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After wasting last 3 month on interview prep, I found only 10 videos you need to watch for SDET / Automation Test Here are the YouTube links for the 10 essential videos to help you prepare for SDET/Automation Testing roles: 1. SDET Role Explained – Naveen AutomationLabs https://lnkd.in/gpYdwyVx 2. Java for Testers Crash Course – Amigoscode https://lnkd.in/gBdz4WFN 3. Selenium WebDriver Basics – Naveen AutomationLabs https://lnkd.in/g29xkwJw 4. TestNG Tutorial – Mukesh Otwani https://lnkd.in/gegaJyeU 5. REST API Automation with Postman – Automation Step by Step https://lnkd.in/grziPhzY 6. API Testing with RestAssured (Java) – Rahul Shetty https://lnkd.in/gZUwKUTM 7. Framework Design from Scratch (Hybrid/BDD) – Naveen AutomationLabs https://lnkd.in/gFZ7geYp 8. CI/CD with Jenkins for Automation – The Testing Academy https://lnkd.in/gfc-ward 9. Real-time SDET Mock Interview – Let’s Kode It https://lnkd.in/g_6TZsD9 10. Top 20 SDET Interview Questions – QAFox https://lnkd.in/gGzdhXHm If you find them helpful, please repost and share your thoughts in the comments. Let’s help more people in the community learn and grow together. <<<<<#SDET #Automation #QA>>>>>> Want to boost your SDET career? Here’s where you can learn the complete: 🚀 QA / SDET (Selenium + API) Live Automation Testing with AI Tools - Training starts soon! 👉 Join WhatsApp Group: https://lnkd.in/dxfkN5nc 💌 DM us directly: https://lnkd.in/d73hn_DT 📌 Follow Rushikesh Patil for more QA insights & testing tips. #InterviewPreparation #SDET #QA #Automation #AutomationTesting

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📣 Software Test Engineer -Remote / Telework 📢 Automation Tester -Remote 📣 Senior Quality Analyst -Herndon -Remote 📢 IT Quality Assurance Director - Remote 📣 QA Analyst -Dallas- Remote 📢 Quality Engineer - Remote 🦃 This Thanksgiving’s Real Drama May Be Michael Burry Versus Nvidia ⚔️ The clash between "The Big Short" investor Michael Burry and AI juggernaut Nvidia is the defining market drama of the holiday season. Burry, famed for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, is maintaining his massive bearish position (put options) against Nvidia, arguing that the AI boom is an unsustainable bubble driven by accounting tricks at tech giants. Conversely, Nvidia just reported a record $57 billion in revenue and an upbeat forecast, effectively quieting the bubble talk for most of Wall Street. This ideological and financial showdown centers on one key question: does unprecedented AI spending guarantee future profits, or is the industry set up for a massive correction? Read more about this story here: This Thanksgiving’s real drama may be Michael Burry versus Nvidia https://lnkd.in/gD5sMQMc Career Opportunities in the AI-Transformed Landscape At WhoDooUNode.com, we help IT professionals find ethical remote jobs at companies leading the way in AI and tech innovation. With our smart job search tools, partnership with AIApply, and Interview Buddy, you can: Find remote jobs that match your skills and ambitions Get AI-generated interview answers and standout cover letters Practice real interviews and receive expert feedback Want more tech insights and career tips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest updates: https://lnkd.in/gw8wHuTt Connect with me on LinkedIn for networking and more opportunities: https://lnkd.in/g2tEYzYS Explore new opportunities and stay ahead in tech at: https://lnkd.in/gMSPuv7d #Nvidia, #MichaelBurry, #AIBubble, #TechNews, #Investment, #ITJobs, #WhoDooUNode, #InterviewBuddy, #AIApply, #YouTube, #LinkedIn

