Manual Testing vs Automated Testing

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• Manual Testing is a process carried by testing team to find the defects  and to confirm that application works as per the requirements.


• Testers manually execute test cases without using any automation tools.


• Tester plays an important role as end user and verify all features of the application work as per requirements.


• Identify any unexpected behavior or bug


• Manual testing is necessary find feasibility of automation. 100% automation is difficult task for any software.


• In Manual testing the designed test cases or test scenarios will be executed and any differences between actual and expected results are reported as defects. Once the reported defects are fixed, the testers will retest the defect to make sure that the defects are fixed It is preferable to execute User Interface test cases using manual testing.


• Manual testing is slower than automation. Running tests manually can be very time consuming.

What is Automated Testing

• Automated testing is performed by using tools which are capable of executing tests, reporting outcomes and comparing results with earlier test runs. Tests carried out with automation tools can be run repeatedly, at any time of day without need of human being to be present.


• Automation is expensive initially but eventually cost effective.