Manish Saini

If you want to master coding as a professional, embrace Documentation Here's why Documentation is your best guide: Have you ever stared at a project and thought, "What does this mean?" That's how programmers feel with bad code! and documentation acts like a guide for your code. Here's why: - Documentation tells you the code's purpose. - It explains how different code parts work together. - It explains why the code exists and what problem it solves. Clear documentation is your friend because: - You (or someone else) can easily understand the code even after a long time. - Clear documentation keeps everyone on the same page during collaboration. - Saves you hours wasted deciphering code You can use Tools like GitHub Copilot as your coding sidekick to help you write explanations and comments faster because It knows precisely what each part of your code does! Good documentation makes your code project clear and easy to use. Happy coding (and documenting) My friend. PS: What's one thing you love about coding? Share in the comments! Follow Manish Saini for more coding and documentation tips! #SoftwareDevelopment #CodingStandards #BestPractices #Documentation #SDET #TestAutomation #programming

Starting a new chapter as Senior Lead - Developer Advocate at BrowserStack! My QA journey in a nutshell: Test Engineer → SDET → Consultant → Developer Advocate For 10+ years, I've been building frameworks, optimizing test cycles, and solving complex QA challenges. But my true passion? Community. Education. Content creation. I've been quietly sharing knowledge through: → My blog posts → YouTube videos → Mentoring sessions on Topmate Now, it's time to amplify this passion: → Listening to QA pain points directly → Building solutions that matter → Connecting with testing professionals globally → Turning challenges into opportunities From serving as a BrowserStack Chapter Leader to now advocating for testers worldwide - the mission remains the same: Make testing faster, smarter, and more efficient. Catch up with me and fellow testers in the Discord community we're building: https://lnkd.in/gCMrf526 Excited to embark on this journey and collaborate with amazing QA professionals across the globe! #DeveloperAdvocate #SoftwareTesting #QualityEngineering #BrowserStack

Most automation engineers obsess over UI automation. But the truth is — UI is just the tip of the testing iceberg. Let’s break this down. There are multiple layers where tests should live: Unit Tests → Fast and precise. → Catch issues early. → Tools/Framework/Libraries: JUnit, NUnit, Pytest, Mocha Component/Module Tests → Validate individual pieces in isolation. → Especially useful in frontend frameworks. → Tools/Framework/Libraries: React Testing Library, Vue Test Utils API Tests → Validate business logic and service contracts. → Great for catching bugs before they reach the UI. → Tools/Framework/Libraries: Postman, Rest Assured, Jest, Pytest + Requests Integration Tests → Ensure all systems talk to each other correctly. → Covers database, third-party APIs, and internal services. → Tools/Framework/Libraries: Pytest, TestContainers, WireMock Database Tests → Validate migrations, data constraints, and stored procedures. → Tools/Framework/Libraries: DBUnit, Flyway, SQLTest UI Tests → Useful, but often slow and flaky. → Should be minimal and well-targeted. → Tools: Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Appium (for mobile) If your entire test suite lives only at the UI layer, you’re doing your team a disservice. Test smarter — not just at the top. I’ve explained how to structure and design your tests across these layers in my book Ultimate Test Design Patterns for Layered Testing. This isn't just theory — it's a blueprint for building robust, maintainable, and scalable automation. Want to know which test belongs where? Start by understanding the layers first. #TestAutomation #SDET #QualityEngineering #TestingStrategy #SoftwareTesting #TechLeadership