Introduction to Manual
Testing
Manual testing is a critical part of the software testing process, involving human
intervention to ensure the application is defect-free.
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Importance of Manual Testing in Software
Development
Quality Assurance Flexibility and Creativity Real User Simulation
Manual testing plays a vital role in
identifying issues that might have It allows testers to explore Manual testing can mimic real user
been missed by automated tests, different scenarios, adapt to experiences, uncovering user
thus ensuring a high-quality end change, and think creatively, interactions and interface hiccups
product. providing a comprehensive testing that automated testing might miss.
approach.
Types of Manual Testing
1 Functional Testing 2 Non-Functional Testing 3 Regression Testing
Verifies each function of the Ensures aspects like Validates that recent code
software application works performance, usability, and changes haven’t affected
as designed. security meet the specified existing functionality.
requirements.
Manual Testing Techniques and Methodologies
Exploratory Testing Black Box Testing White Box Testing
Focuses on the functionality of Examines the internal structures
Involves simultaneous learning, the software, rather than its or workings of the software
test design, and test execution. internal structures or workings. application.
Best Practices for Manual Testing
Test Planning Thorough Documentation Collaboration and
Communication
Develop clear, comprehensive
test plans and strategies to guide Document test cases, results, Encourage constructive
the testing process. and any discovered issues for communication among team
future reference. members to foster efficient
collaboration.
Challenges and Limitations of Manual
Testing
1 Resource-Intensive
Manual testing can require significant time and resources, especially for large
applications.
2 Human Error
Test results may be influenced by human error, leading to potential inaccuracies.
3 Repetitiveness
Repetitive tasks in manual testing can lead to tester fatigue and oversight of defects.
Tools and Technologies for Manual Testing
Selenium WebDriver JIRA Appium
A widely-used tool for automating An issue-tracking product An open-source automation tool
web application testing. developed by Atlassian, used for for testing mobile, native, and
bug tracking and project hybrid applications.
management.
Conclusion and Key Takeaways
1 Complementing Automation 2 Human Judgment
Allows for human insight, intuition, and
Manual testing, when used in judgment in evaluating software,
conjunction with automated testing, can offering a perspective that automated
provide comprehensive test coverage testing cannot.
and error detection.
3 Continuous Improvement
Adopt a mindset of continuous improvement to enhance the manual testing process and
ensure efficiency.
