{"id":4831,"date":"2025-05-22T19:26:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T13:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/?p=4831"},"modified":"2025-09-09T15:30:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T10:00:07","slug":"how-can-i-start-automation-testing-after-getting-1-year-of-experience-in-manual-testing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/how-can-i-start-automation-testing-after-getting-1-year-of-experience-in-manual-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Start Automation Testing After Getting 1 Year of Experience in Manual Testing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-4831-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/ogg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-Can-I-Start-Automation-Testing-After-Getting-1-Year-of-Experience-in-Manual-Testing.ogg?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-Can-I-Start-Automation-Testing-After-Getting-1-Year-of-Experience-in-Manual-Testing.ogg\">https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-Can-I-Start-Automation-Testing-After-Getting-1-Year-of-Experience-in-Manual-Testing.ogg<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>To start automation testing after 1 year in manual testing, begin by learning a programming language (like Java or Python), choose a beginner-friendly tool like Selenium or Playwright, and practice automating simple test cases on real websites.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been doing manual testing, you already understand how to find bugs, write test cases, and work with QA teams. That\u2019s a great start. Now, automation just adds one extra layer\u2014<\/span><b>writing scripts to do the testing for you<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With increasing demand for automation testers in IT companies and startups, shifting to automation can boost your salary, open more job opportunities, and give you career stability. In this blog, we\u2019ll walk you through a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/basic-step-by-step-guide-to-setting-up-a-project-using-playwright\/\"><b>step-by-step guide<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you switch from manual to automation testing smoothly\u2014even if you\u2019re not from a coding background.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Shift_from_Manual_to_Automation_Testing\"><\/span><b>Why Shift from Manual to Automation Testing?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/how-can-i-start-automation-testing-after-getting-1-year-of-experience-in-manual-testing\/#Why_Shift_from_Manual_to_Automation_Testing\" >Why Shift from Manual to Automation Testing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/how-can-i-start-automation-testing-after-getting-1-year-of-experience-in-manual-testing\/#What_Do_I_Need_to_Start_Automation_Testing\" >What Do I Need to Start Automation Testing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/how-can-i-start-automation-testing-after-getting-1-year-of-experience-in-manual-testing\/#Step-by-Step_Plan_to_Become_an_Automation_Tester\" >Step-by-Step Plan to Become an Automation Tester<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/how-can-i-start-automation-testing-after-getting-1-year-of-experience-in-manual-testing\/#_Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid\" >\u00a0Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/how-can-i-start-automation-testing-after-getting-1-year-of-experience-in-manual-testing\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/how-can-i-start-automation-testing-after-getting-1-year-of-experience-in-manual-testing\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><b>Automation testing saves time, improves accuracy, and increases your chances of getting better-paying jobs.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s why many testers switch from manual to automation:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Faster Execution:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Test scripts run faster than manual test cases, saving hours of repetitive work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Higher Salary:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Automation testers earn more than manual testers on average.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>More Demand:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Companies prefer testers who can write automation scripts and work with CI\/CD pipelines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/how-to-accelerate-your-career-growth-in-qa\/\">Career Growth<\/a>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Learning automation opens the path to roles like SDET, QA Automation Engineer, and Test Lead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Less Human Error:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Automated scripts don\u2019t miss steps like humans can. They\u2019re accurate and reliable.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to grow in your testing career, <\/span><b>automation is the natural next step<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after manual testing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/all-courses.html\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4599 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Online-Classes.png\" alt=\"Online Classes\" width=\"2048\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Online-Classes.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Online-Classes-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Online-Classes-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Online-Classes-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Online-Classes-1536x384.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Online-Classes-150x38.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_I_Need_to_Start_Automation_Testing\"><\/span><b>What Do I Need to Start Automation Testing?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Before you start, here are the basic things you should know:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><b>Programming Basics:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Learn Java or Python. Start with simple syntax and loops.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><b>Testing Fundamentals:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You already know this from manual testing\u2014great!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><b>Automation Tool:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pick one like <\/span><b>Selenium<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>Playwright<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><b>Test Frameworks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Like <\/span><b>TestNG<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (for Java) or <\/span><b>Pytest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (for Python).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><b>Basic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/best-devops-tools-to-master-in-2025-top-23-tools\/\">DevOps Tools<\/a>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Git (for code), Jenkins (for test runs).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Plan_to_Become_an_Automation_Tester\"><\/span><b>Step-by-Step Plan to Become an Automation Tester<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s a simple path you can follow:<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Pick a Language (Java\/Python)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with free tutorials. Learn variables, conditions, loops, and functions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 2: Learn an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/top-10-web-automation-testing-tools-for-2024\/\">Automation Tool<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Selenium<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the most used tool. <\/span><b>Playwright<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also beginner-friendly and works well with JavaScript.