. Once you're comfortable, learn whatever language your actual job requires. Most companies care more about problem-solving skills than which specific language you know. ▶ 𝟮. 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗢𝗽𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗖𝗜/𝗖𝗗, 𝗚𝗶𝘁𝗛𝘂𝗯, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 You don't need to become a DevOps engineer. But modern SDETs must understand how tests integrate into deployment pipelines. What "DevOps Light" Means: - Set up basic CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or Jenkins) - Use Docker to containerize your test environments - Understand version control with Git/GitHub - Know how to trigger automated tests on code commits Learn how to create simple test pipelines and integrate them into CI/CD workflows. This skill separates entry-level QA from six-figure SDETs. ▶ 𝟯. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 Theory alone won't land you interviews. Hands-on projects will. Why Side Projects Work: - They prove you can apply concepts to real problems - They fill your resume when you lack professional experience - They give you talking points in interviews - They show initiative and passion Project Ideas: - Automate testing for a public API - Create an end-to-end test suite for a demo e-commerce site - Contribute to open-source automation frameworks (More Advanced) ▶ 𝟰. 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗽, 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 Interview practice is an on-going process. Why Practice Now:

The tech job market is really competitive right now, but most candidates make the same mistakes that make it even worse. They apply to a handful of jobs, wait for responses, and wonder why nothing happens. If you want to land interviews and job offers, you need a systematic approach. ➤ Here are five strategies that will put you ahead of 90% of other candidates. 𝟭. 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁 Job hunting is a numbers game. Applying to 5 jobs and waiting won't work. You need volume and consistency. Set a daily goal: Apply to 5 to 10 jobs every single day. Block 30 to 60 minutes on your calendar specifically for job applications. Treat it like a non negotiable meeting. Why this works: - Most applications go into black holes. Volume compensates for low response rates. - Consistency keeps your pipeline full. When one opportunity falls through, you have others in progress. - Daily practice makes you faster and better at tailoring applications. Use job boards like LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor. Set up alerts for "QA Automation Engineer," "SDET," and "Test Engineer" so new postings come to you fast. 𝟮. 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗕𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗼 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 Most job requirements are approximations. Companies list their ideal candidate, not their actual minimum requirements. That "5 years of experience" requirement? They'll consider someone with 3 years if they're skilled. That list of 10 technologies? They might only use 4 of them regularly. So, apply everywhere that's remotely relevant. Figure out if the role matches your skills AFTER you get a call from them, not before. Why this works: - You avoid self rejection. Let the recruiter decide if you're qualified. - Phone screens reveal what they actually need versus what's in the job posting. - You get interview practice even if the role isn't perfect. The worst case? You get interview experience. The best case? You land a job you almost didn't apply to. 𝟯. 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Sending the same generic resume to every job is a mistake. Tailor your resume to highlight the skills each job emphasizes.