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Deeply explore the most essential software testing resources and downloads. Read through this in-depth compilation of all-in-one resources for software testers to gain exclusive knowledge:

The biggest resource of software testing books, software testing templates, QA testing interview questions and answers, testing QA training, automation testing tools, software testing tutorials, software testing pdf, software testing material, QA videos, software testing certification guides, and much much more.

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Important Software Testing Resources

QA Software Testing resources

Software Testing Templates

Sample Bug Reports: Here you can find software bug report samples for web projects as well as desktop applications.

Test plan Sample: Use this software testing plan template as a reference to create a test plan for your project. This test plan should give you a good idea of how to write an effective test plan. Here is a sample test plan for the Payroll system project.

Test case template: This template will guide you on how to write test cases and what are the fields required while writing test cases. You can add or modify these template fields as per your project needs.

The Premium Test Case Template  Test Case document is by far the most used in STLC. Use this template to write and manage test cases effectively. Download the template on this page.

Software Testing Templates: You will find 50 software testing templates on this page. You can buy all these 50 templates at a very cheap price. Testing templates include Test plans, UAT plans, Test Cases templates, Status reports, Change control logs, Risk logs, Test reports, Unit test plans, and many more important software testing templates.

Software Testing Books

Testing and QA Books: On this page, I have listed popular software Testing and Quality Assurance books. You can note down these books for reference or buy these books from Amazon.

*Best Software Testing Career Package eBook:  A Software Tester’s Journey from Getting a Job to Becoming a Test Leader!”

The Most Helpful, Practical, and Inexpensive Software Testing Study Guide. Stop yourself trying to figure out how to succeed in your software testing career. Instead, take the benefit of these proven methods and real-life examples.

This is a Complete Manual Testing Course with Practical Tips on Job Hunting, Career Planning, and Testing Skill Improvement!

Manual Testing Help Free eBook – Visit this page to get this incredible software testing eBook (versions 1 and 2). It got some good information to learn the fundamentals of software testing.

I suggest you go through these eBooks as it is helpful to understand the basic software testing concepts. Also, it is important to quickly brush up your testing knowledge if you are preparing for a software testing interview.

Ebook to Prepare for Software Testing Interview – One more free eBook – If you are preparing for a software testing interview this is a useful book for you. Check out this page to see the list of topics covered in this eBook. You need to follow the easy three-step process to download this free eBook. NOTE – If you have already subscribed to our newsletter, you just need to search for the first confirmation email you received after the subscription and you will get your password to download this eBook as well.

More Books:

Software Testing Training

Best Software Testing Online Training Course: Most Practical, Precise, and Inexpensive Software Testing Training Courses: Software Testing (Basics + Advanced) + Automation Basics.

This is going to include everything there is to know for you to become a perfect Software Tester. See more details about this course on the above page.

Software Testing Institutes:

Software Testing Tools and Tutorials

Learn QTP in 25 Days: These QTP tutorials are designed for beginners to advanced users. Starting from QTP basics you will learn advanced scripting all with practical examples for your easy understanding.

Learn Quality Center in 7 Days: with 25+ in-depth QTP tutorials, we have received many requests to cover HP Quality Center tutorials. This will be HP ALM/QC test management software online training in 7 in-depth tutorials.

Videos

Software Testing Training Course Videos: Software testing course demo and Day 1 sessions.

LoadRunner Video Tutorials: HP LoadRunner Tutorials – Learn LoadRunner with these simple tutorials.

Software Testing Interview Preparation

101+ Software Testing Interview Questions: Tips to prepare a testing interview, QA interview questions, ISTQB and CSTE certification questions, and some mock tests to judge your testing skills.

QTP Interview Questions and Answers Part 1: In this post, we have covered some useful tips to prepare for a QTP interview along with the top 20 common and crucial Quick Test Professional questions and answers.

QTP Interview Questions and Answers Part 2: This covers most of the basic and advanced questions asked by the readers which are helpful for freshers as well as experienced candidates. So check if your question is completely answered or not.

Tips to Handle Any Job Interview Successfully: No matter which career path you want to choose below are the best tips to help you land your dream job. Job Interview Tips and Advice Applicable for Any Job Seeker Looking for a Dream Job.

Software Testing QA Resume: How to Write a Killer Software Testing QA Resume That Will Turn Into an Interview Call. I’m sure after reading this article you will be able to write a killer flawless software testing and quality assurance resume that will turn into an interview call.

Software Testing Interview Tips: Preparing For Software Testing Interview – Simple Tips To Follow Prior And at The Time of Interview. The whole article is a very general discussion about the challenges that a tester has to face in an interview.

How to prepare for a software testing interview: What do you need to know about software testing? You should make the interviewer feel that it was a complex application you were testing and had lot many challenges in it for a tester – here is how.

How to Get a Software Testing Job as a Fresher: This post will cover what you should and should not do to get your first job as a testing professional.

Software Testing Jobs

List of some useful software testing job sites with hundreds of QA testing jobs. Use the site’s job search functionality to search for jobs by category or keywords. To use these testing job sites, make sure to specify the location of your job search. Also, create your account on these sites with the latest updated resume and apply for only relevant jobs.

