Getting Started with E2E Test Automation is Quick, Mastering it Takes Time and Efforts.

Without mentoring by a qualified mentor (rare), while it is possible to self-learn to master E2E test automation, failure is very likely.

Zhimin Zhan
8 min readMay 16, 2024

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One common question I received was, “Zhimin, How long does it take to learn Web Test Automation?

It is not easy to answer because it depends on the asker’s expectations: Learn enough to be useful or Mastery that can work fully independently. Let me clarify with a metaphor.

Metaphor: “How long does it take to learn to drive a car?” and “How long does it take to drive independently?”

In Queensland (Australia), the process of getting a driver’s licence is below.

  • Get a Learner’s permit after passing a written road rules test.

An important note: by law, a new learner can hands-on drive a car pretty much on day 1, but he/she must be accompanied by an experienced driver, preferably a professional driving instructor.

  • Learn and Practice
    - for a minimum of 12 months
    - you can get in a car and drive (with someone, e.g. your parent or driving coach)
    - logged

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Zhimin Zhan

Test automation & CT coach, author, speaker and award-winning software developer. Help teams succeed with Agile/DevOps by implementing real Continuous Testing.