Does software testing require coding?

Manual testing doesn’t, but automation testing and modern QA workflows typically rely on basic to intermediate coding skills.

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If you’re focused on manual functional testing, you can work without coding. But most teams use automation tools like Selenium or Playwright, requiring at least scripting knowledge to write and maintain test cases efficiently.

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Coding is increasingly part of testing because QA is shifting toward test automation, API validation, and DevOps pipelines. Learning coding gives testers more control, reduces dependency on developers, and opens higher-paying roles.

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