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After wasting last 3 month on interview prep, I found only 10 videos you need to watch for SDET / Automation Test Here are the YouTube links for the 10 essential videos to help you prepare for SDET/Automation Testing roles: 1. SDET Role Explained – Naveen AutomationLabs https://lnkd.in/gpYdwyVx 2. Java for Testers Crash Course – Amigoscode https://lnkd.in/gBdz4WFN 3. Selenium WebDriver Basics – Naveen AutomationLabs https://lnkd.in/g29xkwJw 4. TestNG Tutorial – Mukesh Otwani https://lnkd.in/gegaJyeU 5. REST API Automation with Postman – Automation Step by Step https://lnkd.in/grziPhzY 6. API Testing with RestAssured (Java) – Rahul Shetty https://lnkd.in/gZUwKUTM 7. Framework Design from Scratch (Hybrid/BDD) – Naveen AutomationLabs https://lnkd.in/gFZ7geYp 8. CI/CD with Jenkins for Automation – The Testing Academy https://lnkd.in/gfc-ward 9. Real-time SDET Mock Interview – Let’s Kode It https://lnkd.in/g_6TZsD9 10. Top 20 SDET Interview Questions – QAFox https://lnkd.in/gGzdhXHm <~~~~~~#𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒘𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 #𝑻𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈~~~~~~> 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭 - 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 9𝙩𝙝 𝙊𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬:-https://lnkd.in/dAT68ZHs 𝐎𝐑  𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬:-https://lnkd.in/dg8uXM4i Credit: Lamhot Siagian #Java #SeleniumWebDriver #APITesting #TestAutomation #QualityAssurance

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If you are still relying only on traditional automation tools, it might be time to explore Playwright. With built-in auto waiting, powerful debugging, and true cross-browser testing, Playwright is helping QA teams build faster and more reliable automation frameworks. Modern applications need modern testing tools. Are you using Playwright in your automation strategy? #Playwright #TestAutomation #QA #SoftwareTesting

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🚀 The Best Websites to Find Remote Jobs for Testers in 2025 The shift to remote work has opened up incredible new opportunities for tech professionals worldwide—especially for testers and QA specialists. Whether you’re an experienced automation engineer or just starting out in manual testing, landing your ideal remote role begins with knowing where to look. Today, I’m sharing the most reputable and job-rich platforms for remote testers in 2025, so you can navigate your job search with confidence! 1. We Work Remotely We Work Remotely has a dedicated QA and testing section where world-renowned tech companies post openings for remote manual and automation testers. Find it: [weworkremotely.com] 2. Remote OK With advanced filtering and a high volume of postings, Remote OK makes finding tester jobs by technology stack, experience level, or employment type a breeze. Look for jobs at: [remoteok.com] 3. AngelList Talent (Wellfound) Startups are always on the lookout for testers! Wellfound (formerly AngelList Talent) is the go-to platform for remote testing jobs in fast-growing startups, often with global remote possibilities. Browse roles at: [wellfound.com] 4. FlexJobs If you want vetted job postings (no scams here!) and lots of filters (industry, schedule, experience), FlexJobs is worth the small investment. They have a variety of QA, SDET, and related roles. Explore at: [flexjobs.com] 5. LinkedIn Jobs Did you know you can filter by “Remote” and “QA/Testing” right here on LinkedIn? Don’t forget to set job alerts and check company pages for openings posted directly by recruiters. Search now: [linkedin.com/jobs] 6. Upwork & Freelancer For contractors, Upwork and Freelancer remain strong marketplaces for one-off and ongoing remote testing gigs. It’s a great way to build a remote testing portfolio! Check out: [upwork.com] & [freelancer.com] 7. Stack Overflow Jobs A trusted source for technical roles, Stack Overflow Jobs lists remote QA, automation, and DevOps positions globally. Try: [stackoverflow.com/jobs] 8. Remote.co Remote.co is a popular hub specifically focused on remote jobs. Their “IT & Development” section regularly features roles for remote QA and software testers. See opportunities at: [remote.co] 9. Glassdoor Check company reviews and filter job listings to “Remote”—you’ll find a mix of direct-hire, contract, and temp QA openings with full transparency about salaries and company culture. Visit: [glassdoor.com] #RemoteWork #QAJobs #SoftwareTesting #JobSearch #TechCareers

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If you’re preparing for QA / SDET interviews, fundamentals still decide your selection. Tools change. Frameworks evolve. But interview panels still filter candidates on core testing clarity. This All-in-One Software Testing Interview Q&A guide (80 questions) is a solid reminder of what truly matters 👇 ✅ Strong testing fundamentals (QA vs QC, verification vs validation) ✅ SDLC & STLC explained in interview language ✅ Manual testing concepts every tester must articulate clearly ✅ Test design techniques (BVA, EP, decision tables, state transition) ✅ Defect lifecycle, severity vs priority, key metrics ✅ Risk-based testing & real-world prioritization ✅ Automation basics — when to automate vs when not to ✅ Selenium, waits, POM, TestNG essentials ✅ API testing fundamentals (REST, status codes, auth, contracts) ✅ Agile, DevOps, CI/CD & Shift-Left mindset ✅ Scenario-based questions interviewers love to ask ✅ Fresher + experienced-level perspectives in one place 📌 Interviews don’t reject you for lack of tools — they reject you for weak fundamentals. If you’re a fresher, mid-level, or experienced tester, this guide is worth revisiting before interviews. Credits: Author #SoftwareTesting #QAInterview #SDET #ManualTesting #AutomationTesting #InterviewPrep #CareerGrowth

