SQA Workshop for Absolute Beginners

Class 1: Introduction to SQA & Basic Concepts

What is Software Quality Assurance (SQA), and why is it important? | Understanding the role of SQA in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) | Overview of different types of testing (unit, integration, system, acceptance) | Basic concepts of test cases, test plans, and test scenarios | Introduction to common SQA tools and their setup

Class 2: Core Testing Techniques and Best Practices

Manual vs. Automated Testing: Understanding the differences and use cases | Designing effective test cases: Best practices and examples | Writing and executing test plans | Introduction to popular testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit) and a basic demo | Understanding and handling common testing challenges

Class 3: Building a Simple Testing Project (Mini Project)

Setting up a testing environment using a chosen tool (e.g., Selenium) | Writing test cases for various scenarios (login, form submission, etc.) | Automating the execution of test cases | Identifying and reporting defects | Reviewing test results and continuous improvement

Project: Testing a Simple Web Application