No-Code QA: First Steps for Juniors

December 16, 2025 y.

The demand for QA in Ukraine grew by 33% in 2025 (DOU, 2025), and no-code tools allow you to get started in weeks, not months. QA professionals are indispensable for any IT company – they are trusted with the most valuable asset: the customer experience.

And here’s the good news for those dreaming of a QA career: you can start even without programming skills. In this article, we explain how to take your first steps. 

Manual vs Automated vs No-Code: Understanding the Terms

Manual testing: you open the website yourself, click buttons, fill out forms, and check what works and what doesn’t. Thorough, but slow. Imagine having to test 50 scenarios after every update — boring and time-consuming.

Automated testing with code: the tester writes a program (e.g., in Python or JavaScript) that performs all these actions automatically. Fast, but requires coding skills.

No-Code/Low-Code testing: the golden middle. You create automated tests without writing code by recording your actions or assembling tests from pre-made blocks. Automation speed + beginner-friendly accessibility.

Tools You Should Know

There are several strong No-Code testing platforms on the market: Leapwork, Katalon Studio, TestSprite. Or the Ukrainian option recently launched by KnubiSoft, the Testlum platform. It allows you to build scenarios in a convenient drag-and-drop UI Builder, after which tests can be run immediately, in parallel, and across different environments.

Why it’s convenient for beginners:

• Does not require knowledge of programming languages
• No need to manually deal with selectors
• Visual interface – you see what you’re testing
• Can quickly create dozens of tests

Your First Test: Step-by-Step Guide

Implementing no-code test automation isn’t difficult if approached gradually. Step by step, you can create a reliable testing system that improves product quality without breaking existing processes.

1. Choose the right tool

Before starting, determine which tool suits you:

• What apps will you test: web, mobile, or desktop?
• What level of technical knowledge do you already have?
• What is your budget?

It helps to create an “importance scale” for features and compare several tools based on these criteria.

2. Start with a small pilot project

Don’t try to automate everything at once. Choose a stable part with predictable behavior, e.g., login or filling a simple form.

3. Set up the test environment

Most no-code tools require basic configuration:

• Installing browser extensions
• Connecting to cloud testing services
• Integration with CI/CD

Carefully follow the documentation to avoid problems later.

4. Create your first tests correctly

Even without coding, test scenarios should be clear and specific. For example, instead of “check if the cart works,” break it into several tests: adding a product to the cart, changing quantities, removing a product.

Tips for effective testing:

• Record the full process, e.g., placing an order, and add checks after each step
• Create reusable blocks for common actions, like login or navigation
• Use data to test forms with different input combinations

5. Analyze tests

After running tests, carefully analyze results. Most no-code tools provide detailed reports with screenshots or videos of errors. Use this to improve tests and make them reliable.

Top 5 Beginner Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

1. Be passive. Don’t wait for problems to appear – look for them yourself. Communicate with the team, check functionality, suggest improvements. Being active is key to getting noticed and valued.

2. Ignoring specifications and documentation. You can’t test a product “blindly.” First, familiarize yourself with requirements and documentation.

3. Stopping practice. Don’t limit yourself to theory or automated tools. Try functionality manually, test different scenarios, experiment with data.

4. Not communicating with colleagues. Regularly discuss results with your manager and teammates. Open idea exchange and reviewing others’ tests help you learn faster and build trust.

5. Not developing communication skills. QA is not only technical. The ability to listen, ask questions, clearly explain observations, and notice details makes you a better specialist. Be patient and attentive – these engineers catch what others miss.

From Junior to Senior: Career Trajectory

Think No-Code is only for beginners? Let’s bust this myth: why do employers value No-Code experience?

Speed: you can start testing from day one without waiting to learn a programming language.

Practical skills: you understand test design, requirement analysis, and bug reporting — the bulk of QA work.

Automation: you already know how to automate tests; now it’s just about learning specific syntax.

Testing offers constant learning, a good work-life balance, and stable demand in the market. No-Code tools have broken the entry barrier. You no longer need six months learning JavaScript to start contributing value.

Welcome to the world of QA! 🚀

P.S. Insider tip for those who want more practice: KnubiSoft, members of Kharkiv IT Cluster, and the creators of Testlum are hosting a useful webinar for students on no-code QA on December 17.

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