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🔍 What Are Interviewers Really Looking For in QA Interviews? Whether you’re an Entry-Level, Mid-Level, or Senior QA Professional, interviewers are not just looking for technical answers — they’re evaluating: ✅ Your thought process ✅ Real-world experience ✅ Problem-solving ability ✅ Clarity in communication ✅ Hands-on knowledge of tools To help you prepare better, I’ve compiled real interview questions for: 💡 Functional Testing 💡 Automation Testing Across all levels: 🔹 Entry-Level – Basics, test cases, bug lifecycle 🔹 Mid-Level – Scenario-based, tools (Selenium, Postman), frameworks 🔹 Senior-Level – Strategy, architecture, team handling, CI/CD, real-time problem solving 📄 If you want the PDF version with 200+ handpicked questions, DM me — I’ll be happy to share it with you. Let’s crack it together 💪 #QA #TestingJobs #InterviewPreparation #FunctionalTesting #AutomationTesting #CareerGrowth #ManualTesting #SDET

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30+ Terms Every QA Professional Must Know Mastering these terms helps you test better, communicate smarter, and think like a true Quality Engineer 1. Test Scenario - High-level documentation of what to test 2. Test Case - Step-by-step instructions for executing a test 3. Test Suite - A collection of test cases grouped by functionality 4. Test Data - Input data used to execute test cases 5. Test Plan - A strategic document defining test scope, approach, and schedule 6. Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) - Maps test cases to requirements 7. Functional Testing - Tests the functionality of the software 8. Non-Functional Testing - Tests performance, usability, scalability, etc. 9. Exploratory Testing - Simultaneous learning, test design, and execution 10. Smoke Testing - Basic tests to verify build stability 11. Sanity Testing - Focused testing to verify bug fixes 12. Regression Testing - Ensuring new code changes don't break existing features 13. Retesting - Testing a bug again after it has been fixed 14. Defect Life Cycle - The stages a bug goes through from discovery to closure 15. Severity - Impact of the bug on functionality 16. Priority - Urgency of fixing the bug 17. Boundary Value Analysis (BVA) - Testing at the boundaries of input ranges 18. Equivalence Partitioning - Dividing input into valid and invalid data sets 19. UAT (User Acceptance Testing) - Performed by end-users to validate requirements 20. QA (Quality Assurance) - Process-focused; ensures quality from the start 21. QC (Quality Control) - Product-focused; finds defects in the final output 22. Bug Leakage - Bugs missed by QA but found in production 23. Bug Release - Known bugs released intentionally with the product 24. Automation Testing - Scripts/tools to automate test execution 25. CI/CD- Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment for faster delivery 26. Assertions - Conditions to validate expected vs actual results 27. API Testing - Validating backend functionality using tools like Postman 28. Load Testing - Checking system performance under expected load 29. Stress Testing - Testing system limits under extreme load 30. Integration Testing - Ensuring multiple modules work together 31. End-to-End Testing - Testing the complete user journey 32. Maintainability - Ease of updating test scripts or framework 33. Test Coverage - Measure of how much of the application is tested #Interview #QATerms #Software #AutomationTesting #ManualTesting #TestingLife #SDET #QAEngineer #LearningNeverStops #LinkedInLearning #QAKnowledge #QualityMatters #ProductQuality #TechCommunity

