Introduction to Manual Testing
Definition Manual Testing involves the process of executing test cases or scenarios by a human, not through automated means. Manual testing is the most primitive of all testing types and helps find bugs in the software system. Any new application must be manually tested before its testing can be automated. Manual Testing Advantages 1. Exploratory Testing: Allows testers to think critically and test software from an end-user’s perspective. Helps in the discovery of defects that automated testing may not catch. 2. Unpredictable Testing: Allows the application to be tested under unpredictable scenarios. Useful in case of dynamic content and unexpected user actions. 3. Adaptability: Testers can easily adapt to changes in the software, specifications, or requirements. 4. Cost-Effectiveness: Requires fewer tools and resources than automated testing. 5. Human Judgment: Human testers can provide valuable feedback on the user interface and user experience (UI/UX) aspects of the appli...