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  People often new to the software industry or those looking for career fields think that SDET is same as a Tester but that is incorrect. SDET is  S oftware  D evelopment  E ngineer in  T est a role which originated from Microsoft and is now in demand in almost all organizations. A SDET is not limited to being involved in the development of the code; its responsibilities are vast and reach beyond. A Tester is given the job of testing the success of each code, often manually unlike SDET who is involved in  designing ,  development, testing and automation tasks  of the whole operation not just individual codes – a highly skilled professional. Data structures and Algorithms are the foundations of any software development. They are the founding elements (along with others) of the whole operation. A SDET is more directly involved with these two because his responsibility is directly associated with it. We must know what data structures and algorithms a...

How can I switch from QA to SDET? Share: Facebook Twitter Email Share Switching from QA (or any another technical role) to SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) can be a bit challenging but only because your skill set needs to grow. But with a genuine passion for software development it could be a breeze for you. You might even enjoy this learning streak and this process of transition. Now within your heart if you feel an exhilarating passion towards this field, willing to do something significant that brings about change then nothing can stop you from achieving a smorgasbord of skills and tactics that takes to be a great SDET The only big challenge you will face is your mind. Because if you have been working as a QA or tester or even if you are just starting out, your limitation about others perception of your current role will pull you back. When you have been in a particular role people tend to limit you to that area even if you have been growing your skills be...

  Software Development Engineer in Test – SDET is a vital role which often confuses people because the skill set is a broad canvas of different elements with two dominant elements of Development and Testing. So “If I am a Developer what skills should I have to be an SDET?” or “If I am a Tester what skills should I have to upgrade to SDET?” I say why not both? As a SDET it is expected of you to be the jack of these two important trades along with other skills which assist you in leading your team or colleagues towards an efficient software development cycle which ensures supreme end product to the users. The importance of SDETs is well-known in the IT industry and now a new wave of demand is rising as more and more companies are taking into account the skills and a natural opening for the role of SDET needs to be filled. Key game-players such as Google and Amazon have already taken a liking to this role which originated from Microsoft. In the Software cycle, the devel...