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6.7Side Projects That Demonstrate QA Skills
Side projects are concrete evidence of your abilities that go beyond resume bullet points.
| Project | What It Demonstrates | Effort |
|---|---|---|
| Open-source test framework or plugin | Automation architecture, clean code, collaboration | High |
| Testing blog with detailed write-ups | Communication, analytical thinking, expertise | Medium |
| Test automation for a public API | Practical automation skills, API testing | Medium |
| Performance test suite for an open-source project | Performance engineering, benchmarking | Medium |
| QA tool comparison with benchmarks | Evaluation skills, systematic thinking | Medium |
| Contributing tests to open-source projects | Real-world testing, collaboration, community | Low-Medium |
| Teaching (workshops, YouTube tutorials) | Deep understanding, communication, leadership | High |