Test Automation Engineering Handbook: Learn and implement techniques for building robust test automation frameworks

I wholeheartedly endorse the "Test Automation Engineering Handbook" for individuals at all levels, including those aspiring to enter the field of Test Automation and those aiming to enhance their existing automated testing skills. This comprehensive book serves as an excellent starting point, covering a wide range of aspects related to test automation. It not only effectively addresses common challenges and questions frequently encountered in this line of work, but also offers valuable guidance on navigating through these complexities. By providing solid strategies and solutions, the book empowers readers with the necessary knowledge and tools to confidently tackle intricate scenarios and make informed decisions. With its wealth of information and practical insights, it is an invaluable and trusted resource for anyone venturing into the realm of Test Automation.

I would recommend the "Test Automation Engineering Handbook" to anyone looking to improve their skills in automated testing. The book is well-written, comprehensive, and filled with practical advice and insights that can be applied in real-world testing scenarios.

It was an absolute pleasure working with Packt and the Author to perform a technical review of this book.I consider this a great place to start for people who are looking to get into the field of Test Automation. It covers many of the common challenges and questions we see in this line of work and provides solid guidance on how to navigate some of these difficult questions.

The book "Test Automation Engineering Handbook" by Manikandan Sambamurthy provides a very practical introduction to the complex topic of test automation.After an introduction, a look at the various aspects of a test automation strategy and how to choose the right tools and frameworks, the focus is on the following four parts with concrete code examples:1. Test automation for web applications with Cypress2. Test automation for mobile APPs with Appium3. Test automation for APIs with Postman4. Test automation for performance tests with JMeterEven if trivial basics are explained in some places (e.g. how to use git, how to setup VS code, how to install node) the following parts were valuable for me:- Test automation metrics (effectiveness, coverage, stability, success rate, manual test effort, etc.)- List of criteria for evaluation and limitations of test automation tools- Concrete automation examples with source code on GitHub- Common Anti-Patterns and Pitfalls for test automationOverall, this book is recommended for anyone who wants to get into the full breadth and depth of test automation.