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Any new application must be manually tested before its testing can be automated. Manual testing requires more effort, but is necessary to check automation feasibility.

Manual Testing does not require knowledge of any testing tool. One of the  Software Testing Fundamental is "100% Automation is not possible". This makes Manual Testing imperative. 

The goal of Manual Testing is to ensure that the application is error free and it is working in conformance to the specified functional requirements. Test Suites or cases ,are designed during the testing phase and should have 100% test coverage.

It also makes sure that reported defects are fixed by developers and re-testing has been performed by testers on the fixed defects. Basically, this testing checks the quality of the system and delivers bug-free product to the customer.

Manual Testing types:

Below given diagram depicts Manual Testing Types. In fact any type of software testing type can be executed both manually as well using an automation tool.

1) Acceptance Testing

2)  Integration Testing

3)  System Testing

4)  Unit testing

5)  White Box Testing

6)  Black Box Testing

Fact: Testing can be extremely challenging .Testing an application for possible use cases with minimum test cases requires high analytical skills. 

Comparison of Manual and Automated Testing

 Automation Testing is use of tools to execute test cases whereas manual testing requires human intervention for test execution.

Automation Testing saves time, cost and manpower. Once recorded, it’s easier to run an automated test suite when compared to manual testing which will require skilled labor.

Conclusion

Manual testing is an activity where the tester needs to be very patient, creative &  open minded.They need to think and act with an End User perspective.

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