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The testing process is understandably the most important aspect of any software domain. The Testing Engineer role extends to different domains when the organization chooses to adapt itself to an improved technology. In this blog post, let’s discuss why a Software Testing Engineer should learn Big Data and Hadoop ecosystem technologies.
If you are new to the world of Big Data/Hadoop, glance through some of our posts on 5 Reasons to Learn Hadoop, The Hype behind Big Data and What Hadoop is all about?
Let’s get straight to the nitty-gritty details of this topic;
Why should a Software Testing Engineer learn Big Data and Hadoop?
Career Growth:
The above chart is self-explanatory. It clearly shows that the growth rate of Hadoop related job are much higher than that of software testing jobs. The maximum growth rate of software testing related jobs is at approximately 1.6% but the growth rate of Hadoop based testing jobs are at a whopping 5% (approximately.)
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Limitations of current Testing practices while testing Applications to solve Big Data problems:
- Software testing approaches are driven by data (like skewness in data, data sets size mismatch etc.) rather than the testing scenarios.
- Standard data matching tools (like win diff etc.) don’t work with large volumes of data. This becomes a limitation to the software testing engineer’s skill sets.
For mid-sized data, the data can be exposed as HBase tables and verified from input data set by applying business logic on small set of input.
For large scale data, Big data techniques provide engineers with unique skill sets that are used for testing large and complex data sets and find numerous opportunities in the field of meteorology, genomics, connectomics, complex physics simulations and biological and environmental research.
State of Testing field – Expert Opinions:
Scott Barber, a renowned tester, speaker and writer on testing related topic; specializing in the area of System Performance Testing has quoted some really powerful and impacting words about the current situation in the Testing field.
There has been numerous talks on different social medias about the possibility of Testing becoming a “Dying profession” and Scott does agree that Testing as a profession is in the middle of a dramatic transformation.
Well, that statement was dramatic enough, let take a look at the facts and see for ourselves what is going on in the Testing field.
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A Look at Hadoop/Big Data Tester Job Profile:
Below is a requirement placed by a certain organization for their Hadoop Tester requirement:
When looking at the above requirement, we can see that Testing skills are largely needed and form the foundation of this job profile. Now, all that is required of a Software testing engineer to become a Big Data or a Hadoop Tester is to update himself with Big Data/Hadoop skills.
How easy is it, to shift to Hadoop/Big Data:
- To Java or not to Java – Flexibility to choose:
For those who are experts in Java, the transition is a cake walk as is an open-source, Java-based programming framework. The MapReduce scripts used here are written in Java. Now, it is pretty obvious that to work on Hadoop, knowledge in Java is imperative.
By saying the above, It doesn’t mean that non-Java experts have a rough journey ahead. The beauty of Hadoop is that it has an array of tools that a ‘Non-Java’ expert can use. Some of the Hadoop tools like Hive, Pig and Sqoop don’t require Java knowledge as they rely heavily on SQL.
- Shared Skills and Application Platforms between a Testing professional and Hadoop professional:
The idea of moving from out comfort zone to a new domain like Big Data/ Hadoop might be a little overwhelming at first. But one has to realise that Testing and Hadoop are not mutually exclusive. Here is a list of skills and platforms that are used between them can be used according to http://www.itjobswatch.co.uk. One or more of these skills, can also be used in alignment with Big Data and Hadoop skills. Thus, making it is easier to make a smooth transition.
A good Testing Engineer possess sharp analytical skills, strong technical skill, great attitude, detail oriented and willingness to learn. These are the exact traits required for anyone to switch over to Hadoop. It is irrefutable that Testing is undergoing transformation but it is not going to be the end of it. But with the changing times, it is prudent to sail the high wave – Hadoop, considering all its features and flexibility.
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I have 5 years of experience in Manual and Automation testing.Also i have good experience in java, along with that i have also on Hadoop UI testing. As i know basics of Hadoop.
How your course will help us, because based on a single course, industry does not offer you any jobs, they need working experience and my in my company we don’t have any project on BigData.
I would really like to enroll for the course, but not sure that your course will help me in getting a new job.Can you please suggest me if i enroll, how it will help me.
Hi Rohit, the ‘Big Data & Hadoop’ course covers advanced concepts in Hadoop 2.0. With your basic understanding of Hadoop, it would be fairly easy for you to grasp the advanced concepts. At the end of the course you will be working on a project that will give you hands-on experience and make you industry-ready. This will set you apart from others with similar skillset.
The course modules will cover various testing aspects like debugging MapReduce codes, checking whether the Hive/Pig scripts are meeting the specs or not. It will be a mix of Whitebox/ Blackbox strategy. So, your current experience will definitely be helpful and you will learn many more new things in this course.
Please visit this link for more information: https://www.edureka.co/big-data-hadoop-training-certification You can call us at US: 1800 275 9730 (Toll Free) or India: +91 88808 62004 to discuss in detail.
Hi, I have around 4 years of experience in testing domain. I have so much interest in learning hadoop but I really would like to be a hadoop tester instead hadoop developer. The reason could be I really don’t want to waste my 4 years of automation testing experience. I know c#, Java and vb Script as I have used QTP, selenium and microsoft Coded UI/MS test through out my 4 years of career. Please guide me how can I leverage my career in this big data filed.
