SDET to SDE Journey begins

Hey everyone! 👋

I’m starting a new chapter in my learning — diving deep into Core Software Engineering, not just automation testing.

🎯 My Goal

I want to become a well-rounded engineer who understands:

• Java deeply (OOP, Exceptions, Collections, Multithreading)
• Framework design (Selenium, BDD, Log4j2, TestNG/JUnit)
• System design & backend concepts
• Building projects that grow over time

🧱 My Plan

I’ll build one project and keep enhancing it as I learn new concepts — turning it into an industry-level framework.

Here’s the sequence I’m planning:

1. Start with Core Java
2. Add design patterns and architecture
3. Connect with database & backend
4. Integrate Selenium and automation layers
5. Finally, make it scalable & CI/CD-ready

📅 What to Expect

I’ll post updates here on Dev.to about:

• What I learned each week
• Code snippets and practical examples
• Mistakes I made and how I fixed them
• Framework architecture decisions

🧠 Why I’m Writing Publicly

Writing makes learning stick.

If you’re also learning software engineering — let’s connect, share insights, and grow together! 🌱

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💬 What’s one thing you wish you knew when you started learning software engineering?

Drop it in the comments below 👇