# What's your definition of Generalist in software testing?

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**Created:** [26 February 2025 14:41 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/whats-your-definition-of-generalist-in-software-testing/83212 "2025-02-26T14:41:46Z")\
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In the context of software testing, I’d say a generalist is someone who can do a lit bit of everything, but not to a deep extent. They have basic to good skills in many areas, but no particular area in which they’re highly skilled / experienced.

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