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(Bookmark this post if you're preparing for your next QA interview!) If you're preparing for interviews and working with REST Assured + Java, these are must-know questions! Core REST Assured: 1. What is REST Assured? 2. Why do we use REST Assured for API testing? 3. How do you set up REST Assured in a Maven project? 4. What is the baseURI and basePath in REST Assured? 5. How do you send GET, POST, PUT, DELETE requests using REST Assured? 6. How do you validate response status code and body in REST Assured? 7. How do you pass query parameters and path parameters? 8. How do you send headers and cookies in a request? 9. How to handle JSON payload in POST requests? 10. How do you deserialize JSON responses? Assertions & Validations: 11. How do you validate response time? 12. What is the difference between then().assertThat() and then().body()? 13. How do you validate a specific field in a JSON response? 14. How do you use Hamcrest matchers in REST Assured? 15. How do you validate headers in the response? Authentication: 16. How do you handle Basic Authentication in REST Assured? 17. How do you pass OAuth 2.0 token in API requests? 18. How do you deal with bearer tokens? Request & Response Handling: 19. How to read response as a String, JSON, or POJO? 20. What is Response and RequestSpecification in REST Assured? 21. How do you reuse request/response specifications? Data-Driven API Testing: 22. How can you perform data-driven testing with REST Assured? 23. How to integrate REST Assured with Excel or JSON data sources? Advanced & Framework: 24. How to create a reusable API testing framework using REST Assured? 25. How do you integrate REST Assured with TestNG or JUnit? 26. How do you manage dynamic payloads in REST Assured? 27. How to handle nested JSON structures? Error Handling & Debugging: 28. How to log requests and responses in REST Assured? 29. How do you handle exceptions in REST Assured tests? 30. What are common challenges in API automation? Best Practices: 31. How to organize your API tests? 32. How to version your APIs in tests? 33. How to ensure your tests are idempotent? Prepare these questions with hands-on code examples and try building a small test suite with REST Assured + TestNG. -x-x- 2025 SDET Interview Q&A, containing Logical, Scenario, Coding, DSA, Domain specific & lot more: https://lnkd.in/gSU-m2F7 #japneetsachdeva

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Day 4 – 1 QA Problem Every Day for 365 Days Choosing the wrong automation tool. And then forcing the project to fit the tool. I’ve seen teams select tools because: “It’s trending.” “Other companies use it.” “It looks cool in resumes.” “Leadership heard about it in a conference.” Six months later… Flaky tests. Slow execution. Low adoption. Frustrated developers. QA team rewriting frameworks. The problem wasn’t automation. It was the decision. Every tool has strengths. But not every tool fits every architecture. UI-heavy product? API-driven system? Microservices? Legacy monolith? Heavy async processing? Tool choice should follow context. Not hype. ⸻ As an Individual Contributor: Don’t blindly accept the tool decision. Ask: • What are we automating most — UI or API? • How stable is the UI? • What is our team’s skill set? • How will this scale in 2 years? Think long term. Not tutorial friendly. ⸻ As a Leader: Don’t choose tools for branding. Choose based on: • Architecture compatibility • Team expertise • Maintenance cost • CI/CD integration • Long-term sustainability A wrong tool can slow a team for years. A right tool becomes invisible — it just works. ⸻ Automation doesn’t fail because tools are bad. It fails because decisions were rushed. See you tomorrow for Day 5. 🔥

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🔹 Day 3 of 30-day series – QA Interview Prep Series 🔹 Topic: Collections – List, Map, etc. 💡 Scenario-Based Question: 👉 You are automating a Selenium framework for an e-commerce site. On the Product Listing Page, multiple items are displayed with Product Name and Price. You need to fetch all products and their prices, Store them in a way that you can later validate: 1️⃣ No duplicate products are present 2️⃣ Prices are correctly mapped to the product names 3️⃣ You can easily sort products by price for validation against UI sorting ❓ How will you design the solution? Which data structures will you use and why? 🔎 Cross Questions you may face: 1️⃣ What’s the difference between HashMap, LinkedHashMap, and TreeMap? Which one would you use here? 2️⃣ How will you handle a situation where two products have the same name but different sizes (e.g., "Shirt – M", "Shirt – L")? 3️⃣ How can Collections.sort() or Java 8 Streams be used here to validate ascending/descending price sorting? 💬 My detailed answer will be pinned in the comments. What data structure would you choose in this case – List, Set, or Map? #SDET #InterviewPrep #TestAutomation #QACommunity #Selenium #Java #APITesting #Cucumber

