Request for Guidance: Automation Tools & Required Programming Proficiency Levels

[Malik Bilal]

I hope this email finds you well.

My name is Bilal Hussain, and I am working as SQA Intern. I am writing to seek your valuable advice regarding the level of programming language proficiency required for effective SQA automation.

As I/work on enhancing my automation skills, I want to ensure I have a clear understanding of how deep I need to go into a programming language to be proficient enough for automation testing. Specifically, I would appreciate your guidance on:

Core Concepts: What essential programming concepts (e.g., Python, javascript, Typescript,   conditionals, collections, exception handling) are mandatory for writing and maintaining automation scripts?

Framework Understanding: How much knowledge of frameworks (e.g., JUnit, TestNG, pytest, Cypress, Appium, Selenium WebDriver) is expected?

Code Maintenance: What level of scripting skill is needed to write reusable, maintainable, and scalable test code?

Debugging & Troubleshooting: How strong should one be in debugging and reading stack traces?

Version Control: Is basic knowledge of Git/GitHub sufficient, or is deeper integration expected?

Additionally, if you could outline the difference between Junior, Mid, and Senior level automation engineer expectations regarding language proficiency, it would greatly help me set clear learning goals.

Your expert feedback will help me focus my efforts on the right areas and become more effective in my role. I truly appreciate your time and guidance.

Looking forward to your valuable suggestions.

Best regards,

Bilal Hussain

SQA Intern

03348876817