How Do I Get Started in QA/Testing?

We're often asked how we got started in QA/Testing, especially by those just beginning their journey. I?d like to kick off a thread to help guide future professionals and provide real-world insights.

To all experienced QA/Testers ? please take a moment to share your story in just a sentence or two:

1) How you got started in QA/Testing
2) One piece of advice for someone looking to get into the field

I fell into QA after helping a dev team reproduce bugs on a side project, the team noticed I was good at breaking things on purpose and they pulled me in. My advice is to practice with real apps, learn how to write clear test cases, and build a small portfolio so hiring managers can see how you think.