Manual testing is a way of testing software in which people perform tests by hand. Manual testing is often considered the most inexpensive and fastest way to test an application. It can also be used as part of an exploratory test process or as a final stage in a regression test process. Manual testing may be used for many purposes, including checking that new functionality works as expected or confirming that existing functionality works as designed after changes have been made.
Define The Test Plan
The test plan is a document that describes how testing will be performed. It should include the test's objectives, the test, the scope of the test, and a detailed description of how you will do it. For example:
- What are you trying to accomplish?
- How much time will be spent on each objective?
- Which parts of your product or service are being tested?
The following sections describe these three areas in more detail:
Identify Test Cases
Identify Test Cases:
- List the steps to identify test cases.
- Test cases should be based on the requirements.
- Write test cases before coding is done and in plain language so that testers can execute them, not programmers or developers.
Create Application Test Scenarios
- Create Application Test Scenarios
Test scenarios describe a test's inputs, steps, and expected results. They should be written in plain language so that anyone can understand them. Detailed enough to be executed by anyone on your team, test scenarios should also be documented so that other testers can reuse them in future projects or even on the same project if needs change over time (e.g., if requirements change).
Record The Steps To Execute The Test Scenario Step-By-Step
The next manual testing step is to record the steps to execute the test scenario step-by-step. This can be done using a checklist or by recording your actions clearly and concisely. The main objective is to ensure that you understand what you are doing and why so that when reviewing your work later on, it's easy for someone else (or even yourself) to follow along without having any questions about what happened during each step.
Develop An Action Plan For Each Test Case
Develop an action plan for each test case:
- Identify the steps to execute the test scenario.
- Create a plan for the test case.
- Create a test plan for each test case, including all steps, who will perform them, and when they'll be performed.
Identify The Required Resources And Tools For Testing
The first step in manual testing is to identify the required resources and tools for testing. The following are some of the common items that need to be prepared before you start:
- Test plan
- Test cases (for example, functional, regression, negative)
- Test scenarios (for example, high-level or detailed)
- Test data (for example, expected/actual values)
- Environment for running scripts and automated tests
Prepare And Document The Test Scenario Results In A Formal Report
You should prepare and document the test scenario results in a formal report. The report should be in a format that is easy to read, including the following:
- Test case name or number
- Results of each step or sub-test (pass/fail) with screenshots of each result if necessary
- Any other details that may be important for understanding this particular scenario
Manual testing is a way of testing software in which people perform tests by hand.
Manual testing is a way of testing software in which people perform tests by hand. The main aim of manual software testing is to find all the defects in the application that cannot be detected using automated tools like unit tests or integration tests. Manual testing is also known as exploratory testing, white box testing, and verifiable design verification.
Manual testers are responsible for identifying issues with the product before it goes live by carrying out various test scenarios on their machines. They then report their findings so developers can fix them before they go live on production servers.
Conclusion
Manual testing is a way of testing software in which people perform tests by hand. The manual testing process is crucial because it helps us find bugs and errors in the system before they are released into production. Manual testing can be done both manually or with the help of automated tools like Selenium or Appium.
