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Manual testing and automation testing are not mutually exclusive, but rather complement each other.

The choice between manual and automation testing depends on factors such as project requirements, time constraints, budget, and the nature of the software being tested. A well-balanced testing approach often involves a combination of both manual and automated testing techniques.

Manual Automated

Manual testing
Human Judgment and Intuition

Manual testing involves the use of human judgment and intuition to identify defects, explore software functionalities, and assess user experience.

Exploratory Testing

Manual testing allows for ad-hoc and exploratory testing, where testers can uncover unexpected issues and defects through dynamic and creative testing.

Usability and User Experience Evaluation

Manual testing is effective in evaluating the usability aspects of software, including user-friendliness, intuitiveness, and overall user experience.

Early Testing

Manual testing can be performed at the early stages of development, even before the availability of a stable software build or automation infrastructure.

Non-Technical Testers

Manual testing does not necessarily require extensive programming or automation skills, making it accessible to non-technical testers.

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Repetitive and Regression Testing

Automation testing is ideal for executing repetitive and time-consuming test cases, such as regression testing, where the same tests need to be run repeatedly.

Large-scale Test Coverage

Automation testing allows for broader test coverage, enabling the execution of a large number of test cases in a shorter time frame.

Improved Efficiency and Speed

Automated tests can run faster and more efficiently than manual tests, accelerating the overall testing process and reducing time-to-market.

Reusability and Maintainability

Automated test scripts can be reused across multiple test cycles, saving effort and ensuring consistency. They can also be easily maintained to accommodate changes in the application.

Parallel and Distributed Testing

Automation testing facilitates the execution of tests in parallel or across multiple environments, enabling faster feedback and scalability.

Data-Driven and Parameterized Testing
Integration with CI/CD

Automation testing seamlessly integrates with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, enabling automated testing as part of the software development process.

Manual testing

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Stages

Testing types

Functional Testing
Non-Functional Testing
Regression Testing
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Integration Testing
Performance Testing
Mobile Testing
Security Testing

Methodologies

Agile
Waterfall
Scrum
Kanban
DevOps
Shift-Left Testing
Exploratory
Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

Automation

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