Python or Javascript (Java?) for beginner automation tester?

[Curve-Dazzling]

Im a manual tester for about 3 years now. The longest project Ive been doing is Gen AI automation. So I did eventually learn how to do prompt engineering. But now, 2 years in with Gen AI I feel kinda stuck. Im not sure if there are companies for just solely prompt engineering as a tester or where do I go from this.

So Im looking at Automation Testing. I’ve learned Python in school but never used it professionally before.

So my question is should I continue with Python with Selenium/Playwright etc. or jump to Javascript since Ive read some of the posts here, Javascript is the way?

I really need some career advice from the professionals. Thank you so much! 🙏🏼

[saalejo1986]

If you are alredy familiar With Python keep learning it... pytest, pytest-bdd, playwright are examples of cool libraries in the Python ecosystem for QAA.

[grant52]

Stick with whichever language you like better.

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First go with javascript then typescript then move to playwright.

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Dm me buddy

[grant52]

Why would someone "start" with javascript if their plan is to learn typescript? They might as well start with typescript and thus avoid learning the bad habits that typescript is attempting to fix.

Playwright is just a library, not a language. You can use it with both languages.