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 3: Automate a Simple Web App<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with small projects. Try automating a login or signup form.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 4: Learn Frameworks<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TestNG or JUnit (for Java), Pytest (for Python). Frameworks help you organize your tests better.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 5: Understand CI\/CD Basics<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn how to use <\/span><b>Git<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to push your code and <\/span><b>Jenkins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to run your test cases automatically.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 6: Build a Mini Project<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automate a small real-time application and upload it to GitHub.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 7: Prepare Resume + Start Applying<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Showcase your GitHub project and mention your tool knowledge. You\u2019re ready for automation roles!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>\u00a0Best Tools to Begin With<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Selenium:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Open-source, widely used for web automation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Playwright:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Great for modern web apps and cross-browser testing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>TestNG\/JUnit\/Pytest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Organize and run your test cases smoothly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>GitHub:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Share your code with recruiters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>VS Code \/ IntelliJ:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Easy-to-use editors to write automation scripts.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Where to Learn Automation Testing?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want a <\/span><b>fast-track path<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can join <\/span><b>Testleaf\u2019s <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/course\/selenium-automation-certification-training-course.html\"><b>Automation Testing Course Online<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll get:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90+ hours of practical training<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a01-on-1 mentorship<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Real-time industry projects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Interview preparation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100% Placement support<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/course\/selenium-automation-certification-training-course.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4555 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Selenium.jpg\" alt=\"Selenium training in chennai\" width=\"2048\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Selenium.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Selenium-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Selenium-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Selenium-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Selenium-1536x384.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Selenium-150x38.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Get started with Testleaf now\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h5><b>Explore our courses<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/course\/selenium-automation-certification-training-course.html\"><b>Selenium Training<\/b><\/a><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/course\/playwright.html\"><b>Playwright Automation Training<\/b><\/a><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/course\/appium-mobile-automation-certification-training-course.html\"><b>Appium Automation Training<\/b><\/a><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/course\/rest-api-testing-certification-training-course.html\"><b>Rest API Testing Training<\/b><\/a><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid\"><\/span><b>\u00a0Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skipping programming basics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trying to learn multiple tools at once<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not doing hands-on projects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only watching tutorials\u2014no practice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forgetting to build a portfolio (GitHub is key!)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shifting from manual to automation testing is a smart move in 2025. It boosts your salary, makes your work more interesting, and gives you a clear career path ahead. You don\u2019t need to be perfect at coding. Just stay consistent, keep practicing, and take one step at a time.Your future in testing starts with automation\u2014and you\u2019re ready for it!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Q1: Can I switch to automation without a coding background?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, you can. Start with basic Java or Python and focus on writing simple test scripts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q2: How long will it take to become job-ready?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you practice daily, you can be ready in 3\u20134 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q3: Which tool should I learn first\u2014Selenium or Playwright?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Start with Selenium for better job opportunities. Playwright is good for modern apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q4: Is Testleaf\u2019s course suitable for beginners?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it\u2019s designed for manual testers who want to upskill with automation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><strong>Author\u2019s Bio<\/strong>:<\/h6>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2404 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-design.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-design.png 250w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-design-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-design-96x96.png 96w\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As CEO of TestLeaf, I\u2019m dedicated to transforming software testing by empowering individuals with real-world skills and advanced technology. With 24+ years in software engineering, I lead our mission to shape local talent into global software professionals. Join us in redefining the future of test engineering and making a lasting impact in the tech world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Babu Manickam<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CEO \u2013 Testleaf<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/in.linkedin.com\/in\/babu-manickam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/linkedin.png\" alt=\"LinkedIn Logo\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; To start automation testing after 1 year in manual testing, begin by learning a programming language (like Java or Python), choose a beginner-friendly tool like Selenium or Playwright, and practice automating simple test cases on real websites. 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