Top 10 Resources To Learn Software Testing in 2023

With so much content available online it becomes quite difficult and confusing for the learner what to refer to and from where. In this article, we have curated the Top 10 Resources To Learn Software Testing in 2021. The article is not just limited to online but offline resources as well.

1. The Art of Software Testing(Book) :
This book is a holy grail for people who are yet to get accustomed to online sources for learning. The book is a great guide for all beginners in the field of software testing.

The latest 3rd edition of the book gives a brief but powerful explanation of the concepts of testing. There are various topics that cover all the aspects of testing like- the psychology of program testing, Test-case Design, Module testing, Higher-order testing, etc. This book is a classic go-to, preferred by all beginners. The approach is simple and can be comprehended by anyone.

2. Software Testing by James A. Whittaker (Book) :
The book takes an unconventional approach to make readers understand the concepts of testing. The writer- James A. Whittaker has tried to develop the insight in the tester to find bugs in the most practical and applied manner.

The book inspires the tester to go off-grid when it comes to conventional testing methods like scripting and testing and create a sense to find all the hidden bugs. The book also encourages automation testing and the use of good tools to do it. The book is in its 2nd edition.

3. ArtOfTesting (website) :
ArtOfTesting is one of the leading educational sites on software testing. You can learn everything from scratch. They are no pre-requisites to learn from here. The site offers free theory basics and training tutorials as well. The site has compiled questions asked in interviews to prepare the students completely and make them prepared to face interviewers. The site has about 200+ article that start from the concepts of manual testing, and move on to advance levels of automation tools, API, End-to-End testing, etc. The website also gives insight on how ISTQB holds tests and provides test preparation material- all for free. Visit the site at once and start your journey of learning.

4. Selenium WebDriver Training with Java Basics (Online course) :
Automation testing is big on all software tester. It makes repetitive and boring tasks easier. This course is available on Udemy. The course is available for life-time access. It comes with 150 hours of lecture videos, live projects, a certificate of completion, and 60+ downloadable resources. It is best suited for people who are looking for Java-based automation. Not just this, the students can clear their queries from industry experts. The course might be on the expensive side but with the inclusion of topics from beginner level to the professional level, the course is worth the money. The course starts from scratch therefore keep your worries aside and start learning.

5. Robot and Framework Test Automation- Level1, Level2(online course) :
Available on the biggest online courses site-udemy, this course series aims at providing the best of tutorials from beginners to advanced level. There are two different courses under the same name but different levels. While level1 targets beginners, level2 focuses on intermediate to advanced level training.

Level 1 covers basics like installation of Robot framework test automation tool, API, hands-on experience on projects, and much more. The course is for about 14 hours and provides a certificate of completion.

The Level 2 course has more advanced topics like more control on robot automation, Html and CSS, automating web applications, etc. the course is a total of 5 hours and includes a certificate as well.

Both the courses are priced at Rs. 8,640 each. But there are always some discounts going on the site, which you can avail and get the courses from much lesser price.

6. Software Testing Help (Youtube Channel) :
This is one of the most popular sites and YouTube channels among the software community. The channel is purely dedicated to software testing-based tutorials. Established in April 2007, it is one of the oldest channels in the education business. There are also blogs and training websites under the same name. Some of the videos include Selenium tutorials, LoadRunner tutorials, Software testing tutorials, etc. all the content is available for free and thus youtube videos are the most sought-after sources for learning.Here is the channel link.

7. Testbytes :
The site is managed by a software testing company and is one of the most preferred sites for software testing. As the site is managed by QA professionals and business management professionals, the site is always up to date and never misses out latest updates and technology. Their blog is full of content related to software testing that can help testers who have just begun in this field. It is a community of testers that interact with each other and make learning easier and more fun.

8. Agile testing: A practical guide for testers and agile teams (Book) :
It now the era of Agile testing. Agile testing is based on different agile methodologies and is being adopted by many companies. The Agile testing makes sure the involvement of testers, developers, business managers, and clients.

The book written by Lisa Crispin aims at teaching students how there is no one rigid approach when it comes to testing. It gives a deep knowledge of agile testing, its methods, and how to engage more and more people in agile testing. The book is pricey but worth it.

9. GC Reddy Software Testing (Youtube Channel) :
This YouTube channel was formed in November 2010 and has been the most go-to channel for people who want to learn software testing. The channel has over 1000 videos dedicated just to testing. These videos include step-by-step software testing tutorials, Selenium tutorials, UFT/QTP tutorials, and a lot more. The channel has currently 71.6K subscribers. Do give a try to this source and make it reach the software testing community. This will give a boost to the channel and will help people who cannot afford expensive online courses but have the zeal to learn.

10. Software Testing Material – (Youtube Channel) :
This YouTube channel has only 83 yet very effective videos. The content of the videos has content covering topics like Manual Testing, Automation Testing, SQL Server, QTP, etc. The channel is managed by Joe Colantonio, a software test automation engineer himself. He posts only 1 video per week however, each video garners about 100k+ views. The channel is fairly new as compared to other channels but with 123k subscribers as of now, this channel is going quite strong.Here is channel link