What are the skills required for a software tester?

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Analytical skills and logical thinking. Keep on learning and update yourself everytime.
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Basic knowledge of SDLC, STLC and database.
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Following skills are essential to becoming a good software tester.1) Attention to details2) Logical and Analytical skills3) Communication skills4) Time Management5) Technical: Defect Management tools, Basic SQL commands, Test Management tools
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Knowledge of STLC and testing methodologies along with defect logging process, defect/test management tools.
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You need to be strong logic, and SDLC basic knowledge.
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Skills required to become a very good software tester:1. Logical Thinking2. Visualisation3. Problem finding attitute4. Database and Programming Basics5. Process Orientation6. Communication7. Time and Function management
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Manual testing, database and Automation testing Selenium with Java.
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Manual Testing, Automation Skills(Robot,Python,Selenium). ISTQB for initial Learners. Later you can choose for Scrum, Agile based techniques etc.
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These days manual testing has fewer opportunities; you should be learning automation testing related tools and problem solving, analytical skills.
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Manual And Automation Testing Agile QTP and Database Testing Must
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