Hi Deepak lots of professionals from QA/ Testing background are taking up ‘Big Data & Hadoop’ course. And during the course you will learn how to debug Mapreduce codes, to check whether Pig/Hive query are meeting the specs or not. So it will be a mix of Whitebox -Blackbox strategy.
The only prerequisite for learning Hadoop is knowledge in core Java. Since you already have this knowledge, learning Hadoop should be fairly easy for you. You can check out this link for more info about the course: https://www.edureka.co/big-data-hadoop-training-certification
Hi Team, I have experience on Hadoop testing and want to learn and play with hadoop dev (Map reduce).. What type of guidance Will I get from this course??
Hi Suresh, you can take up ‘Big Data & Hadoop’ course. This course covers mapreduce concepts in depth and has dedicated modules which covers basics as well as advanced mapreduce concepts. Knowledge in Core Java is the only prerequisite for taking up this course. During the training you will have 24/7 support to guide you with the project as well as address all your queries.
You can check out this link for information about the course: https://www.edureka.co/big-data-hadoop-training-certification
Feel free to call us at India: +91 88808 62004 or US: 1800 275 9730 (Toll Free) in case of any clarifications.
I am software developer(Java) having 1.5 years experience. I need to know Hadoop is for developers or testers.
Hi Bharathsai, the ‘Big Data & Hadoop’ course at Edureka is meant for both Developers as well as Testers. During the course you will learn how to debug MapReduce codes, to check whether Pig/Hive query are meeting the specs or not.It will be a mix of Whitebox -Blackbox strategy.
You can know more abut the course here: https://www.edureka.co/big-data-hadoop-training-certification
In case of further clarifications feel free to call us at US: 1800 275 9730 (Toll Free) or India: +91 88808 62004
do you offer class room trainings ?
Hi Shyam, our online live instructor-led training is in par with classroom trainings. You can check out this link to get a feel of how a class is conducted : https://www.edureka.co/big-data-hadoop-training-certification You can also check out what others are saying about method of training: https://www.edureka.co/reviews
This is the article i was looking for.
Please please please replay.
I have 2 years experience with automated Performance testing, Application performance monitoring and Root cause analysis. I have worked with Silk Performer, Load Runner, Dynatrace, some of Splunk.
I am very much interested in big data. Is big data relevant to my career path?
Regards,
RS
Hi RS, a lot of professionals from various background, including yours are moving to Big Data and Hadoop as the demand for the skill is huge. The only prerequisite for learning Hadoop is knowledge in core Java. If you have this basic requirement, you are good to go.
You can know more about the course here: https://www.edureka.co/big-data-hadoop-training-certification
In case of any clarifications you can call us at S: 1800 275 9730 (Toll Free) or India: +91 88808 62004. You can also email us at sales@edureka.co
Hi Edureka,
I am Sandeep, I have 2.8 years of experience in Selenium Automation Testing. I would like to learn Hadoop Testing , Can you please suggest me how the oppurtunities for Selenium with Hadoop Testing? Is it good decision to learn Hadoop Testing with hands on experience of Selenium testing?
Please suggest me. Thank you.
Hi Sandeep, there is no specific Hadoop testing tool available right now. However, the ‘Big Data and Hadoop’ course at Edureka is Hadoop 2.0 ready and covers aspects such as debugging MapReduce codes, checking whether the Hive/Pig scripts are meeting the specs or not. It will be a mix of Whitebox/ Blackbox strategy. So, your current experience will definitely be helpful and you will learn many more new things in this course. Please visit this link for more information: https://www.edureka.co/big-data-hadoop-training-certification You can call us at US: 1800 275 9730 (Toll Free) or India: +91 88808 62004 to discuss in detail.
Thank you so much .
Hi Edureka,
I have one more question, I don’t have any experience in Hadoop I am working on Selenium Testing but i have learned Hadoop. Will the companiesin interviews ask any project which I have worked on Hadoop? Please let me know.
Hi Sandeep, Hadoop is a relatively new in the market, so recruiters are looking for professionals with hands-on experience. This experience can be obtained by doing real-time projects. In case you are joining Edureka, towards the end of the course, you will be working on a project where you be expected to perform Big Data Analytics using Map Reduce, Pig, Hive & HBase. You will get practical exposure about Data Loading techniques in Hadoop using Flume and SQOOP. This hands-on experience will give you an added advantage.
There is a specific Big Data testing tool. It is QuerySurge, and it tests any data movement, from Hadoop to MongoDB to Cassandra to data warehouses to flat files to xml. And it has a free 15-day tutorial built into it.
Hi Bill, thank you for highlighting this. We will discuss with our tech team regarding this.
Hi Bill, thanks again for your response.
Yes, QuerySurge is a Data testing tool and the data can also be Big Data. Using QuerySurge one can get rid of bad records and can validate the data in the target location with the data at source location, ensuring there is no loss of data in the transfer phase.
However, it cannot be considered exactly as a Hadoop testing tool as one does not have a provision to test MR jobs, Pig Script or Hive Script.
