What is manual Testing?
- 1. The Art of Manual Testing Testing software manually can appear to be a difficult task, but it's an essential aspect of the development process that ensures we deliver reliable software that suits end-user needs.
- 2. Importance of Manual Testing Time-Saving Manual testing enables quicker turnaround times compared to automated methods which can take hours or days to run. Bug Detection Manual testing can identify obscure bugs that would otherwise be challenging to detect with automated testing tools. Documentation Manual testing provides a valuable resource to document the testing process while detecting redundancies, overlaps, and weaknesses. Creativity Testing performed manually exercises creativity, which can unveil different perspectives and insights on how to improve the software under test.
- 3. Basic Concepts of Manual Testing 1 Unit Testing Testing done on individual modules 2 Integration Testing Testing done with all parts integrated 3 System Testing Testing that mimics the final product environment 4 User Acceptance Testing that validates the product meets user needs
- 4. Manual Testing Techniques Boundary Value Analysis Testing where input values are on the boundary of the acceptable range Equivalence Partitioning Grouping inputs based on common characteristics Error Guessing Making informed guesses about where bugs might exist Exploratory Testing Simulating and exploring how the software behaves under different conditions.
- 5. Manual Testing Tools Mobile App Testing Appium, Calabash Layout Testing GalioShot, Applitools Debugging Firebug, Chrome developer tools
- 6. Common Challenges in Manual Testing 1 Project Scale Scaling-up test procedure for large applications 2 Time Allocation Scheduling time for testing in an already tight delivery timeline 3 Human Limitations Endurance in executing tests, repetition, and attention to detail
- 7. Best Practices for Manual Testing Start Early Start testing as soon as the requirements are available, and have a clear understanding of what needs to be tested. Identify Risks Identify risk areas that could cause the application to fail and prioritize testing in these areas. Develop Test Case from User Stories Use real-life scenarios and cases when designing test cases to simulate real-life user experiences.
- 8. Conclusion Manual testing may be time-consuming, but it's a necessary aspect of software development. It enables us to identify flaws users may encounter and improve the overall quality of the application consistently.