Programming Basics (Java or Python)

Summary

The entry point into automation — enough general programming fluency in either Java or Python to write and understand test scripts, since both are dominant languages in the test automation ecosystem.

How to Learn This

1Complete a beginner course in your chosen language, focused on general fundamentals.
2Practice writing small scripts solving simple problems before touching any automation tool.
3Learn to read error messages and tracebacks instead of getting stuck on them.

Data Integrity Testing

Variables, Loops & Conditionals

More topics in Programming Fundamentals for Automation

Variables, Loops & Conditionals Functions & Object-Oriented Basics Working With Arrays & Collections Exception Handling File Handling Version Control (Git) for Testers Debugging Basics Reading & Writing Test Scripts Choosing a Language for Automation

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