There is a library available for testing MR code i.e. Apache MRUnit which allows developers unit test Apache Hadoop MapReduce Jobs. This is covered in our ‘Big data and Hadoop’ course.
Hope this helps!
Hi Edureka,
I’m passionate about technology. I’m a QA professional with mix of performance, automation and manual testing background of 8 years.
I can write code in core Java.
I’ve no Data ware house or mining experience.
But I want to learn Big Data for testing profile perspective. Please suggest me, Thanks in advance!!
Hi Rajesh, there is no specific Hadoop testing tool available right now. However, the ‘Big Data and Hadoop’ course at Edureka is Hadoop 2.0 ready and covers aspects such as debugging MapReduce codes, checking whether the Hive/Pig scripts are meeting the specs or not. It will be a mix of Whitebox/ Blackbox strategy. Your current experience will be helpful and you will learn many more new things in this course. Please visit this link for more information: https://www.edureka.co/big-data-hadoop-training-certification You can call us at US: 1800 275 9730 (Toll Free) or India: +91 88808 62004 to discuss in detail.
Thank you for the details. I would go through the link after my office hours and call you back.
do you provide certification along with the course?
Yes Rajesh, we do provide certification. Edureka provides a skill based certification on successfully completing you course and this certificate validates your hands-on experience that you will be getting through the training.
Hi Rajesh.. So did you went for this course ? or started anything with Big Data
Hi,
I have 10 years of experience in software testting (Manual and Automation).
Can you please suggest whether Hadoop Admin path is suitable for a test professional who got basic knowledge of Shell Scripting and Linux internals? As from the following historical posts it sounds like “Big Data and Hadoop course” (For programmers) is more appropriate for test professionals.
You are absolutely right Naveen! Considering your professional background it is best for you to go for ‘Big Data & Hadoop’ course. But if you are interested in becoming a Hadoop Administrator, your knowledge in Linux will be very useful as it the prerequisite for learning ‘Hadoop Administration’. The choice is entirely up to you.
Please fell free to call us at US: 1800 275 9730 (Toll Free) or India: +91 88808 62004 to help you make the right choice.
Dear Edureka Team,
I have 10 years of experience in manual testing and currently working as a Test Lead in UK. I have very basic SQL skills and do not have a knowledge in Java or a programming language. I would like to switch to the Bigdata/Hadoop domain. How Edureka’s course will help me in achieving this? Also please advice how this course will help me in achieving an industry accredited certification? Does edureka helps in obtaining a certification (apart from Edureka’s own certification).
Many Thanks
Chandra
Hi Chandra,
Thank you for reaching out to us.
Since you already have previous experience in manual testing, you can opt for Edureka’s Big Data and Hadoop course, for which the basic prerequisite is Core Java understanding. Edureka also provides a self-based course called ‘Java essentials for Hadoop’ which will help you gain the necessary Java knowledge before joining the Hadoop sessions.
You can go through this link for more information: https://www.edureka.co/big-data-hadoop-training-certification
For job seekers, there is a featured Interview Questions section in Edureka Blog covering various Hadoop interview questions to help you ace any job interview. You can check out the questions here: https://www.edureka.co/blog/interview-questions/
You can also get in touch with us for further clarification by contacting our sales team on +91-8880862004 (India) or 1800 275 9730 (US toll free). You can mail us on sales@edureka.co.
hi i am anil, have 3.2 years of experience in database and ETL testing..i want to go for hadoop/bigdata testing.could you please help to suggest what should i do to switch in hadoop testing. i have very good knowledge of SQL and experience in MYSQL,SQL SERVER Oracle DB testing ecperience..please suggest me the path also to do a certification for hadoop testing..
Thankyou
anil
Hi Anil, here is no specific Hadoop testing tool available right now. However, the ‘Big Data and Hadoop’ course at Edureka is Hadoop 2.0 ready and covers aspects such as debugging MapReduce codes, checking whether the Hive/Pig scripts are meeting the specs or not. It will be a mix of Whitebox/ Blackbox strategy. So, your current experience will definitely be helpful and you will learn many more new things in this course. Please visit this link for more information: https://www.edureka.co/big-data-hadoop-training-certification You can call us at US: 1800 275 9730 (Toll Free) or India: +91 88808 62004 to discuss in detail.
Hi Praveen,
The prerequisite for learning Hadoop is knowledge in Core Java. Since you have no prior knowledge in Java, you can utilize the complementary course ‘Comprehensive Java’ that comes along with ‘Big Data and Hadoop’ course. This will help you understand MapReduce concepts in Hadoop.
To answer your next question, ‘Big Data and Hadoop’ course is designed to help you become a successful Hadoop Developer. You can choose to go for 15 days or 5 weeks duration. Answering your question regarding the job; The Edureka certification is provided only after successful completion of project and assignments. These project and assignments gives you a hands-on experience and mentioning them in your resume will definitely get you noticed by the recruiters. Please visit this link for more information: https://www.edureka.co/big-data-hadoop-training-certification You can call us at US: 1800 275 9730 (Toll Free) or India: +91 88808 62004 to discuss in detail.