Useful Tools for Software Testers
Let’s look at some useful tools for Software Testers. These tools are widely used in the work environment for Manual testing and Automation development.
- JDK
- IDEs
- Build Tools
- File Editors
- CI Tools
- Virtualization Tools
Java Development Kit (JDK)
The JDK is a collection of tools that can be used by a developer to create Java applications. The JDK includes a Java compiler that makes Java source code readable by the computer.
These two aspects of the Java Platform are:
- Java Run time Environment (JRE).
- Java Development Kit (JDK)
The JRE provides the operating system the means to run Java programs.The JDK comes with a JRE and source zip file.
Steps to Download and Install JDK :
https://www.testingdocs.com/download-and-installing-java-jdk/
Oracle Website: https://www.oracle.com
IntelliJ IDE
IntelliJ IDEA is a Java IDE from JetBrains. The Community Edition is free and open-source. The IDE provides first-class support for Top Frameworks. The IDE supports many programming languages.
https://www.testingdocs.com/downloading-and-installing-intellij-idea-ide/
JetBrains Website: https://www.jetbrains.com
Eclipse IDE
Eclipse is a popular open-source IDE for Java and other programming languages. Eclipse supports multiple editions like Java development, Enterprise Web development, C++ development etc.
https://www.testingdocs.com/downloading-and-extracting-eclipse-ide/
Eclipse Website: https://www.eclipse.org
Maven Build Tool
Maven is a build automation tool. Maven’s main features are build automation, dependency management, and project life-cycle management.
https://www.testingdocs.com/what-is-maven/
Maven Website: https://maven.apache.org
PuTTY
Free SSH and Telnet client for Windows operating system. We can use PuTTY tool to connect and access web and application servers in secure fashion.
https://www.testingdocs.com/download-and-install-putty-on-windows/
WinSCP
SCP (Secure Copy) utility for Windows. Using WinSCP tool we can copy files securely between your computer and other web/application servers within work environment and sometimes to outside network.
Notepad++
Notepad++ is free and open-source programming text editor for Windows. Notepad++ is like enhanced version of standard Windows Notepad application. The tool is lightweight and packed with powerful features.
https://www.testingdocs.com/installing-notepad-editor-on-windows-10/
Virtualization
VMWare Workstation
VMWare Workstation is a virtualization software. The tool allows you to run multiple virtual machines with their own guest OS on a single physical computer.
API Testing
Postman Tool
Postman is a popular open-source tool to create APIs and to test the APIs. The tool supports both manual and automated API testing.
https://www.testingdocs.com/postman-api-tool/
CI Tools
Jenkins
Jenkins is an open-source tool for Continuous Integration. Integrate code frequently and multiple times using Jenkins.
https://www.testingdocs.com/jenkins-continuous-integration/