testedmanually

testedmanually is a concept and practice within software development focused on the execution of tests by human testers rather than automated scripts. This approach involves a person interacting with the software in a manner similar to an end-user, looking for defects, usability issues, and deviations from expected behavior. Manual testing is often used to explore the software's functionality, discover edge cases that might be difficult to automate, and assess the overall user experience.

The process of manual testing typically involves test planning, test case design, test execution, and defect reporting. Testers follow predefined test cases or engage in exploratory testing, where they freely interact with the application to uncover unexpected problems. Key benefits of manual testing include its flexibility in adapting to changing requirements, its ability to identify subjective issues like user interface aesthetics and ease of use, and its cost-effectiveness for smaller projects or early-stage development where automation frameworks may not yet be established.

However, manual testing can be time-consuming, prone to human error, and less efficient for repetitive tasks or large-scale regression testing compared to automated methods. It is often used in conjunction with automated testing to create a comprehensive quality assurance strategy, with manual testing focusing on areas where human judgment and intuition are most valuable.