  1. Reed.co.uk
  2. Monster.com
  3. Indeed.com
  4. CWJobs.co.uk
  5. LinkedIn.com
  6. CareerBuilder.com
  7. Naukri.com
  8. TimesJobs.com
  9. SimplyHired.com
  10. QAJobs.net
  11. Dice.com

ISTQB Study Guide

ISTQB sample papers and tips: Are you planning to take any of the ISTQB exams? We have the largest set of sample question papers so there is a huge chance that your next ISTQB paper will be from this set only. Provide your email address on the above page to start getting these papers, exam tips, and study material in your inbox.

*ISTQB Premium Study Material: Complete ISTQB Certification Premium Study Package – “Confidently Appear and Pass the Foundation Exam Easily with Our Comprehensive Premium Study Material”

We are introducing the premium ISTQB study material – ISTQB dumps and study guides that we have never shared before. This is a combined effort of the last 6 months by the STH team. The material is verified by certified ISTQB experts and many students used this material to pass the exam with high scores. You can also quickly revise the important ISTQB topics before the exam with the help of this study material.

ISTQB certification sample question papers with answers:

ISTQB Exam Latest Sample Question Papers with Answers:

CSTE and CSQA Certification Study Guide

CSTE certification exam sample papers:

CSQA Certification Guide 1:  CSQA Certification Preparation Guide – Part 1
This is an article for all those who have always wondered what CSQA was about and wanted to know more about how to approach it or whether to approach it or not.

CSQA Certification Guide 2: CSQA Certification Sample Questions with Answers and More Tips – Part 2

BFSI Domain Resources

BFSI Domain Resources: Many Readers asked for the BFSI domain documents in the comment section of the post How Domain knowledge is Important for testers. Listed below are some resources on BANKING, FINANCIAL SERVICES, AND INSURANCE DOMAINS.

  • How Bank Works: This site is targeted at banking operations and communities. You can read new articles on banking domains and banking services.
  • Insurance Domain articles: You can download the Insurance Industry White Papers from this web page. Each month you can read new insurance topics from insurance industry experts.
  • Banking and Financial news: Here you can find the latest BFSI Domain events and articles.

Web Terminology guide: A useful resource for web application testers. Covers all basic and advanced web terminology like TCP/IP, HTTP, Web servers, client servers, cookies, client and server-side scripting, CGI, and much more.

Most Essential Resources

Enlisted below are the most essential resources that any software tester must possess.

#1) The best free software testing resource conglomerate

#2) uTest University

#3) Cem kaner

#4) James Bach’s blog

#5) Google testers’ blog

To stay current, regularly check out our blog and online magazines such as:

#6) LogiGear Magazine

#7) Better Software Magazine

Free video tutorials/training sessions:

#8) Software Testing free Video training: SoftwareTestingHelp YouTube Videos

Books (both free and not):

#9) Practical Software Testing – New FREE eBook

#10) Software Testing Career Package

#11) Gerald Weinberg

#12) Software Testing ebooks

#13) Freelance Software Testing Job Opportunities + Chance to Win 10 Copies of this eBook

Free online software testing courses:

#14) Free QA Testing Course

#15) Free JIRA Course

#16) Free Selenium Course

#17) Free QTP Course

#18) Free HP ALM/QC Course

#19) Free LoadRunner Course

#20) Free SoapUI Course

#21) Useful Tools: Team Communication and interfacing facilitators:

Learning guides for different testing types:

#22) Mobile testing guide

#23) Learn UAT

#24) Learn Crowd Sourced testing

#25) Learn Database testing

#26) Learn Multivariate – A/B testing

#27) Usability testing

#28) Learn Security testing here and here

#29) Learn Pair testing

#30) Learn Localization and Globalization testing

#31) Guide to start Automation Testing on Your Project

#32) Learn System testing

#33) Agile scrum guide here and here

#34) Penetration testing guide

#35) Web Accessibility Testing Guide

#36) Web Testing complete guide

#37) ERP testing guide

#38) Learn ETL testing

#39) Learn Integration testing

Software QA and Testing Tools:

#40) Penetration Testing 

#41) Performance Testing 

#42) Web Application Testing

#43) Test Management tools and TestLink Getting Started Guide

#44) Cross Browser Testing

#45) Android Applications testing

#46) Bug Tracking Software

#47) Configuration Management

#48) Accessibility Testing

#49) Tool for automated testing of Java application

How-to guides for some common practices:

#50) How to write test cases

#51) How to write a test plan from scratch

#52) How to perform test documentation reviews

#53) How to create Requirements Traceability Matrix

#54) How to manage Risks

#55) How to report status

#56) How to perform decision table testing

#57) How to do FMEA analysis

#58) How to write a good defect report

#59) How to estimate QA projects

#60) How to be a good tester:

#61) Software Testing QA Templates:

#62) Quick check and diagnostic tools:

#63) Testing QA Certifications:

Below is a listing of popular certification choices:

STH’s resources on certifications:

#64) QA testing jobs, interviews, and career resources:

#65) Checklists:

#66) Non-testing Tools for Testers

We published an earlier article about tools that come under Common multi-utility tools

  • MS Office Suite
  • Compressor or decompressor: winzip or winrar
  • Sticky notes
  • Snipping tools: snag it, paint.NET

#67) Software testing service providers

#68) Cross-functional knowledge and training:

Testers also need some cross-functional knowledge and training from time to time. UNIX, SQL, and Web Security are the most commonly used ones. The following are a few of our bookmarked places that we often reach out to:

Now, a bonus:

Finally and most importantly: A healthy and inspired state of mind.

Now, you have no excuse not to be an exceptional tester. The world is your oyster!!

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