
The IT sector is rapidly changing, especially in terms of women's participation. One manifestation of this is that an increasing number of women are choosing IT careers, particularly in software testing. According to a Zippia survey, women now make up 37.9% of software testers in the USA, and this ratio is growing every year. In this article, we explore why the role of software tester can be especially appealing to women, and how they contribute to the development of the IT sector.