Manual testing is a software testing technique according to which all tests are executed by human testers without the use of special tools. As a rule, manual testing takes more time but it is still the best option for all the projects. This type of software testing helps to detect critical bugs and system vulnerabilities.
In other words, manual testing can be defined as a process of software testing performed from the end-users' perspective in order to detect existing defects and provide a high level of product quality.
The Manual testing tools used for various test case management solution sand bug tracking systems
Automation testing is a software testing technique that use specialized tools for test execution. It is a boon for sophisticated and large-scale projects, as it significantly speeds up and optimizes the testing process.
At the initiation stage, we closely collaborate with product team members including a business analyst, a project manager, a lead developer, etc. We collect, review, and thoroughly analyze project requirements, outline and set a quality assurance process.
At this stage, we complete a list of test deliverables and define requirements for them. Besides, at this time test scenarios and test cases are prepared.
With the knowledge of project, we make decisions on test automation tools, frameworks, test suite architecture design, test data management, reporting integration, CI integration, etc.
Now a turn of the test development stage comes. Automation QA engineers define locators, develop actions, and write smart test scripts.
At last, it is time for automated test execution. Prescript tests are run locally or on CI to detect bugs in software and report them.
In the Agile methodology, a software product is developed through incremental, rapid cycles. Close communication between all involved parties is of higher priority than processes and tools. The main peculiarity of this methodology is its focus on addressing changes rather than extensive planning. In this case, testing is executed in each iteration and a QA team must be able to deal with frequent changes in product requirements.
To ensure ongoing product progress.
Necessary for the product to meet the needs of the business, besides this it allows to reduce the response time of the feedback.
Allows you to find more bugs and vulnerabilities because all team from developers to business analysts are involved in product testing.
All found defects are fixed in the same iteration. This principle allows you to keep the clean and simple code.
The team focuses on the checklist that needs to be tested, and not on incidental details that can be detected.
Testing is carried out during implementation, not after, like in the traditional process.
Scrum can be considered as a subset of the Agile methodology. In this case, a software product is also developed through frequent iterations known as sprints. Consequently, testing is also an essential part of every sprint. This methodology also adapts to frequent changes and focuses on active communication. Sprint-planning sessions, daily standup meetings, and sprint retrospectives are the norm, and testers take part in them as well.