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⚡ Selenium vs Playwright — Which One Should You Pick for Test Automation? Test automation is advancing quickly, and selecting the right tool can significantly impact your QA journey. Here’s a simple comparison 👇 🟩 Selenium – The Industry Standard ✔️ Supports multiple programming languages (Java, Python, C#, etc.) ✔️ Compatible with all major browsers ✔️ Strong community support and ecosystem ✔️ Best suited for large-scale and legacy enterprise applications ⚠️ Requires more configuration, slower in execution, and no built-in auto-wait 🟦 Playwright – The Modern Choice ✔️ Built for speed and stability ✔️ Supports TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, and Java ✔️ Includes built-in auto-wait (reduces flaky tests) ✔️ Advanced debugging tools (Trace Viewer, video recording) ✔️ Faster execution with parallel testing capabilities 💭 In summary: ➡️ Selenium = Reliable, widely adopted, enterprise-focused ➡️ Playwright = Fast, modern, and developer-centric 🎯 Which one should you learn? If your focus is on modern web applications and high-performance testing → Playwright is a great option If you're dealing with legacy systems or enterprise-level environments → Selenium remains a strong choice 🌟 I enjoy sharing practical QA knowledge, real-time scenarios, and tools that help you become industry-ready. #Selenium #Playwright #TestAutomation #SoftwareTesting #QA #AutomationTesting #QualityAssurance #DevOps #CICD #SoftwareDevelopment #TechSkills #Upskill #CareerGrowth #TestingTools #

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🚀 QA Interview Preparation… Everything is in ONE Complete Package 💥 After helping many students & QA professionals crack interviews, I created a structured package that focuses on: ✅ Concepts + Practical Learning ✅ Real-Time Framework Understanding ✅ Interview Preparation ✅ Spoken Interview Answers ✅ Scenario-Based Questions ✅ Hands-on Exercises 📚 This package includes: ✔ Selenium with Java ✔ Playwright (TypeScript + JavaScript) ✔ Manual Testing ✔ API Testing + Rest Assured ✔ Automation Framework Concepts ✔ Jenkins, Git, Agile, Jira, SQL ✔ Real-Time Project Explanation ✔ HR + Scenario-Based Questions 🔥 Bonus Content Included: 💥 2000+ Selenium Practical Exercises 💥 300+ Java Programs with Logic Explanation 💥 500+ API Testing Practice Questions 💥 500+ Rest Assured Exercises 💥 Interview Spoken Answers (How to Explain Confidently) ✨ Lifetime Access ✨ Free Future Updates ✨ Weekly Latest Interview Questions Updates 🎯 Useful For: ✔ Freshers ✔ Manual Testers moving to Automation ✔ Automation Testers preparing for Switch ✔ 1–5 Years Experienced QA Engineers 📌 Get Access Here: https://lnkd.in/dRMaNzSk #Selenium #Playwright #AutomationTesting #SoftwareTesting #QAJobs #TestingJobs #APITesting #RestAssured #Java #ManualTesting #InterviewPreparation #QAEngineer #Jenkins #Git #Agile #LinkedInLearning

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After wasting the last 3 months on interview prep, I found only 10 videos you need to watch for SDET / Automation Test Here are the YouTube links for the 10 essential videos to help you prepare for SDET/Automation Testing roles: 1. SDET Role Explained – Naveen AutomationLabs https://lnkd.in/gpYdwyVx 2. Java for Testers Crash Course – Amigoscode https://lnkd.in/gBdz4WFN 3. Selenium WebDriver Basics – Naveen AutomationLabs https://lnkd.in/g29xkwJw 4. TestNG Tutorial – Mukesh Otwani https://lnkd.in/gegaJyeU 5. REST API Automation with Postman – Automation Step by Step https://lnkd.in/grziPhzY 6. API Testing with RestAssured (Java) – Rahul Shetty https://lnkd.in/gZUwKUTM 7. Framework Design from Scratch (Hybrid/BDD) – Naveen AutomationLabs https://lnkd.in/gFZ7geYp 8. CI/CD with Jenkins for Automation – The Testing Academy https://lnkd.in/gfc-ward 9. Real-time SDET Mock Interview – Let’s Kode It https://lnkd.in/g_6TZsD9 10. Top 20 SDET Interview Questions – QAFox https://lnkd.in/gGzdhXHm Activate to view larger image, <~#𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒘𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 #𝑻𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈~> 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒘𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑱𝒂𝒗𝒂𝑺𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒑𝒕& 𝑻𝒚𝒑𝒆𝑺𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒑𝒕 ( 𝑨𝑰 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝑨𝑰, 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒕 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈)—𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 13𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒍 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒎𝒐: https://lnkd.in/dR3gr3-4 𝑶𝑹 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒔𝑨𝒑𝒑 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒑 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑼𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆: https://lnkd.in/dXaEFfsN : Follow Pavan Gaikwad for more helpful content. #c #testing #qa #QATesting #Selenium #Postman #API #SDET #QA_Automation #Manual

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