Books Testers Must Read: Part 1

There are numerous online lessons available, but nothing beats a good book. Here are three software testing books that you should read.

1. Buddha in Testing: Finding Peace in Chaos By Pradeep Soundararajan

Buddha in Testing: Finding Peace in Chaos, published in January 2020, has been appreciated by readers on numerous prominent e-commerce websites. Mr. Pradeep Soundararajan, the author, who has vast job experience in the same profession, has delved into a unique approach to how to manage everyday problems that testers around the globe may confront.

This book will be of tremendous assistance, especially to testers who are struggling to strike a balance between mental chaos and high-quality work. One can get the most out of the book by grasping ideas like testing as a feedback loop and its equations, as well as other significant parameters in the testing world mentioned by the author.?

2. The Way of the Web Tester: A Beginner’s Guide to Automating Tests By Jonathan Rasmusson

This book helps the reader understand three main points:

• To build practical automated web/UI tests
• To pick and choose the right tests
• To communicate, coordinate, and share your efforts with your teammates

Rasmusson has worked to craft the book to offer much more than ordinary serious technical topic reads. The book is stuffed with cartoons, images, best practices, battle stories, and plenty of fun. An individual looking to get into UI automation could find this book's hands-on tutorial exercises quite useful.

3. Dear Evil Tester: Provocative Advice That Could Change Your Approach To Testing Forever By Alan Richardson

This new testing guidance book is considerably distinct from the other traditional ones. Dear Evil Tester and its author assist you in comprehending a different approach to testing. It underlines the approach's foundation on accountability, control, and fun.?

Some claim that this book contains testing advice that cannot be found elsewhere, and it also includes information on automating, communication, speaking at conferences, psychotherapy for testers, exploratory testing, tools, technical testing, and more.

Wrapping up?

To advance your career as a Software Tester, you must constantly learn and grow your abilities in this fast-paced business: and reading is a productive and fun means of getting there. Take the help with these books and explore the testing field with Knowledge, fun, and more.