I'm thinking back on a year 2024 and I observed that it was filled with transformation, learning, and growth. As I started a journey to redefine my career choices and seize new chances, this year has been filled with milestones, challenges, and self-discovery.
I wrapped up my bachelor's degree in software engineering at the beginning of the year. Though software development was the focus of my initial work experience, I found that different area caught my interest more. This realization led to a daring choice to change my career path and look into a career as a software quality assurance engineer.
Taking the decision to move to a QA internship was both thrilling and challenging. I had to start again when I entered a new field, but I also had the chance to see the software development lifecycle from a different angle. I was eager to understand all aspects of quality controls, and testing.
- Lessons from 2024
Adaptability is The key
I learned the value of maintaining adaptability via changing professions. With that I focused about increasing my skills on analytical thinking, and problem-solving, QA needed a distinct skill set than development. I rapidly learned how to change my point of view and welcome the difficulties of my fresh start.
Continuous Learning
I studied testing techniques, automation tools, and programming languages like Python and Java this year. Selenium WebDriver and other tools were essential to my everyday work, and I learned how important it is to maintain interest and keep learning new things.
- Challenges and Progress
There were difficulties when shifting to a new career. At first, it was difficult to handle strict deadlines, comprehend test case design, and navigate testing frameworks. Even though I had moments of self-doubt, I continued because of my mentors' encouragement. Each challenge I conquered increased my confidence and passion.
- Better things yet to come
I've just recently started my QA journey, but I'm thrilled about what comes ahead. I want to acquire advance testing techniques, expand my automation knowledge, and help create software that is of good quality.
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